Here goes...
Eowyn Ivey
I stumbled upon this title while scanning my Goodreads updates. Then I began to see it everywhere. Funny how that happens. A Russian winter and magic? Go on, I'm listening. I'm trying to remain ignorant of most of the plot, but I like what I've read so far. Only time will tell.
Death Come to Pemberley
P.D. James
I've been tempted to purchase this one every time I've walked into B&N recently. It's always there, front row, begging to be carried home. And yet... I just haven't. I've also realized that I may have never read Austen's Pride and Prejudice (I'll understand if you decide to abandon my blog at this point/ p.s. isn't this the coolest edition ever?!), which is a must because DCTP is essentially a sequel, but with murder and mystery. My plan is to tackle Pride and Prejudice (which I own) and then buy DCTP. Thoughts?
Last but NOT Least...
Leo Tolstoy
Yes, War and Peace is actually apart of this post. Like, I actually want to go out and pick up a copy of W&P and sit and read it. I'll say that this had a lot to do with Brent announcing he was tackling it and me feeling like I should too because I love Tolstoy (or his work anyway). I'm actually really excited at the prospect. I remember sitting down to Anna Karenina... love at first site. I hear that the above photo is a great translation, but I'm open to suggestions.
What books have you been eyeing? Read some of these? Feel free to encourage me!
Happy Friday!
I'm currently going through a wonderful ARC...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Blackbirds-Chuck-Wendig/dp/0857662309
Oh and thanks for the shout. I can't wait for that review
Ben,
DeleteI'm seriously pushing through just because you made that comment. I don't know how great it'll be but I hope you'll enjoy!
Struggling? Beth you are struggling through Shadow of the Wind? Nooooooooo. I am so sad to hear that!
ReplyDeleteGood choices on books you need. Maybe someone special will gift them to you?! ;)
Brenna,
DeleteI know, right?! I feel like the biggest loser. I don't know- the amount of torture and analysis of the anatomy of every female in the story is really ruining it for me. Maybe I'm getting too soft. I really like some parts, but overall, I'd say I hate having to pick it back up.
Haha! I wish. I'll let you know when I get a copy of The Snow Child. Looking forward to your review!
I like that trade-off: read the original and then you can read the modern one.
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a blog post about books that haunt you like that - strange, right? I've never read The Snow Child but it sounds good, though I'm probably influenced by the fact that I'm reading fairy tales right now too.
Yes! I can't believe I haven't read Pride and Prejudice! It's like a crime of some sort.
DeleteI've been very interested in fairy tales as well. I'm going to check out your latest review.
I know what you mean about struggling through a book about daydreaming about others - The Book Of Unholy Mischief was like that for me last week...
ReplyDeleteThe Snow Child looks great, doesn't it? It's on my wishlist too.
Sam,
DeleteYeah, I saw that you weren't too happy with The Book of Unholy Mischief. Bummer. It's even worse when everyone you know thinks the book in question is amazingwonderfulfantasticBESTBOOKEVER.
I think there may be quite a few bloggers updating their pages with The Snow Child reviews. I hope it's good- I mean, obviously, yes, but you know!
Excellent choices. I'm waiting (im)patiently to read The Snow Child. Need to knock out a few more Tournament of Books books first. And yeah, did not expect to see War and Peace (mistyped Peach the first time, ha!). Good for you!
ReplyDeleteYou are breezing right through your reads for the ToB! Ahaha. Yes, I may be crazy attempting War and Peace, but I did it, I picked up the copy above this weekend. Anxiety when I actually opened it up and realized what I was getting myself into! I'll let you know.
DeleteI'm with on Snow Child. I hope my library copy comes in soon!
ReplyDeleteI tried to find a copy of B&N this weekend and couldn't find it!? Apparently, I'll have to wait 88 days at the library. I may try to find a used store on our trip this weekend and scour the shelves!
DeleteI love Jane Austen, and I love a good British mystery... unfortunately I didn't think the P.D. James book did either terribly well, but I still really enjoyed reading it. I do think having read (and loving) Pride & Prejudice makes a difference though. Either way, you must read P&P!
ReplyDeleteAnne,
DeleteSay it isn't so!?! I was really really anticipated it. I will say that I think the sharp contrast in language of the two is a little disconcerting. I'm still going to give it a go, but I'll share once I've completed. I honestly think I have read P&P, but just can't say 100% so might as well go ahead and pick it up!
Sorry, didn't want to be a downer on it... I did have pretty high expectations going in after I heard a great review on NPR, so maybe that was my downfall. But I really did enjoy reading it overall and would say give it a shot!
DeleteAlso, thanks for stopping by my blog(s) and saying hi! Regarding ban.do: when I saw you can get 15% off for joining their mailing list, I too decided it's finally time to buy... but I seriously can't decide because I love everything they make. Regarding DC: you should indeed get to the National Gallery - so great, and if you have only a little time, they have a map that guides you to the highlights. And with free admission, you can pop in and out as much as you want (and sometimes you want to take such a big collection in smaller doses). My colleagues tried Founding Farmers for dinner one night and loved it; I will have to add that to my list for when I go back in June! (I was at Zaytinya, which was also excellent.)
Hi Beth! I'm over halfway through War & Peace and just wanted to drop in and tell you it's very good -- not at all like what I expected. I'm reading the same P&V translation you have pictured, so I can speak with authority. ;)
ReplyDeleteThere's a group of us reading along right now together (very low-key.) You're welcome to join us.
Either way, enjoy! :)
Jillian!
ReplyDeleteI really need to jump on it! I picked up the translation that you mentioned and the first page alone has scared the crap out of me. If it's anything like Anna Karenina, I know I'll love it. Thanks for the invite. I'll try but probably won't catch up. I'd love to follow along though! Can't wait to see your thoughts :)
1. Read "War and Peace" just do it. You have to.
ReplyDelete2. Read this translation by this couple. They. are. the. best.
3. ENJOY! :)
Kate,
ReplyDeleteI'll take your advice! Haha. & I picked this edition up a couple of weekends ago so I'm looking forward to it!