I’ve never been a fan of Jane Austin; I tried to read Pride & Prejudice a few years back and couldn’t get past the first few chapters. But she’s one of those authors that readers rave about so when I found out that Austenprose was hosting a Go Gothic with Northanger Abbey read along group I decided to give it a go!
This classic isn’t as onerous as some of the others I’ve picked up so I’ll be dedicating all of my efforts to this one rather than trying to juggle two reads this week!
Cathy’s Book isn’t your usual ‘words on a page’ kind of book; it’s presented as a journal documenting Cathy’s detective adventures - complete with doodles and illustrations. In among the story are telephone numbers you can call to pick up messages about the characters, websites to visit and IM conversations.
For this week’s Weekly Geeks challenge Dew has asked us to list our top books published in 2008.
I’m reading Cathy’s Book because… I’m in the middle of revising for an exam and need something light to read between study sessions - plus I really want to hit that 75 book target so from here on in I’m picking the shortest books on the shelf!
A boy called Pip, has a chance encounter with an escaped convict, is given into service of the ancient Miss Havisham, and comes into some great expectations which change his life for ever.
After the disappointing Anne of Windy Willows, I was slightly reticent to pick this one up — but Montgomery has returned to form — as Anne and Gilbert’s relationship blossoms we are introduced to more delightful characters who make up a charming and heart-warming tale
Glitz is crammed full with glamour — but underneath the glitz and designer labels is a rip-roaring tale of four girls who come to realise the true value of themselves and their family.
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