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I hope I'm not the only one who constantly has a small mountain of half-finished books on her nightstand. I had to get a nightstand with a shelf underneath for that very reason. Right now, there are ten books, one journal and one Bible hangin' out with each other. It's because I choose books to read like some people choose music to match their moods. However, upon closer inspection my recent collection made me chuckle just a bit. It's basically all one mood. Here's a fun, little rundown:
Drums of Autumn, by Diana Gabaldon. This is the fourth novel in the Outlander saga, the most enjoyable historical fiction series I've ever come across. It satisfies my love of detail, Scotland, strong female characters, believable romance, colonial America and it thoroughly rewards my investing into six (so far!!!) 1000+ page tomes.
I like. Big. Books and I cannot lie ...
I like. Big. Books and I cannot lie ...
Un Lun Dun, by China Mieville. I picked this up because I liked the dystopian London idea, "a city awaiting its hero." But, well, I'm at page 57 and am not super motivated yet. It's kind of silly. The names of the characters, the mannerisms of the world. It feels overwhelming and forced. I've heard rave reviews about it, so I'm willing to stick with it. I probably started it too soon after HP and didn't allow it to be quite its own book. Not enough breathing room, you know?Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke. Here's another one I'm having trouble finishing. It's Inkheart; what's wrong with me? I love the idea - the adventures of an unassuming father (soon to be played by Brendan Fraser, apparently) that can read characters right out of their stories and into our world and his bibliophile daughter. The Thief Lord took me a second attempt to finish and I loved it. I probably just need to take a another running start at this one.
Stardust, by Neil Gaiman. I actually just finished this one minutes ago. I love being surprised by an ending, catching myself grinning and sighing, slowly shaking my head in disbelief at the genius tying up of loose ends. Fabulous story. Reminds me of reading The Princess Bride, another cynical fairytale. Just released as a movie.
Bound, by Donna Jo Napoli. Napoli is one of my favorite authors because of her content and choice of theme. Bound retells the original Chinese Cinderella story. Beast, is Beauty and the Beast "based on Charles Lamb's 1811 poetic version, in which the hero is of Persian descent." Breath is a fascinating historical fiction YA novel , dark and medieval. Zel, Rapunzel. I'm already anticipating the release of Hush: An Irish Princess's Tale if for no other reason than to sit and stare at the captivating cover.Mists of Avalon, by Marion Zimmer Bradley. I first read this book in Sigonella, Sicily. My friend Travis read it everyday on the bus home from our summer jobs, and although I was probably more intrigued by who was reading it than what "it" was, I've read it every summer since 1998. It certainly introduced me to a world where "classics" could go beyond the Lord of the Flies and Of Mice and Men of my high school courses. I love the Arthurian legend retelling through Morgan LeFay's point-of-view as a priestess. I love the theological tete-a-tete. And I love that it's the first book I ever had to repair with duct tape.
The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau. I actually haven't even started this one yet, but have finally gotten my hands on a copy. Again, I love apocalyptic novels. In this case "the city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker." Awesome AND it's a trilogy (The People of Sparks, The Prophet of Yonwood)
So, yeah. I guess you could say I'm firmly in a fantasy mood. What's on your nightstand?
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This is stunning.
Thank you so much for saying so :)
Beautiful and amazing!!!
Great style. Pretty and fun.
cool! Good idea!!