Literature
It's that special time of the week again! Props to Rose City Reader for hosting this meme where book bloggers share the first line or two from their current reads and provide some first impressions. Here's mine:
"Mr. Jones, of the Manor Farm, had locked the hen-houses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the pop-holes."
Silly drunken farmer...I laughed. Yep, I'm hooked. This novella is usually part of the high-school English curriculum but sadly, it was never an assigned reading for me. Pity, because I am really loving it so far. Viva la revolution!
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- Book Beginnings On Friday: Memento Mori By Muriel Spark
I can't believe its Friday already. This week has gone by exceptionally fast but that means it is time for another Book Beginnings on Friday held by Rose City Reader. To participate, share the first line or two of the book you are currently...
- Book Beginnings On Friday: The Martian By Andy Weir
I figured it might be best to ease back into blogging again by participating in a weekly meme. Jumping right back into writing reviews and engaging in critical analysis seems a little daunting to me right now. One step at a time... Thank you Rose City...
- Book Beginnings On Friday: Vile Bodies By Evelyn Waugh
It's that time of the week again! Thanks to Rose City Reader for hosting this event where you share the first line or two from your current read and then offer some brief thoughts about any initial impressions. This will be my second time participating...
- Book Beginnings: Herzog By Saul Bellow
This will be my first time participating in this meme hosted by Rose City Reader! The task is to share the first line or two from your current read and provide any first impressions. Sounds like fun! Here's mine: "If I am out of my mind, it's...
Literature
Books Beginnings on Friday: Animal Farm by George Orwell
It's that special time of the week again! Props to Rose City Reader for hosting this meme where book bloggers share the first line or two from their current reads and provide some first impressions. Here's mine:
"Mr. Jones, of the Manor Farm, had locked the hen-houses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the pop-holes."
Silly drunken farmer...I laughed. Yep, I'm hooked. This novella is usually part of the high-school English curriculum but sadly, it was never an assigned reading for me. Pity, because I am really loving it so far. Viva la revolution!
- Friday Memes: Book Beginnings, Friday 56, Feature And Follow Friday
I have been far too distracted lately, unable to focus my attention for very long on reading or writing reviews. I have lost count as to how many books I have started and tossed aside over the last few weeks. Not to mention the plethora of half-attempted...
- Book Beginnings On Friday: Memento Mori By Muriel Spark
I can't believe its Friday already. This week has gone by exceptionally fast but that means it is time for another Book Beginnings on Friday held by Rose City Reader. To participate, share the first line or two of the book you are currently...
- Book Beginnings On Friday: The Martian By Andy Weir
I figured it might be best to ease back into blogging again by participating in a weekly meme. Jumping right back into writing reviews and engaging in critical analysis seems a little daunting to me right now. One step at a time... Thank you Rose City...
- Book Beginnings On Friday: Vile Bodies By Evelyn Waugh
It's that time of the week again! Thanks to Rose City Reader for hosting this event where you share the first line or two from your current read and then offer some brief thoughts about any initial impressions. This will be my second time participating...
- Book Beginnings: Herzog By Saul Bellow
This will be my first time participating in this meme hosted by Rose City Reader! The task is to share the first line or two from your current read and provide any first impressions. Sounds like fun! Here's mine: "If I am out of my mind, it's...