Book Club

So here's what I've been reading:

1) Paradise Lost by John Milton. As you may have guessed, this was not by choice (does any one actually read this book by choice?), but I did end up liking it. It was for my Great Works II class, and I wrote a pretty good midterm paper on pride vs. humility in Paradise Lost. (At least, I think it was good. I don't know my grade yet.)

2) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This is also for my Great Works II class, but it's the reason I signed up for this class. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books of all time, and this is probably my 12th time reading straight through it. Lizzie with her sarcasm and Mr.Darcy with his contempt just pull me in for hours and I can't help but laugh out loud and wish for cucumber sandwiches, tea, and a dashing gentleman who would sweep me off my feet. 

3) The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Oh how I cried. I wept. It is so sad. I probably also have highlighted more the half the book because it's just that good. I should have seen it coming. I should have prepared myself better. But I didn't, and so I cried horribly. But I also laughed a lot and fell in love with Hazel and Augustus. Read it right now if you haven't yet. It took me about 2 hours (because I refused to move under any circumstances because it overtook me and I couldn't let go). 

4) Paper Towns by John Green. Another cry my eyes out, but also rip my hair out in frustration because I wanted them to resolve the conflict (which I shall not even hint at, in case you haven't read it yet. Which you should.) It's a fantastic mystery, and John Green does not disappoint.

5) The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. I reread this for the fourth time in preparation for the new movie in May. I get something new out of each time (the second time was admittedly the first time I understood anything that was actually happening) and this time was no different. I have come out of this not only with a deeper love for Gatsby, but also a huge desire to name my future daughter Jordan. Oh, and I bought a 20's style lace dress. And I'm having a Gatsby party. And I have a Gatsby playlist. What can I say, I'm obsessed.

6) The Catcher and the Rye by J.D.Salinger. I tried to read this in 9th grade and didn't understand and didn't like it and gave up. I'm told I'll like it a lot better this time, so fingers crossed. I'm starting it tonight, and will report back soon. 

What have you been reading this fine Spring Break?

Lots of Love,

sCa