Side reading

I am still reading A Mencken Chrestomathy, but since yesterday was my birthday I felt the need to give myself a little treat.  My husband got me the first four books in The Lying Game series and I started the first one yesterday.  This series is written by Sara Shephard who also writes the Pretty Little Liars books, which I also love. 

If you are looking for something girly and fun to read, I would recommend The Lying Game and the Pretty Little Liars books. 

Right now I am 61% through Mencken's book.  I wouldn't rate it on my love list, but it will be nice to be able to say, "Why yes, I have read Mencken." 

Done with Beauvoir

I finally finished The Second Sex yesterday.  I was so glad when I could close this book without a bookmark in it.  Beauvoir did a lot of work to compile this boring, extremely long book about women.  I personally did not like this book and did not find her to be a very encouraging feminist.  I found her insulting actually.

Now that that is over with, I can read something (anything) else.  While my friend is still finishing The Second Sex, I am reading Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott.  A friend lent it to me and I figure I could use some light reading after Simone's book.  I sat down last night thinking I could read the first few pages and then see what I think about continuing.  I ended up reading almost the first 40 pages and I will be continuing. 

The next book on our list is A Mencken Chrestomathy by HL Mencken.  We will be there soon.

February 18, 2013

I have a little over 100 pages left.  I am so ready to be done with this book!  I am glad that I can say, "Why yes, I have read The Second Sex.  Beauvoir's thoughts on ... were very enlightening."  However, I am tired of her at the moment.  She kind of makes me angry.  For a feminist writing, it irritates me how she talks about women being weak and stupid.  I look forward to a new book to carry around with me.

Please continue reading with us!  The book is worth reading; it just takes a little patience. 

January 17, 2013

I am still reading The Second Sex.  I am a little over half-way done.  Some parts seem repetitive, but it's still interesting.  I may not agree with all of it, but I can appreciate the point she is trying to make.

Please continue reading :)

The Second Sex

I found it!  I found a copy of The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvior.  I started reading the Introduction last night.  I'm excited to read this important piece of Feminist writing, but I can tell that this is going to take a while.  If you have any interest in Feminist Theory or history at all, I think you should give this book a try with us.  If you couln't care less about either topic, you should give it a try anyway. 

I will continue reading this and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.  Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

I know I told you that we were starting The Second Sex, but I am having some trouble.  My local library does not have it.  While I search for a copy, I have started reading The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling. 

This book is a collection of "fairytales" that children from the wizarding world grew up with.  I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan, so naturally I am very excited to read these.  I read the introduction last night and decided that I will be reading each story separately, just like bedtime stories. 

As soon as I can find our other book, I will let you know what I think of it.

Rosemary's Baby

I finished this book on Friday evening.  I will say that I would never wish something like that on anyone; I don't care how much I don't like them. 

I figured out very quickly who was responsible for what was going to happen, but that didn't make it any less creepy.  I have not watched the movie so I did not have any prior knowledge about the plot or anything else.  Rosemary is the main character.  She is a young woman from Omaha that has recently moved to New York City and married an actor named Guy Woodhouse.  After two years of marriage, the happy couple finally gets the chance to move into the famous Bramford apartments.  This is where it all begins.  This is where they can entertain guests, enjoy life, and maybe even start a family.  A new chapter in their lives certainly does begin here.

I am happy to say that I enjoyed this novel.  The next book on our list is very different from this one.  We will now move on to The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvior.  My friend will start reading this evening and I will pick up the book tomorrow.  Happy reading everyone!