TO BE READ LIST | DECEMBER 2019
Now that I've finished most of my University work for the year, I hopefully can try and read some of my long to-be-read shelf in my room. I want to grab a warm, wintry book firstly that has a lot of magic and intrigue.
This book has been on my shelf for a good few months, it's set in an alternate universe in 19th century England. It opens with a young man called Emmett, struggling to finish his work as a reaper. All the other reapers have gone hope at sunset, whereas Emmett is still harrowing away in the dark. His sister comes to find him, and when they hear shouting from their family home they stop and listen to the utterances. Emmett has grown so frail and weak that he constantly thinks about dying. The two siblings burst in to the house and the news hits them: Emmett is to move away to become a book binder's apprentice. That is when the magic begins.
I'm really enjoying it at the moment, and it's getting more dark and mysterious; just in time for Christmas! I'm not going to lie I bought the book because the cover is so stunning, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the fact I'm enjoying a book full of magic and mystery. I usually can't really stick with them, but this one is claiming to be a winner at the moment.
I bought this book around September time, and it's lived on my to be read shelf since. The novel is set in 1825 Ireland, and centres on Nora Leahy who has lost her daughter and husband within the same year. She now has to look after her grandson, Micheal who cannot walk or speak. She has to keep him and his deformity out of sight from her neighbours. She seeks help from a servant girl, and they try and find help for Micheal. This book sounds like it is going to be full of folklore and magic. I don't know why, but I'm very intrigued at the moment with magic and folklore, especially gaelic folkore. I'm hoping I get round to this one during the Christmas break. It might not be that Christmassy but I do love folklore tale, even if it has heartbreak dipped through it.
I've read this one before for University. But I don't study it until next term so I think it is a good idea to read it again, as it is quite chunky. I really enjoyed it when I first read it, purely because it is set in the Industrial North and the exploitation and class difference is presented perfectly. I also would love to read Gaskell's previous novel, Mary Barton because it is set in Manchester and displays the lives of the working classes.
This novel is on my reading list for the American Literature module I am doing at University. I've read The Great Gatsby, but this one is set in the Riviera so I'm intrigued as to how American ideals and values can be perceived when set in Europe.
This is one of my favourite books, and I always try and read it every Christmas. Plus, the new film is coming out on Boxing Day in the UK, and my favourite actress Saoirse Ronan is in it. So excited! If you think this is children's book, you're right and wrong. I think you can read it at any age, because its full of family, heartbreak, feeling lost in life and most important of all the message of family and friends as the most integral part of your life.
What's your reading list for this Christmas?
Happy Reading,
Rose x
The Binding by Bridget Collins
This book has been on my shelf for a good few months, it's set in an alternate universe in 19th century England. It opens with a young man called Emmett, struggling to finish his work as a reaper. All the other reapers have gone hope at sunset, whereas Emmett is still harrowing away in the dark. His sister comes to find him, and when they hear shouting from their family home they stop and listen to the utterances. Emmett has grown so frail and weak that he constantly thinks about dying. The two siblings burst in to the house and the news hits them: Emmett is to move away to become a book binder's apprentice. That is when the magic begins.
I'm really enjoying it at the moment, and it's getting more dark and mysterious; just in time for Christmas! I'm not going to lie I bought the book because the cover is so stunning, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the fact I'm enjoying a book full of magic and mystery. I usually can't really stick with them, but this one is claiming to be a winner at the moment.
The Good People by Hannah Kent
I bought this book around September time, and it's lived on my to be read shelf since. The novel is set in 1825 Ireland, and centres on Nora Leahy who has lost her daughter and husband within the same year. She now has to look after her grandson, Micheal who cannot walk or speak. She has to keep him and his deformity out of sight from her neighbours. She seeks help from a servant girl, and they try and find help for Micheal. This book sounds like it is going to be full of folklore and magic. I don't know why, but I'm very intrigued at the moment with magic and folklore, especially gaelic folkore. I'm hoping I get round to this one during the Christmas break. It might not be that Christmassy but I do love folklore tale, even if it has heartbreak dipped through it.
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
I've read this one before for University. But I don't study it until next term so I think it is a good idea to read it again, as it is quite chunky. I really enjoyed it when I first read it, purely because it is set in the Industrial North and the exploitation and class difference is presented perfectly. I also would love to read Gaskell's previous novel, Mary Barton because it is set in Manchester and displays the lives of the working classes.
Tender is the Night by F.Scott Fitzgerald.
This novel is on my reading list for the American Literature module I am doing at University. I've read The Great Gatsby, but this one is set in the Riviera so I'm intrigued as to how American ideals and values can be perceived when set in Europe.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
What's your reading list for this Christmas?
Happy Reading,
Rose x
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