The Books: This sunny day finds me still reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. I am at page 700. It’s unbelievable to think that I am nearing the end, but that I also still have 300 pages left. I’m glad this is such a long book. I don’t think it would have worked if it was any shorter. I just found out Norrell’s name is Gilbert. Heehee.
Next to JS&MN I recently picked up There but for the by Ali Smith and State of Wonder by Ann Patchett from the library as Orange reads. I’m about to start There but for the, though I have to admit that the last few days haven’t been reading days really, so I’m not sure how soon I’ll finish these two books.
I’m dreading a few reviews I still need to write (I’m up to 15 unwritten ones at the moment). I’m not looking forward to writing about Goddess Interrupted in particular, since I had problems with the story and most people seem to love it. So I don’t know. I guess I had better get it out of the way soon.
The tea: I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I am not drinking any tea at the moment. I’ve had tons of tea the past few days, because I’ve been in bed with a cold. But right now, with the sun shining outside, I think I may just stick to water.
Other News: I read Mockingjay this week and loved it. I also got to see The Hunger Games movie yesterday and I loved it. It’s great to see a YA novel tackled in an appropriate way and having them use effects that capture the emotions/feel of the setting and characters well (*ahem* Twilight *ahem*). Very much recommend you go and see it. I certainly will be watching it again soon.
Thursday Tea is a weekly meme organised by Anastasia of Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog.
I’ve switched to iced tea (strawberry/black tea this week). I loved JS&MN but was totally disappointed in Mockingjay. Can’t wait to see the Hunger Games movie.
I somehow never really liked Iced Tea, perhaps we’re simply preparing it in the wrong manner over here? It sounds like a good idea for the approaching summer.
Hope you’re back up and out soon, Iris. Maybe you get sit outside in the sun?
I liked Mockingjay (book 3, isn’t it?) the least of the Hunger Games books. I’m hoping to see the film soon, with my son (14) if he doesn’t mind being seen with me. On the positive side, I’d be paying.
Did get to sit outside in the sun in my parents’ garden this weekend
Ah, yes, that’s part of being 14 year old, the whole “is it cool enough to go to a movie with your parents” thing. I do hope you enjoy it once you see it (with or without your son)
I can’t wait to take my family to see The Hunger Games, and think I might do that this Sunday. I will also be interested in what you think of State of Wonder. It’s an amazing and weird book. Very intriguing.
Amazing and weird sounds like an interesting combination. I hope I’ll get to share my thoughts (once I read it) soon!
I hope you and your family enjoy The Hunger Games movie!
I’m glad to hear you liked the Hunger Games movie! I haven’t heard from many people who got to see it early. I hope to watch it this weekend.
I didn’t so much get to see it early. For some strange reason, the movie was released a day early in the Netherlands (we usually have to wait weeks or months for certain movies, so I’m surprised a “big” movie like this was released a day early). I hope you enjoy the movie when you see it!
I’m still so glad you loved Mockingjay! Welcome to the club of the minority in feeling that way
I’m always happy to be a member of a minority group
Ooh, I’d also really like to take on as many books from this year’s Orange Longlist as I can. If I can’t get to absolutely all of them, I’ve determined I will read Half Blood Blues and The Submission before the shortlist is announced. I see you’ve reviewed Half Blood Blues already, so I shall have a perusal of your thoughts, soon. I’m eager to hear what you make of There but for the by Ali Smith. The only publication of hers I’ve read thus far is her short fiction collection, Free Love and Other Stories — I found her writing voice to be both distinct and thoughtful, both promising qualities.
I don’t typically take part in book blogging memes (I must be a bookish recluse!), but this one is too delightful to pass up. I think I’ll try it next Thursday!
I hope to get to the Submission as well. I’ll be curious to see how you’ll like Half Blood Blues. As for the memes, I don’t like them much myself, but I do like the format of Thursday Tea, as it allows me to talk about my current reads, while also highlighting one of my other enjoyments: tea