Recently I was invited to a Dymocks VIP event for Dymocks
members. Not only was there wine and cheese involved, but there were also some
enticing books I caved in and purchased. Here is my pre-final-exams book haul.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Plath’s notoriety precedes her. In one of my introductory
units we were given an essay on Plath’s life and its resemblance to The Bell
Jar, which I now see was a ruse to get us to read Plath. After a year of
picking up this beautiful book at every bookstore I entered, I found a hardcopy
version I didn’t have the heart to replace on its shelf. It now graces my
bookshelf besides my hold and white version of Gatsby. I am looking forward to
reading this scandalous tale.
Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
The Princess Diaries saw me all through my adolescence. Book
10 was one of the greatest finale books ever. Though I am a little skeptical of this book as being the publisher’s last grab at my expendable
income, I will admit I am excited to revisit some old friends and laugh at the
antics of Mia’s life.
Ariel by Sylvia Plath
In the spirit of discovering classics, I also picked up a copy of Ariel. Plath’s writing style beautifully lends itself to heart-wrenching poems. I am excited to read this in a darkened coffee-shop like the literary nerd I am.
I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson
I have heard nothing but praise for this contemporary YA. It
sounds like the perfect summer read, complete with romance, coming of age,
humour, and a hopeful ending.
With that, let the holiday reading commence!
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