1. The book I'm currently reading:
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens. Well, I should say it's the book I'm currently trying hardest to finish. I'm actually reading three books at the same time, but I need to get this one done since I'm blogging about it on Saturday for The Classics Circuit.
2. The last book I finished:
Kindred by Octavia Butler. It's the second I've completed for my reading swap with Amanda of The Zen Leaf)
3. The next book I want to read:
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious. I know someone blogged about it recently and I was intrigued, but I can't remember who it was. Sorry!
4. The last book I bought:
Mr. Skeffington by Elizabeth von Arnim. I got this a couple of weeks ago at a tiny antiquarian bookstore in Fredericksburg, TX -- a first edition!
5. The last book I was given:
I should have zoomed in a little closer. It's The Runaway by Elizabeth Anna Hart. This was a Mother's Day gift, one of several Persephones, actually.
So much book loot!
Oh what an interesting selection of books! I think Peyton Place was featured on a couple of blogs a few moons ago and it did seem intriguing and perhaps a little uncomfortable. I look forward to your review of Dombey and Son... always interested in the less marketed Dickens novels. Mr Skeffington looks absolutely delightful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun meme! Great book choices -- I particularly like Peyton Place!
ReplyDeleteFun stuff. I saw the review for Peyton Place not long ago at Savidge Reads. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteYour edition of Mr Skeffington looks wonderful. What a find!
ReplyDeleteCristina -- I'm making progress with Dombey. It was dragging a bit in the middle but it has suddenly gotten much more interesting.
ReplyDeleteCol -- Peyton Place is such a part of pop culture, I really feel like I should read it.
Picky -- I don't think I've read Savidge Reads! Thanks for the tip, looks like a great blog.
Claire -- that WAS an exciting find! The store also had an 1880s edition of Mansfield Park. For $300!! Sadly, I had to pass on that one.
Yours is an eclectic selection! But since I'm trying hard not to buy any new books this year I won't join in with this meme, I've already recently featured most of my answers.
ReplyDeleteLovely copy of Mr Skeffington. Have you ever seen the movie with Bette Davis & Claude Rains? I think they renamed it Mrs S, probably because Bette got top billing!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I've been meaning to use this meme - I've seen it everywhere and thought it was a fun one. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on Peyton Place.
ReplyDeleteYay for Peyton Place! I reviewed it within the past few weeks and thought it was awesome.
ReplyDeleteHad to go pop over and read more about Peyton Place - I was unaware it was set in New England. but, goodness! the author's story is sad. Should be a fascinating review when you get to it.
ReplyDeleteand yippee for more Persephones.
I adore The Runaway, one of my favourite Persephones - and such beautiful illustrations.
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything about Mr. Skeffington, but I want to read more E von A...
Peyton Place was a surprise!! ; )
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun meme. I'll have to do it when I need a post idea.
Interesting list. Is the Kindred any good?
ReplyDeleteOh I'm interested in Peyton Place, too. I'm always looking for classic American novels by women writers and I believe this was something of a blockbuster in its day. I await your review.
ReplyDeleteI thought Kindred was fantastic. I hope you get a chance to review it!
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