Day 30 – 30 Day Book Challenge

Oct30

It’s not fair asking someone who loves to read what his or her favourite book is. It’s impossible to choose. I picked C. S. Lewis because this book taught me to dream for the impossible. I see doors differently now. It made me wish for something else, to believe in the imaginary. It’s timeless. Narnia will always be timeless. You can never get there by the same path twice, and I’m still looking for my way in.

WOW! 30 days gone and 30 books discussed! I hope you enjoyed by journey through this year’s 30 Day Book Challenge. May I inspire you to do your own. Hooray for reading!

Day 22 – 30 Day Book Challenge

Oct22

It’s gorgeous isn’t it? It’s a true treasure given to me from a friend for my birthday. I’ve never been given such a valuable present before and it’s my favourite thing I own after family jewellery. There’s an inscription on the cover dated 1900 from a Katie. (I’ve had it dated and it’s around 1890) It’s a piece of history. I keep it wrapped up and hidden; I’d do anything to keep it safe.

Day 21 – 30 Day Book Challenge

Oct21

Synopsis from Goodreads:

The creatures sewn onto Snuggle Piggy’s magic blanket, who come alive at night and dance with him in the moonlight, are endangered one stormy night when the blanket is left outdoors after being washed.

Heart warming and beautifully illustrated, this book has the clear message that caring for others is never a bad thing.

Day 17 – 30 Day Book Challenge

Oct17

There are so many good lines by Carroll. This one has always been my favourite. I’ve always had cats growing up, my life isn’t whole without one. What I would give for a cat to grin at me.

Day 12 – 30 Day Book Challenge

Oct12

I loved anything that had to do with horses growing up. Black Beauty was a beautiful story, but as I grew up the cruelty inflicted upon the horses affected me more and more. Now I don’t think I can read the story again. All I remember is poor Ginger and the lack of understanding that horses are creatures too. When I worked at an after school program my head teacher decided to read this story, one chapter every afternoon, to our kids. I asked if she was sure she wanted to do that, for she hadn’t read the book before. I’ll never forget the look on her face when she read aloud Ginger’s fate. The kid’s faces weren’t much better, but it’s all apart of growing up isn’t it?

Day 11 – 30 Day Book Challenge

Oct11

The horror, the horror of this book. I’ve read it three times and each reading I loath it slightly more. It’s only 80 pages and still I don’t understand what happens and I get frustrated at the ending each time. What is the point?! (Okay I know the point is finding the doctor, but the ending – ugh, kill me I’m so bored) I can appreciate the literary significance of Conrad’s words, but I have never liked this book. I hate it. My heart is full of darkness when I read this book. What can I say? It’s just not for me.