currently reading:

The Magicians, by Lev Grossman and Fieldwork, by Mischa Berlinski.


Read along with me so we can obsess over them. :D :D :D


If doing an online book club isn't your style, here is an excellent list of books that are perfect for a book club of any kind. So try devouring these:

• Cheating at Canasta, by William Trevor
• Infidel, by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
• The Thirteenth Tale, by Diane Setterfield
• Girl in Translation, by Jean Kwok
• Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love and Betrayal, by Ben MacIntyre
• Daughters of the Witching Hill, by Mary Sharratt
• Into the Forest, by Jean Hegland
• The Housekeeper and The Professor, by Yoko Ogawa
• A Week in the Airport, by Alain de Botton

Hamlet and Ophelia: A Novel

by John Marsden

Marsden’s novel, Hamlet and Ophelia, stays true to the original Shakespeare’s Hamlet and does an excellent job of modernizing the play and translating the play into a contemporary english. It was a fast read and one you could pay attention to throughout the novel.

However, the title of the novel suggests a deeper insight into the relationship between the flirtatious Hamlet and Ophelia and I was disappointed that it did little to reach for that impression.

Overall, a good, fast read, especially fun to read in the holidays when you have nothing else to do. :D

recently eaten:

Love in Infant Monkeys
by Lydia Millet


Love in Infant Monkeys a collection of short stories all relating tales of well known people and their often humorous interactions with animals.
I found the first tale, Sexing the Pheasant, rather dull and boring to read but despite this dissapointing start, the book quickly picked up. As I read, the stories became more and more interesting and entertaining, not only to read, but also in their manner of making one question the importance of our mundane daily routine and also to contemplate the significance of animal therapy. Others may praise the collection for its subtle commentary on mankind and I do too, but I also admire this book simply because of its ability to entertain on boring, rainy days.
The book is a quick read and can be read even on busy days, the short stories allowing one to read only bits at a time if necessary. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy short reads.