Yesterday, I had the opportunity to buy books. This opportunity is seldom not to mention I had to travel at least 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the nearest bookstore, excluding traffic. I got interested reading last Christmas and I want to continue reading this summer. In total, I bought 9 books. This is already a big number for me since this is the first time I’m buying books, willingly.
So what is this post all about? Well, I’m going to list the books I got and why I chose them. My reasons are silly but I’m going to show you anyway, for the purpose of a blog post. Here are they, in no particular order:
My Sister’s Keeper. You may not notice but the cover is already tattered. I reckon it underwent abused. I bought it because I’ve been hearing a lot about it from my friends. They say its a touching story. I don’t know how true is it but I’m surely going to find out soon. The story also touches genetic engineering, which is a subject I’m eager to explore.
A Tale Of Two Cities. I was searching for The Virgin Suicides. Oblivious on where it belonged, I ended up in the Classics section. There a Charles Dickens’ book lay waiting to be bought. I did what most passersby would do, I bought it. I am curious what is the two cities and its tale. Too bad, though, I didn’t found the book I was looking for.
Great Expectations. When I pulled the A Tale Of Two Cities, it revealed this book. Suddenly, I had the feeling of buying it and yes I did. It was like the books were speaking to me and saying, “Pick Me!”, simultaneously. Well, I haven’t read any Classics except Catcher In The Rye, so I guess this is a good book to start.
The Nanny Diaries. Apart from books, I am also fond of watching movies. What is the better way to exercise this interest than reading movie tie-in books? I have seen this movie and it was good. I believe that any novel that is adapted to a movie is worth reading.
Pride and Prejudice. This is part of my Summer Reading List, so I had to buy it. I had already seen the movie adaptation, though I wished did not. I am interested about the inequalities, especially to women, and how the system works in the 19th Century England. I am also interested on how charming Mr. Darcy is.
The Immortal Life Of Henreitta Lacks. I was planning to read a non-fiction book but I was troubled what book should I read. I admit I stereotyped non-fiction books, especially ones that has anything to do with science, as dull and boring. Hopefully, this won’t submit to my hopes. The book was also recommended by a friend, that added to the weight for my decision.
In Her Shoes. The cover had blotches, I wonder if it was from the previous reader’s tears. This is also a movie tie-in book, starred by Cameron Diaz. The film is sexy and intimate and I’m wondering how the book portrayed it. I tell you upfront. I will buy any book that is made into a movie regardless of its condition and genre. That’s my Golden Rule.
Writing Tools. I was not supposed to buy any book except self-help writing books. But I didn’t like the contents of the other books. I was looking a guide on how to write essays, improve grammar and composition but none of the books available gave me that preference. I ended up buying this book. Its not really about academic composition but its helpful on writing in general.
Ender’s Game. Of all things I bought, this is the one I am most delighted. (Heck, I even took a picture of it with me. )I’m not a sci-fi fanatic but after reading the first three chapters, I’m already hooked. I can’t even drop the book. It was as if it was now part of my body. Idiot’s Guide To Critical Reading and Writing Fiction For Dummies spoke highly of this book. They stated that if I had to read at least one sci-fi book, let it be Ender’s Game.
Note that it has a tag of #1. I’m planning to buy books next time, when I get the chance, and of course it will be in bulks. So if you let me, I have some reading to do. Have a fun summer! 🙂
It’s been decades 😛 since I bought a book. All the books I read are borrowed from my friends. You must be a real bookworm to have traveled as fat as 1 hour 30 minute’s distance just to buy books!
You’re only 17 right? So it should have been a decade.
Anyways, this is the first time I’m buying books, willingly, Sajib. I am new to this reading world. Also I doubt if I will have time reading a book once the classes start at June. I’m trying to enjoy this summer. XD Since next summer, I think I’m taking summer classes.
So you really haven’t bought a book at all?
My result is due next week or so and then I’ll be busy with college, so I don’t get much time for reading (still I do though). And my answer to that question is in the first line of my earlier comment.
pride and prejudice is a great read. I enjoyed it a lot! and are you gona see the movie or my sister’s keeper??
I love buying books but then I hate seeing them all unread!!…even in my kindle
Yes, every one is saying so. I have watched the movie adaptation of Pride and Prejudice but still reading the book is different.
I haven’t watched My Sister’s Keeper. Well, I almost but I was well mannered 🙂
I thought you only cook Eva? I never knew you are interested in reading.
Books rock! Enjoy you journies through the Looking Glass, my friend!
Thanks. I know I will.
So you’ve got reading material for a long time 🙂 I haven’t read Great Expectations nor A Tale of Two Cities, but I’m currently reading David Copperfield. It’s the first book by Dickens I’m reading, apart from A Christmas Carol… I like it pretty much, but it is very, very long and not so fast-paced, so in order not to leave it in the middle, my plan is to read it in four parts (between I read other books). Now I’m in the second part 😀 I also love the book I have because it belonged to my grandma when she was a kid, I guess in the 30s or 40s 🙂
In my city it is also very difficult to get books in English, so I just buy them online! My Amazon cart is full of books now… I only need to borrow my dad’s credit card 😀 haha. I’ll buy A Series of Unfortunate Events 4, Water for Elephants, The Imperfectionists, Flipped, King’s Speech and Diary of a Wimpy Kid (I know it’s meant to be for children, but who cares?!)
Hope you enjoy your readings! Xoxo 🙂 -Guadi.
Wow. So you really like Charles Dickens? I have heard David Copperfield when I read Catcher In The Rye. Yes, most classics tend to be long but they are rich in discussion. Also, the book from your grandmother is of high value. Is it considered antique? :]
Why is it difficult? I mean, most people in Argentina are Americans right?
I guess it may be consider an antique, but she has lots of books like that, because she has always loved books (and when she was a child there was no TV XD)
By Americans you mean people from the USA?
That book nowadays cost a fortune 🙂 You know for people who like to collect ancient stuff.
Yes. I though all people in USA are Americans? Oh right, you aren’t a native English speaker. So the books there are written in Spanish?
Well, I’ll take special care of those books 😀 haha
You see, the American Continent (América) is divided into three parts: North America (Canada and the USA are the only countries there), Central America (Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, etc) and South America (Brazil, Perú, Colombia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, etc). Argentina is the country which is most in the south of South America, and we have nothing to do with the United States.
Our official language is Spanish, and everybody speaks Spanish here. We our taught other languages at school, mostly English, but it is just a second language. That’s why it is sometimes difficult to get books in English. In big cities like Buenos Aires or Córdoba it is far much easier, but not where I live…
I looked for an article about languages in Argentina in Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Argentina I didn’t know that the second and third more spoken languages were Italian and German! hahaha.
PS: You can call Americans to people from América (the continent) and also to people from the USA. That may make it confusing for you, maybe.
Thanks for the information. I thought all people in America speaks English. 🙂
But I think the most spoken language is Mandarin from Chinese.