Restricted Section: Term XXVI - Read, Reading, To Read

[sanalith.livejournal.com]

Activity: Read, Reading, To Read
Points: 10 points for your initial comment, 2 points for every substantial response, max 30 points
Deadline: August 30 @ 11:59PM UTC (Timezone Converter)

Details: Since this will be my only activity of Term XXVI, I wanted to both do something relatively simple AND take the opportunity to get to know you guy, so we're going to have a discussion post about our recent reading habits. For your initial comment, write at least 150 words talking about books you've recently read, are currently reading, and/or what you plan to read next. You can talk about any aspect of the books you wish, but some ideas would be why you selected the books, what you liked/didn't like about them, whether you'd recommend them to others, etc. For your responses, you'll need to write at least 50 words. Make sure you're saying something more than, "I read that book and liked/hated it!" Try to open a dialogue about what was good or bad, or even why you chose NOT to read it. Anything goes, as long as there's substance to it.

If you have any questions, direct them to the appropriate thread. As always, don't forget to sign each comment with your name/house or a sigtag.

Also, do remember that I wiped the roster clean, so if you have bonus items, make sure you register them HERE as soon as possible to earn your extra points. I won't be giving grace periods, so please double-check that you're good to go!

Comments

[pinkphoenix1985.livejournal.com]

I have this weird fascination with time travel and I was just giddy when I found Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict (http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Austen-Addict-Laurie-Rigler/dp/B000Z4GQ3G) and its sequel/continuation Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict (http://www.amazon.com/Rude-Awakenings-Jane-Austen-Addict/dp/0525950761/ref=pd_sim_b_1) by Laurie Viera Rigler. I loved the premise but the actual writing was a very big let down for me because it was sometimes too simple and very modern especially when the story was set in Regency times. The 21st century Courtney was just really whining all the time which I really hate. I liked that the 19th century Jane was really confused by the 21st century technology which is appropriate and I liked that she I did enjoy the books though but I am glad that I didn't buy them.

If you like time travel and Jane Austen and want a nice book to read for a hour or two then I would suggest the books.

My next book to read (I've just started today) is Game of Thrones. I couldn't get into the series but maybe I will get into the books?

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[erzsebet.livejournal.com]

I had seen this pass across one of the ebook communities and almost snagged them because of the Jane Austen aspect but was apprehensive about how the Regency writing would seem coming from a contemporary writer. Not sure how I should feel now that you've confirmed my fears.

Liz | Gryffindor

[pinkphoenix1985.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry. Look, both books are actually a continuation of each other. I didn't quite like the first book because its heroine was a contemporary woman in regency times and the writing there wasn't very good in my opinion. I actually enjoyed the second book a little better because of the fact that the heroine was a regency woman in contemporary times and it was interesting to see our time through her eyes. The writing was basically the same in both but I could accept it better in a contemporary setting if that makes sense?