So, since I'm only taking one course this semester (pharmacology, online), I've been getting a lot of reading done. I've spent a pretty penny on books since last summer, and since I haven't been working since last May, it's time for me to start hitting the local library. I decided that today would be the day to reacquaint myself with Mattoon's small library. Here's what I picked up:
- Good Omens by Terry Pratchet & Neil Gaiman: I was talking to my brother today (he's always got good reading suggestions) and he told me to check out Neil Gaiman. This book is a satirical look at the days leading up to the Apocalypse. It's supposed to be very funny.
- The Shack by William P. Young: I've been told to read this by a bunch of people. "Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?" This is the tale of a father dealing with the abduction (and possible murder) of his young daughter. Sounds hard to read, but I really enjoyed The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
- Greek Mythology by Edith Hamilton: Last summer I read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which I really enjoyed. The books are based on Greek Mythology and I've been wanting to brush up on my knowledge of mythology.
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: Don't laugh at me, but this title came up several times while I was reading the Twilight series. I can't remember which book it was in, but Bella talked about Catherine & Heathcliff and their toxic relationship. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in English - you'd figure I'd have read more of this stuff in college! :)
- Kushiel's Mercy by Jacqueline Carey: This book falls into the science fiction/fantasy category. Full of adventure and a little bit of unconventional sex (at least the first few books in the series were).
I'm at Common Grounds (a local coffee shop) while I write this. The always have the Sirius satellite CoffeeHouse channel playing. Sometimes I hear some really great stuff on here. A few minutes ago they played my favorite acoustic/live version of Satellite by Dave Matthews Band. I can't hear this song without imagining a warm, sunny day. :) I usually listen to a local college radio station that plays all rock/alternative rock, so I'm not really up on new music. I recently heard this song called Dark Blue by Jack's Mannequin. Come to find out the song came out back in 2005, but I totally dig it. I can't stop smiling/singing when it comes on. Anyway, that's all for now.
Happy reading!! Send me any book suggestions if you've read something interesting lately. :)
