While returning the Tudor novels to the library, I picked up two biographies. One is an old one about Elizabeth I. It has that smell that comes from being around awhile. It kind of reminds me of the smell of Mammie's living room. Though very factual, it is surprisingly an easy read. I am only about 60 pages in, and find that there is a lot there to support the books from my last post.
The other is one on Louisa May Alcott. I wasn't going to bring this one home. I just saw it and peeked within. The author caught my attention quickly telling of her own experiences with "Little Women". I am through the introduction, and am hoping it continues to be interesting.
Question:
Did anyone read the "Shades of Grey" series? I have several people encouraging me, but I just am not finding it to be 'all that'.
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Biographies can be really cool to read. I also like historical fiction a lot - Erik Larson is one of my favorite authors because his historical crime fiction is excellent.
ReplyDeleteI can't help encourage you about Fifty Shades. Nothing I've seen or read about the series appeals to me - some people say they're... stimulating, but I think they just sound a bit repulsive and uncomfortable. Maybe rumor has exaggerated the story line, but I'd rather read about women being empowered, not handcuffed. Let us know how they are if you can get through them, maybe shed some light on what they're really about if I'm off base.
I feel like Christie does about the Shades of grey series. I feel crreepy listening to people talk about them.
ReplyDeleteWhat book about Louisa May Alcott are you reading? Kathy gave me one about her relationship with her mother for Christmas. I have it in my pile of "Soon to read" books. I will report on it later.
Right now one of the books I'm reading is "mrs Lincoln's Dressmaker". It is about an actual person and is very interesting.