It’s time for another Nightstand post, a blogging carnival hosted monthly at 5 Minutes For Books – the premise is pretty simple: write about what you’re reading, read recently and / or plan to read in the future.
Here’s what I’ve read in the past month:
- The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz – finished May 12, 2011– This series gets more and more interesting with each book. If you are into the whole “vampire genre” I think you will find this a very refreshing, unique take on the genre. Eagerly looking forward to reading the next book!
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote (Classics Challenge) –Finished May 16, 2011 – I have a hard time reading books when I’ve already seen movie adaptations and this book was not much different. It kept me entertained just enough to keep reading with a few differences from the movie and interesting quotes, etc. but on the whole I was a bit bored.
- Sweet Valley Confidential: 10 Years Later by Francine Pascal – Finished May 23, 2011 – This book had a lot of potential, with an interesting plot that picks up 10 years later when the Twins are 27 years old, eight months after a shocking betrayal! Unfortunately I really found this book poorly written, a bit too crass and awfully depressing. Jessica’s Valley Girl accent was just too much and none of the characters felt authentic. It felt very teenish except too vulgar for teens. I don’t know… I didn’t love it.
I ended up abandoning Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery. I just could not get into this one. It didn’t help that I pretty much knew the whole plot thanks to the last Anne movie I watched which included several books (loosely) in one movie, but I’ve heard others say this was the worst book and several I know did not finish it so I don’t feel too bad about it. I’ll definitely continue on with the series later.
Right now I am reading Fifth Avenue, 5 a.m. by Sam Wasson which is all about Audrey Hepburn and the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. I have to say I am actually liking it so far more than I liked reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s – darn me and seeing movies before reading the books! Anyway, when I finish it I plan to read:
- The Help by Katheryn Stockett
- Such a Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster
- The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz (our June book club pick)
What are you reading now?
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10 responses to “Nightstand : May”
cant wait to hear what you thought of the help…
i think that might be on my list to read soon, looks like a good read
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Anne of Windy Poplars is my LEAST favorite, admittedly. I usually come to a standstill when I approach it and either stop reading the series right there or have to push on through, hopeful for the next one.
The Help, on the other hand, is awesome!
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I’ve heard The Help is really good. I definitely have to read it before seeing the movie! 🙂
Happy June reading!
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Quite the diverse list you have there! I’ve been trying to increase my non-fiction reading lately as there as so many books I’ve been putting off even though I do want to read them. 🙂
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You will love The Help. I have Such a Pretty fat in my toppling TBR pile, it does look good. I keep seeing the SW book popping up and have a hard time understanding the appeal – I must have been just a few years (or maybe a dozen) older than those books. Thanks for stopping by my Nightstand, enjoy your reading this month!
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Kudos to you for actually abandoning a book while reading! I could never do that (my OCD can be my enemy sometimes!) and I’m so jealous! 🙂 I’m the same way about watching the movie and having hard time reading a book afterwards; hence, I’m still reading Pride and Prejudice and haven’t finished it! 🙂 I’d love to know what you think of the Help after you read it!
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I like your mini-reviews. I listened to the audio of SVC. I tolerate a LOT more with audiobooks (kind of like how you can sit on the couch watching junk, just because). I think that the book version would have bugged me too.
And see my comment to Lisa above about the Help. You’re ahead of the curve, so get it read!!
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I find it hard to read a book after I’ve seen the movie too. I usually prefer to read the book first (of course then I’m one of those annoying people who keep saying, “That’s not like the book” ha). I loved reading The Help; maybe it will be a movie next? 🙂
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Lisa–Yes, it’s a movie. They’ve been filming!!
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Oooh you’re going to love The Help. I’m curious to hear what you think of Oscar Wao – seems to be one of those books people either love or hate.
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