I have not posted in quite some time, and I place the blame squarely on our current book, Under the Volcano, by Malcolm Lowry! I just cannot get into this book, so I’m looking forward to just reading and writing our way out of this one. Part of my issue with Under the Volcano is … Continue reading Mexican Food in London or a Brilliant Novel? Under the Volcano – #11
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Join us in December and into 2013!!
Modern Library’s Top 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century Reading Guide for 2013 (and December 2012) http://www.emmebooks.wordpress.com Put these books on your holiday list, start scouring your favorite bookstore, get your Kindles fired up and join us on this awesome literary journey through Modern Library's Top 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century! Date … Continue reading Join us in December and into 2013!!
My Friend Paul – Sons and Lovers – #9
OK, here’s my take on Sons and Lovers. Much has been said in Goodreads, Sparknotes (did I say, Sparknotes? No, I didn’t check anything there!), random reviews, etc. regarding Paul’s near-incenstuous relationship with his mother. However, his relationship with his mother makes no difference at all. Paul is gay. He would not have married any … Continue reading My Friend Paul – Sons and Lovers – #9
Quotes and Notes on Darkness at Noon – #8
Here are my favorite quotes and thoughts from Darkness at Noon. These are really only about half of what I highlighted for myself. Loved this book! See my more thorough review here. The page and location numbers are from the Kindle edition. “Above the spy-hole was a card with his name on it, Nicola Salmanovitch … Continue reading Quotes and Notes on Darkness at Noon – #8
Heather Paquette 