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Book Time: Finished

Jenn — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:45:30 +0000

I just finished Book 4 in as many days. Is anyone here reading the Twilight series? No? Didn’t think so.

( Just in case....SPOILERS FOR BREAKING DAWN )

I’m not going to be a fangirl here, and I’m sort of relieved. I felt like I owed it to all my excited LJ friends to see what all the fuss is about, but I didn’t really want to get too involved with a new fandom just yet. I’m mighty glad I read this series, if for nothing more than the fact that I can now enjoy the HUGE amount of wank the final book has caused. Whoo!

Mood: Annoyed

Book Time

Jenn — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:37:35 +0000

I admit it. After being commanded repeatedly to read Twilight, I’m finally doing so. I want to hate this book. In many ways, I do hate this book. It’s written in first person. I hate first person. I’d rather listen to Suede prattle on in third person for days than read a book in first person. Secondly, I recognize the writing style; it’s the same one I used in seventh grade. Thirdly, there are errors aplenty. I don’t think Ms. Meyer has a firm grasp of the English language.

All said, why am I so into this book? Why do I want Edward to just let go and get dirty? Why am I going to read non-stop until I finish Book 4? WHY?

Mood: Contemplative

Omens, good.

Jenn — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:54:21 +0000

Thanks to a wonderfully geeky transfer student, I was loaned a well-worn copy of Good Omens this weekend. I’ve been urged by Ben to try out Terry Pratchett, but something about the student’s enthusiastic offering of his book made me break down and read it. Though it’s actually by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, it should count toward Ben’s column, no? For a quick little read, I found it charming. Fortunately, I was able to discard the environmental junk and focus on the humor. I’m lucky that way. I’ll seriously consider reading Hitchhiker’s Guide at some point.

Two more British familial castings I knew nothing about: Lupin (HP) is ~~married to~~ with Chuck (PD). Wow! Also? The Doctor’s daughter, IS The (Fifth) Doctor’s daughter. *head spins*

Hurray for Election Day, even if I have no need of primaries. Being a republican in a democrat state gives me nothing more than a day off work; which I’ll take. Oh, and the day is made all the better by the SG-1 marathon (of sorts) on Sci-Fi!