Quote:
Originally Posted by Weisinheimer
Wow! Those are great books! What did you think of "Much Ado About Nothing"? Would you reccommend it? I'm a Shakespeare fan, but haven't read that yet... :)
Printable View
Quote:
Originally Posted by Weisinheimer
Wow! Those are great books! What did you think of "Much Ado About Nothing"? Would you reccommend it? I'm a Shakespeare fan, but haven't read that yet... :)
Much Ado is the only Shakespeare I've ever read, so I can't compare it to any of his other stuff. I found it enjoyable, but it didn't do anything spectacular for me. Hopefully, I'll get to read some more Shakespeare this year.
I read (in order, more or less)
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Beowulf
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antoinia Fraser
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
The Odyssey
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Candide by Voltaire
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Introducing Philosophy by Dave Robinson
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (re-read)
My favorites were Candide and Frankenstein. I also appreciated Fahrenheit 451 much, much more than the last time I read it.
Blooomin eckers!!! Errr...
Saturday
Robinson Cruso
Peter and Wendy
A Christmas Carol
Goblin Market
Wuthering Heights
I also read 'The Beano' comic.
I also read Candide and enjoyed it considerably. What did you think of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily Adams
I loved it when John Proctor spanked those little girls. He was so fed up. I loved how the insanity was portrayed in that play. Very good. :thumbs_upQuote:
Originally Posted by Dori
Janine's Reading List 2007 (for now, need to add a few things more tomorrow)
D.H.Lawrence - Novels
The White Peacock
The Lost Girl
Apocalypse
Twilight in Italy
Sea and Sardina
Etruscan Places
Women in Love
Sons and Lovers
The Plumed Serpent
Lady Chatterly’s Lover
Biographies of Lawrence
Brenda Maddox
D.H.Lawrence
Story of a Marriage D.H.Lawrence
Geoffrey Trease
The Phoenix and the Flame: D.H. Lawrence; a biography
D.H.Lawrence - Short Stories
Things
The Shades of Spring
The White Stocking
The Horse-Dealer’s Daughter
The Prussian Officer
Sun
Odour of Chrysanthemums
Commentary books on Lawrence
Michael Black
The Short Fiction of D.H.Lawrence (read partically)
Various other commentary books, online commentary about D.H.L and his work
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Twelfth Night
Richard III
Othello
King Lear
Romeo and Juliet
As You like It
Henry IV
Henry V
Henry VI
Richard I
King John
Merchant of Venice
Love’s Labours Lost
Taming of the Shrew
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Pericles
The Winter’s Tale
Aldous Huxley
Brave New World
Brave New World Revisited
E.M.Forester
Passage to India
Room With a View
Evelyn Waugh
Bridehead Revisited
Emily Bronte
Wuthering Heights
Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
Edith Wharton
Ethan Frome
Truman Capote
The Grass Harp
John Irving
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Daphne du Maurier
Rebecca
Ayn Rand
Anthem
J.L.Carr
A Month in the Country
Jean Rhys
Wide Sargasso Sea
Ivan Turgenev
Fathers and Sons
Nicholas Evans
The Loop
Chekhov - Short Stories
Rothchild’s Violin
The Lady and The Lapdog
Oscar Wilde - Plays
Lady Windemere’s Fan
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde - Fairytales
The Selfish Giant
The Happy Prince
How did you like this one? Have you read any other works of his?Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
How about this one?Quote:
Daphne du Maurier
Rebecca
LW,I liked the book very much so. I also really loved the miniseries. All the characters and acting is superb. If you have not seen it I would highly recommend it to you. The book is a very good read. I would like to read more books by Waugh in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
I think I read "Rebecca" twice so far...ages ago and just recently. Some of my list I have read twice, such as many of the Lawrence novels and some of the short stories, Frankenstein, Fathers and Sons and Ethan Frome, Oscar Wilde fairytales. When you are older, like me, you have a chance to do so. But back to "Rebecca", I saw your post, LW, saying you could never get into the book and you thought it silly. I personally, love the book and I like very much Daphne du Maurier's writing. I loved the Hitchcock film (it is a classic of suspense), but recently on my second reading of the book, I found there is another adaptation of the book - a BBC miniseries film which seemed to more closely fit the book, especially the characters. It stars Charles Dance, as Maxim, and a young woman (don't recall her name) as the second wife of Mrs. Dewinter. I didn't think I would like this adaptation, because the cover of the DVD never enticed me, but then I gave it a go and I was pleasantly surprised to find it a very good production. I will definitely watch that film again soon. I loved the book and the story. I think you have to give it a chance. It is a very psychological plot and more character driven then plot driven, I believe.Quote:
How about this one?
I plan on reading "Jamaica Inn", which I picked up recently for free at my library. I also have a biography book about du Maurier, that I desire greatly to read. I believe she had a very interesting life.
Oh, wasn't Jeremy Irons just dishy in it?!? :p You should read The Loved One next. For me, the next on my list of his (if I ever get around to it!) is Black Mischief.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
You're crazy! Horrible book! ***ducks from Janine as she throws a gigantic hardcover version of Rebecca at my head*** :p ;) Maybe, sometime in my life, I will give in and try it again. We'll see. I have 130+ books to get through first! Just to avoid this one, I will keep buying more books so that I can always say "Oh, I would like to give it another try, but I have "x" number of books to read first". :DQuote:
I think I read "Rebecca" twice so far...ages ago and just recently. Some of my list I have read twice, such as many of the Lawrence novels and some of the short stories, Frankenstein, Fathers and Sons and Ethan Frome, Oscar Wilde fairytales. When you are older, like me, you have a chance to do so. But back to "Rebecca", I saw your post, LW, saying you could never get into the book and you thought it silly. I personally, love the book and I like very much Daphne du Maurier's writing. I loved the Hitchcock film (it is a classic of suspense), but recently on my second reading of the book, I found there is another adaptation of the book - a BBC miniseries film which seemed to more closely fit the book, especially the characters. It stars Charles Dance, as Maxim, and a young woman (don't recall her name) as the second wife of Mrs. Dewinter. I didn't think I would like this adaptation, because the cover of the DVD never enticed me, but then I gave it a go and I was pleasantly surprised to find it a very good production. I will definitely watch that film again soon. I loved the book and the story. I think you have to give it a chance. It is a very psychological plot and more character driven then plot driven, I believe.
I have her biography of Branwell Bronte. At some point I have to read that, too. Mainly because my grandmother bought it for me years ago when she first saw it. I think I might be more interested in her version of a real person's life rather than a fictional life.Quote:
I plan on reading "Jamaica Inn", which I picked up recently for free at my library. I also have a biography book about du Maurier, that I desire greatly to read. I believe she had a very interesting life.
LW, what are you doing up this late?...oh yeah, little earlier there, I guess.;) I getting really tired out, sleepy; I should go to bed. The real question is what am I doing up, considering I just watched a movie that was very odd, poor acting, way below par; what a waste of my time:( .Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
Well yes, of course, Jeremy Irons was dishy; I love Jeremy Irons; so was Anthony Andrews. You know years back I saw him in "Ivanhoe" and I am dying to find that film again. I haven't yet. I just loved that film! He was adorable in it, more appealing than in 'Brideshead'. When the miniseries was on TV, I missed it, and so I finally requested it at my library and they got it for me from another library. This reminds me that I looked at your library site. I never order books or videos, from my home computer or phone, to be held for me. I just take my chances, when I got in there - it is not there I will get it next time, no big deal. I did not quite understand why you were so upset except to say my library is really close to my house so I can make frequent trips there.
Did you know that "Fortunes of War" ran the same time as "Brideshead"? They were competing. I really love "Fortunes of War", that may be because of 'you know who'! ;) :lol:
I will keep those other Waugh books in-mind. Thanks for suggesting them.
Crazy!??? You are awful!!!:flare: Many people feel that the Hitchcock film is a masterpiece of cinema. The book is a 'gothic' atmospheric classic! I can't believe you - what don't you like about it? Granted it is not the heaviest or most complex read in the world, but even my mother loved the book and I can't get her interested in many books these days. Unfortunately, I don't have a hardcover version to throw at you!:lol:Quote:
You're crazy! Horrible book! ***ducks from Janine as she throws a gigantic hardcover version of Rebecca at my head*** :p ;) Maybe, sometime in my life, I will give in and try it again. We'll see. I have 130+ books to get through first! Just to avoid this one, I will keep buying more books so that I can always say "Oh, I would like to give it another try, but I have "x" number of books to read first". :D
I know about that lineup of books to read; I have piles and piles and I can't seem to get to them all, and one keeps adding on more, at least mentally. Instead, in order to discuss several of the books on my booklist, I had to re-read them for review, this year. I like to re-read a good book though. I usually get more out of it, the second time around. I don't care if I consume, all the world's literature in my lifetime, but let me sample at least something from many of the classic authors. Some authors I have read extensively, such as Thomas Hardy, D.H.Lawrence, and Shakespeare....I guess my list is pretty decent, considering.
I don't have that book, but it sounds interesting; I think I picked up a biography about du Maurier, at my library in the give-away shelf. It was a hardcover, too....maybe I should throw that one at you!!! :flare: :lol:Quote:
I have her biography of Branwell Bronte. At some point I have to read that, too. Mainly because my grandmother bought it for me years ago when she first saw it. I think I might be more interested in her version of a real person's life rather than a fictional life.
I don't know why I am up! I actually should go to bed now because I have to get up for the job thing with my sister-in-law. :sick: I will find out my "duties" tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I am upset because most of the stuff that I request are located in libraries nowhere near my house. So, I really don't want to waste the gas money to go across town just to check out a CD. Besides, there are a lot of people who can't/don't drive. This isn't a nice thing to do to them! I just don't accept lame excuses for things that companies/businesses/corporations/organizations/et.c. always tend to use.Quote:
This reminds me that I looked at your library site. I never order books or videos, from my home computer or phone, to be held for me. I just take my chances, when I got in there - it is not there I will get it next time, no big deal. I did not quite understand why you were so upset except to say my library is really close to my house so I can make frequent trips there.
Why do you know this? How did you know that they competed against each other? I think you have officially out-done me with "useless" information! :p Of course, I always find information like that to be useful to me! So, thanks for telling me that! Every little bit more makes me that much more informed on things in life! :DQuote:
Did you know that "Fortunes of War" ran the same time as "Brideshead"? They were competing. I really love "Fortunes of War", that may be because of 'you know who'! ;) :lol:
I can't bring myself to ever watch the film either even though I like Hitchcock. I also am not a fan of Joan Fontaine. It takes a lot for me to ignore her! Anyway, I have seen clips of it. I am more apt to sit through that rather than read the book. Next time it is on TV. If it is on when I have NOTHING else to do! :DQuote:
Many people feel that the Hitchcock film is a masterpiece of cinema. The book is a 'gothic' atmospheric classic! I can't believe you - what don't you like about it? Granted it is not the heaviest or most complex read in the world, but even my mother loved the book and I can't get her interested in many books these days. Unfortunately, I don't have a hardcover version to throw at you!:lol:
What don't I like? It is dull and boring. It just drags on. Like I said, though, I tried to read it years ago. Maybe I wouldn't feel that way now.
I'll loan the Bronte biography to you so you can have that to throw at my head. That is a nice hardcover one for you to use to knock some sense into it! :pQuote:
I don't have that book, but it sounds interesting; I think I picked up a biography about du Maurier, at my library in the give-away shelf. It was a hardcover, too....maybe I should throw that one at you!!! :flare: :lol:
Thank you! This was great, it did help. :) Now I just have to go to the library and see what I can find. I'm really in the mood for Jane Austen. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tosca
LW, good day to you! I guess you finally called it quits and went to bed last night. I did too, but at an ungodly hour as usual. I really need to reform! I hope 'duties' and 'job thing' turns out to be a good thing for you. You must keep me informed.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
.Quote:
I am upset because most of the stuff that I request are located in libraries nowhere near my house. So, I really don't want to waste the gas money to go across town just to check out a CD. Besides, there are a lot of people who can't/don't drive. This isn't a nice thing to do to them! I just don't accept lame excuses for things that companies/businesses/corporations/organizations/et.c. always tend to use
I can see your point entirely. So sorry.:( I can go to my library a dozen times a day to check, well if I wanted to, and I can also check the listing of availability on their website and call them and they would, most likely, hold it for me. I only occasionally request films from other libraries in the system. Sorry you can't do that anymore. Full availability might not last here either, the way the economy is going. Then I will be :bawling:
Good question. I really don't recall the exact source, so I can't back it up, until I locate that source; statement. I just stashed that info away in my own cluttered brain one day, a brain which also files countless bits of 'useless' information like you pointed out. It was suppose to be one network's answer to the other's, or something like that. I don't recall what networks they ran on do you? One definitely was the BBC. I may have read it on the KB Compendium site, or maybe just online when researching the film to buy. It may have been on Amazon. Or it might not have said 'compete' but that they ran simulaneously and so one overshadowed the other. I will try to find my source. In doing so, no doubt I will gather more 'useless' information to add to my brain file!Quote:
Why do you know this? How did you know that they competed against each other? I think you have officially out-done me with "useless" information! :p Of course, I always find information like that to be useful to me! So, thanks for telling me that! Every little bit more makes me that much more informed on things in life! :D
;) Anyway, I am sure we could both outdo each other with tons of 'useless' information like this. :lol:
Well, I liked the old film and it is very classic Hitchcock in presentation but I did not particularly love Fontaine either. She was ok and now that I have thought about it and read some commentary, truly she was too old for the part. This is suppose to be a fairly innocent inexperienced young woman, who is quite taken by an older charming man. This is why I said the newer version of the film fits the story more closely. I guess the big draw for the Hitchcock film was Olivier as Maxim. I am not even sure he fit the role entirely now that I read the book several times. But hey, to each his own. Maybe you won't like the film. The person who stole the show was the villianous housekeeper - can't recall her name now or the actress who played her. It is worth seeing the film just for her performance. The woman in the new production was good, a British well known actress, but the classic Hitchcock character can never be paralleled. She is completely scary and ominous.Quote:
I can't bring myself to ever watch the film either even though I like Hitchcock. I also am not a fan of Joan Fontaine. It takes a lot for me to ignore her! Anyway, I have seen clips of it. I am more apt to sit through that rather than read the book. Next time it is on TV. If it is on when I have NOTHING else to do! :D
Well, odd because my mother's attention span these days has greatly diminished and she read it fine and did not find it at all boring. I guess if you did not get past the beginning parts, when the woman (who by the way, is never named in the novel or the films) meets up with Maxim and they fall in love, then I guess it would appear to be a boring book. Who knows, maybe my mother skimmed the first part. She reads more rapidly than I do, but often goes back to review. I have not heard of many people being bored by "Rebecca", so maybe it was just the time period in your life when you tried to read it and your mood then; now it may interest more. I find this true. When I first attempted "Sons and Lovers", I could not get past chapter 1, but now I just love the book and have read it twice. It is one of my favorites.Quote:
What don't I like? It is dull and boring. It just drags on. Like I said, though, I tried to read it years ago. Maybe I wouldn't feel that way now.
:lol: That's quite alright! I have enough to read already and also enough hardcover books I can heave at you!:lol:Quote:
I'll loan the Bronte biography to you so you can have that to throw at my head. That is a nice hardcover one for you to use to knock some sense into it! :p