Archive for the ‘2009’ Category

Neverwhere (Amanda)

Sorry I’m a bit late, but after the semester ended I had to hurry up and scrape together Christmas and the whirlwind has finally subsided. But, I read the book before the semester started so I was able to get this put together. I’m sorry it’s a bit vague, but it’s been a few months [...]

Uglies (Amanda)

After reading the reviews here, I’m thinking that maybe sometime in the future I might decide to read this book, possibly. I read about six months worth of books in my week break between the Summer and Fall semesters. I’m really glad I chose to do that because I have been swamped this semester. I [...]

Uglies (Hev)

I actually enjoyed this book enough that I borrowed the rest of the series from my library to read. It honestly surprised me, I figured that I was going to think it was another teeny bopper book & that I was going to hate it. Though I do admit that I don’t really [...]

The Eyre Affair (Hev)

First off, I am sorry that this is so late. I don’t have any excuse besides I was just not up to writing it, I still don’t feel like it, but if I don’t do it now it never will get done & I want it done. So as soon as I get [...]

Uglies (Joni)

I enjoyed reading Uglies, although it was definitely written with a younger audience then myself in mind.  I like futuristic stories like this one and although it was on the simplistic side I still found it interesting enough to continue reading the series.
At first, did you hope Tally would get the operation? When did you [...]

The Eyre Affair (Joni)

I read this book a few years ago.  I meant to read it again for this club but I got distracted by Dan Brown’s new novel and read it instead.  I’m a bit fuzzy on the details so I’m going to skip the questions and just talk basics.  I do remember enjoying this book and [...]

Size 12 is Not Fat (Joni)

I just started reading Meg Cabot earlier this year, along with Size 12 is Not Fat and all the other Heather Wells novels.  I’m not usually a big fan of what I would call “Chick Lit”, but I enjoy Cabot’s writing style.  Plus, her novels tend to have a bit of mystery mixed in a [...]

The Eyre Affair (Amanda)

1.    If you could jump right into any novel with Ms. Nakajima, which novel would you choose to visit?
I would choose to visit so many of them. I love love love to read, and always daydream about what I’m reading if it’s a book that I’m really interested in. I think something with magic, kings [...]

Size 12 is Not Fat (Hev)

Ok, this book was not what I thought it was going to be about. Though I do feel that Miss Mills is a little under-estimated. It was a good book, for a chick-lit (my father’s words). I do have to admit I figured out the mystery before the author told us, but [...]

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (Hev)

Lily endures excruciating pain in order to have her feet bound. What reasons are given for this dangerous practice?
To make her marriable to society. It is a horrible practice that thankfully isn’t still practiced.
Did See’s descriptions of footbinding remind you of any Western traditions?
Yep, can anyone say wearing heels, bras, & uncomfortable clothing just [...]