Oh dear

Well.. this "readathon" may end up being more challenging than what I originally imagined. Thus far its been approximately one month and I have read one book. I have also read a book that I mistook to be on the list- The Old Man and the Sea.. and by read, I mean battled halfway through. 

I've just purchased Catch 22 in honour of its 50th anniversary. Lets hope I have more luck with this one!

This image has been obtained from the book, Information is Beautiful, by David McCandless

Its been a while

Sorry I have been rather slack in updating my blog recently. I have now finished Pride and Prejudice, and must say that I found it quite a pleasing book to read. I thought the second half of the book was more exciting than the former, and must admit that my stomach turned to knots when Darcy first confessed his love to Elizabeth. From that moment  I was hooked! Favourite quotes will follow soon..

I am now on a beautiful Greek island, and thought it would be rather apt to read "The Old Man and the Sea" by Hemingway whilst here. Despite the minuscule size of the book I haven't got far as I am constantly drowsy in the heat and just fall asleep after one page! 

Progress... not so much

Making Progress

After a leisurely recline in a hammock, overlooking the beautiful views of Frankfurt, I have finally started to really get into this book and coming to grips with the different characters. So far, my least favourite is Mr Collins, it is even annoying to read what he says! I thought the vast family library in the house I am staying in would be a good photo opportunity to document my "reading marathon".

Egotism and Foregone Conclusions

Having picked up my copy of the Penguin classic, Pride and Prejudice, at Terminal 5, I'm coming to realise that it was perhaps a bit foolish of me to begin this challenge whilst experiencing the delights of Europe. 

Thus far I am enjoying the read and find it notable that social class has long had an effect on one's perceptions of others. I feel that I am experiencing deja vu when reading this story, but it must be due to the widespread knowledge of this famous story and many way it may have entered my psyche over the years. My favourite phrase so far has been, "Keep your breath to cool your porridge," a real insult in those days I can imagine... 

I'm already behind schedule, having only read 73 pages! Onwards and upwards!