A good book should elicit these emotions in you.
A great book should cause you to go on a roller coaster of emotions and you won't even mind.
Buzzfeed provided me with this lovely little read today http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/signs-youre-addicted-to-books-reading which is pretty spot on, if I do say so myself.
I know I've read some other things in between my last update and now, but I honestly can't remember them all. I did get to visit a little bookstore I enjoy in Nashville, and I picked up Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, though I haven't read it yet. I really want to find his Prague Cemetery which hasn't happened yet.
I seem to be doing a lot of my reading on planes of late, (as I mentioned previously, I seem to like to make myself want to cry whenever I fly) and I finished The History of Love by Nicole Krauss on the way to New York City. I had picked up History as part of my participation in World Book Night last year, and can I just say, there is a very good reason it was on there. The book is the story of how a book can unite and create relationships between people and the world around them. I love this kind of book (though I love all books to be fair).
I even got re-tweeted (which, yes, I dorkily was very proud of) by World Book Night last year.
This year, I gave away Bossypants by Tina Fey. I gave away the majority of the books as a contribution to the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility, where I had been spending an awful lot of time as part of my internship with the State Public Defender. I hope they are enjoying the books.
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Anyway, so I read History on my way to New York, where I was participating in the Great Saunter, along with my sister, some of her friends, and some lovelies from Vandy (Catherine, Kate and Lily!)
The Great Saunter is a walk around the rim of Manhattan, and quite the challenge, though we were up to it! The next day was rather painful though. https://shorewalkers.org/the-great-saunter-13
I'm not sure I'd be repeating it again, but it was interesting...as well as starting way too early. If you are up before the Starbucks is open in NYC...maybe it's time to go back to bed.
While in NYC, Saul was nice enough to come in from Long Island and meet us for Brunch! It was a short trip, but packed with people and events (including trying Cupcakes by Melissa and going to Serendipity III for some frozen hot chocolate) I even got to meet Chef Masaharu Morimoto at a cocktail hour!
On my return to Wisconsin, I was just starting 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, which I had been given last year. Considering it's a fairly short flight, I made a decent dent in the book, which is mostly due to how well written it is, and how compelling the story is.
Unfortunately, I also had to deal with an odd seat mate who made my reading her business. She asked "Oh do you like to read big books?" by a random stranger on the plane. I would really recommend that one not speak to someone who is emerging from a book. It's like emerging from a dream or a different world...I need a few minutes to acclimate myself to this reality before I am ready for human interaction.
Regardless, I clearly only choose what to read based on the heft of a book and the danger it will pose if I choose to throw the book, or drop it on my foot. When I told Lily this, she then suggested that for my next plane trip I pick up Fountainhead.
Anyway, I put 1Q84 on hold so that I can bring it on my trip to California. I try and pretend that I can pack lightly when it comes to books...though then I tend to plow through them and get restless while I try and figure out what else I have to get my hands on.
To be fair, the book was originally published as 3 books, and only when it was published in the US was it published as a single book. If you are still looking to pick it up, I'd suggest getting either the copy that is 3 books rather than one or the e-book addition. In fact, just go for the e-book, as the hard cover is 928 pages.
On the alternative book fronts I've finally completed collecting Sandman and now I'm reading it. Can I just say, I love Neil Gaiman? Like seriously, have you read him? If not WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? Something clearly is.
I'm very excited because he is publishing a new book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane in June, and trust me when I say, I have had this pre-ordered since February. Currently I'm debating whether or not I'm going to be able to attend his book signing in Miami at the end of June. I've read the first few chapters that were released early, along with a free copy of his short story How to Talk to Girls at Parties. I'm very excited.
Text available here: http://www.neilgaiman.com/p/Cool%20Stuff/Short%20Stories/How%20To%20Talk%20To%20Girls%20At%20Parties/How%20To%20Talk%20To%20Girls%20At%20Parties%20(Text)
Also relating to Neil Gaiman, I JUST realized he wrote the introduction for a book I adore, The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar.
I also have had this book for a long time before I think I knew who Neil Gaiman was, though I had already read his Instructions and had fallen in love.
Also in Miami: Me! I'm home for now, and I rearranged my bookshelves in my room and in the basement for the millionth, trillionth time. This time, I put the books I haven't read in my room, and the books I have read in the basement. All of these books are not including the majority of my collection (400+ books strong) in Wisconsin, and another several shelves of mine in our basement. My mom gave me an empty set of shelves...it isn't empty any longer. I might have an issue. Again, read the Buzzfeed Article.
On the movie end of things, I'm suppose to watch Psycho, which I'm actually a bit afraid of, despite knowing how it ends, and having seen the recent film, Hitchcock.
I have however seen Iron Man 3 and Star Trek: Into Darkness, because I am a fabulously cool person.
That's about all to report for now, I'm off to read a book now.
