30 Days of Books: Childhood Favorite

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

I read this book in 5th grade for a book report. I've read it several times over the years. I still love this book as an adult, which I think says a lot about the book's quality. I've read it countless times. It's a funny smart book with enjoyable characters.

30 Days of Books: Book that Disappointed Me

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

I "read" this in high school. I say "read" because I'm pretty sure I didn't read it. A couple years ago I thought I'd reread it. I figured that as an adult I would appreciate it. Nope. The plot and the themes (religion, societal norms, etc) in the book are things that I find interesting, but it was still such a hard read. The writing is so difficult.

I was disappointed that I couldn't appreciate it. I did watch Easy A with Emma Stone and loved it, so maybe there's hope for me and The Scarlet Letter after all.

30 Days of Books: Favorite Book Quote

"Even idiots occasionally speak the truth."
-Dorothy Sayers, Whose Body?

Maybe not my favorite, but funny and insightful.

I do also like this one from Nancy Mitford: "I love children, especially when they cry, for someone takes them away."

30 Days of Books: Favorite Male Character

Fitzwilliam Darcy

duh.

30 Days of Books: Favorite Book from Favorite Writer

1984 by George Orwell

I don't like dystopian novels, but I think this book is amazing, in a terrifying sort of way.

30 Days of Books: Favorite Author

George Orwell

Of course, this was a hard one to pick. I have lots of favorite authors. To name just a few: Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, Sarah Dessen, and Jon Krakauer.

30 Days of Books: Book I Used to Love, but Don't Anymore

Romance Novels

I don't have specific one as an example, but it fits the whole genre. I used to love them. Today I'll still read them, but not even close to the level and frequency I used to.