Hayley’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2014)

Hayley’s comments from the r/books group.

I used to subscribe, now I'll rent them from the library. I find they really inundate the reader with ads, I realize they need them for revenue but some magazines are really over the top.

I enjoy any cooking magazines, as well as magazines like The Walrus (The Sun is the American equivalent I would say which is also good!)

I memorized a book called 'Do You Like Cats?' before I could actually read. My Dad read it to me every night. I must of been only 3 or so! The fact my parents read to me every night made such an impression on me.

I loved the Laura Ingals Wilder Little House on the Prairie series too... I was reading them in Kindergarten! The spin off series were good too!

I remember impressing my teacher in elementary school by choosing to read 'Roughing it in the Bush' by Susannah Moodie.

Checked out budget bytes! Right up my alley :D

A few of my favourites that I read consistently;

http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com

http://www.whilemyboyfriendwassleepin...

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.ca/?m=1

http://www.yesandyes.org/?m=1

http://www.missmoss.co.za

Have to agree with the general opinion on here... Lolita is a great read! Loved Jane Eyre as a kid (should go back and read it again...) the film adaptation was stunning with Mia Wasikowska.

Aldous Huxley is amount my favorites- Brave New World was phenomenal.

I have tried to read Dickens so many times and I cannot do it! I even tried to listen to Tale of Two Cities audio style and still!

Megan- Midnights Children has been on my list for a long time... You hear so much about it... Do you think it's worth the hype? Would you recommend it?

Annie- So far I have been surrounding the little dude with books so hopefully a love of reading rubs off on him. We have been reading to him since he was born... Babies just love to hear your voice:) my husband can't wait for a few years to introduce him to all of his favourites like LOTR! I am building a good collection for him already... We make weekly trips to Janus books downtown (have you been there? It's awesome!) to pick up some good stuff.

Hi! My name is Hayley and I was invited to check out the group by Annie.

When it comes to reading I would characterize myself as insatiable. I read anything I can get my hands on.... I wouldn't say I discriminate against anything except maybe romantic fluff.... That being said I have a soft spot for Canadian literature, science fiction, or anything to do with food. I may or may not read cookbooks before bed. As testament to my love of books, one only needs to walk into my house and check out my floor to ceiling collection!

In September I welcomed my son Malcolm. He likes to nap in my arms, so I spend a fair amount of time in my 'nest' on the couch reading, I can't complain :)
This seems like it will be a great place to chat about books! I've been on Goodreads for awhile but never really found a group which resonated with me.

A little insight into my reading habits; some books off the top of my head that 1. I enjoyed 2. I still to this day can't stop thinking about and 3. I would highly recommend:

- A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
- Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden
- Life After God by Douglas Coupland
- Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
- Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley