Abbey's Progress

[Abbey]

Anne of Green Gables
When I first came across the BBC list of 100 books to read before you die, I was very disheartened to discover how few of the classics I'd ever read. I've decided to make it my new project and as an incentive to read more as I did when I was younger. I've decided to reread the ones I have read and start at square one. My first book, being a Canadian girl, had to be Anne of Green Gables. Loved it for its simplicity of bygone days

[Abbey]

Persuasion
I love Austen Novels and this one did not disappoint. Within the first few chapters I was ready for Anne and Captain Wentworth to settle their differences. I'm glad it all worked out in the end.

[Abbey]

Jane Eyre
This one I had a little more trouble getting through. I have in the past tended to stick to one genre, usually fantasy, and took on this challenge as a means of expanding my horizons. While it was not exactly something I would have chosen to read on my own, I did find myself anticipating the reunion of Jane to her beloved. She won me over in the end.

[Abbey]

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
Alice in wonderland is very cute, a little odd but cute.

[Abbey]

A Midsummer Night's Dream
I liked the fancifulness of this play.

[Abbey]

Emma
This was one I was going to save for later as it was my favourite of all of Austen's books, but I couldn't contain myself. I once read that Austen felt that no one but herself would like Emma Woodhouse. The strange thing about it is that I find something endearing about Miss Woodhouse. Love this book!

[J]

You wrote that your favorite genre is science fiction. Have you read Dune or Gormenghast yet? I haven't yet, but wanted to know what a scifi lover thought...

[Abbey]

Two more down;
first Little Women
Great book, yet I'm always teary eyed near the end. I have to say I liked Amy more then Jo despite the fact I know that I'm in the minority there. Still Beth will always be my favourite for I sympathize with her the most.
Second The Great Gatsby
This one I liked a lot. I found the characters very interesting. Without giving too much away I would have loved to go to one of Gatsby's parties!