tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post2402040611701250653..comments2023-10-25T08:26:14.499-04:00Comments on The Local Muse: Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books I'm on the Fence AboutMallory @ The Local Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-884479923626054842014-09-07T15:46:49.715-04:002014-09-07T15:46:49.715-04:00Haha I love your enthusiasm for Wharton!
I haven&...Haha I love your enthusiasm for Wharton! <br />I haven't read much by Henry James but I have enjoyed what I have read. The Age of Innocence is on my TBR list along with The House of Mirth. I love classics with strong female leads, which I hear is the case with The House of Mirth, so I hope to get to it soon. <br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing your Wharton love!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-11955966788213671882014-09-02T13:24:47.706-04:002014-09-02T13:24:47.706-04:00Ethan Frome is a masterpiece of American literatur...Ethan Frome is a masterpiece of American literature, no doubt. I loved it so much when I first encountered it years ago. It's earthy, heartbreaking and tragic. The House of Mirth is also beautiful, but in a different way. It's about the upper crust of society, for one, not poor farmers (so sympathies might dip). Do you like Henry James? The House of Mirth is very reminiscent of his novels. I love James, in particular his novel The Portrait of a Lady. If you do like James, you will like The House of Mirth, I promise. Another reason to read it is that it deals with a woman's predicament in society at that time. The main character is not wealthy, but likes to hang with the wealthy. Her choices lead to tragedy, and mainly because of her gender. Another idea would be to watch the movie first, and if you like it, you'll probably love the book. The movie is great, I think. Have you read her Age of Innocence? Again, maybe watch the movie first. Yay for Edith Wharton being discussed on book blogs in 2014!!!!Heather Brittain Bergstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198594073949489774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-5053211359202692262014-08-14T19:40:31.951-04:002014-08-14T19:40:31.951-04:00Oooh good to hear that the love triangle is good! ...Oooh good to hear that the love triangle is good! I might have to pick up this trilogy!<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-77745068327507250752014-08-14T16:59:50.175-04:002014-08-14T16:59:50.175-04:00I love the Selection Books! While the characters d...I love the Selection Books! While the characters drove me crazy at times, it's so nice to see a love triangle done well. The third book in the trilogy is definitely the best. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11213253638684633996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-2557243768358566622014-08-13T20:00:14.250-04:002014-08-13T20:00:14.250-04:00I heard that VA gets better with every book.
than...I heard that VA gets better with every book. <br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-927149202453009982014-08-13T11:15:20.468-04:002014-08-13T11:15:20.468-04:00I wasn't blown away by the first Vampire Acade...I wasn't blown away by the first Vampire Academy book, so it's also on my list this week with a 'I'm not sure if I need to continue' question. And yes, I have the same with Shatter me!<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl/2014/08/top-10-tuesday-36-books-im-not-sure-i.html" rel="nofollow"> Mel@thedailyprophecy</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-71543604014893596192014-08-12T23:50:03.851-04:002014-08-12T23:50:03.851-04:00Maybe I will read Where She Went if they turn it i...Maybe I will read Where She Went if they turn it into a movie, that might motivate me. I'm still on the fence about Shatter Me... I might pick it up eventually. <br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-66050190171944894702014-08-12T22:20:04.846-04:002014-08-12T22:20:04.846-04:00I actually liked Where She Went better than If I S...I actually liked Where She Went better than If I Stay. As for Shatter Me, I liked the first one, but LOVED the next two (the books definitely improved with each one!). As for The Selection, I caught it on a deal too, and I haven't read it yet, but I do own it/plan to read it. I hear so many mixed things about it, I kind of want to know for myself! <br /><br />-Shannon @ <a href="http://www.itstartsatmidnight.com" rel="nofollow">It Starts At Midnight</a>Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-11040036969341397612014-08-12T15:45:55.489-04:002014-08-12T15:45:55.489-04:00Thank You :)
Haha yes, I have heard the movie was...Thank You :) <br />Haha yes, I have heard the movie was pretty eh!<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-16182765017834584722014-08-12T15:08:01.122-04:002014-08-12T15:08:01.122-04:00What a pretty blog! Anyhey I share your sentiment ...What a pretty blog! Anyhey I share your sentiment on the Vampire Academy series and the movie that they released does not help to build a fan base, I am afraid.Chikadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001277554488438325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-43196197552857359812014-08-12T14:05:49.995-04:002014-08-12T14:05:49.995-04:00I'll add it to my TBR list!
thanks for stoppin...I'll add it to my TBR list!<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-67635830182711066102014-08-12T13:34:11.856-04:002014-08-12T13:34:11.856-04:00I think the biggest issue with the VA series is ha...I think the biggest issue with the VA series is having to obtain all six books. <br />I agree reading a book in a classroom setting where you over analyze it can ruin a book for you. But yes, please do read Ethan Frome, it's so great. <br />I'm thinking of skipping The Selection, unless I'm in the mood for a fluffy quick read. <br />thanks for stopping by! Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-63262931224611719732014-08-12T13:31:31.706-04:002014-08-12T13:31:31.706-04:00thanks for stopping by!thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-48724002885255072652014-08-12T13:31:11.567-04:002014-08-12T13:31:11.567-04:00I would love to read something by Donna Tart soon,...I would love to read something by Donna Tart soon, I'm just not sure where to start! Maybe I'll start with her first published book. <br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-66445841174867773912014-08-12T13:29:57.773-04:002014-08-12T13:29:57.773-04:00Good to hear! I think it sounds like a really fast...Good to hear! I think it sounds like a really fast paced read. It might be good to pick up during school.<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-65200299867742725572014-08-12T13:29:13.396-04:002014-08-12T13:29:13.396-04:00I can totally see why the hype would ruin Shatter ...I can totally see why the hype would ruin Shatter Me for you. If the mood strikes me, maybe I will pick up some of these books, but who knows!<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-23845392449631108602014-08-12T13:28:02.381-04:002014-08-12T13:28:02.381-04:00Eh, I'm thinking I'm going to skip Where S...Eh, I'm thinking I'm going to skip Where She Went. The amount of hype Shatter Me received was crazy!<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-66147618775184798842014-08-12T13:26:51.919-04:002014-08-12T13:26:51.919-04:00I haven't seen American Psycho yet, but Christ...I haven't seen American Psycho yet, but Christian Bale as a psycho does intrigue me. Maybe I will watch the movie first and see if I can handle the watered down version of the story before attempting the book.<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-35508683146161168372014-08-12T13:23:51.784-04:002014-08-12T13:23:51.784-04:00Oh! maybe I will try the audio book version then!
...Oh! maybe I will try the audio book version then!<br />thanks for stopping by!Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-78957533363770255282014-08-12T11:42:02.609-04:002014-08-12T11:42:02.609-04:00I'm actually reading the Vampire Academy books...I'm actually reading the Vampire Academy books right now. Books 1-3 flew by, but number 4 is taking a bit longer. I'm really enjoying them though. However, I can see why you might be hesitant about them. I don't really consider them to be so much of a time issue, but I can see where it might be for other people. <br /><br />I actually read The House of Mirth for class. It wasn't really my cup of tea, but I'm thinking of rereading it. Generally, I find it harder to enjoy a book when it's an assignment, so I want to give it another chance. Also, thanks for mentioning Wharton's short story. I wasn't aware of it and I'll pick it up for a try! <br /><br />I think I got about halfway through The Selection and haven't continued further with it. I'm not one to leave a book unfinished even if I don't like it, so I'm sure I'll eventually get back to this book. However, there isn't much peaking my interest towards it in the meantime. <br /><br />Thanks for your list! Great post :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312661524996503172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-50962632560849241932014-08-12T11:33:51.715-04:002014-08-12T11:33:51.715-04:00I've not read any of these so I can't advi...I've not read any of these so I can't advise you. Good luck. Fun topic today. <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2014/08/tuesday-top-ten-and-intro-to-read-or.html" rel="nofollow"> kelley—the road goes ever ever on </a>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-47849786154046260722014-08-12T10:36:21.035-04:002014-08-12T10:36:21.035-04:00The House of Mirth is one of my favorite novels. I...The House of Mirth is one of my favorite novels. I hope you'll give it a chance on day. Wharton is brilliant. :)*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-10690626450854375582014-08-12T09:36:23.756-04:002014-08-12T09:36:23.756-04:00The rest of The Vampire Diaries is on my list as w...The rest of The Vampire Diaries is on my list as well. I have all of Donna Tartt's books here at home but still haven't read any. I guess I'm in the same boat as you. If you're interested here is my list: http://bookworm-meags222.blogspot.ca/2014/08/top-ten-tuesday-do-i-really-want-to.html<br />Happy Reading! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799519222123769312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-50535943677261774712014-08-12T05:21:26.850-04:002014-08-12T05:21:26.850-04:00I liked Shatter Me. Don't think it was worth A...I liked Shatter Me. Don't think it was worth ALL the hype, but it kept me interested enough that I will be getting the rest of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858889186420818075.post-59243127400529621072014-08-12T01:40:18.576-04:002014-08-12T01:40:18.576-04:00I love Vampire Academy and Bloodlines so I'm n...I love Vampire Academy and Bloodlines so I'm not exactly biased when it comes to them. I think if you don't want to commit just read the first book in either series. There are some spoilers in the Bloodlines series to big events in VA but I think half the fun is in how it happens not necessarily what happens. <br /><br />I've read the Selection trilogy and it was an entertaining read but not quite as fun as I was expecting. And Shatter Me - I think hype ruined it for me. I had heard it was one of the best series ever written but when it came down to it, I was looking for why everyone loved it but never really found it. <br /><br />I think you should read which ever appeal to you. Whether it be all or none - there are so many great books out there :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fictionalthoughts.com" rel="nofollow">Kate @ Fictional Thoughts</a>Kate @ Fictional Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903065619699797806noreply@blogger.com