For the Everything Austen Challenge, I had hoped to read Jane Austen's Sewing Box by Jennifer Forest, but I was unable to find a copy. Instead, I read Jane Austen's Lady Susan and was highly entertained by this often overlooked story. The novel is a compilation of correspondence surrounding the infamous widow, Lady Susan, and narrates the attempts Lady Susan makes to find herself and/or her daughter a husband. This is one of my favorite books to have read this year, and it's a quick read. I've read quite a few books in 2009 but have been very bad about keeping track of what I've finished. There are a few books that stand out in my memory as worth a shout out, so if you haven't read any of these yet, do.
- The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Flavia de Luce is an 11-year-old science prodigy and amateur sleuth who is both charming and obnoxious. This book is definitely worth a trip to the book store.
- Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
I read this book upon the recommendation of a friend and loved it immensely. It's the story of terrorism, diplomacy, love, and music. I dare you not to cry when you get to the end.
- Beloved by Toni Morrison
This is one of those strange and beautiful books you don't expect to find, but when you do, you feel like a new person for having read it. Haunting and memorizing, the novel's depiction of slavery and the psychological fallout will stay with you long after you have put the book down.
January 1st is the start of Laura's Reviews All About the Brontes 2010 Challenge. I can't wait to get started!
If you haven't picked up a copy of my new book, The Fashion Planner's Guide, you can get 10% off until December 30th with the code HUMBUG. It's a great way to start off the new year!
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