When I was at the mall last week, my friend took me to the bookstore. I told myself that I won't bring anything home because I have purchased books recently and needed to finish them. But, my inner bookworm couldn't stand it. I went looking for books in English and I found this small section at Gramedia, Indonesian book store chain, selling classics and some local authors who writes in English.
I had some conversation with a colleague years ago that these local written books were so awful. So, I skipped those and picked Alice's Adventure in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carol. I also finally completed my Jules Verne collection by getting the Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Though I have read these books in the past, I am still fascinated by Alice’s Adventure and Jules Verne's work. I may have just added more reads on top of my long-list read. But I suppose, it’s worth it. Sometimes, if I don’t stop myself, I will probably keep buying books almost weekly!. There are so many books that I wanted to collect but haven't gotten the chance yet. I suppose, slowly but sure, I’ll get there!
Other than that, time has been the challenge. In the past, I could devote my whole day to reading but these days, with digital work, more distraction, I have lesser time to read. I can only read about 30- 60 minutes a day compared to the past where I can spend a maximum of 5 hours a day reading. To make sure I still read everyday, I bring my books everywhere so I can slip in some reading time, just like when I visited Weekend Staycation : Arah Living The Mezzanine Room where I also bring some books with me and have some fun reading time.
The other week, I shared two books that I recently got and run a raffle. The lucky one of the previous week raffle is @astrocreator!
Congratulations to him!
This week, I am going to do the same. Get the chance to win 5 Hive from this week raffle just by writing out the answer to these questions What is your current read list? Do you have any books you want to get? in the comment section.
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That is 2 of my favorite books. I wish my old laptop hadn't died because I actually wrote my thesis on the underlying symbolism in Adventure's in Wonderland and I'd love to be able to share it. The amount of depth he managed to layer into what has become regarded as one of the most popular children's tales of all time is just amazing.
What a pity! I wish I could read it. What was the major symbolism that you found in Alice and what does it signify? did you remember anything by chance?
There's the pretty obvious drug references, but there's also a lot of social and political commentary about the times he was living in. For example the queen beheading people... there was a lot... I focused on 4 main aspects of underlying symbolism, but honestly I can't remember half of it anymore, it's been over 10 years. I remember I had a field day writing it though and it was like 10 pages long.
It's hard being a book slut 😅
My read list is also very extensive, but I still quite find comfort in the fact that I am amassing quite the collection. So you could think of your self as the curator, and one never gets bored when they come visit you, lol.
I'm currently reading the famous Arsene Lupin by Maurice Leblanc. I found it off of Project Gutenberg. After seeing the Netflix series, it was a matter of time before I got to it.
hahahaha yeah, it's comforting to know you have some extensive collections. Since you're working at the library, so you must be so happy :D and I am jealous!
I've never read Jules Verne but there are many references to how wonderful his books full of adventure and mystery are, so a couple of months ago I found Journey to the Center of the Earth in a sale store and bought it (I think it's hard for any bibliophile not to buy a book when the opportunity presents itself🤣), but I haven't given myself the chance to read it. :(
YES! it's really hard when you get into a bookstore and not come home with anything :D You should read it and share the review with us!
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@macchiata Thank you. I am happy to have participated and very happy to have won.
You're welcome Astro!