Genre: Classic Fiction – A Lovely Little Book Blog

January 13, 2015

Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

When I was eighteen or nineteen do you know what I was doing? Not crafting a masterpiece of literature while spending time with my soulmate. I believe I was actually freaking out over college applications coming in. Mary Shelley was fast working on something that would leave her a master of a genre, perhaps one… Continue reading

Reading Challenges, Reviews

Author: Mary Shelley, Challenge: Banned Books, Challenge: Woman, Genre: Classic Fiction, Genre: Horror

July 2, 2014

Book Challenge Day 2

2. A book you’ve read more than 3 times. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen I don’t remember the first time I read this book, I honestly don’t. I just know that I’ve read it almost every year since. I don’t know if it’s because of the quality of the writing. Or if it’s because I’m… Continue reading

30 Day Challenges

Author: Jane Austen, Genre: Classic Fiction, Genre: Historical Fiction, Genre: Romance

April 18, 2014

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien My rating: 5 of 5 stars This remains one of my favourite books, upon yet another re-read. The world build is so fantastic, and so welcoming and yet foreboding all at the same time. The characters are easy to love. Sam with his ernest need to protect… Continue reading

Book List 2014, Reviews

Author: J.R.R Tolkien, Genre: Classic Fiction, Genre: Fantasy, Series: Lord of the Rings

January 12, 2014

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut My rating: 4 of 5 stars I found this book almost disorienting to read, but yet I couldn’t put it down as I was drawn into Billy Pilgrim’s world, and the way he perceived what was going on around him. Yet, I don’t believe i would’ve read beyond the first chapter,… Continue reading

Book List 2014, Reviews

Genre: Classic Fiction, Genre: Historical Fiction