The Year of the Flood, Margaret Atwood: I loved Oryx and Crake and this is her follow-up. I also managed to find the UK edition, which has an awesome cover.
Rabbit Redux, John Updike: Part two of the Rabbit series. I liked part one (Rabbit, Run) but wanted to give myself a break before I revisited Harry Angstrom. I'm ready now.
The New York Trilogy, Paul Auster: I recently discovered how much I like Auster after The Book of Illusions and Ben from Dead End Follies told me The New York Trilogy is a must. I'm super excited about this one.
The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath: I've never read any Plath and want to change that immediately. I was hoping to find her unabridged journals, but The Bell Jar will work in the meantime.
The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thorton Wilder: This is a book I've had on my TBR list forever. It sounds really interesting and I think I'll read it for part of my classics challenge.
The Old Man and the Sea, Earnest Hemingway: I loved The Sun Also Rises and since Hemingway won the Pulitzer in 1953 with The Old Man and the Sea, I don't think I'll be disappointed. Again, I'm going to read this one for the classics challenge.
Me Talk Pretty One Day, Sedaris: A collection of essays that has gotten great reviews. This will be my first Sedaris.
Nice holiday haul!
ReplyDeleteRed, Thanks I'm really excited about it :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the best hauls I have seen for ages. I wish St Nick treated me like that.
ReplyDeleteI read The Year of the Flood a few weeks ago and it was amazing. Much better than Oryx and Crake. I hope that you love it as much as I did.
I have have never read any Plath either and I might have to take a leaf out of your book and try something soon. Same with hemmingway I am afraid
Becky, Year of the Flood is "much better" than Oryx and Crake? Since I loved the first, I'll be prepared for greatness. And, as far as St. Nick, it was really just me treating myself. Why don't you take inspiration from me. St. Nick could treat you just as well!
ReplyDeleteThat's a superb haul! I absolutely love the Rabbit series...I got all four at once on sale early this year but needed a break after the first; reading about Rabbit sort of tires me up so, that I almost want to hurl the book at him! I have been wanting to read Paul Auster after your reviews here, maybe I will treat myself :) Christmas, apart from Diwali and my birthday is my biggest excuse to spend money on books!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection. Loved The Bell Jar and David Sedaris is so funny.
ReplyDeleteI love Sedaris, although I mostly "read" him through audio books since he narrates his own usually. Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThumbs up for the New York Trilogy. It's a smart idea to have taken them in one tome. I'm also intrigued by Sedaris. Will keep an eye on your review.
ReplyDeleteWhich reminds me I have to go get myself books for the holidays.
Vaishnavi, Agreed on Rabbit. I had to to take a break after the first as well. It's been about 6 months now I'm ready for the second :)
ReplyDeleteDiane, I'm really looking forward to The Bell Jar!
Amy, Good to know!
Ben, Yes I'm super pumped for the New York Trilogy. And what do your books for the holiday's consist of? Holiday books or just books you buy around the holidays, like me.
I absolutely loved The Old Man and the Sea. I'm so glad I read it for the first time as an adult in my thirties instead of in high school -- I don't think I would have appreciated it as much! I hope you enjoy it as well!
ReplyDeleteI've got to start the Rabbit series in 2011, it's been sitting on my TBR list for too long. I hope you like the Sedaris, that's my favorite of his!
ReplyDeleteOooh, JEALOUS MUCH!? Great haul, really. I loved New York Trilogy, hope you enjoy it too. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Nicole Krauss book I see in your currently reading slot, as well.
ReplyDeleteCoffee and Book Chick, I am really looking forward to that one!
ReplyDeleteAvid Reader, The Rabbit series is one of those things that I dread reading, but once I finish it I love it.
Kerry, So far it's great. She's such an amazing writer.
I love Sedaris. In fact, someone told me that listening to his audiobooks is even better. I just a put a hold on the Ultimate David Sedaris Collection at the local library. Can't wait to hear what you think!
ReplyDeleteThe Year of the Flood... YES. I loved it even more than I loved Oryx and Crake. I'm interested to see what you think as the thoughts on it go half and half between those who prefer O&C and those who prefer YotF.
ReplyDeleteEmily, I heard he narrates his own audio books, which probably makes them awesome.
ReplyDeletehistoryofshe, I can't wait to find out myself either! I've heard from a lot of people who prefer TYoftheF.
Great stack of books! I hope you like The Bell Jar, I just reread it after 15-20 years (ack!) and found it just as powerful. I also loved Oryx and Crake and have Year of the Flood on my bookpile. Looking forward to reading your review.
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