I love to read. I am extremely passionate about all things literary. There is nothing in this world that I get more excited about than books. Finally being done with my school years means there aren't a lot of people around who want to discuss books with me. Actually, most people find it annoying when I get all worked up about something I'm...
more »I love to read. I am extremely passionate about all things literary. There is nothing in this world that I get more excited about than books. Finally being done with my school years means there aren't a lot of people around who want to discuss books with me. Actually, most people find it annoying when I get all worked up about something I'm reading. Or look at me in horror when I say I read over 50 books in 2007. (50 Book Challenge - Proving Steve Jobs wrong one book at a time). That's why I needed Shelfari - to meet crazy book junkies just like me.
Other Bookish Tidbits (including an explanation of my name):
As evidenced by my name, my favorite author is Hemingway. I chose Hemingway Heroine not because Hemingway is like a drug to me, but because I believe that Hemingway's female characters deserve just as much recognition and analysis as his 'Hemingway Hero'. My favorite Hemingway novel is 'The Sun Also Rises', followed in a close second by 'The Garden of Eden'. Other favorite authors include (but are not limited to): Jane Austen, Kurt Vonnegut, Barbara Kingsolver, and Shakespeare. Typically, I keep close to the classics, but am always willing to venture away for more contemporary fiction, although you'll hardly ever catch me reading anything Mass Market. I'm absolutely not interested in Romance, and generally not interested in SciFi or Mystery. I detest Nicholas Sparks to the utmost extreme. Good writing and great characters always get me. Lately, I've been trying to branch out and read more non-fiction. I like to think of reading as a continuous learning experience. And lastly, also as of late, I've been really stuck on the Russians, particularly Tolstoy. I'm sure I'll be adding him to my list of favorite authors soon.
Me:
I currently work as an Editorial Assistant for Barnes & Noble Children's Publishing. This is an extremely exciting venture for me, as I've finally landed on the career path I intend to follow. I am the sort of person who doesn't give up on my dreams. I graduated in 2006 with a BA in Literature (notice the Norton Anthologies) and a Minor in Professional Writing. I am a writer. One of those who needs to find the right inspiration and get her pen to paper again. The biggest project floating around in my head concerns American consumerism and how it effects the world.
My 50 Book Challenge:
Joining the 50 Book Challenge was a really good choice. I clocked in at 51 books for 2007, and I hope to beat that in 2008. I'm off to a pretty strong start, I think. Each of the 51 books allowed me to reflect back on my entire year and realize - years don't really fly as fast as they seem and one can accomplish many significant things in just one single year. This group is really great - join it if you can! (There is also a 24 Book Challenge out there). Follow this link to see my list (list is also reflected on my 'I'm Reading' Shelf): http://www.shelfari.com/groups/10773/discussions/24619/Hemingway-Heroine-s-2008-Book-Challenge
My Ratings:
* Hated it
** Didn't Really Like It
*** Liked It
**** Really Liked It
***** Loved It
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