Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Juicy.

So, I just read the part in Chapter Five where Lizzy promises her company never to dance with Mr. Darcy! Oh! I love this book!

I find it so interesting that just after Lizzy makes that promise Charlotte chimes in with this- "His pride does not offend me as pride often does, because there is an excuse for it." And that excuse is that he is rich. In those days, where marrying for money rather than love was not only accepted but encouraged, is it okay to agree with Charlotte? Is it okay to agree with her now or have times changed our view of what's important?

I, for example, am proud of my husband and my son. I have heard recently that to be proud is sinful, but I think of my pride for my family as a part of my love for them. I don't feel bad about it.

Any thoughts?

-Cicely the sinner

P.s. I also love Mary's quote about the subject at the end of the chapter. She says pride is a form of vanity, but I think that Mary secretly thinks higher of herself than those around her.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Who are you?

Take the quiz and report back.

I am Elizabeth Bennet!


Take the Quiz here!



I'm happy to be Elizabeth Bennet. In fact, I do remember in high school everyone thinking that David didn't like them because he was not very soical, but turns out he's the nicest guy ever. Sounds like another certain gentlemen we all know and love.

I'm totally Elizabeth Bennet.

-Cicely

Monday, April 21, 2008

What's Next?

While I'm thinking about it- does anyone have any suggestions for our next read?

Momma Suite has suggested we read Dreams of My Father by Barack Obama.

I am also thinking about Kite Runner.

Or maybe something a little more upbeat? Anyone have any suggestions. Oh, and you can't suggest Ramona Quimby: Age 8, because I just read it before A Quick Bite. :)

Pride and Prejudice

Ok team! While we are waiting for Spencer to finish A Quick Bite- I see no reason why we can't start Pride and Prejudice (especially since he won't be reading it with us).

So grab the best novel in the world and lets get ready to get romantic! If you have any thoughts or feelings along the way please feel free to post them.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Finished

I am finished with A quick bite. Does anyone need more time? Or are we ready to discuss?

Friday, April 18, 2008

Ok. I've figured it out.

I think I figured out why I don't like Lissiana- she's immature. I just can't believe that she is really a vampire and really two hundred years old. She is still 23 to me.

When something happens I want her to be all calm and cool (like some other handsome vamp we all know) and have things thought out but she is running about like a teenager who is afraid of her Mom. You'd think at 200 she'd be capable of making a good decision.

I can't wait to finish so I can talk more about it...

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Lissiana- how do you feel?

Maybe it is just because I am going to read Pride and Prejudice next, but I want Lissiana to be more likable- a better heroine. She gives me nothing. I don't find her interesting and I can't imagine her facial expressions or movements- I really hate that.

Is this due to the author? Or is this character just not as interesting as I want her to be.

Cass- what do you think? Do you identify with any of the characters in this book or anyone of Sands' other books?

Also, I posted a poll- so vote one way or another.

-Cicely

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Cassandra Says:

Well I actually suggested this book for Cicely to read because I was reading the series and found the #3 book "Awesome and Sexy". I hadn't read it yet and it ended up being #7 likable out of the 8 I have read so far. Sorry Cicely. You would really like Rachel and Ettinne okay maybe not but Celeste would.
I just found out our home didn't sell and so now I just want to drown my sorrows in vat of vanilla ice cream. wish I could write something happy but such is life. I feel now like I am one of the stories on NPR...this just in. thinking her life was fine and bills would be getting paid Cassandra Suite-Smith and her husband Wade decided to take a year off and head to Cincinnati for some extra training. Little did they know that there "homes" would be rented HAHAHA. And their "big Ship" would be coming in, in June. "well its really been stressful, I have been getting movies at the library and only going to free days at the museums and things around town. We switched cars because its $95 to fill up the BIG HUGE SUV we had to buy when Times Were Good. I feel really let down. And Wade is a giant ball of stress. I hope this recession doesn't turn into a depression. I dont think I could stand in the bread lines".
On a lighter or fatter note I think I will just go grab a pint of Graters. (a cincy institution)

A Quick Bite




Our first book is A Quick Bite, by Lynsay Sands.

I'm about half way done. It is my very first romance novel, but I am sort of surprised that Twilight seemed much more romantic than this book is. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it's not my favorite. I just don't identify with any of the characters.

The she-vamp and main character of the book is Lissiana. She does nothing for me. I'm just not sure she is interesting. And Greg- her sexy therapist seems like an actor to me and not a real person. I feel sort of like I'm watching a bad movie when I read it.

Also, I can stop reading it whenever I want. I love books that I can't put down. I don't even mind stopping mid-chapter.

I would love to hear some thoughts or comments...

Book Club Begins!

Hello all! I have decided to start a book club using the blogging world. I am not going to be around much longer, so I have devised a plan to hold an ongoing book club meeting. If you would like to be a part of this- please leave a comment and I will add you to the list of blog authors.

Our first book is: A Quick Bite written by Lynsay Sands. If this doesn't interest you- don't worry. You can get a head start on our next book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (as if you didn't know).