The Hobbit & Doctor Visits

I decided to kick off my summer reading of the classics with you guessed it The Hobbit.  This was not my first choice, but last summer my brother read my favorite book The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck which happens to be a classic.  He in return wanted me to read his favorite book The Hobbit, which in my luck is a classic as well.

After reading this tale of a little hobbit who travels with 13 dwarves in search of treasure I have come to one conclusion and I have a confession to make.

I don't like books with wizards and magic.

You have no idea how bad I want to be on the Harry Potter fan bus, but no matter how hard I try and read I can't get into it.  This same feeling goes along with The Hobbit.  People love this book and cherish it as one of their favorites, but I however can not muster up those feelings.  I have no idea why! :(

Is this a great story?  Yes

Will I go see the movie?  Yes

Is this book now on my favorites list?  No--Sorry Hobbit lovers.

On a more serious note please keep me in your prayers throughout the month of June.  I have three doctor visits coming up.  These appointments are for running test, blood work, and sonograms to make sure there is no activity around where my thyroid used to be, so cancer cells will not have the chance of returning.

Books, Books, Books

I have reached a monumental goal in my life.  It may not be much of an accomplishment to most, but I have always wanted to read Gone With the Wind. 

I did it!  Granted it took me quite awhile with 1,000+ pages.  Never the less, I DID IT!!!

       

I love the movie, and have watched it MANY times.  Like always with books and movies, the book is better.  

After accomplishing this mini goal in my life and tackling one of the greatest classics, I have decided to dedicate my summer reading list to the classics.

I have taken master classes for the past two summers, and this summer I am not taking ANY!  I get to read what I want.  I am so excited.  

I am going to try my hardest to read, read, read, and not sit around all summer and watch reruns of True Life and Teen Wolf (don't judge) on MTV.

I printed a list of classic books, and highlighted the ones that I have read.  Looking back I am proud that my english teacher, who was the best, made me read quite a few on the list.

What are some of your favorites?