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My chosen quote this week is by Brigham Young (1801-1877) who was an American religious leader and politician.
“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.”
Brigham Young
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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
The rules are answer the questions below and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
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How is everyone’s week going? I’ve had rather an annoying week so far with work but hopefully things will settle down soon. One good thing is that I have been thoroughly enjoying my recent reads.
What I am Currently Reading
This is my first Nicholas Orme book and I am absolutely loving it. I’m finding out so many interesting facts and probably driving my husband mad by telling him them all.
What I have Recently Finished Reading
Two very interesting books. I found The Wolf-Girl, The Greeks and the Gods by Tom Holland a really interesting take on the Persian Wars.
What I Think I will Read Next
I’m still going for shorter reads but I’m not sure what it will be yet. I recently bought a lot of Tudor history books so I might be reading more of those.
Please drop me a comment with your WWW Wednesday and I will head over for a visit.
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Hello!
I hope everyone has had a good start to the week so far.
I thought it was time for an awkward picture with all the books I have read so far this year.
The stack now measures exactly 39 inches. This means I added 6 inches in August and now only have 28 inches left to complete the challenge.
I’m feeling a bit more confident that I will finish the challenge this year.
Look at that stack grow!
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Hello!
I hope everyone has had a nice weekend so far. I have had a fab weekend of reading. I always get a good weekend of reading if the Grand Prix is on TV.
Blog Posts
Currently Reading
I just started reading this today and I am finding it really interesting so far.
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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Blurb
A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. “Please,” asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep.” And the pilot realises that when life’s events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper… And thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed forever the world for its readers.
Review
Over the years I have heard many good things about this book so when I saw a beautiful edition by Chiltern publishing I decided it was time to get myself a copy and get reading.
This is a beautiful story about a stranded pilot who is desperately trying to find a way to survive. One morning he wakes up to find a little fellow standing in front of him. This Little Prince tells the pilot all about his travels around the universe.
For such a small book it packed a massive punch and although it is considered a children’s book I found it contained a great deal of symbolism and is a fantastic learning tool for children and adults. Every encounter the Little Prince had on his travels taught him something new and most importantly he learned something of value in life.
This is a beautiful story with lovely illustrations and one that I think I will read again and again because it will be a reminder about what is important in life and not to let the chaos of life get in the way. I give this book 4 out of 5 Dragons.
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About the author
Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was a French writer, poet, journalist and pioneering aviator. He received several prestigious literary awards for his novella The Little Prince and for his lyrical aviation writings, including Wind, Sand and Stars and Night Flight.
Pinch punch first of the month!
I can’t believe we are in September already. I will soon be back at school and sadly this will mean less reading but it will be nice to get back to teaching.
My chosen poem today is by Lord Alfred Douglas (1870-1945). Douglas was an English poet and journalist and a lover of Oscar Wilde.
The Cod There's something very strange and odd About the habits of the Cod. For when you're swimming in the sea, He sometimes bites you on the knee. And though his bites are not past healing, It is a most unpleasant feeling. And when you're diving down below, He often nips you on the toe. And though he doesn't hurt you much, He has a disagreeable touch. There's one thing to be said for him, - It is treat to see him swim. But though he swims in graceful curves, He rather gets upon your nerves. Lord Alfred Douglas
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I have really tried to push ahead with my reading in August. This has meant finishing a couple of books I had been reading for quite a while and managing to read and finish some new ones. I’m still behind with my reading challenges but not as behind as I was.
Statistics
Books
Pages: 128
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Pages: 992
Format Read: Hardback
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Pages: 96
Format Read: Hardback
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Pages: 144
Format Read: Paperback
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Pages: 240
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Pages: 542
Format Read: Hardback
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Quite a few four dragon reads this month.
Goodreads Challenge: 44/80
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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
The rules are answer the questions below and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good week so far. I am still pushing ahead with my reading and I am really hoping I can make a dent in my Goodreads Challenge before I go back to school.
What I am Currently Reading
This is my first Tracy Borman book and I am really enjoying it. I love the different approach she has taken for writing about these two amazing women from history.
What I have Recently Finished Reading
I finally finished Babel, yay! It has taken me way too long to finish Babel but I kept taking breaks with it for some reason. Really enjoyed both of these books. Review for 111 Places in Bath that you Shouldn’t Miss is here.
What I Think I will Read Next
To be honest I have no idea what I will read next but here are a few potential contenders.
Please drop me a comment with your WWW Wednesday and I will head over for a visit.
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My chosen quote this week is by the English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I.
“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”
Sir Francis Bacon
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Over the weekend I had a serious think about what books I would like to read in September. I think in September I will read shorter books as just recently I have been reading quite large books. I’m not sure whether to stay below 500 pages or 300 pages but I will wait and see what happens. I definitely don’t want anything over 500 pages!
Books I hope to read in September
Hopefully, I manage to read some of these books. I’m not great at sticking to a TBR so I never know how many if any I will manage to read in a month.
What are your book plans for September?
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Lady Book Dragon 