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Most of you who will be reading this realize it is part of an assignment for ENGL 251: Editing & Publishing. Those of you who happen to stumble across this place through other means: pull up a chair!
I have been blogging for a little over 4 years now, but my previous blogging has never had much of a theme or an underlying purpose. So, when given this assignment, I had a hard time coming up with a topic. I turned to my boyfriend for help and he said, "Well, what are you interested in?"
After some reflection, I decided to write about my first true love: books! I have been a bookworm since I first learned to read (to the point that I was often grounded from my bookshelf and sent outside to play as a punishment during my childhood) and it is a passion that has never left me. In this blog, I hope to share my thoughts on some of the favorite books of my past and some of the books I am currently reading (both for school and for leisure).
If you have not read some of these works previously, I hope to provide enough information to inspire you to pick the book up for yourself and explore the world within. If you have read some of these already, feel free to leave a comment with your own thoughts and opinions on the work. I like to think that a story is best enjoyed when in discussion among friends. :o)
Monday, February 9, 2009
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3 comments:
Amanda, I truly appreciate you choosing the topic of books for your blog. I'm overwhelmed by the selection at the bookstore and look forward to your synopsis on some of your favorites to help out in my selection process.
Glad to be of service!
Since I don't have much time to read recreationally, most or all of these posts will be about books that are deemed to be classics. I hope it helps you find some good ones!
Wonderful topic to blog about! I have not read Heart of Darkness, but I will keep checking to see if you review a book I've read so I can contribute to the discussion.
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