50bookchallenge, 15000pages
Book #12 -- Catherynne M. Valente, The Orphan's Tales Vol 2: In the Cities of Coin and Spice, 516 pages.
I'm actually quite upset that these are over -- I'd been drawing them out for awhile but eventually even I must finish a book :) These two volumes are, I think I can honestly say, the books that have had the most impact on me in at least a couple of years. The stories just get inside your head, and the sense of wonder bleeds over into everyday life. Reading these books reminded me of my first few deLints -- that same level of recognition and awe. And if they had to end, I must say, I couldn't have imagined a more satisfying ending.
Progress toward goals: 35/366 = 9.6%
Books: 12/150 = 8.0%
Pages: 3194/50000 = 6.4%
2008 Book List
cross-posted to 50bookchallenge, 15000pages, and gwynraven
I'm actually quite upset that these are over -- I'd been drawing them out for awhile but eventually even I must finish a book :) These two volumes are, I think I can honestly say, the books that have had the most impact on me in at least a couple of years. The stories just get inside your head, and the sense of wonder bleeds over into everyday life. Reading these books reminded me of my first few deLints -- that same level of recognition and awe. And if they had to end, I must say, I couldn't have imagined a more satisfying ending.
Progress toward goals: 35/366 = 9.6%
Books: 12/150 = 8.0%
Pages: 3194/50000 = 6.4%
2008 Book List
cross-posted to 50bookchallenge, 15000pages, and gwynraven