Penguin Classics

I came across these yesterday shopping for a few books to read on our upcoming trip.
Somehow though I read quiet a bit, I have managed to make it to adulthood without reading a single book by Jane Autin (gasp).  Though if the films based on her books are any indication I would guess I might enjoy them.
{One fall I spent every afternoon between school and work nursing a broken heart, curled up in my bed watching an installment in the Pride and Prejudice [Blu-ray]AE movie}
Aside from this short indulgence, I have rarely had any interest in romantic movies or novels, and usually stick to things of a more true and intense nature.
I've decided to give Jane Austin and her 1st two novels a chance for my next reads.
I was already considering them as my next reads, then when I searched Amazon and foundPenguin Classicsnew vintage hardback series.  I was sold.

Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Classics)

Great Expectations (Penguin Classics)

Little Women (Penguin Classics)


I have two being shipping by Thursday and can't wait.
I also see the rest of the collection making its way slowly into our home.
I love having classic novels in our collection, and the prettiness of these Penguin Classics makes me want them all the more just  to have them sitting on my shelf.



**Sorry for the links not working earlier.  They are working now.

Read Something.

I have referenced in my blog before the fact that at night my dreams are filled with anything apocalyptic and grim. I can actually only recall one dream in the last- oh- two years that didn't involve me running from somebody, fighting to stay alive, having to rely on my own skill and knowledge to keep my children alive, or me trying to overpower some kind of communist rein requiring me to transit secret messages to my friends and family so they will be in on the plan too.
The funny thing about this is that it turns out it is kind of genetic. Both of my only sisters have the same sad dreamy life. But it is not sad completely.
In a way we have all found it empowering. I feel like my dreams, if nothing else, would make me more relaxed and level headed if earthquake, nuclear war, government collapse, or having to swin through an ocean of dead bodies, actually ever occurred.

Now that being said, you will surely understand why I am making a book recommendation.

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or get it here The Hunger Games

likewise her Catching Fire -almost as addicting
and the Mocking Jay
you can pre-order right now on Amazon for under $9.00. (I just did) here.


Before I continue let me promise you that I am kind of a non-fiction snob.
I refuse to read anything that is trendy, comes in a trilogy, or has anything to do with teenage wizards or love stuck vampires.
Although this falls into the category of being both trendy and a trilogy.
I read it.
And I am so glad.
I think Collins must have the same genetic apocalyptic dream code my sisters and I share.
And I could not get enough.