It’s a been a bit since I did one of these, and I thought I’d dive back in seeing as we’re hitting a new year. There are a lot more books to get through, but I am finding it interesting seeing which books I was intrigued by back when I added these. These books were added way back in December 2013, so let’s see what Past Elle wanted to read back then.
RULES
Go to your Goodreads to-read shelf.
Order on ascending date added.
Take the first 5/10/however many books. If done again, start from where you left off.
Read the synopses of the books
Decide: should it stay or should it go?
159. The Ordinary Princess
M.M. Kaye
Genre: Fantasy
Published: January 1st, 1980
Aw, this sounds cute. I think around this time I was looking at ‘classic’ fantasy, for some reason? This one does sound very sweet, but too twee for my tastes now.
Status: Gone
160. The Sword in the Stone
T.H. White
Genre: Fantasy
Published: January 1st, 1938
This is definitely one I’ve long been curious about, and one I still want to read, along with the rest of The Once and Future King. I just still haven’t got around to it!
Status: Keep
161. The Phantom of the Opera
Gaston Leroux
Genre: Gothic
Published: January 1st, 1910
At some point long ago, I read a sort of retelling to Phantom, and really enjoyed it, and have, ever since, been meaning to pick up the original novel. I’ve never been a big fan of the musical (though I haven’t seen it on stage, so maybe that’s why) but always found the story itself intriguing, so I’d still like to try this.
Status: Keep
162. Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang
Joyce Carol Oates
Genre: Historical
Published: August 1st, 1993
Confession: I haven’t actually read any of Joyce Carol Oates’ work, but I definitely feel like I should, and this one sounds interesting enough!
Status: Keep
163. The Rum Diary
Hunter S. Thompson
Genre: Contemporary
Published: January 1st, 1998
I’m guessing this is here because I read (and enjoyed) Fear and Loathing, and was likely planning to read more Thompson books. Hm, on the one hand I still do want to read more of his work, on the other, I’m not sure how much I’ll enjoy this now. Still…I think I’ll give this a go.
Status: Keep
Have you read any of these? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and let me know if you agree or disagree with the choices I’ve made!
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