Hello dear bookish friends!
Just a quite note tonight to let y’all know that we have moved, we’re feeling more settled, and I am able to turn more attention to reading & blogging!
First, I would like to brag for just a moment about the amount of books that we moved across the country.
20 boxes of books!!
I am actually really proud of that number. And you better believe that it was an emotional experience to pack them. I am excited to find a house that has enough space for a book room!!
It feels so good to sit reading in my favorite chair in a spot near our large front window in our apartment. I’ve already gotten lost in a book a few times in the week that we’ve been here. So that is a good sign!
Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been reading and what I plan to share here the next few weeks!
I just finished North and South last night and loved it so much! Why has it taken me this long to read it? I don’t know. But I am so glad I finally did!
I read this 1945 Newbery Medal winner on a whim when my mom brought her library copy to my house. It’s a sweet story–if not a bit unrealistic for me.
What you can look forward to in the next several weeks (ie the next month) here on Greenish Bookshelf:
- A delayed Top 10 Tuesday post about my favorite Jane Austen adaptations. And perhaps a second post about favorite classics’ adaptations more generally.
- Reviews on several of my recently read Newbery Medal winners including Hello, Universe, The Trumpeter of Krakow & Rabbit Hill.
- A Saturday Book List or two sharing some of my recommendations for Jane Eyre lovers and To Kill a Mockingbird lovers.
It’s good to be back, my friends! Happy reading!
greenish bookshelf 
I’m glad you’re feeling settled in your new place. Change can be so difficult sometimes. It’s always great when you start feeling at home 🙂
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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Thank you, Susan! That’s for sure–change is hard!
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20 boxes! and then how lovely to unpack them and feel at home again!
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Yes, exactly! 😀
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I wanted to enjoy North and South, but have enjoyed some of Gaskell’s other works more. There were just too many speeches. About the North. And the South. I really preferred Wives and Daughters!
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That’s fair. There are some long speeches about the two places. Reading this novel only made my hungry for more Gaskell! I will have to add Wives and Daughters to my list! 🙂
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Glad that you have settled in your new home. Looking forward to your future posts. Good luck in your new home.
Marilyn
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Thank you so much, Marilyn! I appreciate that!
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Still in the middle of Pride and Prejudice, which I started a month ago. I am ready to start another book- just need to get through that book first. I can only read one book at a time.
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Nice! Hope you enjoy the second half!
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Most likely- going to finish this book by the end of the month
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❤️ glad you’re here
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❤️
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