1. Best Book You Read In 2011?
Jane Eyre, hands down. I'm still ashamed that it took me this long to read it, because I think it is now one of the best books I've ever read. It was so amazing, and so beautiful, and I will be a Rochester fan for life (especially since Michael Fassbender portrayed him. Whew!)
Jane Eyre, hands down. I'm still ashamed that it took me this long to read it, because I think it is now one of the best books I've ever read. It was so amazing, and so beautiful, and I will be a Rochester fan for life (especially since Michael Fassbender portrayed him. Whew!)
2. Most Disappointing Book/Book You Wish You Loved More Than You Did?
I guess I always imagined that there would be some sort of life-altering aspect toThe Catcher in the Rye that would change my reading forever, sort of like Jane Eyre, but I was really disappointed. I could see how this novel would be ground-breaking in its day, but I was extremely unimpressed.
I guess I always imagined that there would be some sort of life-altering aspect toThe Catcher in the Rye that would change my reading forever, sort of like Jane Eyre, but I was really disappointed. I could see how this novel would be ground-breaking in its day, but I was extremely unimpressed.
3. Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2011?
Probably Hound of the Baskervilles. I always knew I would eventually collide with Sherlock Holmes, but I never imagined I would enjoy it so much. I'll admit, part of the reason I decided to get involved is because of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, because come on, ya know? But I fell so in love with Sherlock Holmes inHound of the Baskervilles, and I cannot wait to read more!
Probably Hound of the Baskervilles. I always knew I would eventually collide with Sherlock Holmes, but I never imagined I would enjoy it so much. I'll admit, part of the reason I decided to get involved is because of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, because come on, ya know? But I fell so in love with Sherlock Holmes inHound of the Baskervilles, and I cannot wait to read more!
4. Book you recommended to people most in 2011?
Probably...hmmm...I guess either Jane Eyre or The Dew Breaker, or And Then There Were None. There were just so many good ones.
Probably...hmmm...I guess either Jane Eyre or The Dew Breaker, or And Then There Were None. There were just so many good ones.
5. Best series you discovered in 2011?
Actually, I didn't read a series this year, discover one, or anything else. Just wasn't that kind of year I guess.
Actually, I didn't read a series this year, discover one, or anything else. Just wasn't that kind of year I guess.
6. Favorite new authors you discovered in 2011?
Wow. Um. Edwidge Danticat and Henry James, definitely. And all the Bronte sisters.
Wow. Um. Edwidge Danticat and Henry James, definitely. And all the Bronte sisters.
7. Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?
Probably the more sci-fi novels like Clockwork Orange and 1984. It takes a lot to get me to read really dark novels, and both of these novels are dark.
Probably the more sci-fi novels like Clockwork Orange and 1984. It takes a lot to get me to read really dark novels, and both of these novels are dark.
8. Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2011?
And Then There Were None. That probably sounds really cheesy, but it's true. That book is intense, to say the least, and even though it was written years ago, I was still a step behind all the characters, and about ten steps behind Agatha Christie. I mean, wow.
And Then There Were None. That probably sounds really cheesy, but it's true. That book is intense, to say the least, and even though it was written years ago, I was still a step behind all the characters, and about ten steps behind Agatha Christie. I mean, wow.
9. Book you most anticipated in 2011?
Probably either Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. They're both have such a huge following in the kind of reading circles I'm a part of that I was really looking forward to finally reading them.
Probably either Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. They're both have such a huge following in the kind of reading circles I'm a part of that I was really looking forward to finally reading them.
10. Most memorable character in 2011?
Probably Rochester. I know this is all totally cliche and boring, but it's the truth. I fell massively in love with Rochester, and I think I would read Jane Eyre over and over just to experience him more.
Probably Rochester. I know this is all totally cliche and boring, but it's the truth. I fell massively in love with Rochester, and I think I would read Jane Eyre over and over just to experience him more.
11. Most beautifully written book read in 2011?
I'm going to say The Dew Breaker. Seriously, if you haven't read anything by Edwidge Danticat yet, please do. She is an incredible writer. I have never felt so inspired by this kind of story before, and I would recommend this book to anyone who called themselves a reader.
I'm going to say The Dew Breaker. Seriously, if you haven't read anything by Edwidge Danticat yet, please do. She is an incredible writer. I have never felt so inspired by this kind of story before, and I would recommend this book to anyone who called themselves a reader.
12. Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2011?
Impact is a big word. See, this semester, I took a lit class that focused a lot on genocide in Rwanda and Haiti, so it's hard to use the word impact lightly after such an experience, so I'm honestly going to say that We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families probably impacted me the most as a human being.
However, as a writer and a reader, it was probably Wuthering Heights. This book confused me in the darkness and violence of it, but yet, in the end, I understand why it's so loved, and I think it is beautiful.
Impact is a big word. See, this semester, I took a lit class that focused a lot on genocide in Rwanda and Haiti, so it's hard to use the word impact lightly after such an experience, so I'm honestly going to say that We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families probably impacted me the most as a human being.
However, as a writer and a reader, it was probably Wuthering Heights. This book confused me in the darkness and violence of it, but yet, in the end, I understand why it's so loved, and I think it is beautiful.
13. Book you can't believe you waited UNTIL 2011 to finally read?
Jane Eyre. I can't possibly push that enough. Why, oh why, wasn't I reading this in high school when all I wanted to read were sappy love stories???
Jane Eyre. I can't possibly push that enough. Why, oh why, wasn't I reading this in high school when all I wanted to read were sappy love stories???
14. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2011?
" 'I wish they may shovel in the earth over us both!' and I wrenched more desperately still. There was another sigh, close at my ear...I felt Cathy was there, not under me, but on the earth. A sudden sense of relief flowed, from my heart, through every limb... Her presence was with me; it remained while I re-filled the grave, and led me home." -Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights
Okay, so, even though I couldn't decide how to feel about a single character in this book, I still cried like a baby when I read this part. There was something about Heathcliff's love for Catherine that sincerely touched me.
" 'I wish they may shovel in the earth over us both!' and I wrenched more desperately still. There was another sigh, close at my ear...I felt Cathy was there, not under me, but on the earth. A sudden sense of relief flowed, from my heart, through every limb... Her presence was with me; it remained while I re-filled the grave, and led me home." -Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights
Okay, so, even though I couldn't decide how to feel about a single character in this book, I still cried like a baby when I read this part. There was something about Heathcliff's love for Catherine that sincerely touched me.
15. Book That You Read In 2011 That Would Be Most Likely To Reread In 2012?
Probably Hound of the Baskervilles because I'm hoping to read all Sherlock Holmes soon.
Probably Hound of the Baskervilles because I'm hoping to read all Sherlock Holmes soon.
16. Book That Had A Scene In It That Had You Reeling And Dying To Talk To Somebody About It? (a WTF moment, an epic revelation, a steamy kiss, etc. etc.) Be careful of spoilers!
The very end of And Then There Were None. No joke. I did not see that coming! I immediately called my mother, who had read the book before, and was like OMG!
The very end of And Then There Were None. No joke. I did not see that coming! I immediately called my mother, who had read the book before, and was like OMG!
This has been a truly unique year of reading, and to be honest, I hope I never have a year like this again, because 26 books later, I'm miserable, and while wiser, dying to read some MEG CABOT! Year of Classics, I bid thee farewell!
xoxo,Vicky B
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