The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak (1 March — 5 March)
-sniffle- I really wasn’t sure about this book. I’d heard good things, but when I picked it up and started reading I was a bit put off by Death’s narrative style. Yes, Death is the narrator. Of a Holocaust book. Oh, joy. And Death spouts off about colors for a chapter, and it’s symbolic, sort … Read more
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne (18 December)
Well. Hmm. I was home sick yesterday and watched about 12 episodes of How I Met Your Mother (awesome show, btw) instead of starting this book. I felt silly at the time (I haven’t spent so much time watching TV since I had finals to procrastinate!), but I think I’m pretty glad I didn’t read … Read more
