What I'm Reading (and More): February edition
It's snowing heartily again, on top of the 2-4 inches from earlier this week that didn't fully melt. So I came home early and am looking forward to a weekend "snowed in" - which means reading!
I've been rereading the Gospels in this order: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and now John. Though I don't know it's right to have a "favorite" Gospel, what I will say is I particularly connect with John's because of his incredible writing style and some of the details he includes, like the story of Nicodemus.
I'm reading a few other books as well, but I'm holding back a little, partly in anticipation of an upcoming Moby-Dick readalong. (Not exactly sure when it's starting, but I don't want to be in the middle of two chunksters at once.)
That said... I recently found these cute little books at the thrift store and had to take them home. I'll probably read one or two this weekend.
By "little," I mean pocket-sized. They're really excerpts of longer works, part of a Penguin series called Great Journeys. I'm not usually a fan of excerpts (give me unabridged!) but the cover art drew me in. Plus I'm not necessarily planning to read the full version of all of these (except Shackleton, which I already have).
My family and I went to see Stan & Ollie a couple of weeks ago, at a small theater which specializes in indie and foreign films. We're big fans of the original Laurel & Hardy, and we all enjoyed this biopic, even if it was very sad. I didn't feel there was enough in the movie for me to give a full review, but you can read more about it (and the real-life figures) here.
Downton Abbey
My family is on a Downton Abbey rewatch, and, in spite of my best efforts to resist, I've joined them for an episode or two... or three... or four...
I've always had extremely mixed feelings about this series. (When one's favorite character is the cynical, sometime villain, Thomas Barrow, one is bound to have mixed feelings.) I can't deny the plot and characters are very entertaining - and who doesn't enjoy a jaunt through the 1920s?
Reading
The Gospel of JohnI've been rereading the Gospels in this order: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and now John. Though I don't know it's right to have a "favorite" Gospel, what I will say is I particularly connect with John's because of his incredible writing style and some of the details he includes, like the story of Nicodemus.
I'm reading a few other books as well, but I'm holding back a little, partly in anticipation of an upcoming Moby-Dick readalong. (Not exactly sure when it's starting, but I don't want to be in the middle of two chunksters at once.)
That said... I recently found these cute little books at the thrift store and had to take them home. I'll probably read one or two this weekend.
By "little," I mean pocket-sized. They're really excerpts of longer works, part of a Penguin series called Great Journeys. I'm not usually a fan of excerpts (give me unabridged!) but the cover art drew me in. Plus I'm not necessarily planning to read the full version of all of these (except Shackleton, which I already have).
Watching
Stan & Ollie (2018)
My family and I went to see Stan & Ollie a couple of weeks ago, at a small theater which specializes in indie and foreign films. We're big fans of the original Laurel & Hardy, and we all enjoyed this biopic, even if it was very sad. I didn't feel there was enough in the movie for me to give a full review, but you can read more about it (and the real-life figures) here.
Downton Abbey
My family is on a Downton Abbey rewatch, and, in spite of my best efforts to resist, I've joined them for an episode or two... or three... or four...
I've always had extremely mixed feelings about this series. (When one's favorite character is the cynical, sometime villain, Thomas Barrow, one is bound to have mixed feelings.) I can't deny the plot and characters are very entertaining - and who doesn't enjoy a jaunt through the 1920s?
Comments
Thanks for sharing "The Birds"! I'm enjoying the sound. Lately I've been listening to a..folk-punk band I love called "The Wild". I don't think they're still active, but their sound is...playful and earnest at the same time. In case you're curious...:
"Together Underground"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsVUkoihS1w
Thomas is incredibly frustrating and complicated...I guess that's part of why I find him such a compelling character. Also, I have a soft spot for loners, and Thomas is one of the few characters Fellowes allowed to end up single AND happy(er).
I have all the old Laurel and Hardy, although I havenot watched them in many years. I did not know someone made a movie about them. I will have to check them out.
I know what you mean about irresistible books. The entire Shackleford is really worth reading. I have recently picked up Moby Dick after many years. I am determined to finish this time.
Am I wrong that the dumb whale doesn't even enter the story until halfway through the book?
Are you thinking of going ahead and starting Moby-Dick? I was considering getting an early start since I'm such a slow reader.