But here is what I do remember reading:
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and their Holy Dog by Adam GidwitzI picked this one out as it received a Newbery Honor Medal. Here is the goodreads intro:
On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children. Their adventures take them on a chase through France: they are taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. On the run to escape prejudice and persecution and save precious and holy texts from being burned, their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, where all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints.
This one was just okay with me... some parts were funny; some parts just odd, pointless, and overly violent for the age group this book is intended for.
The story was told from the perspectives of different people at the inn but their "voices" were all the same to me. I just didn't "feel" anything from this book besides a few moments of short-lived hilarity.
As I Lay Dying - by William Faulkner* Read for the Rory Gilmore Challenge
I finally finished a Faulkner story. I have tried reading him before - and given up. I did finally figure out a secret that helps.
I would read a passage - think to myself WHAT IN THE HECK? And complain to Darren about it. I would tell him, "Listen to this passage and tell me how in the world I am supposed to get anything out of it".... and then when I would read it OUT LOUD it made total sense. So basically I had to read this selection out loud to get through it. And guess what? I could see why he is an acclaimed author.
And this people is why I do reading challenges. It forces me to read things I wouldn't normally.
Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway*Read for the Rory Gilmore Challenge
Oh man I love me some Hemingway. I enjoyed this one - it was so typical Hemingway.
Hold me closer, Necromancer by Lisah McBrideI picked this one up from the Library the last time I was in. It tells the story of Sam, who has magical powers from birth that were magically bound by well-meaning family members. The binding is starting to break and some weird stuff is starting to happen.
Sam and his buddies must figure out the mystery, kick the a** of some bad guys, and save a hot new friend that has powers of her own.
It was a cute story - didn't love it but didn't loathe it, either. I enjoyed the characters and it had a cool vibe. However for some reason I'm not really interested in the sequel.
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