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kitewithfishReading Journal Nov 27 2024
I'm still having trouble giving reading my full concentration, but on the other hand, I think I am doing better when I avoid constantly getting spammed with political news.
What I’ve Read
The Two Towers by JRR Tolkien (actually finished Nov 16th but I didn’t write it down.) Of the two books of the Lord of the Rings, I think this differed from my memories of the film the most, and I think I now understand better some of the critiques of Jackson’s adaptations (great tho they are as films.) Specifically, Faramir and Sam both get much more complex treatments in this book than in the film, deeply enjoyed seeing them. I do have a pet theory that Shelob being defeated by Galadriel’s light connects in some way to Tolkien’s Catholic views of holy and impure womanhood, but that’s a different post.
What I’m Reading
The Return of the King – 4% - Denethor is being rude to Gandalf.
Love Potion for the Alpha – Alice Coldbreath (not her best work but short and fun) – 75%
It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror – 46%
Power Broker – Audiobook Part 3 – 1%
The Archive Undying -12% Restarted – I think I was distracted when I first listened, this is going much better
He Who Drowned the World – 59%
Jackalope Wives – 48%
Into the Brighter Night by shoalsea - looooong character focused Batfamily story, focused on Tim Drake and his many facets. Really loving it. about 50% of the way thru.
Static:
The Lottery and Other Stories – 44%
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation – 31%
Ash: A Secret History – 23%
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 5%
Count of Monte Cristo 48%
What I’ll Read Next
It was my birthday recently, so I went to a used book store and got myself some presents, including Octavia Butler’s Sewer duology and Horrorstor, which looks like a creepy IKEA catalog - I'm looking forward to reading it in front of people and confusing them!
Worn: A People’s History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser
Petals on the Wind
Swordcrossed
Strange Practice
The Centre -Sidiqi
I'm still having trouble giving reading my full concentration, but on the other hand, I think I am doing better when I avoid constantly getting spammed with political news.
What I’ve Read
The Two Towers by JRR Tolkien (actually finished Nov 16th but I didn’t write it down.) Of the two books of the Lord of the Rings, I think this differed from my memories of the film the most, and I think I now understand better some of the critiques of Jackson’s adaptations (great tho they are as films.) Specifically, Faramir and Sam both get much more complex treatments in this book than in the film, deeply enjoyed seeing them. I do have a pet theory that Shelob being defeated by Galadriel’s light connects in some way to Tolkien’s Catholic views of holy and impure womanhood, but that’s a different post.
What I’m Reading
The Return of the King – 4% - Denethor is being rude to Gandalf.
Love Potion for the Alpha – Alice Coldbreath (not her best work but short and fun) – 75%
It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror – 46%
Power Broker – Audiobook Part 3 – 1%
The Archive Undying -12% Restarted – I think I was distracted when I first listened, this is going much better
He Who Drowned the World – 59%
Jackalope Wives – 48%
Into the Brighter Night by shoalsea - looooong character focused Batfamily story, focused on Tim Drake and his many facets. Really loving it. about 50% of the way thru.
Static:
The Lottery and Other Stories – 44%
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation – 31%
Ash: A Secret History – 23%
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 5%
Count of Monte Cristo 48%
What I’ll Read Next
It was my birthday recently, so I went to a used book store and got myself some presents, including Octavia Butler’s Sewer duology and Horrorstor, which looks like a creepy IKEA catalog - I'm looking forward to reading it in front of people and confusing them!
Worn: A People’s History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser
Petals on the Wind
Swordcrossed
Strange Practice
The Centre -Sidiqi
