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What are you reading right now? (And, is it good? Would you recommend it? How did you choose it?) – BTT

Usually, I am only reading one book or between books (I tend to read books in a couple of big bursts), but right now, I’ve got two on the go:

Hark A Vagrant by Kate Beaton – A collection of comics from eponymous web comic. I love this and have followed the blog for a few years. I’ll gush about it in the review, but basically, Beaton and I have very similar interests. I’d recommend it.

Walden by Henry David Thoreau – I’ve only read a few pages of this on the Kindle. It was the book chosen by the Classics Spin. It seems to be essential classical reading.

What are you reading this week?

16 Comments

Dana

February 28, 2013 at 10:30 Reply

Both of these sound great! I’ve read parts of Walden but have always meant to read more. I’ve never read that web comic, but it looks like fun. Thanks for the ideas!

athena

February 28, 2013 at 10:53 Reply

Hi Dana! Hark is a great web comic for those who love History and Literature. It’s very fun for the book lover. Thanks for commenting!

Kristin@Blood,Sweat,and Books

February 28, 2013 at 10:53 Reply

I’m in between books at the moment. I’m having trouble choosing.
BTT

athena

February 28, 2013 at 10:54 Reply

Hi Kristin! Flip a coin or shuffle the books with your eyes closed! I’m usually between books because I like to reading when I have time and if I don’t, I avoid it. Have a good weekend!

Tribute Books Mama

February 28, 2013 at 12:20 Reply

Enjoy! your books.

http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/02/booking-through-thursday_28.html

athena

March 1, 2013 at 19:37 Reply

Thanks, Tribute Books Mama!

Mabel

February 28, 2013 at 12:47 Reply

I adore Walden. 🙂

athena

March 1, 2013 at 19:38 Reply

Hi Mabel! Yes, it’s been on TBR list for years and it seems the kind of book I would adore. Thanks!

Ali

February 28, 2013 at 13:31 Reply

I love that you’re balancing a classic with a comic. I’ve never read Walden. I should really pick it up one of these days!

athena

March 1, 2013 at 20:12 Reply

Hi Ali! I’ve been picking up books based on locations. The comic is actually my work read. Hehe. Have a good weekend!

sprite

February 28, 2013 at 17:22 Reply

The Beaton book was one of my favorites last year. So witty!

And I agree with you about Walden. It seems like essential reading, which is why it pains me that I’ve never managed to get more than 40 or so pages into it. I must be more disciplined!

athena

March 1, 2013 at 20:26 Reply

Hi Sprite! Beaton is very witty and I’m really enjoying it all compiled. I hope you finish it one day. I’m taking my time with it, but I have a deadline from the Classics Club on it. Good luck getting back to it!