The Book Whore

I have a confession.  I have not been reading Persuasion for the past three months.  My ADHD kicks in when there are a plethora of good books before me.  I was about to read Persuasion when I see the newly purchased Bell Jar in Julio's collection.  It looked like somewhat of a short read, so I started flipping through it one night and couldn't put it down.  The first half of the book was the best descriptive literature I've ever read.  It got a little too dark for me from there, but does deal with the important topic of mental health.  Of course from past posts, you know how I feel about a writer putting themself in the story.  So, I was hooked.  Then for 50 cents each, Julio gets me the poetry of Baudelaire and a bio of Barbra Striesand.  Beautiful poetry and and an interesting life story.  Good stuff.  What does a couple in their thirties do with kids that is cost effective?  Go to used book stores of course.  Everyone gets something they want.  So, I have been very fortunate to add some much searched for books to my collection.  In the same day, I got a book about L.M. Montgomery and Madeleine L'Engle's first two Crosswicks Journals:  A Circle of Quiet and The Summer of the Great-Grandmother.  I finished the L.M. Montgomery book in one night, and started A Circle of Quiet.  I can tell I'm going to like it.  Then the biggest treat I discovered two weeks ago.  In a used book store we frequent, I stumbled upon The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery Volume I edited by Mary Rueben and Elizabeth Waterson.  I had the honor of having the same Mary Rueben post on my site a few months ago.  The reason this one is so special is because I never thought I'd find it used at an affordable price.  On Amazon, the least expensive used copy was $35.  I got this for $5 in excellent condition.  So I read a few chapters that night.  There is not more extensive information on her life than what are contained in these volumes.  The additional maps and pictures enhance the book so beautifully. 

So should I say I'm in the middle of reading three books?  The Montgomery journal might have to go in the front of the line.  I have to thank the editors for leaving in all the details Montgomery wanted taken out.  I love her secrets and all.  And as for Persuasion, PBS is featuring Jane Austen movies all month.  The movie might be seen before I get around to the book.  I think Jane would understand.  It's because of her I have an appetite for classic novels.