Closing 2009 Reading

Over this past year I have read a total of 21 one books. However, I did not count all the books I attempted to read and did not fully finish, such as Wuthering Heights.

My goal for the year of 2010 is to read the quintessential 52 in 52 weeks. Instead of reading only 52, I wish and hope to read 104. Although, hopefully I will be getting a job and going to college when I graduate this year.

Wish me good look on my trek to reach my 104 goal!!!!

Book 6

Title: A Lesson Before Dying

Author: Ernest J. Gaines

Pages: 263

A.R Points: 11

Grade: 99/100

Date Finished: December 9, 2009

Publication: 1993

Genre: Fiction; historical fiction; social commentary

Favorite Character(s):
1.Grant Wiggins
2.Jefferson

Feelings when finished: I really liked this book, and the reason why I gave this book a 99 is because I feel like the plot dragged a bit during the middle.

Other books by author:
1.A Gathering of Old Men

Plot: Two black men--one a teacher, the other a death-row inmate--struggle to live and die with dignity.

Book 5

Title: Macbeth

Author: William Shakespeare

Pages: 89

A.R Points: 4

Grade: 89/100

Date Finished: November 12, 2009

Publication: 1603

Genre: Tragic play

Favorite Character(s):
1.Lady Macbeth
2.Macduff

Feelings when finished: I am glad Macbeth died and sadly Lady Macbeth (whom I played in class) too. I liked this play a lot and was sad it ended, but I loved that there was so many deaths signifying the virtues that were lacking in that era.

Other books by author:
1.Antony and Cleopatra
2.Othello

Plot: Beguiled by the prophesies of the "weird sisters," and urged on by his wife, Macbeth acts on his intense political ambition, with tragic consequences.