Hurrah! We have done it! We have conquered the second semester, I don’t know about you all but I’m reeeally ready for this semester to be over! What I’m finding a little harder to let go of, however, is this class!
If you happen to be reading this post from a future Jon Beasley-Murray I encourage you to not be frightened by the different course structure! It looks inttimidating at first but you get the hang of it quick! If you are someone who likes self-direction and consistency I think you will enjoy this class structure. One of my favourite aspects of this class were the in-person discussions. I felt that so much was revealed to me through not only our professor and TA’s but by my classmates. I was actually awe-struck sometimes at the things my classmates picked up on from novels! I felt very greatful to be in a class with such passionate, observant, adn smart classmates that made me really think outside of some of my original thoughts.
My favourite book was “Death with Interruptions” by Saramago! I just thought it was so interesting to think about what would happen if we couldn’t die and the reprecutions that I didn’t even think of that the novel explored. I loved it even more as it got more fiction like with the death character and her experience. I just enjoyed it the most and the lecture that was done by the TA’s was very fun! I wish I had been able to read “The book of Chameleons” by Aqualusa. From the blog posts I skimmed over that week and the small bits mentions during our discussions it sounded like a funny yet interesting read! I mean a book told through the eyes of a chameleon/lizard/reptile (??) making comments on memory, identity, and life…who wouldn’t want to read that!
Currently I am reading the ACOTAR series (I’m on book 2 out of 5) which someone from this class suggested in a comment on my first blog post!
Well thats it for me! As I took this course as literature requirement I dont think I will be doing many more courses like this, though I saw this course as a “requirement” before I ended up really enjoying it and I loved the fact I got to be exposed to so many books that I wouldn’t have read otherwise!
My question to you is: What is on your TBR (To be read) list? Or are you planning to never look at a book until school starts again? Any summer book suggestions for me?
I hope you all have rejuvinating summer and are proud of yourself for getting through this year! See ya 🙂
wow! what a nice summary post, Avery 🙂 To answer your question, a friend recommended I read Kafka on The Shore by Haruki Murakami so I should probably read that sooner or later…
I also really enjoyed the course despite choosing it as a Lit requirement! I read Book of Chameleons and I might have to read Death with Interruptions soon! I keep hearing good things about it.
My next read is The Maid by Nina Prose.
In my blog, I left some books recommendations based on genre preferences!(shameless plug)
Avery, I’m glad you enjoyed the course, and especially the in-class discussions. Yes, you all often had interesting things to say about the books, and I always believe you can learn as much from your classmates as from your professors.
As for book recommendations… it sounds like you already have one! Read The Book of Chameleons! 🙂
Thanks for all your contributions, and have a great summer!
Hi Avery! I’m the opposite in that I read The Book of Chameleons and am wanting to read Death with Interruptions, and I definitely think you should read The Book of Chameleons! I’ve got a pretty big to-read list for the summer after only reading for school all semester, a couple being The Secret History and A Little Life!