Today is the day when bibliophiles like myself celebrate the joys of books, and in the attempt trying to pass on the enthusiasm for reading to the next generation. I have seen a lot of primary school children going to school in costumes of their favourite fictional characters; it's always great to see the old classics such as Alice in Wonderland represented alongside the newer Potter-ites.
I have had the flu over the past week so my reading progress hasn't been as rapid as it has been, but this evening I finished 'The Miniaturist' - I will write my review on this amazing novel tomorrow (and yes, I did like this book!).
In the meantime, here are two of my many favourite books of all time. I am featuring the first volume of Powell novels in my photo as I have the others on Kindle, but these novels are, in my mind, literary masterpieces. I will post better reviews of each novel within the volume at a future date, but they are just brilliant.
I love Dickens. He is my favourite ever author and picking out a favourite of his novels is a nightmare. However, both 'Our Mutual Friend' and 'David Copperfield' are in my best-of-the-best of his works. Loveable characters, unforgettable plots, and atmospheric writing. Love them!
So, now I get to choose a new book to start. Big decision to make as I want to read all my new books at once, but I will reveal the 'winner' tomorrow. Eeny meeny miney mo.......
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