By Savannah Hess
Hi everyone. It’s me, Savannah. How are you all?
It feels like it’s been a century, hasn’t it?
I know it’s been a long time, but I’ve been keeping up with school and work and many other things a near twenty-something deals with. But I wanted to make it short and sweet this time, and talk about a few books I’ve been able to read in the past few months. I’ve already read 15 in the last 2 and a half months! So… let’s talk about them.
First I want to mention a book that’s near and dear to me. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien. I’ve been reading this book since about February. What’s amazing about my edition is that it’s all three books! The edition I have is bound up in a smooth, grey cover with a gorgeous black font and a small picture. Though I still look like I’m reading a textbook whilst in the middle of it. Anyway, I adore this book so much. The characters are extremely fleshed out, for one. The men are depicted as sweet, funny, and humble (except for a few). The women are layered, with Galadriel being calm and wise, while Eowyn is more spontaneous and passionate. There are characters for all kinds of readers to resonate with. Galadriel is my personal favorite though. Tolkien’s writing is easy to get into, and yet has some of the most beautiful prose and sections I’ve ever read or seen in a book. I love this book, and if you decide to read it, let me know. It’s a beast, but it’s so worth it! I’m so excited to see what happens to the characters, and how Tolkien will end it. I know I will be in tears either way.
There are two other books I want to mention while I’m here. The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick and Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me. The first book I read before watching the 2012 movie, and I couldn’t get enough of it. I read it in the span of nine days, and it was so good! I love the way the book tackles mental health and subjects like depression, obsession, and memories. Almost every character was so poignant, and the ending, though bittersweet, was enough to leave me sobbing. The romance was realistic, and I was hooked from the first page. If you can, give this a read or a listen. It’s the perfect balance of serious, comedic, and true to life. Speaking of true to life, the second book, The Woman In Me, was such a joy to be able to read. I consider myself a fan of Britney and her work, much like I enjoy Avril Lavigne, Lita Ford, and Stevie Nicks. But Britney is more of a guilty pleasure (I’m sure anybody who loves reality shows can relate to this). Her book was heartwrenching. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to support her and her journey.
Well, that’s about it. Thanks for reading, and I’ll talk with you all soon. Bye for now.