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[dangermousie]

As a Thanksgiving present to myself, I bought at Borders today:

Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter, one of those long, epic novels I've always heard of and wanted to read, set in medieval Norway, following the life of, you guessed it, Kristin Lavransdatter. On a more shallow note, mmmmmm Erlend (for some reason, I keep thinking Karl Urban as Eomer look).

Julia Alvarez' In the Time of the Butterflies a novel based on a true story of 4 Dominican Republic sisters who fought against Trujillo's dictatorship. Because I liked the writing style and because it's something I know so little about.

Two Dark Angel books continuing the show, because I need my happy Max/Logan fix (btw, every time I type their ship, I keep thinking I am talking about Max Evans(Roswell)/Logan Echolls(VM) slash, and that would be about the most unlikely ship ever).

What do they have in common? I guess strong women is about it.

Also, I talked to my grandparents earlier in the day (katranna, not our shared ones, the other ones) and they are adorable. Grandfather was joking he was grandma's boyfriend and I hope I am that happy with my spouse and kidding around when I've been married 55+ years.

On Veronica Mars front, I was thinking: if Meg came out of her coma, what would Duncan do? Nothing (a patented Duncan reaction) Ditch Veronica to go to Meg (I wouldn't be surprised but it would be a bit too decisive for the Donut). Stick with V because she is the love of his life (yeah, right). Something else? Just patter along and slowly things will fray? What?

Comments

[winterspel.livejournal.com]

Years ago, my boss gave me a lovely copy of Kristin Lavransdatter, and I made it through the first two books. I think I must have gotten distracted by something else, because I know I loved the book, otherwise for sure I would have finished it. I hope you enjoy, and be sure to let me know what you think! I should surely pick it up again and read the third book.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

So far, I am loving it. I love really thick books that immerse you in other worlds. Third book is supposed to be the least appealing of the three, at least to someone like me, because no Erlend and plenty of nuns.