It's opening tomorrow (that's the John Gray Centre). Rosie and I happened to be passing so I waved in at a librarian I know. A minute later she pops out of a side doot and invited us to take a shufti! First 'members of the public' *proud*.
I have pictures!
All new books apparently. There are absolutely tons; it's quite a bit more extensive than the old library (though that was nice too). Which reminds me, I have some books out at the moment; maybe I'll be able to keep them?... Possibly not.
And there are lots and lots of comfy chairs and stuff too! A coffee/hot chocolate machine! They're gonna make a fortune off me... And opening every day of the week- I don't think I'll ever leave.
I've been neglecting writing; to be honest, it's just been too nice outside and sitting at at the computer hasn't appealed.
Anyhow, due to a sailing course that's managed to get itself scheduled all across next week (I'm not complaining) I doubt I'll get another chance to type for a while, so here goes.
I'm not in the least patriotic (only evidently incredibly Cool ;) ), but I just came across this song and remembered how much I like it (I was reading up on Bonnie Dundee- spot the references) so I thought I'd post it up.
I've also just finished (re-)reading this book;
'Troubadour' (which is better than the cover might suggest), a historical novel which gives an overview of the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229) instigated by Pope Innocent III to erradicate the 'heretics' (Cathars- denied certain aspects of Catholic beliefs, but a pacifist people) in Languedoc (now southern France).
Definitely one of my favourite books. I find Mary Hoffman's style of writing to read effortlessly and the events of the period fascinating.
I always associate 'Troubadour' with 'A Tale of Two Cities'. The most glaring connection is that both are set in France, at a time of civil war aimed at persecuting minority groups (the aristocracy, the Credentes -Believers- or Cathars). As well as this, both books begin and end in a similar fashion - and both, in my opinion, take a couple of chapters to really get going properly at the start.
Well... I really like it.
Finally found both the time and inclination to do a tad more writing. This might have something to do with the end of exams (all of them. Ever. I wish =( . ) and possibly a touch of insomnia (coupled with a bedside notepad... so cool.).
My reading pile. There is more on the floor (as I'm constantly reminded).
Top of the list; attempting to read 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner'. This is proving increasingly difficult as I find it vaguely reminiscent of 'Emma', 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Twilight' (should I admit to having read this? =S); in the respect that I as venture deeper into the novel, I recieve a growing urge to whack some sense into the main characters. It is frustrating to the extreme.
Other Intriguing Titles include; 'Passing Time On The Loo' (thanks papa),
'Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis' (wonder what this is?),
'13 Things That Don't Make Sense' (highly inconclusive)
'The Last Days of Socrates' (note to self; return)
and finally, 'The Book of Useless Information'. Best described as useless.
