Wednesday, 18 July 2012

More intimidating in the flesh!


I posted a few weeks ago about a reading slump and how I had sourced a collection of sixteen Dickens books in gorgeous editions as a motivation to get on and read.  And more than that, get on and read quality books over the summer holidays.

Well.  My collection arrived today and safe to say sixteen Dickens books are much more intimidating in the flesh than they are on a computer screen.  So bulky, such thin paper, such a small font!  They do look good all together but I think I will be working on this collection for quite some time.....

In other news, my summer holidays start in just two days time.  I can not wait!
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  1. Kirthi18 July 2012 at 19:56

    Hello Sam!

    Book flesh? That has a nice wring to it :D WOW! I've only read Oliver Twist and it was a "children"'s version of it. I'm curious to read your reviews!

    -Kirthi

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:11

      Kirthi, I've only read A Christmas Carol and it was years ago so Dickens is all new to me. I will read them at a slow pace and spaced out, I think! :P

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  2. Jinky18 July 2012 at 20:51

    Sweet!! I'd be intimidated too. Happy reading!! :)

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:11

      It's very hard to choose which one to pick first....

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  3. Beth18 July 2012 at 21:36

    Sam,
    Have a great summer holiday-- I know you totally deserve every second of relaxation! And Dickens sounds like so much more than I could ever complete- so best of luck!

    Thanks for the kind words, Sam. It really meant a lot.

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:12

      Beth, I'm so excited for my holiday - last day of school is tomorrow and I can not wait! Hope things are looking up at your end too :)

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  4. Laura18 July 2012 at 21:54

    Oh my! Each of those piles looks intimidating, and together it's just... too much!

    Also, may I ask if you also got I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings from The Book People too? Cause I totally ordered the 6 book series thing that was like £3! (Damn I'm going to feel bad if that's not what you did too... hehe)

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:14

      I ordered some books for the children in my class too and it came in two boxes. I was all "the big box must be the 30 books for the kids" but no, it was the Dickens! They are much chunkier than I had expected.

      I actually got I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ages ago in a charity shop, my edition is from the 80s. Don't feel bad though, I'm about 70% of the way through and it's an excellent book.

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  5. Juli Rahel19 July 2012 at 08:41

    They do look intimidating and I bet they are heavy too! Thanks for commenting on my post, really appreciated it! And I hope you have a great holiday!!
    Juli

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:14

      Thanks Juli, I can't wait for the holidays to start!

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  6. Lindsay19 July 2012 at 19:48

    They look gorgeous editions, especially when all stacked up together. Do you know which one you'll read first? enjoy your summer holidays :)
    Lindsay

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:15

      Lindsay, the covers are gorgeous, but I am a bit disappointed with the page quality, I expected nice silky pages and they are a bit rough.

      I'll probably start with Oliver. We put on a production of it at school and so it's all fresh in my mind, not as scary as the rest!

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  7. Andi19 July 2012 at 21:03

    LOL, intimidating but awesome!

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)19 July 2012 at 21:15

      I just hope I enjoy Dickens after buying all these books! :O

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  8. JoV19 July 2012 at 21:45

    Such "Great Expectations" to expect all the collection to arrive. I hope you don't have too much of a "Hard Time" trying to read all of them and that you don't feel like you are living in a "Bleak House" with Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby as your company!

    Lol enjoy your loot. They look fab. It is often the case that Vintage pages are rough, almost feel like recycled.

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)20 July 2012 at 21:23

      I like what you did there Jo! :P
      And yes, most disappointed in the paper quality, especially when compared to how nice the covers are!

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  9. Susan20 July 2012 at 02:11

    Impressive collection! Enjoy. And enjoy the holidays!

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    1. Sam (Tiny Library)20 July 2012 at 21:23

      I will enjoy both, but especially the holidays :)

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  10. Heidi’sbooks21 July 2012 at 19:23

    Wow!! I was in B & Noble last night looking at the Dostoevsky books. I was tempted to buy 5 of them.....It is intimidating. I have Dickens on my TBR list this year as I have never read anything by him. I always watch the movies. I'm stuck on which one to start with...I was thinking David Copperfield, but that was a bit intimidating.

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  11. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 11:53

    Wow, so pretty! I love to collect (and read!) the Vintage Classics.

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  12. Anonymous1 August 2012 at 21:18

    Oh, they look pretty! And so tempting - although intimidating! I still think I need to own these!

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