Sometimes I feel rather ignorant

[beelikej]

During breakfast I accidently watched a documentary about Alice Walker and now I'm slightly embarrassed I hadn't even thought of her on my quest to read more novels by female authors. What an inspirational woman!

I've ordered The Color Purple and Possessing the Secret of Joy, along with The Blind Assassin and The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood. Okay, fine, I've also put two books written by men in my basket: Still Side By Side, a graphic novel by Mioki and Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. Since both of these are not strictly about straight men, I decided they are still fitting additions to my library;)

I'm currently reading a Dutch book by one of my favorite childhood authors Tonke Dragt: Aan De Andere Kant Van De Deur / Zeeën Van Tijd (On The Other Side Of The Door / Oceans of Time) - about thirteen year old Otto who is handed a mysterious book and discovers another world behind his bedroom door. The story also includes notes from people(?) from the other side. It's illustrated with intriguing collages by the author.
So far I find it to be a complicated read because the characters Otto meets are speaking in riddles; it kind of feels like Alice in Wonderland. Can't wait to discover more.

Comments

[eledhwenlin]

TONKE DRAGT! :D I loved De brief voor de koning when I was a kid. Her writing style is special--she doesn't dumb things down (I remember finding it difficult to follow the story sometimes on my first read because I couldn't keep the characters straight in my head).

[minchout.livejournal.com]

Ah, I love posts about books! <333 If you're into Margaret Atwood right now, check out her Wilderness Tips. It's one of my favorite short stories (I believe that's the title of the collection of stories, too).

[sillie]

Ooh, I read the Color Purple for school. Yaay for new books! :D

Man, now that I've started re-reading Aan de andere kant van de deur, I kind of realise why I never managed to finish it as a kid. :') I'm determent to finish it now though!

[tanisafan.livejournal.com]

Argh, I love that Tonke Dragt book so much, I really want to read it again now! *adds it to her list, haha*