It is a truth universally acknowledged

So, considering I wish to take English at A Level, and later probably degree level, I made a decision that I need to read more ‘intellectual’ or ‘important’ books, aka something other than Harry Potter and Twilight. I have made a bit more progress on the ‘read more serious books’ front as of today, namely that I am further through Pride and Prejudice than the point at which I always think “fuck it, I can’t be bothered reading this”. Yay me! That isn’t to say that I won’t reach a point today while reading it when I think/say said thing… but still, I like to see this as a positive thing. It could also explain why I prefer books like Twilight and Harry Potter that are incredibly easy to read and follow.

I’m sorry Jane Austen but you and I don’t seem to get along when the distraction of a computer with t’internet is within reach, like right now for example. Still, I have to finish P&P, and then read the rest of her novels, because her books are considered a wee bit more important than say, Size 14 Isn’t Fat Either- a rather less ‘important’ book which I enjoyed immensely.

I swear I need to stop reading such ‘rubbish’… still, I guess that’s what A Level/Degree Level English Lit is for, right? I mean, all it really is, is an excuse to read a shitload (excuse my French, hehe I love saying that) of ‘serious books’ that some old examiners reckon are ‘influential to the way literature has progressed throughout history’… right? Thing is, I reckon I’ll absolutely love English Lit… I really will. And I know this for a fact, as I am one of those freaks that actually, heaven forbid, likes writing essays about writing techniques, character development and major themes. Yes, I am a freak… I did warn you to begin with, and if I didn’t warn you, you should have guessed that… eeesh.