Freebie Friday: Madame Bovary
Happy Friday, everyone -- and here's to a spectacular Labor Day weekend.
I'll be enjoying "Clockwork Angel" by Cassandra Clare, a prequel to her popular The Mortal Instruments series. Instead of modern-day New York City, this series is set in 19th-century London, where a teenaged Tessa searches for her missing brother. Instead, she finds that she is part of an ancient, magical world. And you know how much I enjoy steampunk!
But on to our winner: Congratulations, Janice, you've won "Washington." We hope you enjoy it, and what you learn about the first president of the United States.
Next up, we've got a new translation of Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary." Lydia Davis, who won high praise for her translation of "Swann's Way," tackles the classic about the original desperate housewife, Emma Bovary.
So tell us what you're reading, and you could be our next winner!
Comments
I'm reading "The Thieves of Manhattan" by Adam Langer. I'd love this copy -- "Madame Bovary" is such a great read, but it's been awhile since I've revisited it.
Posted by: Amy | September 3, 2010 12:35 PM
I am reading The Defector by Daniel Silva.
Posted by: Book Calendar | September 3, 2010 9:54 PM
I'm reading The Women by TC Boyle. I love it and can't wait to finish it. Gustave Flaubert is my favorite author, and Mme Bovary & Sentimental Education are for me the pinnacles of great literature. They top my list of favorite books. Hail the the great master of realism! Next on my reading list is his novella A Simple Heart. Unless I win this new translation of MB!
Posted by: Darlene | September 4, 2010 3:52 AM
Almost finished with Girl With a Dragon Tattoo. Had to make way for my daughter's wedding in between chapters!!
Posted by: Nancy Johnston | September 8, 2010 5:01 PM