Rachael 's Book'd Lists

It's Not the Book You Start With...

Created by Rachael - Updated on April 26^th 2023

These are books that have led me to another story, novel or work of non-fiction. Whether because they overtly or covertly reference another title, because they act as a homage or a parody, or because the title is derived from another piece of writing, one book leads to another.

The princess bride : S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure : the "good parts" version

Goldman, William, 1931-2018.

From the Publisher

A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts.

My Thoughts

The book is more complex. The movie is still great.

Breaking dawn

Meyer, Stephenie, 1973- author.

From the Publisher

Having made her choice between living a fully human life or joining the world of immortals to be with her beloved Edward, Bella finds her future threatened by a series of events with potentially disastrous consequences.

My Thoughts

Believe it or not, I love these books for the books they led me to. Also, I'm on Team Edward.

The merchant of Venice : authoritative text, sources and contexts, criticism, rewritings and appropriations

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

From the Publisher

The Merchant of Venice is classed as one of Shakespeare's comedies, but is more often remembered for its dramatic characters and situations. Though the villain of the piece, the Jewish moneylender Shylock is often the most prominent and well-remembered character of the play. As he can be played and directed either sympathetically or wholly villainous, the play remains a highly contentious piece of theater.

My Thoughts

"Breaking Dawn" led me here.

The Eyre affair : a novel

Fforde, Jasper.

From the Publisher

In an fantasy Britain, someone begins kidnapping characters from works of literature and Thursday Next, renowned Special Operative in literary detection, must track down the criminal.

My Thoughts

The spirit of "Jane Eyre" suffuses "The Twilight Saga." But first, I delighted in this alternate historical fantasy where the Crimean War raged on into the 20th century, and characters from literature need protection from real police within the British government.

Jane Eyre

Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855.

From the Publisher

The love story of Jane Eyre, a plain yet spirited governess, and her employer, the arrogant, brooding Mr. Rochester, originally published under the pseudonym Currer Bell.

My Thoughts

This is the classic story, which I began reading in high school but was led back to by "Twilight."