Welcome in Spring with A Good Book
March 30, 2018
Even though there are currently still some small piles of snow on the ground, and it isn’t as warm as some of us hope it would be, the first day of Spring was on March 20th.
Here are four timeless classics to help you get through spring semester, that truly embody the spirit of spring!
Number One:
The beloved classic, Anne of Green Gables by: L.M Montgomery.
Join spunky, young Anne during her adventures on Green Gables farm. Soak up the beautifully described country-side and dream of warmer days while reading this novel.
If you prefer a more visual aspect, the novel has been adapted into a TV-mini-series in 1985, and a film in 2016.
Number Two:
One of the books I always think of when Spring rolls around is, The Secret Garden, by: Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Set mainly in Yorkshire, Mary is sent to live with her miserable uncle whom lives alone with his servants on a sprawling estate. Mary soon is to discover new friends and an enchanting secret garden.
The Secret Garden was also adapted into multiple films, one in 1949, 1987, and 1993.
Number Three:
If a book packed full of adventure is your cup of tea and you haven’t yet read The Hobbit, check it out! The Hobbit, by: J.R.R Tolkien is centered around Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who goes on a grand adventure. Full of magical places, and even more magical characters The Hobbit is a hard book to put down.
A series of films have been produced to follow Bilbo’s epic journey, and definitely brings middle-earth to life.
Number Four:
A personal childhood favorite of mine, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by: Lewis Carroll.
Alice falls through a rabbit hole and finds herself in a world beyond belief. Written to be enjoyed by people of all ages, take a break from the chilly winds here in Iowa and explore colorful Wonderland with a silly, and delightful set of characters.
Many adaptations have been made from this popular story, but two of them include the classic Disney animation film of Alice in Wonderland (1951), and the more recent 2010 real life, Tim Burton adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.
