I haven't had a lot of time for reading in the last week so I had to pick something relatively lightweight. Book 5 is Little Women by Louise May Alcott. It was an easy choice because it is one I have read before. The only problem I had was finding my actual hard copy of this. I searched the whole house and can't find it anywhere. I had to resort to the DS version instead which I am not happy about because it only has the original first part. (Little Women was originally released as two parts). Regardless, it's not breaking to rules to cross this one off the list. Meanwhile, until my copy resurfaces, I have downloaded the complete version from The Gutenberg Project website along with a few other books that are on the list and a couple more of Ms Alcott's.
BOOK CHALLENGE 6/1000
Another quick one to get through and crossed off. JK Rowling's Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone is a quick and easy read (obviously as it's for kids). Like most people on the planet I have read all this series and I'm not ashamed to admit it. The first book isn't the best kid's book in the world or even the best book in the series but it is where we are introduced to the wizarding world and our hero Harry. One of the things I especially like about this series is the fact that the author wasn't afraid to have characters die. Not many children's authors include death in their plotlines, they would consider it too much for children to handle. Ms Rowling manages to juggle a little bit of harsh reality with a lot of fantasy to near perfection.
On a lighter note, after my birthday, I've nearly got enough for my Kindle. This will tie in nicely with my other challenge to declutter the house.
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