Thursday, April 23, 2009

Roald Dahl Reading Marathon


I bought five Roald Dahl books after my haircut last Saturday. I got them at 20% discount from POPULAR, a bookshop just a few doors away from my stylist's. These titles had been on my wish list after reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so when I saw the discounts I grabbed 'em.

I'm also doing something different this time by listing down the books' first sentences. Here you go:

In fairy-tales, witches always wear silly black hats and black cloaks, and they ride on broomsticks. (The Witches, ISBN: 978-0-141-32264-3)

Until he was four years old, James Henry Trotter had a happy life. (James and the Giant Peach, ISBN: 978-0-141-32263-6)

The last time we saw Charlie, he was riding high above his home town in the Great Glass Lift. (Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, ISBN: 978-0-141-32269-8)

It's a funny thing about mothers and fathers. (Matilda, ISBN: 978-0-141-32266-7)

Sophie couldn't sleep. (The BFG, ISBN: 978-0-141-32262-9)
I'm toying with the idea of a "Roald Dahl Reading Marathon" this weekend by finishing all the five books. This is going to be fun!

Oh, oh... before I forget, in celebration of World Book Day, POPULAR is giving away a FREE Exclusive Memo Pad with a minimum purchase of RM60 for POPULAR Card Members, or RM80 for non members in a single receipt (while stocks last). I got one too!
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18 commented:

  1. Eh? Where's the book ban? *cough*
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  2. But happy reading Alice. Roald Dahl marathon sounds like such an exciting weekend! :) Btw, MICOLLAC starts next Tuesday
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  3. What a fab weekend you have planned. I am so jealous. I really have to read all of these books at some point.
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  4. Gonna go to Popular bookstore 2mrw..Thanks for the info. The books look so intimidating. Enjoy your reading Alice..
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  5. I really need to read the rest of Dahl's books. I read several when I was younger, but not all of them...
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  6. A Dahl marathon sounds like fun, Alice! I haven't ever read anything by him.
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  7. I haven't read anything by this author, and I'm looking forward to reading your reviews on them soon! ;)
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  8. Are some of these books made into a movie base from the books? Because JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and MATILDA seem familiar :)

    And yeah, I echo Flo Flo question -- what about the *coughbookbancough* ?!?! LOL
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  9. Errrrrr Flo Flo... the book ban was *cough* temporarily "killed" *cough* upon seeing this hard-to-resist deal *cough* All the best for your MICOLLAC!

    Hi Viv! I hope I'll be able to finish all the five books in one shot. You must start with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Very nice... :D

    Azah, happy shopping at POPULAR! These are children's books so they should be easy to tackle...

    Hi Kailana! Oh you must! *GRIN*

    Hi Wendy, I was hooked after reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory last year. I hope you'll read his books one day.

    Hi Melody, I was randomly flipping the pages of the five books and really like what I read. Can't wait to post my reviews after reading them!

    Hi Julia! I'm not aware that the titles you've mentioned were made into a movie... Oh the book ban *cough* erm... *cough* well... LOL!
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  10. Have you seen the movie Matilda based on this book? It's one of my all time fav, I must have watched it atleat 10 times.

    But I haven't read even a single book by Roald Dahl. Enjoy your Marathon...
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  11. Great savings! My kids and I love Roald Dahl's books. Hope you enjoy them!
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  12. I've only read three of his books but I really loved them and have been meaning to sit down and read all of his children's books for some time now. Love these beautiful copies btw!
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  13. Hi Violet! Now that you and Julia have mentioned about the movie, I'd need to go look for it. :D

    Hi Renee, I'm glad you and your kids enjoy Roald Dahl's books. I'm looking forward to reading them this weekend!

    Hi Jen! I've only read one and these five are the ones on my wish list for some time. I love the covers too! *GRIN*
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  14. * repeatdly bump Alice from her backside with my hand to help her cough* LOL

    Cough it out Alice, cough it all the way out. What your excuses? LOL

    I'm glad you are buying books, Alice. And since Violet confirmed it than I think those two films were made into movies :)
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  15. This looks like fun! I hope you enjoy your marathon! Have a great week!
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  16. Hey Julia! Yoohoo~~ My back hurts from all the "beating" I got from you! LOL! Err... I ran out of excuse... *looking sheepish* The supplements at the back of Dahl's books confirmed that they were made into movies. I'm going to get them! First, me goes hunting...

    Hi Kristy! I had great fun in the last two days reading them all. Have a great week ahead!
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  17. Those are great books. I watched the movies Giant Peach and Matilda.
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  18. Hi Rachel, I would love to catch those movies one day. Sourcing for the DVDs now. :D
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