Introduction

Hi there! I'm Yaz.

This is a blog I have created for my Literature class, where I will be blogging about the novels and texts we study; for example, Catcher in the Rye, A Streetcar Named Desire, Great Expectations, and a collection of Australian short stories.

This particular post will just be an introduction of me, all relating to reading and literature.

I first remember learning to read when I was about 3 or 4, with my mum. I would be in bed, all tucked in and cozy, and she would read Rainbow Magic books to me until I fell asleep. My dad also read Dr Seuss tome as a baby - Fox in Sox was my favourite.

I don't have many memories of learning to read in school, but I do remember this book called 'The Girl Who Washed in Moonlight', which I was obsessed with in Year 3. I'm pretty sure I read that every day.

Over the years my reading tastes haven't changed that much. I have been reading the Harry Potter series at least twice a year since I was 7, but I do now have a range of other fantasy novels I read. The Throne of Glass series, Howl's Moving Castle, and A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) are my other favourite series. I also love The Hobbit, Fangirl, and The Dressmaker are some of my favourite stand-alone books. I do have a not-so-secret love for teen romance novels.

My current reading habits are practically non-existent. School and constant exhaustion have taken over my life, meaning I have little time to read. I try to read for half and hour before bed, but sometimes that doesn't work out.

It is very difficult for me to pick a current favourite book, but I am going to say The Hobbit. A controversial opinion I have is that The Hobbit is better than Lord of the Rings. I just find it more interesting, and not long-winded. It is one of the perfect action-fantasy novel in my opinion.

That's all for today! I shall see you next time with some analysis of Australian short stories.