The Night Circus - Go Read it Now!

During the school year, I find that I don't reach for reading as a leisurely activity...I'm guessing because school implies so much reading to begin with. This always makes me sad since reading has always been one of my very favorite things to do. Thankfully, I'm done with school and have been keeping myself occupied with a selection of books. One of my favorites thus far is a book that I've read once before: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

This book is simply AMAZING. Obviously so good that I've willingly read it twice and will probably read it again before the summer is through. In short, the book is a magical fantasy revolving around Le Cirque des Rêves, or the Circus of Dreams. Basically, this circus appears on a whim without any notice and is only open at night. Inside, there are absolutely spectacular sights to see that Morgenstern describes with amazing vision. At the circus, two magicians, Celia and Marco, have unknowingly been thrust into a competition to essentially out perform the other. And along the way, an adorable love story blossoms.

Like I said, this book is good enough to read multiple times, and I would recommend it to everyone! I must say, however, that I'm apparently a sucker for loads of lovely imagery and the whole appeal and atmosphere of a plot like this one. So, if that's not your cup of tea, this book might not be for you. Even if you're not gung ho about fantasy type novels, this one is so perfectly magical and dream-like that I think you'd still enjoy it. Erin Morgenstern has such a beautiful way with words that really makes you feel as though you are at the circus experiencing it all for yourself - and isn't that the best kind of book?

“The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.” 

Happy reading,

Liz :)