I've developed a bit of an obsession with the Gilmore Girls since I started watching the series on DVD a few months ago. I can't believe that I missed this show when it was on TV. I have to blame this obsession on Molly from My Cozy Book Nook after reading her post in December, it sparked my interest to start watching the Gilmore Girls. Well, I've gotten the first two seasons from the library and I am anxiously awaiting season three. Can I tell you how excited I am that I have 5 more seasons to watch?!
Gilmore Girls is about so much more than a mother and daughter although, they have a pretty amazing relationship. It's considered a comedy-drama and the writing is superb and the acting is outstanding. It's the story of a fictional, small town and the mother-daughter team of single mom Lorelai and her 16 year old daughter Rory. There is also a cast of quirky and colorful characters that add zest to the show.
Rory is a booklover and there is much focus on this throughout the first two seasons that I've seen. It's interesting to watch how her love of books affects her life and relationships. It's also fun to hear about all of the books she is reading and her book buying and collections. Here's a fun video about Rory Gilmore the bookworm:
There is also a Gilmore Girls reading challenge hosted by Lisa of Lit and Life . According to this list, Rory read over 175 books over the seven seasons of the show, including such books as The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood to Atonement and Moby Dick. There are even Rory Gilmore book clubs on sites like Goodreads and Shelfari.
I also missed this show when it was on TV but LOVED watching it all on DVD. Rory's love of reading is amazing. I haven't read many of the books on her list but I definitely want to check some of them out.
ReplyDeleteThe Gilmore Girls is one of my favorite series ever! This series does not disappoint.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the show but I love that video and Rory looks like my kind of girl!
ReplyDeleteI love the Gilmore Girls also. Just finished watching the whole series on ABC Family and then I starting buying the seasons.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying the show. I started watching it during season 2 and then ended up buying Season 1 on DVD. I just got Season 2 for Christmas. I loved the show because my mother, my younger sister, and I could all enjoy it together. I think you will really enjoy season 3.
ReplyDeleteI am participating in the Gilmore Girls Reading Challenge but I haven't read a single book for it yet.
I haven't experienced the Gilmore Girls either, but I'm checking out Season 1 during Spring Break!! So can't wait to meet these ladies!
ReplyDeleteI have seen episodes of this here and there and would love to watch the whole thing eventually. I love the fact that Rory was such a bookworm. Lisa out together a great challenge. I keep meaning to see what matches up from my own reading list.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a wonderful series. I only had to watch a few episodes to be hooked, and then everything stopped on Tuesday nights in our house when it aired. As in "don't go upstairs boys, you're mom is watching her show." :)
ReplyDeleteI'll admit that I cried when they announced they weren't renewing the show after the seventh season. I'm sappy that way. I hope they do a reunion show someday. I want to know what happens to Rory in the long term.
I am so glad you found this show and you are diggin' it so! I would shut off the phone and tell anyone in the house to hush when it was on. I always have a wish that I could be as fast on my feet as Lorelai.
ReplyDeleteI love when I catch an episode on Oxygen but I never thought to check out a whole season from the library. I'm going to have to head over there Monday!
ReplyDeleteI love Gilmore Girls -- I watched it obsessively when it was on tv. I lost it around season 5 or 6 when it gets a little melodramatic, but they make up for it in the last season.
ReplyDelete175 sounds huge but divided by 7 that only works out to 25 books a year which is totally reasonable. This series is awesome, and I think I want to TiVo it or buy the whole DVD set. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE GG! One of my all time favorite shows! I think I've seen every single episode at least five times.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving Lauren Graham on Parenthood right now. If you haven't seen it, give it a try!
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