've finished two books already this year, Brave New World and The Great Gatsby. I'd say I'm on pace to read 100 books this year, but I'm sure there will be weeks or possibly even a month or two when I don't crack anything open but my Bible. I figure I'll just read as much as I can while I'm motivated, to make up for those times when I don't.
Brave New World was surprisingly good. Not a "classic" I would've picked up on my own, but once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. Aldous Huxley's take on our possible future is disturbing and intriguing. Things that may have seemed like they would never be possible when it was written in 1932 now are within our reach, scientifically. I knew nothing about it going in. I kinda like reading books or watching movies like that. All I need is a good recommendation from a friend.
As for The Great Gatsby, it has always intrigued me since my big sister, Nicole, brought it home in high school.I tried to pick it up back then, but she told me not to touch it. And trust me, you didn't want to touch Nicole's stuff! Not that she ever really did anything to me, but the threat alone was enough to keep me away from her stuff......most of the time. Anyway, It didn't suck me in right away, but once it did, I quickly finished it.
Now I'm onto The Hunger Games (for real this time Kelly). I'll probably have it done by the end of the weekend. If not, but Monday afternoon. The kids have 4 days of practices next week, so plenty of time for reading. At least something good comes out of having to wait around for them!
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