We read to know we are not alone. -C.S. Lewis
I saw this article in the NY Times a few weeks ago about a woman who read a different book every day for a year, 365 total, and I must say I think that is a fantastic idea. I might add that to my list of things to do before I die. Of course, this would probably only be feasible once I retire or something, because who has a few extra hours of leisure every day? And I think I'd have to spice it up a bit, like... read a book in a different location every day for a year. Or something. Hmmm.
Speaking of reading, I read a book yesterday that was about, well, reading (I guess you would call that metareading?). The Jane Austen Book Club. I usually frown upon seeing a movie before reading the book, but in this case I unwittingly broke my own rule. I had already seen the movie a while back (not knowing it was based on a book), mainly because I adore Emily Blunt and she was part of the cast. Anyway, the book was much much better, and it actually inspired me to pick up some sci-fi. So now I'm going to check out some Philip K. Dick and Ursula LeGuin. I've actually never read anything in science fiction before, but it's never too late to try, right? You may be asking how a science fiction book could possibly be the next logical choice after something called The Jane Austen Book Club. But you'll just have to read the book to find out!
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