First Book of the Year
Its 2010, I’m sure everyone is mentioning it, and I’m sure many have a hangover and a ton of resolutions. I don’t, on either count. I only had a bit to drink last night, not a lot, and I’ll carry on through 2010 pretty much as I did in 2009. I have goals, but they are not set because its a new year, instead because that is how I function on a regular basis – lists and goals.
So carrying on in the good old Andi fashion, I read a book today.
I re-read an old favorite from my school days, A Separate Peace by John Knowles. I remember everyone complaining about it in class and thinking that it was brilliant and amazing and wonderful. I thought reading it again over a decade later might somehow alter my views, but my ideas on the book are unchanged. I found the students at Devon just as fascinating and hurtful as before, I found Finny just as radiant, and Gene just as sad. I love their coming of age experiences every time.
Except now, I have a sequel to look forward to – something I didn’t have when I read the book for the first time twelve years ago because I was unaware of its existence. Now, I have a copy of “Peace Breaks Out” on my nightstand and cannot wait to see what life-changing stories Devon has in store for me!
What was your first book for 2010?
Anakalian Whims 
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