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Not funny, hahah. Funny, peculiar.
The need to read was intense but an odd mental block kept me from starting a new book. My Mt. Everest sized TBR pile is extremely eclectic so there is no lack of variety to suit any mood. I even felt anticipation so why couldn't I settle?
Not one to shy from self-analysis, I figured it out. For one thing, my brain was awhirl with all the possibilities of 2011: personal reading goals, official reading challenges and readalongs. Being a predominantly serendipitous reader, so much planning threw me a bit out of whack. I couldn't possibly begin any new books till finished thinking or after January 1 whichever came first.
Also, it was the holiday. It wouldn't do to fall into the void with a new book right in the middle of all the festivities!
Can you guess what I did? Yes, reread, of course. Rereading is a common occurance for me-- not because of frequent mental blocks-- just because it brings so much pleasure and new insights gained from life experiences.
Of course, sometimes it is just pure dee old comfort reading. Finishing the whole book isn't even necessary-- sometimes a few pages or a favorite chapter will do-- cozy, familiar and interesting but not so absorbing that one can't come back to the real world at a moments notice.
Of course, sometimes it is just pure dee old comfort reading. Finishing the whole book isn't even necessary-- sometimes a few pages or a favorite chapter will do-- cozy, familiar and interesting but not so absorbing that one can't come back to the real world at a moments notice.
My first reread:
Yep, good old Harry! I haven't seen the new movie yet and even told Enbrethiliel that I was a bit burnt on Potter. Guess I was wrong. This pick is definitely inspired by E's recent posts on rereading the series.
After reading about five chapters during a few teatime breaks, I started over-- Now, it is my little boy's bedtime book. If you ever need a distraction for an overwrought five year old on Christmas night, Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone is the ticket.
My second reread:
What can I say? The movie on tv ensnared me-- guess I got off lucky, I just caught the battle of Helm's Deep-- but the glory and heroics get me every time and then, of course, I start to ponder the inconsistencies in the movie. The elves did not join the battle and I only meant to confirm that fact but ended up rereading all of part 3 which is the first half of The Two Towers.
This part of LOTR never fails to move me: the death of Boromir, the race across Rohan, the return of Gandalf, casting out Wormtongue, the battle at Helm's Deep, the anger of Fangorn Forest, a reunion of old friends and the lessening of Sarumen. Truly, it is enough to make a girl swoon! Well, maybe a weird girl. I do wonder sometimes if I was a petite amazon or warrior princess in a past life.
My holiday reading was immensely satisfying. I feel refreshed and ready to leap headlong into a wonderful new year of reading and rereading.
Did you reread an old favorite or a brand spanking new book during the holidays?
This part of LOTR never fails to move me: the death of Boromir, the race across Rohan, the return of Gandalf, casting out Wormtongue, the battle at Helm's Deep, the anger of Fangorn Forest, a reunion of old friends and the lessening of Sarumen. Truly, it is enough to make a girl swoon! Well, maybe a weird girl. I do wonder sometimes if I was a petite amazon or warrior princess in a past life.
My holiday reading was immensely satisfying. I feel refreshed and ready to leap headlong into a wonderful new year of reading and rereading.
Did you reread an old favorite or a brand spanking new book during the holidays?
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