thanks for the advice

I know I've twisted arms, begged, and whined.

Just wanted to say...Thank you.

Getting the opinions about books from people that I know has meant a lot to me. Waking up to new suggestions from you has brought many grins. I still welcome ideas from anyone that happens by here.

I thought about why I didn't just set up my own classics reading program. The books are there. The popularity can be looked up in lists all over. I wanted an element of the unexpected, I think. Instead of choosing my own reading, it has been exciting to be given 'homework.' This weekend I started To Kill a Mockingbird because it has been the overwhelming choice (I'm not sure if that's because it really is the favorite, or because it's triggered after being mentioned, but....) I know I read this book in high school. Somehow, I seem to have forgotten the story...it's feeling all new. These moments of discovery, of talking to people I love about books they love, of talking to strangers in bookstores explaining this crazy quest and getting their input.....has been a blast.

THANK YOU.

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Rob....got the new suggestions. I've already read the Salinger choices. Frannie and Zooey is probably just about my favorite book (as far as things I've read a zillion times, anyway.) F451 was wonderful, any booklover has to go for that one. The rest will have to go on my list for future ref, tho! Picked up Kav/Clay this weekend...when i can get to it...
B...added Scarlet to the list. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope you heal as quickly/painlessly as possible!!!!