Though I do love the old Rod Serling Twilight Zones, the title is about all this post has in connection with them. It seemed fitting, though, as I'd like to talk about reading.
Having finally finished Dante's Inferno (part 1 of the three part Divine Comedy), I feel two things: first is accomplishment, I did finish the book, and it was as incredible as I thought it would be. (Seriously, if you have a few days, sit down and read the Inferno, it's downright cool). Second is a kind of disappointment. It's almost the end of the school year for me, and I've only read one book that wasn't required by school.
It seems between the extracurriculars, the college apps, the music and the precious time with friends and family, we've neglected to leave time for reading.
Curling up with a good book is comforting, it's escapism at it's finest with the added bonus of a larger vocabulary and a solid exercise in imagination. So why don't we read anymore? That's easy, because we have no time. I miss the days in elementary/middle school (gee, never thought I'd say that!) when there was time to simply plop down on a library bean-bag and read something fun.
Part of the joy of summer, for me, is having, at last, enough time to get to the things I miss during the school year; things like travel, quality time with friends and family, a healthy input of vitamin D, and catching up on my reading. But summer is still a few weeks away, so until then, I'll keep my list. . .
Next up: The rest of the Hunger Games trilogy, and then more classics! Any recommendations?
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