So I've finished Genesis (didn't see that ending coming, that's for sure), talked to my mother-in-law on the phone about books and manuscripts and next weekend's plans, and intend to start The Fire Gospel next. First I have to start a load of laundry so that for while longer I can keep up the pretense that it's just a normal Saturday, not one in which I intend to read for 24 hours straight. It does help that I started the day with a migraine--it does keep the family's expectations low.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Readathon Third Hour Update
So I've finished Genesis (didn't see that ending coming, that's for sure), talked to my mother-in-law on the phone about books and manuscripts and next weekend's plans, and intend to start The Fire Gospel next. First I have to start a load of laundry so that for while longer I can keep up the pretense that it's just a normal Saturday, not one in which I intend to read for 24 hours straight. It does help that I started the day with a migraine--it does keep the family's expectations low.
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Sorry about the migraine! I have to do a bit of laundry too.
ReplyDeleteHope your head feels better. Good luck with the rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteWohoo, congrats :)
ReplyDeleteI love the quote you have from Joyce Carol Oates -- she is one of my favorite authors and that is a beautiful quote on reading.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Read-a-Thon!
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)
I'll be doing a bit of laundry later on, too. Happy reading!
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