yes, I googled it because I am old(over 27) and after a few weeks still had not quite placed the context. XD

Lady T, I hereby release you, me, and everyone else from any goals we made about what we’re reading now or ever. I, too, got distracted by other books. Who cares? We get to read whatever we want now and forever. It’s great!

Miri and Kelley, I just made my plans to go out with mother, sisters-in-law, and niece to see Enchanted this weekend. Total girl date! Yay!

Patrick, JoJo is a good girl. Do not malign her. And I’m glad you’re reading transgenic. Way to bust out.

Molly, just like I said with Lady T, it’s so much fun to set these goals, but don’t ever feel like they’re one more oppressive Thing To Do. I’ve loved having the 50-book goal this year because it kept me reading more than watching TV, and that’s a good thing. Although now I’m hooked on Gossip Girl and I don’t want to talk about it.

Kimmy, I’m cracking up at your attitude toward Wuthering Heights. And yes, you’ll be enjoying the Twilight series a LOT more.

Jen, I’m so glad you liked Faeries of Dreamdark! I really loved it. Can’t wait for book two, so if Laini is reading this, get back to work!

Kelley, it would be so easy for you to slack on your 20 minutes with a busy life like yours. Good job protecting that time for yourself every night. Sip away!

Katie Sis, how can you do that? I don’t think I could tear myself away from either Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows or Twilight long enough to read the other one! You must have a highly-evolved brain!

Jules, can’t believe you’re still reading strong. You’ve had a VERY busy year. If I were you, I’d be sitting watching reruns and kiddie shows all day long. You are my hero.

Sara, I’m so glad you liked Spanking Shakespeare! When someone really hits my funny bone I can’t shut up about it.

Shai, hope you enjoy Spanking Shakespeare, too! And have fun on your trip! And thanks for mentioning the Lemony Snicket book. I keep meaning to get that.

Dafluster, welcome to the book club! And thanks for reading my book! Sounds like you and Patrick are pals with your Patterson reading.

Miri, you’re tough! But I think you’re right–you’re totally spoiled by all your Japanese artwork. I know you are deeply in love with Fullmetal Alchemist. It’s good to love the books we love.

Let’s see, this week I finally got around to The Plain Janes. Decent story, but the one subplot I was really interested in was never resolved, and dialing up the art quality could have improved the whole thing tremendously.

(Then again, after staring at Hiromu Arakawa’s work for so long, I’m definitely spoiled for art quality. Or maybe it’s the difference between American and Japanese styles that’s throwing me. Still, on a purely technical level, The Plain Janes could have been much better.)