I need a bigger house or A Suitable Boy arrives

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Now, I have two pretty intimidating books on my shelves, one is “The Stand” and the other one is a huge book titled simply “Radiocarbon Dating.” I have “War and Peace.” I’m not a wuss.

But egads, I’m shocked this tome wasn’t shipped freight. I’m afraid, very afraid. I imagine myself halfway through it and being terrified it will end. Or being terrified it won’t.

What if it is one of those books that you wish really was a neverending story?

I’m going to have to hire someone to carry this sucker around with me and hold it up for me. At 1474 pages, I could read 10 pages a night and it would take 4 months to read. I was planning on keeping track of all the books I read this year, but this book could take up most of the year.

I’m making myself wait until tonight to begin reading it. I’ve been waiting so long for it. I’ve postponed reading other books in anticipation of its arrival.

Wish me luck.

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Oh, I love that book! I was surprised when it arrived, too, because I don’t really pay attention to how many pages a book is when ordering online. I think you’ll find that you will read many more than 10 pages/day – I was consumed by the story (for the most part – there are some passages on Indian history that I sort of skimmed).

Let us know how you like it!

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You’re reading The Stand for the first time? I envy you. :slight_smile: