I have succumbed.
I went to the book store today and bought Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. Typically I avoid the trendy books on the market, at least until the storm has died down. I didn’t read Twilight until this summer and I still haven’t read any of the Harry Potter books. I said I wasn’t going to buy The Lost Symbol, but a co-worker today told me it was full of Egyptian and Greek history.
I’m feeling a little cheesy today so to steal from Stephenie Meyer, that’s my own personal brand of heroin.
So we’ll see how it goes. I also bought Stephen King’s On Writing so I guess today I’m just supporting the big kahunas of the writing world.
I swear on the next trip to Barnes and Noble I’ll only buy the little guys!
I wasn't planning on reading this, but I'll be fascinated to see your thoughts. If you tell us it's brilliant, I might be tempted.
I too look forward to hearing your reaction. And since I'm the one who brought SK's On Writing to your attention, I nervously await your reaction to that one too. Not everyone is a fan of this book, but I have found it useful over the years, perhaps because it's not just a how-to book but also a glimpse into the life of a fascinating man. But if you don't like it, I'll understand. Not everyone is a SK fan.
I haven't started The Lost Symbol yet since I absolutely have to finish Killer Angels first. It's a book I'm having my kids read and while I know what happens (Battle of Gettysburg) I have about 50 pages yet.
But I started On Writing yesterday and am loving it! Thanks for the recommendation, Judith!
And as a side note, I may have to hold off on writing blog posts on Friday nights. By the end of the week my brain is fried, hence my spelling heroin with an E at the end. Ugh.