First Impressions

      So, first impressions are the ones that stick with you forever, at least until you've learned enough about the "truth" to tweak them. I find that this is very much the same with books. I'm the kind of person that generally needs a book to grab me at the beginning. I'm a semi-snob about literary first impressions. I try to stay connected for at least 50 pages, but too many times have I dragged my feet through books I've promised to read, in order to just say I did so (love you Dickens!)However, after finishing every Dickens book (my grand count of 2) I find myself so thankful that I stuck with it. The eloquent writing and the story line are to die for, if you can just stick with it.

     We started this blog because my little sister was having trouble getting motivated to do her summer assigned reading. She loves to read, but prefers to chose her own titles. I don't blame her. However, there is great value in reading things you wouldn't normally pick up or keep reading. We intend to read books together and separate while blogging about our general thoughts and feelings in order to see each other's impressions. I'm excited about this venture with my younger sister, to encourage her first impressions, and if some of you out there find this the least bit interesting, then you've made our lives!

Thanks for reading!
*The Whimsical Sister*