'There are few higher, better, or more profitable enjoyments in this world than reading a good novel.' (Wilkie, 1856)
Well said, Wilkie...So, the day is finally here. Let the month of Wilkie begin! Thankfully I was out for most of yesterday evening otherwise I think I would have spent to whole thing fondling the book and becoming increasingly desperate to just start reading. Yeh. It's like that. Anyway, since I wasn't in close proximity to the book until late when I was too tired to do anything but catch some z's, I avoided that kind of over-excited (slightly worrying) behaviour. Phew.
To get me started today I'll be doing some tube journey and lunchtime reading before settling in (post-gym) with Wilkie this evening. It's going to be wonderful. It's November, it's cold and it's damp so for me it will be buckets of tea, blanket, snacks and reading.
Just to remind you all of the schedule for the readalong...it is completely low pressure, so low pressure you could do it lying down (which I will be, at times):
1st November - START READING
16th/17th November - Mid-way catch up...how are you getting on? What do you think?
30th November - The finish and review (though not necessarily on that date if you aren't able)
I'm going to be doing some Wilkie-related posts throughout the month just so I can have a bit of an outlet for my excessive Wilkie love. I'm planning on reading Peter Ackroyd's recent biography this month (it has been placed by my bed) which I'm hoping will shed some light on Wilkie the man and author.
There is a master Mister Linky below so add all your posts to that as and when you decide to write one. And don't forget the hashtag #readWilkie on twitter.
Given it's the first day today, how about sharing a picture of your version of The Moonstone on your blog or twitter? We all know that book porn is ridiculously addictive and I know there are some knee-knockingly gorgeous versions available so, please share!
Happy reading everyone and I hope you enjoy reading Wilkie!
