I haven't read the Thursday Next books, but I've been wanting to read them for a while. Lately, I've been devouring books - and those have certainly been teasing my palate when I see them in the bookstore! Besides, when you find a good series, you're just thrilled.

I read the comment in your journal about swords - you should really read The Fencing Master. The ending had my heart beating faster, and it's just so well written. And if you can take a fencing class, do it! I took a beginning foil course and it was incredible - a real mental and physical workout!