Journal #29, Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Considering I'm currently on Journal #23, well, it will be quite some time before I get to this one. But having it all ready to go takes that miniscule amount of pressure off of my shoulders and as an inveterate long term planner, that means a lot to me.
I've only got a few more journals to showcase before I'm caught up. Of course, Paperblanks is always bringing out new ones and since I have to buy 4 to get free shipping, well....
The alternate is to buy them individually on Amazon and just order 2 to qualify for free shipping from there. It never fails to amaze me how that kind of thing works. Why doesn't Paperblanks offer free shipping over $35 on their own website, since that is what they are actually doing when they sell through Amazon? I'd much rather buy direct. The mysteries of commerce I guess.
But back to this specific journal, ahem. I read Frankenstein back in '12. I am glad I read it and I can see why it is a Classic, but it is not a book I've been tempted to re-read. I thought maybe seeing this journal would kindle a little ember of interest in re-reading it, but so far, nada. Considering it will be several years before I ever get around to writing in this, maybe by that time I'll be ready for a re-read. I remain doubtful of myself though. Some books speak to you on multiple levels over the years (Dickens for me) but Shelley's book just didn't seem to have that power when I read it. That is ok though, not every book has to be like that.
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