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*eyes light up*
Always.

What book?

I didn't have one in mind actually, I was just looking for a little interaction. I read a lot of short stories and poetry, but I have quite a collection of longer works also. Do you have a favorite?

I have lots of favorites. Seriously, lots and lots of favorites.

I'm the same. Reading is probably my favorite thing in the entire world; constantly I'm trying to become a better writer. Lately I've been going back to some things that I haven't read in a while, Poe for a little while. Also Dickens. I was re-reading Hemingway today, it's a nice change.

What kind of stuff do you write?

If I had to pick a favorite author, I'd have to say Ayn Rand.

Nothing good, I've written a couple of short stories and I write poetry. Right now, I believe that I am lacking enough life experience to write something truly meaningful.

I couldn't pick a favorite, since my opinion would change within a matter of moments.

I have the same sentiment.

Have you got any particular work in mind? Perhaps an author whom you really favor?

John Milton?

Oh, I like "On Time," if I'm placing the right author. "Also, Lycidas." I've read some others I believe however that first is my favorite by him I think.

Lycidas was a good poem, but I enjoyed "Paradise Lost" much more.

Oh yeah, that one is good too. Actually I think that that is the first one that I read, it being the most famous.

One of my favorite verse from that was this:

"Nathless he so endured, till on the beach
Of that inflamed sea, he stood and called
His legions, angel forms, who lay entranced
Thick as autumnal leaves that strow the brooks
In Vallombrosa, where th' Etrurian shades
High overarched embow'r;"

How do you interpret that? I have to admit that this one is a little trickier for me than the more recent poets, but that's why I like it maybe.

Certainly. What would you like to discuss?

Anything you want, unless you cannot come up with a topic.

I was actually going to suggest 'Paradise Lost,' but it seems as though someone's beaten me to the punch, so to speak.

Do you know Thoreau?

Yes, I've read a couple essays and have wanted to read more from him for some time. In fact I have been meaning to buy one of his books for a while now. Would you recomend one over the other? I'm between Cape Cod, and The Maine Woods.

Well, I suppose I'm something of a traditionalist, as I personally prefer Walden to his other works. Between the two of those, though, I believe The Maine Woods has more a sense of... adventure, you might say.

Actually, that's the same response that I've gotten from the last person I asked. I'll just have to read all three of them.

Depending on what book you want to discuss, I'm in.

Haven't really got one in mind, I was really just trying to ward away boredom.

Have you succeeded?

Actually I have, thanks!

Good to hear.

If I may suggest. Next time you reach that level of boredom again, try reading 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac. It's something that will keep your brain going. *smiles*

I've read that actually. A long time ago, I believe. I don't think I appreciated it the way that I could now. I used to know someone who really liked it, one of the only books she said she'd bother with.