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Blindness was chillingly good; I highly recommend it. Now I am finishing up Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell before delving in to any new books (although I'm sure by the end of the day I will have started a new book anyways - maybe this is why it takes me so long to finish many books?) It is definitely an entertaining read, if not "great" literature. Here's a question - what makes literature "great" or "classic" or "for the ages?"
If anyone is interested in finding an author who has a truly unique voice unlike any I've read before, I'd recommend Thomas Wharton. He wrote Icefields and Salamander (and maybe others? Those are the two I've read.) His books have an air of fantasy about them, so if you prefer completely realistic books, these probably won't be for you, but if you're willing to suspend disbelief for a few hours, you may find them very enjoyable.

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The suggestions I have received so far are "Librarians are bloggers too" and "Spreadin' light to the masses." I could combine the two and get "Librarians are light to the masses..." which is perhaps overestimating my own self-importance, but I like it!

Speaking of spreading light, I am just starting to read a book recently recommended to me by Laura: Blindness, by Jose Saramago. I've wanted to read it for a while. If anyone is looking for a recommendation, one I will pass along is In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez. That is one of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time. Alvarez does a lovely job of creating her characters as real people. Often I find books that switch perspectives from character to character to be contrived; in trying to capture every character's voice, authors often fail to capture any. This book is the exception. Each sister is powerfully created and portrayed; each comes alive with her own personality.

Anyone who wants to add more books to my already immense reading list, please feel free!