Of mice & men, cabbages, and kings

People always ask, "Popsicle Toes, what makes you happy?" Often I reply, "Red sweaters, hot chocolate, laughing freely, etc., etc." But of course, then there are books. J'adore les livres. (I adore books) They are a window to worlds unseen. Most recently, I read Homecoming by Cynthia Voight. That is the first time that I felt compelled to pursue a series of books other than Narnia or A Series Of Unfortunate Events. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and wanting more. Isn't that what a book should be about?