Despite its teetering pile, the nightstand has picked up another book.  Plenty to choose from in this holiday retreat.

Something about Anastasia told me it was different, though.  Dedication grabs the eye: “Happy birthday to U. All the best!”

What have I beheld?  Disinterest?  Boredom?  Or re-gifting?  Back track to “Early Praise for the Ringing Cedars Series”:

Bob and Ted; Carol and Alice.  No last names are ever used.  Almost as odd as the “salvation” discourse fulfilling them.

To stay with this pick?  Else to put it down at some point?  An existential choice in reading usually avoided in school.