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Dear friend,

Just came back from speech practice, and thought I would say hello. I'm feeling much better today. It's funny how that happens - one day is rough, and the next is perfectly fine. I guess that's life.


For speech, I'm really excited about my Humorous Interpretation (HI). I shall be doing a summarized version of Twilight. Now, don't jump to conclusions, dear friend. Just because I mention "Twilight" does not mean I am a fan. In fact, I am the opposite. I mean, vegetarian vampires? *dramatic eye roll* Yea, great literature.



Yes, yes. I know that being anti-Twilight is very controversial, especially in the deep south. I guess that's just another thing that makes me different. I can be a literature-snob at times. I don't mean to be. I just am. I enjoy reading. Only good books though.



So what's my definition of a good book? Good question. Well, for starters, correct grammar can be nice. It is not required, however. If grammar is not used correctly,then I like the book to read like poetry. Example: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson. Even if correct grammar is used, it is highly appreciated when the words and sentences on the page metamorphosis into music or something abstract, like the wind. Example: Night by Elie Weisel. Yes, I realize that this sounds cheesy, but it's what I like. Oh! And fourth grade words are required. (Inside joke: one of my teachers and I call exotic words "fourth grade words". It's a long story...)



Now, what's my definition of a bad book? How about a storyline that is unimaginative, or over used. For example, the last time you went to Books A Million, did you happen to stop by the teens section? And did you happen to notice a whole section devoted to vampire novels? Well, in my opinion, I would call this an example of an over used topic. What also makes a bad book is when authors use explicit scenes when they are irrelevant to the plot. Example: Wicked by Gregory Somethingorother.

Well, I guess that's the end of my rambling for today.

Thanks for reading.

Love always,
Sara