Amongst other reasons, the time in between semesters is valuable because it affords me the rare opportunity to do recreational reading.
With no pressure looming from due dates or dead lines, I can read freely, turning pages at a leisurely pace.
It’s enjoyable, and the most difficult part is decided WHAT to read. With so little time and so many wonderful options, actually making a selection is a strenuous process in itself. Do I choose nonfiction to learn something other than material mandated by classes? Do I choose fiction to allow my brain to relax and “vacation” for a bit? Do I read several books at once to get the most bang for my buck, or do I focus my attention on just one book so that I can truly absorb it? I must choose carefully so that I can make the most of these brief bits of reprieve that the space between semesters brings.
I’ll start with Kurt Vonnegut.
“Armageddon in Retrospect”, pictured above, was published posthumously, and is a collection of previously unpublished works of his. Obviously opting for fiction, a collection such as this gives me several stories within a single volume.
If choosing wisely is key, I think this particular selection is a good choice.
Though each credit earned brings me closer to getting college done and over with, I can’t say I’m looking forward to all of the cold, dense course texts I’ll soon be drowning in, yet again.
So in the meantime I’ll distract myself with some Kurt Vonnegut, and we’ll see what lies ahead thereafter.
