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Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing. I'm not even to the main plot yet, and Harper Lee's amazing writing has already blown my mind! :o

Dill said striking a match under a turtle was hateful.
"Ain't hateful, just persuades him- 's not like you'd chunk him in the fire," Jem growled.
"How do you know a match don't hurt him?"
"Turtles can't feel, stupid," said Jem
"Were you ever a turtle, huh?"

Don't pick on turtles! :(

Starting the group buddy-read of "To Kill a Mockingbird" today, which is being led by the World's most wonderful Hufflepuff Kitten! :D

She had only one chance, and it was a bleak one. To make Moghedien so angry that she killed her quickly in a rage."

O.O That's... quite the interesting plan there, lady!

"I did it to experience hallucinations and psychotic states. I wanted a glimpse of how the Joker's mind works."
"That's SO wrong, Bruce! If you ask me, you think WAY too much about the Joker!"

The age-old question, who's really crazier? The Joker...or Batman?!

"What is snow?" For someone who grew up in the scorching Aiel Waste, frozen water falling from the sky seemed as impossible as flying.

As someone who's lived through many New England winters, the Aiel Waste sounds pretty good to me!

But Nynaeve al'Meara. That woman she meant to make beg to be bound in her service. Moghedien would grant her immortality just so Nynaeve could have forever to regret opposing her.

Can I get some dramatic music over here, 'cause that was a "DUN-DUN-DUUUN" moment right there!

BATMAN - Your plane was dry when we arrived, it hadn't flown through the storm like the others. You were here already and your "plane" was a booby-trapped fake!"

No wonder people call Batman the World's Greatest Detective, he spots all the clues himself!

...usually!

Aviendha claimed she only liked the tales for the adventures and battles, but every last story told of two people in love, too.

Suuure, Aviendha, that's like when I tell people I only like chick flicks for the funny parts! Wait, did I just admit to liking chick flicks out loud?!

How long now had he been doing what was necessary instead of what was right? In a fair world, they would be one and the same.

It's sad when you realize life isn't fair...

Oh, how I despise that blue shell!

I take it you're familiar with the poetry of Yeats, Commissioner Gordon? "Things fall apart, the centre cannot hold, mere anarchy is loosed upon the world..."

Gotham is facing Armageddon and Batman's taking time to discuss poets with the police commissioner? Priorities, Mr. Wayne!

Sending best wishes and support to all the people of France. I'm so sorry your country suffered another horrific attack. There is far too much hatred in the world today. I hope with all my heart that all this hatred and evil ends soon and love for one another wins out in the end!

Luca had his own invitation, for Elayne alone, spoken where Nynaeve could not hear. It earned him a slapped face and he went away rubbing his cheek.

Dude, you are SO lucky you didn't try that shit with Nynaeve, she would have had a stronger response...

Egwene told Nynaeve not to let her temper get the better of her. Nynaeve glowered at her, opening her mouth to say that she could too keep her temper and she would smack Egwene's ears if she thought differently.

ELAYNE - Only a fool puts her hand into a hollow tree without finding out what's inside first

True, that would be almost as foolish as cutting off a tree branch while you're sitting on it. Of course, no one could be THAT foolish, right?


Riiiiiiight...

Harley loves the way her Joker's corkscrew mind works. She loves his shattered thoughts, imagining them as unknown cities on a distant planet and she, the explorer, lost among sinister wonders.

This is a slightly more intense version of Harley Quinn than the one from the cartoon...

ELAYNE - Are we really going back just to buy vegetables?
NYNAEVE - Did you see what he bought for us?
ELAYNE - THREE hams! And that awful peppered beef! Do men ever eat anything but meat if it isn't set before them?

Wishing all my fellow Americans a very Happy Independence Day! And to all my international friends, even if today isn't a holiday for you, hope your 4th of July is still wonderful as well!

"I have watched Egwene's dreams. Once I thought you had feelings for her, Rand. Do you know who she dreams of? Gawyn, most often." Smiling, she put on a tone of mock shock. "You would not believe a simple country girl could have such dreams."

If mock shock was a person...

TALIA - Join me, and I promise I'll never threaten civilization again. We'll found a dynasty that will rule the planet for a thousand years. Ours is a love story, remember?
BATMAN - That was a long time ago, Talia.
TALIA - Then it's war. And you're responsible.

Ruh-roh...war time!

Cowinde crouched lower, almost huddling over her knees. "If the answer displeases, punish me, but I can give no other."
"Don't be silly, Egwene said sharply. "And straighten up. You aren't a toad!"

Just think, this is Egwene trying to be affectionate! xD

"Don't lie to me," Rand growled at him. "I've heard Aes Sedai talk about linking their powers. If they can do it, why not you and I?"
"Because we can't!" Exasperation filled his tone. "Ask a philosopher if you want to know why!"

Rand, where I come from, we call that a burn!

"Over my shoulder, the sound of leatherbound bibles opening and closing. Bat wing-beats. The microphone in my cowl is so sensitive, I can hear their echo-location squeaks. Like ghosts writing on glass with broken fingernails."

Who knew Batman had such a poetic side?! :o

In Nem's testimony, Logain's single punch turned into a fight where Nem gave as good as he got. He also left out the part where his family members were bringing out ropes and eyeing tree limbs for the seized prisoners until the authorities arrived.

Graendal glanced at the pair. The two fell to their knees, babbling their fervent love of her. After a moment, Graendal frowned slightly, and the servants froze, mouths open in midword. "They do go on, don't they."

Graendal, you are pure evil, and I LOVE it!

ALFRED - "That growl in your voice, the one you used to have to practice before you went out as Batman? You're doing it all the time, sir."

Bruce is having an identity crisis. Even his voice is affected by it!

In conjunction with Wheel of Time, I've decided to re-read Grant Morrison's epic Batman run. I remember it being a bizarre yet fun journey, where Morrison answered questions we Batman fans never thought to ask. Questions like...

In honor of International Yoga Day...Namaste, everyone! :D

The epic Wheel of Time buddy-read with the wonderful Branwen continues with this one, and so does the epic battle against the Dark One (even though all the characters must still be exhausted from the events of the last book)...

NYNAEVE - "Please don't scold me, Elayne."

Okay, I can buy into a world with magic and swords made of fire, but Nynaeve showing humility?!? NOW you've stretched my suspension of disbelief too far, Mr. Jordan! xD