Let the mysteries unfold

So I have finally done it. I have started reading the Chronicles of Narnia. I've been wanting to tackle this series since I saw the movie. So far so good. And it seems that the movie stays pretty close to the book.

Also I have found that there are arguments over the proper order in which to read the books. There is the order of publication date or there is the internal chronological order. I am going with the order of publication date because I read that it helps to keep things shrouded in mystery and suspense instead of knowing about things before things happen. Or whatnot. At least it matters for a first time reader. Now when I plan on revisiting them I read it won't matter as much obviously since I would have read them all already.

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Here is a link to Wikipedia where it has a good description of the reading order argument. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia
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So I am starting with The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. The first published in the series.



Now I think that I will fly through these books because they don't appear to be as long as Harry Potter was. Doesn't mean I won't enjoy them just the same.

I would like to thank my sister Jen for bringing me this boxed set of Narnia while I was in the hospital. Shannon was supposed to have chipped in so I will thank her too. Thank you Jen and Shannon.