A Twist, A Surprise

And just when I thought Ivanhoe was winding down, Scott throws in a twist, a surprise. Now I've stopped thinking about what I'm going to read next (I know, I've pledged to read Seven Types of Ambiguity but I have to go back and get it out of the library and who knows what book might jump out in front of me before then or is that just an avoidance strategy?). I'm completely in/with Ivanhoe. How could this have happened? What effect will it have on the ultimate clash of foes which we knew was coming? Clearly, no matter how much experience you have as a reader, it's not good to become complacent about the book you're reading. Maybe if I read faster and more intensely, it would be easier but I leave books to sit for so long. I have about 20 library books in my office. Now I have to move offices (again) and I'm wondering if I should just take the books back to the library or if I should pack them? Or if I should read them. Or if I will read them...