I started reading in the beginning (I know, there ARE no beginnings), in 1990. I used to lurk on rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan. I loved reading what so many smart people who loved the same books as me had to say. I learned a lot -- mostly about not to annoy John S. Novak (a god on that forum). He seems to have disappeared ... but now there are lots of new, smart, informed people! I thought I'd gear up my courage and join in.

 

I'm a re-reader, like so many of you. Every time a new book is due, I start reading at the beginning, and read every word all the way through. I'm at the point that I can turn a page and know what's on the top of the next page. I'm sure lots of people here are like that. I love the characters and the world-building. I love finding out what happens, and mostly I love just hanging out while Jordan builds his story.

 

In real life, I'm 56, not actually a "Two Rivers Girl," I work as a professor, and struggle with the fact that my friends and family don't get how wonderful this series is. I guess I'm a little obsessive. I've been known to call floor lamps "stand lamps," and so on.

 

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself, and thank you all for this wonderful forum.

welcome, welcome enjoy DM. It always nice to have new blood hehe