I am soooo weak.

Last night I bought another book. Another fiction book. After clearly confessing that I desire to break out and read other types of books, I succumb and purchase (and begin reading that very night) another work of fiction. {sigh}

Here is the culprit:

Less than $7 at B&N. What can I say?

Here is why I bought it and read two chapters in the bathtub last night:

1. It is about Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula. I actually know very little about the history of Dracula other than the fact that his character and all of his lore is based on the actual historical figure from the Middle Ages that I just mentioned. I've been searching around this morning reading a bit more about him and legend vs. actual fact. Here's a few websites I found:
http://www.vladtheimpaler.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlad_III_the_Impaler

I need to probably point out here that I do not normally read books about vampires. I have never read an Anne Rice novel. I've never seen the movies. I watched a movie about Dracula (B&W) when I was little, and it scared me senseless. I cannot handle that type of horror. This book is not a horror novel. It is more of a historical mystery, with perhaps just a touch of creepiness.

2. It is loooong. Over 650 pages! So I definitely felt like I was getting my money's worth.

3. It's summer. Something about summer changes my choice of books. Summer is associated with fun. As I've mentioned before, I'm not having fun reading Ben Hur, but I'm determined to finish it. I feel like I'm helping myself by reading this book at the same time. Pitiful, but true.

4. I'm a sucker for anything medieval.

5. I'm a sucker for cheap hardbacks.

6. I'm a sucker for smart, cool-looking books.

7. I'm a sucker.

So there you have it. I'll let you know how it goes...