Every time I pick up a book - the cover having drawn me in for some reason, or a review or description online making me rush out, sight unseen - I get a rush of anticipation similar to what I imagine a blind date is like. Will we like each other? What if the inside doesn't match the outside? What if it's smarter than I am? What if it's boring and doesn't challenge me in the right ways? What if I get to a point in the middle where I'm just ready to be done? What if I get to a