When I was younger, I found it very difficult to read my way through the Lord of the Rings, so I understand completely, Lanna! I ended up getting them on audio (read by one of my favorite narrators) and that worked much better.
I’ve got just another four chapters left in The Fellowship now, so I’ll probably finish it up tomorrow.
Alyosha, I’ll have to try Northanger Abbey. It’s one I haven’t read yet, but I’ve liked the other Jane Austen’s, Mansfield Park particularly.