I was reading the Wheel of Time, book 1, last night and was surprised how quickly things started to pick up and change course. Now I'm glad I did the fantasy challenge. I always worry when I pick a new challenge. I do this because I want to vary my reading selections for the year. Old habits mean at will , I will read in my comfort zone, mystery & history. I still favor those, but my challenge is something different. I may just try to read first books in a fantasy series and have more to choose from. I already know I'll read more of the Wheel of Time series now.