I have a monkey on my back, and his name is Da Vinci

So, I realize that I am late to jump on the "Da Vinci Code" bandwagon but, Oh my goodness, I am hooked. After starting the first few chapters late Saturday night, I got into the heart of it late Sunday afternoon. The only reason I stopped at midnight last night was because my poor little eyes could not go anymore. And believe me when I say this, my first thought when I woke up this morning was "Do you think I could get away with calling in sick so that I could continue reading today?" Don't worry, my responsible side prevailed and I reported to work (with my book in hand should any of my patients cancel and I would be able to sneek in a quick chapter or two). I am sure that I will be up most of the night finishing the book tonight and will be ready to go see the movie this weekend. Though most people I know who have read the book have a hard time picturing Tom Hanks in the role, I have been picturing his face the entire time (something to be said for waiting until the role has been cast to read the book). For anyone contemplating reading the book I say, "Get out there and read on." Just hope you don't have any pressing engagements scheduled because you will find yourself torn.