Book & Reading Discussion

What was the first book you remeber reading?

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:10 pm

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:10 pm

The first book I recall reading by myself out of school (Read loads at school) was The lion the witch and the wardrobe. After taking it from the library from the gazillion time, the librarian suggested I may like to try another one as mummy might be sick of reading it to me. After shooting her dead with my lazer eyes (I wished at the time) I haughtily told her that I read it myself and wished to carry on reading it for as long as I wished.

The next one I remember was The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. after that it was any Enid Blyton books I could get my hands on. Then roald dahl became my hero.

Best horror

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:59 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:59 am

I have just read a review for Dean Koontz False Memory. Sorry to say it has put me off. I'm not a big fan of DK, but I'm always willing to give authors a try if theres a decent review to drag me in.

The best review I saw was the shortest one, which didn't really explain a thing, but it made me pick up the book and read it. It was for Michael Marshal Smiths debut book. Only Forward. The back cover said

"May we introduce you to Stark
Oh and by the way- Good luck..."

I just had to read it to see why. I absolutley loved the book and consequently became a huge fan of his books. His books are not for the light hearted prudes, who does not like smoking, swearing or violence.

If you love cats you will love MMS they seem to pop up in every book he writes.

It's all about me

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:14 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:14 am

Thank you for the welcome. Glad there are no grammar police here. I thought there wasn't on a couple of other forums I use, but it turns out there is Oh well if it makes them feel better and more superior we shall have to let them be

Currently Reading?

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:52 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:52 am

ResonantAleph wrote:

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

Is that as mind boggling to read as one would expect from such a genius?

I am reading Life the Universe and Everything by Doug Adams

The Doors

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:42 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:42 am

Love that song, but not as much as Road house blues. The best version is with John Lee Hooker

My cousin doesn't want his son to read a lot

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:38 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:38 am

WOW I have never heard this before. All my family are avid readers and it is greatly encouraged in every child. I find it very odd when people tell me they don't read much. I only have a few books because I used to use the library a lot and lent a lot of book to people who never gave them back, yet people reckon three book shelves is loads of books.

If that was a relative of mine I would start buying books for every birthday and Christmas just to ensure he is getting a bit of reading material.

Fahrenheit 451: Which book would you choose?

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:32 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:32 am

I would have to be boring and chose
William Wilberforce: The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade Campaigner. And hope there would be another like him to save the day and bring back the books

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:42 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:42 am

If you like your Sci/Fi a bit dark I would suggest Michael Marshal Smith. he sometimes writes under the name Michael Marshal only.

Looking for vampire books!

anita blake — Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:33 am

Author: anita blake

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:33 am

Laurell K Hamilton has done two main series. The first is the Anita Blake, Vampire books. Anita Blake is a Vampire executioner, though she does appear to become confused at some point and starts dating vampires.
The second Series is about Faeries. Meredith Gentry is a Faery Princess. These are not pretty fae with wings who bring you wishes. These are more the fighting killing faeries. But they're still very pretty according to the descriptions given in the book.

Oh just to add these book are not for prudes, there is a lot of sex in both.

new book suggestion..?

Biblioklept — Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:19 am

Author: Biblioklept

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:19 am

I am so glad. Dirt music received mixed reviews at the book swap site I frequent. I don't usually let reviews there change my desire to read a book but I must admit it did push it further down the list of books to read.

Do you always use the computer to write?

LesFex — Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:02 am

Author: LesFex

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:02 am

I do both. Initially, I do a lot of writing both on paper and on the computer .I used to write all my thoughts in notepad then I will shift everything to computer ...

Guilty Pleasures

sleepydumpling — Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:50 am

Author: sleepydumpling

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:50 am

I flatly refuse to feel guilt over anything that gives me pleasure!

Twilight Vs. Harry Potter

sleepydumpling — Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:45 am

Author: sleepydumpling

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:45 am

Mmmm... indeed. And he wears vampire well!

"Hero" by Perry Moore-Review/Recommendation

I_Eat_Books_for_Breakfast — Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:02 pm

Author: I_Eat_Books_for_Breakfast

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:02 pm

Wow. That is the first word that comes to mind to describe this book. Perry Moore is brillant author. "Hero" is a fantastic book about Thom, a boy who lives in a word where superheroes are real. Thom's father was once "Major Might", a superhero without superpowers. Now though, "Major Might" has fallen from his former glory and is reviled by the world. He struggles to make ends meet for him and his son. Amongst all this, Thom struggles with his idenity, discovering some very surprising things about himself. Thom carries some powerful, and painful, secrets. This is a book that tackles topics that face our world combined with things that will never happen (superheroes) in a very realistic way. Thom's journey is one that should be read by everyone.

World War Z (review)

Biblioklept — Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:24 pm

Author: Biblioklept

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:24 pm

I was looking at this the last time I stepped into a book store but got distracted. Perhaps I should have paid more attention. it sounds interesting.