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So... is there no hope of retribution for anyone? This is a very bleak picture indeed. (Mayor of Casterbridge is now on my TBR).

I've bought a subscription for my boyfriend for the last 2 christmas', and I read more of it than he does. With no jest or sarcasm, the articles really *are* great! I'd ask her if she'd mind if you picked it up for the Nabokov article and give it to her to read as well. She might be surprised by...

This article sent me searching for other books by Nicholas A. Basbanes. I think I could lose myself in some of these.

Any depression is serious and needs to be treated as an illness. I think there is not nearly enough understanding among the general community about what depression means and how to react to the news that someone is ill. I've had friends go through it, and I don't know how close to suicide they...

Has anyone else read this yet? It's a really interesting compilation of pieces from a number of different authors, academics and people who knew Nabokov. They talk about their experience with Nabokov and their first and lasting reading of Lolita. The reason for the piece is the 50th anniversary...

Hey, if I was referring to you I'd be saying "pepper fingered"! :D

Like Minniemal I had to look up what phrasal verbs were! Never heard them called that, but it makes send. Have you tried finding songs with phrasal verbs in them? It might make it easier to remember more quickly than reading an entire book just for the title. I'll keep an ear out for some in...

"Forced" - yes, I would agree. Hence my question about whether this is good writing or not. I'll definately give him another go in the future! I've popped Time's Arrow down on my TBR and I'll get around to it in time. Unless it's at another library sale :D.

Welcome, Tamsin! Just leap in and make a few mistakes and we'll guide you along the way. If you've any problems at all, post a query in your thread here or do a search in the Website feedback forum (for example on posting images which took me MONTHS to figure out - I'm not the brightest spark in...

Yay for Ronny!! I thought it sounded somewhat fairytale-like. I have vague memories of seeing this as some kind of cartoon.

Oh my Lord! What a torrid tale! I can't believe he secured his political position with a gremlin like this in the closet.

Weird. If it takes that much to bring out someone's talent... makes you question what that 'talent' is. Never heard of this before. Kind of makes sense why so many artists are crazy now. Remember this thread?

No, no - I think he's saying that he did a search to check for an existing thread on other (inferior ;) ) book forums. He didn't find one so posted here... but was tentative in doing so because he didn't want anyone to think he was unhappy here or that he thought that we were...

Old Songs in a New Cafe by Robert James Waller. This would be pretty close to my favourite book. It's a short compilation of essays by Waller, who is best known for Bridges of Madison County. I haven't read the latter but have read dubious reviews of it's literary value. Old Songs is about...

Sounds a little like the opening to The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, but you'd remember that one I'm sure.

What's unsuitable about the link you have? Remember that all posters on this forum are 13 years and above. They can buy a New Yorker off the shelf without issue, so why would the article you have be unsuitable?

Dejavu!! See this thread for more on that! That's so similar to what I went through. My reading comprehension was high, and it's hard to hide because at that age you talk a little differently from the other kids and it's difficult to "dumb yourself down". I think boys and girls go through that...

It's not the same thing at all! The ecological footprint of one more human being isn't that great compared to the examples you mention. If one person owns an 4WD vehicle for use on the farm that's fine. If families all over the country start buying SUVs because it's trendy/safe (rendering...

And women "just sit around"???? I think you're making some sweeping generalisations here, Moto. And why do you think the boys did that? Possibly because they weren't given the 'right' toys - give some boys a box of Legos and leave 'em for the day! Equally I think it's got to do with giving the...

*COUGH* I'm sorry, what century do you live in? *SPLUTTER* And how do you propose that these boys should progress in life without the ability to read and have a well rounded vocabulary? If they don't like reading they should just 'suck it up'? But they like reading some things... so why not...