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just to expose my complete ignorance What's an MCAT verbal section test? I do agree that wider reading is a good way to develop your vocabulary and all of the above. I just didn't think that many people set out with that specific aim in mind. It's admirable, but something I probably...

what is serious reading? I'd like to weigh in on the side of reading for fun. I can't imagine reading a book three times unless it was one I really loved. Then I might read it more than three times, but not all at once! I do sometimes look words up in the dictionary, but I've only started...

my thoughts Just found this thread, though it started a while ago. I really enjoyed this book. I missed all the hype so I came to it with an open mind. It did lose me slightly at the point where you find out it's a carnivorous island - I want to believe, I really do, but I struggle with some...

booknotes I never used to, but I have a terrible memory and always forget the names of authors that I like, so I started last year. I have one of those little 'booknotes' books that suggest things to record like your wishlist, books read, books borrowed and lent and favourite quotes. Now I just...

Hi ink-heart (& welcome) I'm a fairly new member too. Did you find this forum through the bookcrossing links like me? Good luck with both.

How ironic, I want to visit the UK in September, but the finances aren't looking that crash hot here either. Fingers crossed.

Me too I can't read, I feel car sick if I do (and I never get car sick otherwise). I used to be just as bad on the bus but I'm gradually becoming immune. I read just a little bit more every trip - and I'm alright as long as I'm totally focussed on the book and I can't see anything passing by...

post modernism If I remember my 1st year English tutes correctly you were right Martin, the sentence is post modern. In fact, I am 99% sure that it was a reference from my tutor to If on a winters night during a post modernist section of the course that prompted me to read that book. (I...

I guess that's kind of different ... it's not exactly a reference ... now you've completely confused me! (it's not that hard, don't worry) Poetry is one of those things that just feels like it should be shared. Printing it on a T-Shirt is an exceptional approach to this sentiment though. I...

Thank you Thankyou for all the lovely welcomes, and yes Nosferatu Man, I am (I also just like Alice in Wonderland and hats in general). :)

me too I've read most of those as well, and a couple of others I can't remember the names for right now. My mum used to buy me his books when I was a teenager, so that she could read them first before she gave them to me. She recently bought me the first book in the Ellie Chronicles, but I...

on poetry The good thing about poetry is you can usually read a few in the shop and decide whether you like the writer's style before you buy the book! I agree with all the comments on interpretation. I can remember having a poet come to talk to us at school (though I can't remember his name...

When we were orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro. I really enjoyed it but the main character frustrated me towards the end. I think perhaps he's supposed to.

I highly recommend bookcrossing. I didn't think I'd be able to part with my books at first but now I buy cheap second-hand books just for bookcrossing. I've only had a few books found but it's fun when it happens.

Hi, I'm in Adelaide, South Australia, and I've only just started to get into any sort of forum on-line, so I don't really know what I'm doing yet. I discovered this site through bookcrossing, where I have been having a lot of fun. You can see my bookshelf there at...

There are quite a few second hand bookstores in my city (Adelaide, Australia) and friends of mine recently got me hooked on going to booksales in local town halls. They happen every other month or so, run by various different charities, libraries and bookstores, and you can pick up second hand...

The ABC in Australia has just aired a similar program and 'Lord of the Rings' was voted number 1 (http://abc.net.au/myfavouritebook/) In reply to the comments on Harry Potter and the like I think it's important to remember that the books were hugely popular before they made the movies. I also...