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Speaking of authors known - I used to know Rebecca Teacher who wrote 'Rainbow Magic'. It's the only book I ever read of hers, and I did so after we walked into a shop in the North of Scotland, she requested a copy of the book from the shop keeper - free because she had written it - signed it...

I wouldn't personally class Harry Potter as a brilliant story. Yes, I enjoyed the books, but only for what they were - not because they are an astounding piece of literature, because they really aren't. I'm not trying to diss it, because I have all the books and defend them regularly. But...

We're not stating she does, quite the opposite. A lot of the time things are continued only for the fact they are money makers - particularly so in the television industry where programmes such as Buffy, X-Files, Sopranos and so on carry on and on simply because they make money. In reality it...

I think it should end after the intended 7th installation. He'll be leaving school, it was where it initially meant to end, and there have been far too many things that continue just for the sake of making money. End it whilst it remains good. Mxx

I use many different things for bookmarks, probably due to the fact I always have many different books on the go at once. Currently, for my main book, I am using an image of the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun, which is fitting as I am reading River God which is based in egypt. I also use...

I'll say it'll be your turn then Martin, unless we need to wait for clarification of the answer, but I assume you are right. Mxx (aka Chicken)

I agree with Funes. I have a few books that are ancient, all of which were bought for me because I like really old books, the smell, the feel and the language used. I also like the fact one of them has a childs name printed on the inside cover from the 1800's and it's nice to imagine that...

Yes and No. As I say, it's a fable for all ages and I first read it as a child, due to the fact it's part graphic novel, but it's not childish and solely for children. The book is actually out of print now and I managed to pick up my copy from Ebay (spending more on a book than I ever have...

Oddkins by Dean R Koontz With animation being what it is nowadays I think this book could be done really well. I would love to see the characters that were so beautifully illustrated in the book, be brought to life on the big screen. It's a classic tale of good vs evil, of friendship and of...

Very very true. I've been having PC problems of late and can't fathom out why. When I got so frustrated I was ready to smash the PC into pieces or break down and cry, I went and read a book - totally relaxed within minutes. It must be because it maintains your concentration and puts...

Hardbacks are my personal preference, although do prefer to actually read a paperback if travelling because I hate it when my hardbacks get scuffed up. I'm currently collecting the 'classics' in the Everyman's Library edition, which are beautiful, plain and hardbacked - just what I want in a...

I enjoyed Lord of the Flies both as the book and the movies (although prefer the updated movie with Balthazar Ghetti to the Black and White one). This movie captures the novel very well in terms of promoting how the children developed into savages, but I don't think it did much justice to the...

I mostly read whilst commuting to work, which is an hour either way. However, due to the ineptness of the London Underground this can sometimes be 2 hours+ either way. Reading here sometimes depends on the size of the book (it's hard to hold Harry Potter and the Order or the Phoenix with one...

I also don't have room for all of the books I want (and I am so thankful for DVDs as I have so much more room now I have got rid of all of my space eating videos) but I absolutely hate throwing books away. If I am getting rid of any I try and give them to people I know will enjoy them. Mxx

Hi there, I'm 24, live in London and my favourite books just now are the 'classics' which I am starting to work my way through. My favourite book in recent years has been Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things'. My favourite author is Charles Dickens. My favourite book of all time is...