Topic: Books

[Critter]

I was wondering how many members of the forum are big readers. If there are a lot of readers here then perhaps we could have a book section, to discuss what we are reading, book suggestions etc. Even to discuss things like manga and comics as well. If there are only a few serious readers in the forum though then this is probably best left to a couple of threads in the 'general' section. Either way I just thought I would throw the idea out there.

[Antares]

You just reminded me about a book I wanted to get from the library, but forgot to check earlier.

[Dragonfire]

I read a decent amount of books.  I do like to talk about them with people...but I don't have many people to discuss them with anymore.

[Achim]

I work. I watch DVD. I play games on my PS3. I have no time for books

[MEJHarrison]

I used to have an hour commute on the train to work.  That was 2 hours a day to do nothing but read.  I loved it.

Now I have a 7-8 minute drive (2.5 miles).  And I'm with Achim!  By the time everyone is in bed, it's time for some TV, video games or DVD.  But I have the latest Stephen King book I've been dying to start.

[Dragonfire]

But I have the latest Stephen King book I've been dying to start.

Is that The Dome?

[karmesinrot]

I used to be a huge reader when I was younger, I read like 6 books a week. Now I don't have as much time but I still love reading and try to get to the library every fortnight or so. Although my pre-exam night out resulted in my purse being stolen and I haven't replaced my library card yet   I'm rereading Jurassic Park for the third time right now

ETA: my "score" has went from like 33 to 199 overnight :S how weird

[DJ Doena]

I used to be a big reader but now I have rarely time for it. Monday evenings are reserved for the weekly news magazine Der Spiegel and after that it's pretty much TV week for the rest of the week.

When I was still living in Berlin I used to commute with public transportation where I could read a lot, but where I'm living now a car is basically your only option and I've heard that reading while driving might cause some problems. I still think it's an urban myth but better be safe than sorry, don't you think?

[Kathy]

I love to read - even more than watching DVDs! I don't play games or watch much TV so I have more time for a good book. I read so much when I was younger I learned to read quickly and can finish a book in a day or two. Plus, I only need a few hours of sleep a night and devote some time every night reading something.

[Critter]

I try to read every night as well Kathy. I find if I read every night before I try and sleep then I will sleep much better. Currently I'm reading 'Magician' by Raymond E Feist.

[karmesinrot]

This thread has inspired me to read more once my exams are over. I remember when the last couple of Harry Potter books were being released I would buy them from Tesco at midnight and read them within 24 hours 

[Critter]

This thread has inspired me to read more once my exams are over. I remember when the last couple of Harry Potter books were being released I would buy them from Tesco at midnight and read them within 24 hours 

Oh we have all been there. We used to buy two copies just so my sister and I could read it at the same time. If you think that's bad, one of my friends families used to cut the book up as they went a long so they could all read it at once!

[RossRoy]

Man! I couldn't even dream of reading a book in 24 hours.. or even in a week! I'm happy if I finish it within a month!

That being said I actually like reading, and I read every night. It started by necessity - I have to wear compression stockings for my legs and they have to be washed and then hung to dry every night and I can't walk and/or sit while the stockings are off - so I used that time to read. Now I will often keep reading long after the stockings are drying - so I guess I'm now doing for fun too!

Last night I just finished reading Dune for the 3rd time, and will be starting Dune Messiah tonight!

Before reading Dune, I read all 6 Harry Potter books (for the first time!).

[DJ Doena]

I read all 6 Harry Potter books (for the first time!).

Seven, actually.

[MEJHarrison]

But I have the latest Stephen King book I've been dying to start.

Is that The Dome?

Something like that.  I think it's Under the Dome.