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Does anyone else collect Folio Society books? If so, I would love to hear which ones you have bought, which genres you prefer, which you have read and how you have enjoyed them. I particularly enjoy the modern classics, and my last two purchases were "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguru, and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" by John Le Carre. I have already read both books several times in paperback and enjoy them thoroughly, but was really pleased that I could buy them in Folio editions to appreciate too.

I can remember reading horror short story collections at primary school, where you could buy them through the book club magazine, but I don't remember the series - the first horror novel I read was Carrie by Stephen King, aged about 14. The first fantasy book I read was "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C S Lewis, aged around 7. I am really struggling to remember the first sci-fi book I read. Again, I think I probably started with short story collections (from the library this time). The first sci-fi novel I can definitely remember reading was "Foundation" by Isaac Asimov aged around 17, but this seems quite late so I feel I am forgetting some from before then!

I do enjoy reading magazines, and would read more if they weren't so expensive! I like the New Scientist, The Economist, National Geographic (although more for the photography than the articles, although they too are usually very good), In Style, Period Home, and Grazia. I tend to take out subscriptions just to try and keep the cost down.

Hi, I have only just joined myself, hope to see you around!

Thanks very much for the welcome, everyone - I have been having a look around, and the site seems very accessible and the forum very friendly. There are threads about so many books/authors I am interested in, it is going to take me a while to read through them all! I already have "A Thousand Splendid Suns", so I am sorted for the March Reading Group...

Hi There are no Reading Groups where I live, and I have been too shy to try and start one, so I was delighted to come across The Book Club Forum. It looks just what I need! I don't read much non-fiction, but I read all types of fiction so I have a some very varied bookcases. I like to collect Folio Society books, but, as I like to read in the bath (with bubbles and candles, of course ) I am more likely to be found with a paperback. I have hundreds of books, as I keep every book I have enjoyed - my poor memory means I can enjoy them again another time! I am looking forward to joining in with the discussions. Best wishes, Susan