[Jasper Fforde]

Vanessa, I'm really envious as I wish I could go back and read his books for the first time again (if that makes sense?)!

 

I know what you mean, I get so excited when I lend a book to a friend that I'm convinced will love it, a book can have quite an impact on you (as you know) so if I can pass that on to someone else I'm pleased as punch

[Jasper Fforde]

This ones for Sugar!!!

 

Due to your words of praise for Mr Fforde I'm about to tootle on out into the garden and begin my hopefully long-lived love affair with Jasp by beginning The Erye Affair. I plan to read him in succession.

 

If his work reminds me of any one else I've read I'll let you know as you may want to check them out too

 

here goes.........

[What do you stubbornly refuse to read, and why?]

I've just scrolled back and noticed a lot of talk about Harry Potter, but I'm glad to see you guy's were'nt caught up in the hype either.

 

I flaked and read Dan Browns Da Vinci Code but regret it now. For me it was a cheap thrill that ended at the last page, I didn't get anything from him.

 

As for biog's - Stephen Fry's Mowab Is My Washpot was such a disappointment. I can't fault the man but his recital of days gone by taught me nothing of the public persona we see today. But I do know why his nose is crooked!

 

I want the books I read, the movies I see and the artwork I take a peek at to have a lasting affect on me...is that asking too much?!?!?