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Welcome to the forum Sarah!

I'm intrigued Icecream - what's a "gentlemen's room"? Sounds like I might want one!

1408 is a story from the collection "Everything's Eventual".

Welcome Magdalen! 1st January is the ideal time to join - I'm sure you'll have fun!

Welcome to the forum Bright eyes!

Yes, usually about 10 pages, but with Discworld books, about 20 (always making sure I stop at an appropriate break).

No offence taken Mia - I think it probably is a mild form of OCD. Most of my life is lived in very straight lines - if I break from my routines I end up not knowing what I'm doing! I also enjoy reading a set chapter and then mulling it over for the next 24 hours (yes, I have set reading times too!) As for Terry Pratchett - do you have clairvoyant powers, or have you been peering through our window? I have a whole shelf of Discworld books!

I read in a very structured way - just one chapter a day, regardless of length. I occasionally come across chapters that are only 4 or 5 lines long, so I barely have time to sit down! If I'm reading a book without rigid chapters, I generally set myself a limit of 10 pages. If I break this routine I get quite anxious. I see a lot of people here read several books per week - does anybody else have my problem, or am I in need of help?

Pretty good. I'm about two thirds of the way through, and the story is holding up well. It's taking a while, as I have a very structured way of reading - one chapter a day, no matter how long or short. Indeed, one of the earlier chapters in HSB was only 4 lines long, so I barely had time to sit down! I get quite anxious if I break my routine!

Thanks for the warning Os. I'm not very far into it at the moment and a lot seems to be happening very quickly. I did wonder if the story could be sustained through the rest of the book.

Don't fight it Adam, just let it take you!

True, it is an addiction, but I don't want to be cured!

Heart-Shaped Box is turning out better than I'd hoped. The whole atmosphere is reminiscent of early SK. There's a genuine eeriness which has been missing in a lot of King Senior's books.

Welcome Deirdre - you can't help but have a great time here!

Thanks for reminding me of Insomnia chicken - I read it about 10 years ago in a bit of a rush. I'll have to dust it off and have another go.

Was anybody impressed by Cell? I thought it was a great idea, started promisingly, but then crumbled about a third of the way through.

Not at all sad chicken! I have several shelves full of Stephen King and I agree that The Stand is easily his best work. If you like that, then I'd also recommend reading 'It'.

Does anybody know if Heston Blumenthal has a book to accompany his current series?

Welcome to the forum Evelyn!

Miguel!

I mostly crave chocolate, which is a small problem as I'm diabetic! Another favourite is any cold meat, particularly chicken.

I'm a bit slow off the mark, but welcome to the forum - hope you're having a great time!

And another welcome from me!

Welcome to the forum Suzanne - have fun!

Welcome to the forum Kaz! Down here, almost everywhere above the Tamar is the frozen north!