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Hello, I've never read any westerns. Has anyone got any recommendations I could start with ? Thanks Tracey

I've just finished Inkspell (the second book) and thought it was much, much better than Inkheart. I'm glad I didn't let Inkheart put me off. I've just ordered the third one from the library. I saw the film after I'd read Inkheart and its the only time I thought the film was better than the book. It cut out all the faffing about in the middle. Robson

When I heard that Denzel Washington was going to play Lincoln Rhyme in 'The Bone Collector' I was amazed. I had it in my head that he was white. I actually went back through the book to see if there was any reference I missed. There wasn't. I still don't picture Denzel Washington when I read a Lincoln Rhyme novel even after seeing the film !

For me it was 'On Chesil Beach' I kept waiting for something to happen !

Hello, Saw this on the BBC website. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7776046.stm Interesting ! I don't think I've lied about what I've read. Its much to easy to get caught out ! Robson

I have only read Inkheart. I've got Inkspell on my TBR pile. I thought it started and ended well but the middle seemed like padding. They were captured and escaped, captured and escaped, some of them were captured and escaped, someone else was captured and escaped etc. The idea is a brilliant one and I think it will make a good film. Robson

Thanks for your help. She loved The Dark Materials but I don't think she's read the others. I'll investigate ! Thanks again Robson

Hi, How about something with 1000 in the title ? For example "Time Out" 1000 books to change your life (you could probably write this though !) or 'The Year 1000; an Englishmans year' by Lacey or even 'A 1000 nudes; a history of erotic photography from 1839 to 1939' by Koetzle !! Robson

She's 17. It doesn't have to be vampires but she does like fantasy books. The Lost Years of Merlin series by Barron look good. Has anyone read them ? Thanks Robson

Hello, My daughter has read and re-read the Stephenie Meyer series and loved them. Has anyone any suggestions for anything similar that I could get her for Christmas ? (Bit early I know !) Thanks for any help Robson

It said on The One show tonight that 85% of women were attracted to men who could talk about literature. There may be a great deal more male readers over the next few months ! Some people may change their minds about reading being a waste of time ! Robson

People who don't read don't realise how it can help you in your life. When I was going through a messy divorce reading was my escape. It helped me cope because I could switch off from my life for a bit. Baron de Montesquieu said 'I have never found any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve' and I think he's right. (Read this on a Waterstones bookmark !) Robson

I drink Rooibos Orange and its really nice. Got just a hint of orange in it. The brand is Lord Nelson and I buy it from Lidl. Robson

For me it was 'Goodnight Mr Tom' by Michelle Magorian. Cried at the TV film too. Robson

He certainly came over as one. He read the book before it was published and didn't change anything. He either doesn't care what people think of him or he thinks his attitude and behaviour are perfectly acceptable. I just felt so sorry for his poor wife. Robson

Hello, Has anyone read 'The world is what it is : the authorized biography of V.S. Naipaul' by Patrick French. I read it at breakneck speed mainly because I couldn't believe what I was reading ! I wanted to kill Naipaul by the end !! Its put me off ever reading any of his books. Robson

Hello, If you like P.G. Wodehouse try Muriel Sparks ' Memento Mori'. I think you'll enjoy it. Robson

Hello everyone. I'm new so please forgive me if I've posted this in the wrong place. Salman Rushdie has been in the news a lot lately with the Booker of Bookers etc. but I've never read any of his stuff. Which would be the best one to start with ? Thanks Robson