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Good idea to quote yourself, Charm! This quote was on the 7th January. I've got 62 on my TBR pile and 62 on my wishlist. The same amount is completely coincidental and how did that happen?! Haha, how have I gained 22 books in just over two weeks?? I blame all of you. Lexie and Roxi in particular.

Hehe, yay. I'm gullible to the extreme; my friend once convinced me that there was cat flaps in the great wall of China. *Hides forever* So yeah, bacon and egg?!

I hate to give up on a book, I always feel like a failure if I do. But, I think I've done it three times (that I can remember). The first was with PS. I love you. I'm not sure entirely sure why; it seems very popular with everyone else! Maybe I'll give it another go someday I also gave up on 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. Again, I can't remember why. I did try and read it again but I had the same reaction to it. The plot sounded so interesting. Maybe it was just her writing style. And...I also gave up 'We Need To Talk About Kevin'. I was only 15 when I tried to read it and the writing style wasn't to my taste. I would like to try again with it though. If I'm going to give up, it will be in the first 50-100 pages I think. Any further than that and you may as well finish it!

Are you serious? I'm very gullible, so if you're not..I realise how silly I'll look! Hehe.

I wanted to join in Birthday: 11th August 1989. Age: 19. Starsign: Leo. Single/Married/Other? Boyfriend of nearly 3 years. Children? No, not for a few years yet! Where do you live? Northamptonshire. Leicester in term time. Do you work? No, full time student. Favourite author? SNAP to rach! Plus Malorie Blackman. Favourite book? Noughts & Crosses - Malorie Blackman. How did you get here? Google, where else?

I love Ben and Jerry's chocolate brownie one

I'm the same! I'm so loud and opinionated when people get to know me but with strangers and people I don't know that well, I'm so quiet! For dinner, I think I'll have sweet and sour chicken with rice.

Unless it was a really thought-provoking book and then I leave it for up to a day.

I had the same problem. I figured I'd give it a shot even though it didn't appeal, but the style bored me. From my own TBR pile I've been putting off Nora Roberts, Sheila O'Flanagan and Torey Hayden. I've just not been in the mood.

My greedy flatmates and me are having pizza again!

Yay. I hope you enjoy it!

It's worth reading. I didn't think it was going to be anything special but it's had quite an impact!

*SPOILER VERSION* TESTIMONY - ANITA SHREVE

2. TESTIMONY - ANITA SHREVE. (19.01.09-20.01.09) At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voice -- those of the men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal -- that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment. Within the first few pages, Shreve shocks the reader by describing the videotape in explicit detail. These descriptions stay in the reader's mind throughout the novel as the series of events that follow all come back to that one videotape. Initially, the story is told from the headteacher's perspective but as the events unfold, Shreve allows for all the characters involved to have their say. This includes the students, teachers, parents, reporters, police officers and also other minor characters. It forces the reader to see the situation from so many different view points, that you're left questioning what is right and what is wrong. You find yourself empathizing with the 'wrong' characters and becoming attached. The line between moral and immoral becomes blurred and you're left realising that nothing is ever black and white. The novel's format is a little buggy at first as it jumps not only from character to character but from before the event, to afterwards. At times, for a few pages into the next chapter, you're wondering exactly when it is and who's perspective it's being told from now. This quickly becomes easy to follow as you begin to identify the characters and 'where' they are simply by their opening sentences. The format makes the reader read the book at a much quicker pace, desperate to know more and wondering how your favourite character will be when you next come to read about them. There is little dialogue as it's told as a series of accounts of the past. This is a very difficult book to read. It triggers a reaction in the reader's belief systems and emphasizes the point that one perspective is never enough. That no one single person can ever know the full truth. It's a very emotional and thought-provoking read that leaves the reader thinking long after the last page. The results of that one senseless event leads to disastrous consequences. Simply put, it shows how one night can change a person's life forever. And how a life changing event is not limited to the central people involved but of all those around them, how it effects everyone. 9/10

Always . I haven't bought a magazine for months!

:lol: Haha! Oh dear! This story did make me laugh though.

And your 5"4?! You're tiny! You're the opposite of fat. Having said that, I need to join Weight Watchers or something.

Yeah, exactly. I'd be scared for my life if someone made a negative comment about Twilight in a room full of major fan girls.

I can read inside with distractions but I can't read outside too well. And I can't read on the beach at all. My favourite place is probably on the sofa or in bed!

Hehe, that's one thing I have noticed about major Twilight fans. They are insane!! I mean, I'm definitely a fan but I'm not so blind that I can't see there are obvious flaws with the series. I can also appreciate that they just aren't to some people's liking.

I didn't make any reading lists or anything so I don't remember much. But I did discover Twilight in 2008. And Double Cross came out. So it wasn't too bad!

Which one was she? That movie is so funny! I doubt I'll read this book to be honest. It doesn't really sound like my kind of thing. Maybe something that would be well suited for a plane ride or a holiday?