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Thats great Landevale, more suggestions are always welcome! Added them.

Thats so true. My friend Katie has the most gorgeous long black curly hair, dyed black, but it looks natural and its gorgeous. And she's always wanting to go blonde or do something drastic to it, but I know it would be dreadful if she did. I love my hair, but it IS dyed, so thats probably why.

It is possible! I've loved Nic Cage ever since City Of Angels and The Family Man. Also love him in Gone In Sixty Seconds. Hes a legend.

Hahaha! I always think its funny how scientists think Philosophers are wrong, and Philosophers think Psychologists are wrong, and Psychologists think Sociologists are wrong, and they ALL think religious people are wrong - Its all exactly the same thing, it just entails different ways of looking at things. I've studied Philosophy, Psychology and I study Physics/Biology in my spare time. I try to reconcile them all. If Philosophy is vague, I read the science. If the science can't explain it, I check out Philosophy. No matter who is right, its exactly the same thing.

Not exactly. You're entitled to your opinions obviously, but your opinion could be that of say, substance dualism like Descartes said, which is a very common western view - that 'we' are made up of a physical body and a mental mind, two distinct yet inseperable 'things.' However most neuroscientists and modern Philosopers of Mind alike will tell you the mind is nothing more than the physical chemical reactions in the brain. So, we don't know for certain yet, but there are areas where you are liable to be factually incorrect. Also - I now also have three chinese 'X' books, they all sound good!

Its alright, I'll check them all out, I'd rather read a proper book than just a novella, even though the novella sounds interesting. Also, I'm not reading anything students of Socrates said =P I accept their contribution to the development of Philosophy but my god were they wrong about things. XD

Theres no X anywhere. I even tried Wiki. I think I'll just have to leave it out. It rounds the books down to 25 in the challenge and 25 choice books, so thats neat. EDIT: No, wait, I did it. A chinese novella translated into english by a dude whose pen name starts with X.

Well you know what they say. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquistition. My hair was blonde as a child, and it slowly turned chestnut. It was actually a lovely colour, looking back at old photos. Now its got 7 years worth of dye in it.

ewwwhh lol.... that would be really weird, wearing other peoples hair =P

awh no, don't ever be disappointed with straight hair!! I'd love to get mine back, and I gaurantee you theres a million girls out there with hair straightners and hair creams that would kill for naturally straight hair!

Thats over three books a week O_O

They did, but I had lovely thin sleek dead straight hair, until I layered it twice over three years (and cut it to my shoulders) and it grew out really thick and wavy.

Added Alice Ferney -Angelina's Children to France.

Oh. O.o Thats another book I want to read (solely because I <3 Nicolas Cage ) so if its not very good then I won't O.o

Will do!

The best is Sliding Doors, 'James Hamilton.' My GOD if my boyfriend was cheating on me and James Hamilton came along to whisk me away on a late night boat ride I'd jump him long before Helen does. I also loved him as Rebus, and was really disappointed when they changed the actor. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! What colour hair?? I love long hair. Mine is way down my back and I wouldn't cut it in a mad fit. I did once when I was 12, layered it, and ruined it forever. Now I dye it dark and it looks a bit healthier than it is. But I ALWAYS wear it down. Never ever tie it up.

Ahahaha brilliant! You beat the system Nice, now I can build up the other letters and work on actually reading! But theres no X. This really will be a challange. Thanks! =D I wrote it at 3am last night so I won't be surprised if it makes no sense when I re-read it but meh!

Finished my first book of 2009! Couldn't put it down A Certain Slant Of Light (2005) Genre: Young Adult/Supernatural Synopsis: 'After benignly haunting a series of people for over a century, Helen meets a teenage boy who can see her and together they unlock the mysteries of their paths.' General Ramble: I stumbled quite accidentally on this book - and am delighted that I did. Don't let the fact that its a Young Adult book deter you; its not childish, just a universally understandable exploration of, among other metaphysical concepts, spirituality and love. Its not overly adventurous and exciting; it's more poetic than anything. It is written in almost an old English style which clashes with the harrowing contemporary situations the characters find themselves in. The surreal execution of the novel will keep you thinking throughout but leave you feeling wholly content and maybe just a little bit hopeful. Rating: 8.5/10 ********************************** You can read my full ramble here.

Very nice review! I want to read this book now! Its going on my 09 reading list. I know elsewhere you asked about your approach to reviews - I don't think this is too long, its detailed but doesn't give away a thing, it tells me exactly what I'm dealing with but I still don't know the plot. Its a very clear and unbiased review, with a nice little touch in the question at the end. I'm reviewing your review. Anyway, mission accomplished - you got my interest

So will I, I'm in my last year of college, and English Lit is only half my course. I'm gonna integrate the 8-10 books I'm doing this year I think, into my reading list.... if thats not cheating

Wahey! Like I said, it's long winded at times, but it is SO FUNNY! Arabella is TOTALLY convinced real life is one big romance story and men should be practically fighting dragons for her! The ending is a bit dodgy, but its a great read. Neil Gaiman! *approves*

Haha you're on - the winner gets......... well, nothing I'm afraid, but the pride that comes from a fair victory

I forgot about this thread! Five new facts about me: 1. Watching all three LOTR movies is my personal Christmas Tradition. 2. I adore gaming, as do my parents, between them, my brother and I we have: NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, PSone, gamecube, Wii, two playstation 2's and two playstation 3's and two DS lites. One Ds lite is mine, the rest are my brothers and mums. 3. I adore John Hannah. Hes on tv right now. Nom, nom, nom. 4. I used to be a pretty talented skateboarder. 5. I'm still pretty good at art. I nearly went to art college. But I stuck to personalising my skateboards and went studying Philosophy instead.