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Apologies in advance if this has been done before. Please list all the books you've read. It doesn't matter what age you were when you read them or about genre. A comprehensive list will ultimately give the viewer an idea about the poster. If I may, can I suggest giving each a mark out of 10 and an '*' if you can't recall the book but know you've read it.

I recall when finishing Lord Of The Rings, I felt elated, a wild euphoria was upon me. But when that passed I was confronted with a chasm and the only thing to come from it was the query of what to read next? I can recall at 12 I agonised over this and eventually picked up 'The Many Coloured Land' by Julian May. This is a review from amazon "I bought the Many Coloured Land on a recomendation from a friend. I have not been so truly gripped by a book in a very long time. Admittedly the book starts very slowly as you become introduced to the Exiles but suddenly after about 150 pages the book takes off and you're whirled away in to the Pliocene Epoch. May has mixed some wonderful and plausible views of the future with myths of the past and come up with something quite astounding. I think what impressed me most through the series is the way that she (Julian May is a she by the way) swings your emotions from one side to the other almost at will. As the saga continues through The Golden Torc, The NonBorn King and The Adversary you will be amazed at your own fickleness as your support sways from one faction to another and back again. These four books are a delight. If I was to grade The Many Coloured Land as a book in and of itself it would probably get 4 stars if only because of its slow start, but once you have started just make sure that you have the others waiting on the shelf!". Why I post is because I've hit another chasm. Except this time I'm a little weary of reading and need something to kick start my love affair. For anyone who has read these books and loved them, can you recommend me a good sci fi read or non fiction book. p.s. scrap the last paragraph I think 'Imajica' by Clive Barker is my next read. Feel free to recollect on the pliocene series as I really would love to talk to others who have read it.

I can't believe i didn't go and see The Wrestler when it was out. Pure laziness on my part. I wish I could get excited about the new Terminator movie, but for some reason the casting of christian bale and the trailers I've seen, leave me somewhat disheartened. I hope I do enjoy it as I love the concept and the first 2 films. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is another I wish to see.

My tbr pile is wholly dependent on my mood. I'm currently in the grip of a sci fi mood, which means i'm in my forward thinking phase. The Akira comics are the only things in my tbr list.

I too read this awhile ago. Heathcliff and Cathy's relationship was destined to fail. He does everything to prove he's worthy of her, but can't escape the reality of their mutual past.

I'll keeping adding to this list, but here are some Paris, Texas Grosse Point Blank The Manchurian Candidate (remake) The Passion of the Christ Gladiator Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind The Butterfly Effect Star Wars Lord of the Rings The Blues Brothers rocky 1 and 6

When it was Talk Radio it was brilliant. Anna Rayburn, Tommy Boyd and David Starkey gave the listener food for thought. Now it's just rubbish. Radio 5 live has gone the same way too. Rinze FM is what I find myself listening to or Kiss FM (only in the early mornings when they play a rehab set). BBC Radio 3 is perfect, but only in the evenings.

If you do War and Peace, please let me know if it's worth the read. I recall reading 240+ pages many years ago and quitting. I know I will read it on a good recommendation.

Aren’t we being a little self righteous in appointing a cut off date? Then arbitrarily setting WW1 as the defining moment when classic literature ceased production.

If this book is (as it's title suggest) about women in love, then it's also about the way in which a person arrives at love's door; from the blithe and humble beginnings of 'lustlove at first sight' to the arduous self sacrificial aspect of a relationship. Lawrence traverses the whole spectrum. giving us glimpses through Ursula and Gerald's parent's of what love in antiquity may provide. Ultimately this book is a rejection of the old ideals and the testing of the waters of the new. I must point out to the would be reader, fair sections of this book read like a mills and boon novel. Exhausted, the last 60 pages felt like pushing a car uphill with it's handbrake on. I'm certain, this isn't for anyone, expecting literary excellence.

I've given up on Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, the God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. in my defense the last 3 in the list I tried reading in my late teens early 20's and at which time, I knew, I'd grown tired of reading and needed a change. They also require alot of patience due to length and (in AR's case) prose. of these only War and Peace is something I'd tackle again (purely for vanity's sake ).

The plot of this tale is so renowned it doesn't bear a synposis. Just to say that what compelled me to read the book was the TV adaptation; starring Cheryl Ladd and Michael Caine. it's strange to see the two interpretations of the doctor. For instance in the novel Jekyll revels in his discovery of Hyde, even lauds the vile sense of freedom mr Hyde gives him, whereas in the screenplay he loathes his dual personality. The book also never explains what sparked Jekyll's interest in his studies or how Hyde could be on friendly terms with a politican, let alone guilty of his murder. It's documented that Robert wrote this story in two days, while sick with fever and in places the absence of explainations for actions and circumstance, could be attributed to his illness. I urge anyone reading this novel to also see the screenplay.

6 comics. Total cost

1. Removing those 3 for 2 stickers 2. Bending page corners. Although I have been known to do it when my internal bookmark is on holiday. 3. Bookmarks. I have used them in the past and quite liked all the different designs you can get, but for a while now I can't read properly if I'm using one.

Let me add my voice to the chorus of praise. An exceptional book that any and all audiences will enjoy. A literary masterpiece. I'll stop now or I'll run out of superlatives.

Middlesex would be in my alternative "punch the sky" (which is how I felt) greatest list. This is not to say it couldn't occupy a place on a standard orthodox list, it's just that where books such as 1984 and others who are perennially thought of when list are compiled. Because of their subject matter and in this case the bleak way in which it's handled, Middlesex won't, automatically find a voice among the puritanical readship. But in time it will sit alongside those great books.

Apart from the Mr Men and Roger Red Hat and Billy Blue Hat there isn't a book I've read in 1 sitting.

I'm writing this here so I don't forget about it. The Island by Audous Huxley is my NEXT read.

Usually by subject matter or a good recommendation. BBC Radio 3 has an excellent culture review show that includes book reviews. Amazon's customer review is another source I use. But as one poster has already mentioned, gut feeling is the best judge of character when it comes to reading.

I use to be very protective of my books until a friend of mine moved and to minimise the hassle of moving he got rid of most of his book collection. I never really understood this until I was moving and realised getting rid of books I might probably never read again was a good idea. Now as soon as I've read a book it either goes to the charity store or (depending on the condition) in the bin. It's not at all desirable, though for practical purposes, necessary.

I have the complete works of Shakespere. Apart from his sonnets, Anthony and Cleopatra and The Taming of the Shrew (I saw Ten Things I Hate About You, which is based upon it - I loved it!) I've read all of his plays. All are masterpieces in their own right.

A very long time ago this author and this book received a nod from the anti establishment clique and has lived on it ever since. The story does redeem itself, though the story for all it is, could've been told in a more accessible fashion.

TBR list (in it's entirety!) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time Middlesex Women in Love I reserve the right to amend the list at my discretion

In the recent past I was fascinated by physics. The problem is, i'm terrible at maths and so brought an alegbra and calculus 'teach yourself' books to give me a base understanding of the types of formula I often encounter. I failed to grasp the underlying priniciple in alegbra and never made it onto calculus. Those books still remain with me as do a few classics. I'm introspective by nature and my reading habits tend to mirror this.

There's a certain spontaneity to reading which precludes planning. There are many books I hope to read though many I won't, since finding the right time for the right book is very difficult. Having said that I do find myself drawn toward great literary works (regardless of the period it was published). I have an eye for the structure of sentences and the written word (even if I have to sometimes look up it's meaning ). I want to read D.H Lawrences' 'Women in Love', but it may touch upon some of the themes in the books I've just read. A book I've put off reading (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time) is probably next up.