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I can definitely understand that, as music heals and soothes me on a level that books cannot (even though reading does help me and has helped me many times when I've needed something other than music, or something along with music). It's exactly why I think that it all depends on the person, and the force of any illness acquired. Glad to see you pulled through, Roxi.

That's amazing, Roxi. It just goes to show the power of an art form when one welcomes it in one's life.

Leftovers from last night. I loved last night's dinner so I was a happy camper.

One of the J. R. Ward books, most likely Lover Awakened. Anything vampy will hold my interest for as long as necessary, when necessary.

I think that it depends on the level of strength that the illness has taken. I've suffered from depression, mildly, sporadically, and I turn either to music or books instantly. Whereas listening to angry or sad music would make things worse, reading is differently in such an occasion. Personally, for me, the type of book that I read doesn't matter. Reading in general does tend to soothe me and take me to the world inside the book and ease me a bit. So when I put the book down I do feel a bit better, and the recovery is aided. But again, I think it depends on the intensity of the illness.

I agree with that one Great question, Colin

I had second thoughts about It, but I haven't seen it in so many years that I couldn't recall 100%

I really try not to give up on books. But if one of those comes along, I'd rather put it aside after a week or two of attempting to have my attention held, rather than being a month without reading anything because I have hopes for the current book to keep my attention (I like to read only one book at a time).

The Exorcist It Psycho

I've never eaten lobster (or most sea foods for that matter). My boyfriend is determined to change that as soon as possible .

It is so difficult for me to stick to just one ice cream flavor. My tastes vary from cherry chocolate chip, to mint chocolate chip, caramel, pistachio, and of course, chocolate. Along with those I adore sampling any other flavors and adding to my favorites list. I'm a huge ice cream lover.

Mom made some delicious steaks, and I accompanied it with a salad, topped with Italian dressing. It was delicious.

For me it depends. If I'm traveling, that means I'm definitely going to take a book with me, and if that's the case, then I just fold a post-it in half and use that as a bookmark. But if my reading is done at home then I use a favorite gold, green and brown bookmark that was gifted to me by an art history professor three years back.

I adore Hercule Poirot. I haven't read as many books by Agatha Christie featuring him, but I'll soon be making up for that.

I read this book about seven years ago, then saw the Broadway play (though on TV), four or so years ago. The book was fantastic (the play as well), though I would certainly need to re-read the book and I would most likely be interested in reading over the screenplay for a comparison/contrast session. Very true points you've made, hume.

Thanks, poppy, it's one of my favorite images (too bad I can't add up the rest of it as it's too big). Very cute cat you got there yourself. And hello!

I think that with books such as the Twilight series and the Harry Potter series and even the Lord of the Rings trilogy, teenagers might watch these movies and be even more eager to get their hands on the books (as I see--and have seen--a good deal of young fans at the premiere of every one of these films). But a little encouragement can never be a bad thing. My parents read to me since I was a baby, and everyone in my family picked out the habit of reading to me. It got to the point where I'd ask for a book to be read to me over and over again so that I could memorize it (then I would narrate it to them ). As I grew up, I cherished books, and to this day they're my greatest passion. Likewise, when my youngest cousin was born, his mom and dad started reading to him right away, and though he's only two and a half he loves to be read to while he sits nearby and looks at the pictures in a book. I think that it's all about finding books for teens that are of genres and story-lines that interest them. But I do think that books are making a come-back in the lives of a good deal of teenagers.

I have a friend who goes through the same situation. He reads 5-7 books at once and then either can't decide which one to keep reading, or doesn't want to keep reading either one, and then adds another one to the pile. I'm with Enthusiast on this one. I have to stick to one book at a time, mostly because I always want to enjoy the characters, settings, plots 100% and give my undivided attention to them before I move on to another book. I even wait a day or two in between books so that the story from the previous book sinks in nicely.

Thanks to you both very much

There's a good chance that books will be added, that I'll read books that are not even on this list yet, and that other alterations might be made. But as of now... TBR The Madman's Tale, by John Katzenbach Shadows, by John Saul The Good Guy, by Dean Koontz Hater, by David Moody The Horror in the Museum, by H. P. Lovecraft The Transition, by H. P. Lovecraft Whispers, by Dean Koontz Lover Avenged, by J. R. Ward A Clash of Kings, by George R. R. Martin A Storm of Swords, by George R. R. Martin A Feast for Crows, by George R. R. Martin An Early Grave, by Jeaniene Frost Sleep, Pale Sister, by Joanne Harris A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess Needful Things, by Stephen King The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Time-Traveler's Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger

Salem's Lot was fantastic, but my favorite book by Stephen King is still Black House. My TBR pile surely includes the Dark Tower series.