Scarlette
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I've finished Anne Frank's diary and is now moving on to Agatha Christie's The Mystery of the Blue Train.
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Noise is probably the thing that bothers me most while reading. I need silence. If something or someone is making a racket - whether it be music, talking, the television - I just don't take in as much of what I'm reading as I would in absolute silence. That being said, I do often read ghost stories while the TV is on in the background... but only because I'm a little scaredy-cat..
I prefer reading indoors, in bed, and I don't mind eating or drinking while I read - which is why there are pink milkshake stains in my copy of Anne Frank's diary... I should be ashamed, since the first thing they taught us way back in primary school while on a trip to the library, is to never eat or drink while handling books.
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I'm going to see The Time Traveler's Wife tomorrow.
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I'm having McDonald's for dinner. Junky junk food.
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*waves* Hello and welcome!
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I started with The Diary of Anne Frank last night, I read about 100 pages and not so very much has been said about what actually went on with the war itself, as I thought it would - but I'm keeping in mind that it is a young girl's diary and it's still only 100 pages in. I've put The Turn of the Screw on hold to read this.
I also bought The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, today.
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You can make money selling just about anything to teenage girls these days... I didn't even see Wuthering Heights mentioned in any of the Twilight novels - I probably just didn't pay attention. The "their favourite novel" idea made me laugh, though. It's sad that the covers are ruined by that little detail, because they are very pretty. Although, on the other hand, if it gets kids reading classic literature, then where's the harm in that?
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People who crowbar the word 'like' into every sentence e.g I was 'like' reading this book and it was 'like' brilliant...AAAAAAARGH.... and then to add insult to injury they all misguidedly talk as if they're from Australia and phrase everything as a question...AAAAAAARGH......
Like totally.
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When people don't text back. It's just rude. I end up mobile watching, just waiting for them to reply.
... or when people don't reply to emails or return phone calls... Simple rule: if you said you'll do it, then do it.
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I am embarassed to admit that I had no idea that film was based on a book.
But now that I do know, I'm adding this to my wishlist. There was a few things in the film that wasn't entirely clear to me and I'm hoping the novel might help with that. -
Hello and welcome!
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Wracking my brain, I know it's my birthday but I'm not even sozzled yet. I like short, snappy one-liners and Mike Ripley's full of them. So it's gonna have to be my sig.
Happy birthday, honestfi.
"Let me work the dark trick, Quinn" - Lestat, Blackwood Farm by the incomparable Miss Rice. It's not a particularly meaningful quote, I know, but it's something that just stuck with me eversince I read that book.
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The Book Thief and The Time Traveler's Wife are two of my very favourite books, too. -
Have you ever tried a cannoli? It is sort of the same concept except you use marscapone cheese and stuff it inside of a circular pastry and then you can top it with whatever you like (chocolate, fruit, etc). It is delicious!
Ooh, that does sound delicious, CaliLily. And much, much better than what I attempted to do! I must try it sometime.
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I seem to have some weird obsession with Marmite on toast at the moment!!
Marmite on toast! Oh, I am exactly the same way lately. I need my Marmite toast! *pops a slice of bread into the toaster*
On a different note - just to show what disastrous effects boredom can have when wanting to try an original snack - I once tried mixing melted chocolate with feta cheese. In some part of my mind, such a mixture made sense. My taste buds didn't feel the same way, though... Oh, the errors of our youth!
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I'm in need of a little comforting. Chocolate will do wonderfully.
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- A bad plot. Which is even worse than bad writing, I would say. At least with bad writing and a great plot, a book can still be enjoyable.
- Characters that don't inspire emotion. I need to feel something for the characters I read about - whether I love or hate them.
- Overly poetic writing. This is what put me off most about a recent book I decided not to finish. A writer doesn't need to describe every single thing in the most extravagant language for the reader to find it interesting/upsetting/beautiful/ugly.
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I am resurrecting a rather old thread, but in light of the upcoming Tim Burton film, I'm sure this book will either be reread by many, or picked up for the first time by others.
I read this novel a few years ago and I wasn't all that impressed. I thought it was a bit dull to be honest.
What interests me much more than the actual story, is the "story behind the story" - all the "hidden" symbolism, etc. I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in that aspect of Alice in Wonderland? I've been considering buying an annotated version of this novel, simply for the behind the scenes trivia. -
It would be difficult to list them all, so I'll only name a few I've watched again lately:
Sweeney Todd
The Pianist
Chicago
The Others
Modigliani
Interview With The Vampire
Immortal Beloved
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
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I joined Library Thing a while ago... but I've been too lazy to catalogue.
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The Vampyre: The Secret History of Lord Byron
Infamous poet Lord Byron comes to life with incendiary brilliance in this spellbinding blend of gothic imagination and documented fact. Wandering in the mountains of Greece, the supreme sensualist is drawn to the beauty of a mysterious fugitive slave; soon he is utterly entranced, and his fate is sealed. He embarks on a life of adventure even his genius could not have foreseen; chosen to enjoy powers beyond those any vampire has ever known, Byron traverses the centuries and enters a dark, intoxicating world of long-lost secrets, ancient arts and scorching excesses of evil. But Byron's gift is also his torment: an all-consuming thirst that withers life at the root, damning all those he loves. With its impeccable scholarship and breathtaking storytelling, THE VAMPYRE is a wonderful combination of fact and fantasy.
(synopsis from loot.co.za)
This is the perfect novel for anyone who loves history as well as grisly old-fashioned vampire tales (no sparkly vamps, here
). I have been interested in Lord Byron's history in the past, but never cared much to research any details until after I read this novel - and I would suggest to anyone intending to read it, to do a bit of research on its main character, either before or after reading The Vampyre. The fact that all the (non-vampiric) events taking place and all the characters are based on actual events and people, makes this novel all the more fascinating. I have to give Tom Holland full marks for research.
What disappointed me most, though, was the novel's beginning and end - I felt they were hastily written and had the potential to ruin an otherwise perfectly well written novel. They're worth suffering through, though, since once the vampire's story gets on its way you'll feel entertained and horrified all at once. This book is grisly, as I've mentioned above, and I found myself feeling terribly disgusted at times... and yet compelled to continue reading. I found the novel's depiction of the classic vampire we all know and love, very interesting, too... but I will not give anything away regarding that.
If it wasn't for the lack of a good start and finish, I'd give it a 10, but Tom Holland's almost masterpiece will have to make do with a 7.
I absolutely encourage all vampire fiction lovers to give this one a try - you won't be disappointed.
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Is that a reason to celebrate? What are you going to read???
I would hate to have no pile whatsoever ... ugh .. gives me the shivers just thinking about it ..
That is my greatest fear: not having another few books ready and waiting for me once I finish reading my current book. It's the reason I try to maintain my TBR pile, making sure I have three or four to choose from - at the moment I have 18, though... I have been giving into the bookstore's many temptations again, lately...
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I get very nervous when strangers start talking to me. At work, it's okay, because I expect it, but if it just randomly happens, I usually just want to run away very fast. Those are my smile-and-nod moments.
A Born Reader Or A Convert?
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I've been reading as far back as I can remember. I think I love reading so much, today, because I was read to so often as a child - so thanks Gran and Mom for planting that little seed!