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District 9 is doing fabulous things for the South African film industry, so I'm glad those who have seen it has enjoyed it.

I don't think I have any preferences when it comes to locations. I'll even read about imaginary locations. Just as long as it's some place interesting.

This is a good topic, Katrina. I have a great variety of novels on many different subjects - some less Christian-like than others - but I've never felt that any book I've read has led me to doubting my faith or influenced me in any negative way. I'm a very curious person and I've rather live out that side of me through books and imagination than actually doing things that would be against my beliefs and morals.

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!

I've finished Anne Frank's diary and is now moving on to Agatha Christie's The Mystery of the Blue Train.

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.

I'm going to see The Time Traveler's Wife tomorrow.

I'm having McDonald's for dinner. Junky junk food. I'm having an apple, too - to counteract the junk.

*waves* Hello and welcome!

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.

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?

Like totally.

... or when people don't reply to emails or return phone calls... Simple rule: if you said you'll do it, then do it.

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!

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.

Hello and welcome! The Book Thief and The Time Traveler's Wife are two of my very favourite books, too.

Ooh, that does sound delicious, CaliLily. And much, much better than what I attempted to do! I must try it sometime.

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!

I'm in need of a little comforting. Chocolate will do wonderfully.

- 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.

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