Alexandra

Thanks everyone!

I'm 33. I still feel about 25 though

I was born in South Africa, but I now live in England. I've been here for nearly 9 years.

I use our local library occasionally. It's a lovely library but they often don't have what I want so I end up buying the books.

The perks of being a wallflower - Stephen Chbosky Three men in a boat (to say nothing of the dog) - Jerome K. Jerome

I usually read two to three books at a time. I may read a murder mystery alongside Jane Eyre for example. I wouldn't really read two books of the same genre at the same time though.

As many books as possible are displayed in the book shelves in my study. We don't have a big house and are very limited for space, so my less-favourites are stored in boxes on top of our bedroom cupboards and in the loft. I can't wait for the day when I can have loads more space for more bookshelves.

Is noise allowed? The TV or the children? I prefer silence, but that doesn't happen often in this house. As long as the noise is tv noise and not people talking, I can read adequately. Indoors or out? Morning or Evening? Always indoors, and I usually only read in the evenings when the children are in bed. Do you read on sofa or do you prefer to snuggle in bed with a good read? Both. I read on the sofa next to my DH while he watches tv and then we both read in bed just before we fall asleep. Is a cuppa close to hand? Do you feast while you read? Sometimes. It depends on whether I'm hungry or if the book contains descriptions about food or tea. Then I often eat or drink too! Does everything have to be just so? Before I had children - yes. Now - no.

Hello everyone, I'm so happy I found this forum I'm mum to two young girls and I'm currently studying towards an Open University English Literature degree. I've always loved reading and I often end up compulsively buying books. I look forward to chatting to you all!