DecemberJoy

No, I haven't heard of it either. What's it about??

Nice shelf! I can see a few of the same Bill Bryson; what does he write?

Nice shelf! I can see a few of the same Bill Bryson; what does he write?

Just watched Pan's Labyrinth. Oh so good!!

I'm not a big Kindle fan but I can see how people are drawn to it. My problem is the cost. The Kindle costs money and the books you download cost more than I spend on paper books. I love books but I hate paying over $8 for them and tend to find some really good sales and so I very rarely pay the retail price. So I'd reconsider a Kindle if downloading books cost less than paper (for me that is because I know it is cheaper to download vs the retail price).

Hi! Nice to meet you! I am a huge reader too and I have the same bad habit of buying too many books and then stressing over when I have the time to read 'em. Oh the life of a book lover! Glad you found us and I am looking forward to your posts!

I would recommend: 1. Ishi in Two Worlds: A Biography of the Last Wild Indian in North America 2. My People the Sioux

I liked the book but from the trailer the movie looks a bit different so I'm not sure if it'll be as good although I'm still going to see it. Dawn Treader is probably my 3rd favorite behind The Magician's Nephew.

Thanks Charm Yeah I have quite a few. The ones in this picture are the hardbacks I have and I also have another bookshelf full of paperback. Most of them are from the original series. Which show do you have in books?

Hi! I'm pretty new to this board too but I know you will enjoy it here!

Thank you! So far I am having fun looking around and reading the posts on this board.

Was wondering if any of you have read this series. When I was young I loved reading these books and still have 'em on my shelf. Anyone else have fond or not so fond memories about Norby?

I agree. And I voted for "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" too.

I'm a hardback reader because I like to keep my books for a long long time and paperback books seem to get creased and damaged more easily. Plus for me it's less expensive because I only buy books on clearance or from bookcloseouts.com (they have wonderful dollar sales). As for the covers, I tend to keep them on when I read and would still keep them even if they were damaged unless it was ripped.

Nope don't read magazines. I think they are too expensive and I'd rather buy a book with that money. Although I will read them if I am at a doctor's office or salon.

1. Age (<18, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+) 2. Gender - Female 3. What do you read on a daily basis? (blogs, newspapers, books, etc.) Blogs and books 4. How often do you read for fun in a week? Every night 5. What time of day do you like to read? I read for an hour (or two) before I go to bed. 6. Where do you read? In bed. 7. How many books have you read in the last 6 months? I have no idea but my rough guess would be between 15 to 20. 8. What type/genre do you enjoy reading most? Fiction and history. 9. Why do you read? (entertainment, relaxation, learning, etc.) I read for the fun of the story so I guess entertainment, but I also like to read to learn. 10. What barriers prevent you from reading more? Time. Sometimes life just takes me away. 11. Do you think reading for fun is important? Yes. I think using your imagination is a great way to keep your brain going strong plus reading for fun can lead to new experiences by introducing new things to you as well as opening your mind to new ideas. 12. Do you fold page corners or use a bookmark? Never, that would wrinkle the paper. I use a bookmark (normally the receipt for the book I am reading). 13. Do you prefer to read to music or in silence? I can do either but mostly in silence. 14. Do you discuss books with your friends? Not very often, that is why I joined this forum . It seems I am the only reader among my family and friends. 15. Do you borrow books from the library? No but I buy them there sometimes. 16. Do you borrow/loan books from/to friends? Only to very reliable people but it's very rare as I don't know many people who read.

haha I am a Star Trek fan! Good eye, good eye! Thanks Chrissy, I love pictures almost as much as I love books!

Thanks everyone for your warm welcomes! @Kylie - I love to read fiction, historical fiction, biographies, mysteries, mythologies, ancient history, science fiction but only for Star Trek, and I also enjoy books written for children.

I think I'm at the age where I don't like to think about my age!

Okay, after viewing the picture of my bookshelves I've discovered that they are cluttered with other stuff besides books...makes me realize I need to clear some shelves!

Hi Everyone! This is my first post and I am excited to find this forum. I am an avid reader and love books! One of my dreams is to own enough books to have a library of my own in my home. I look forward to getting to know you all and learning about some great books to read.