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Hey Guys and Gals! It was my Birthday on 11th and I was given money from Parents to treat myself with! I was shopping today and came across a Kindle in my local electrical store! Must say I was very impressed and very tempted to get one today! Has anyone got one? Any thoughts on the Kindle? Good? Bad?

1. Age 18-24 2. Gender Male 3. What do you read on a daily basis? (blogs, newspapers, books, etc.) Yes 4. How often do you read for fun in a week? 2-4+ Times 5. What time of day do you like to read? Evening - Night 6. Where do you read? Bed, Bath, Sofa 7. How many books have you read in the last 6 months? 2 8. What type/genre do you enjoy reading most? Horror/Fantasy 9. Why do you read? (entertainment, relaxation, learning, etc.) Relaxing & Entertainment 10. What barriers prevent you from reading more? Work 11. Do you think reading for fun is important? Very much so 12. Do you fold page corners or use a bookmark? Bookmark - Folding pages is just bad! 13. Do you prefer to read to music or in silence? Both, If music it must be relaxing and on low. 14. Do you discuss books with your friends? Only on here. 15. Do you borrow books from the library? No, I like to re-read and own the book. 16. Do you borrow/loan books from/to friends? Same as above

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Thank you turns out I have another gift! Blackberry Curve 9300 in Red my mum is taking me for it today! hehe doesn't beat John Connolly though!

You must read The Gates! It's very good so far! A lot like The Book Of Lost Things style!!!

Hello Everyone! As some of you may know I have been reading The Book Of Lost Things and love the style of the author! Well since I am working Xmas Eve night and Xmas Night I decided to have my Xmas day today! My parents have sent up my presents and I'm so happy with one set they bought me! The entire Hardback collection of John Connolly!!!! and it gets better THERE ALL SIGNED! So happy with my new collection! I can't wait to read them all! Also got Nintendo DSi XL, World Of Warcraft expansion and lots of DVDs. Never had a signed book before now I have his entire collection signed! YAY Hope everyone gets what they want for Xmas!

Indeed my name is from Final Faatasy XIII Everyone told me I was just like Lightning so it's now my nickname hehe. I bought the entire Twilight Series today! really looking forward to reading them! All original covers and all 4 books for £12! DEAL hehe

Thank you everyone for such a wonderful welcome! It's very kind of you all to take the time to welcome me to the forum

Hello Everyone, Well I thought since my new hobby is reading books I best get on a forum. I shall start by telling you all how I started my new hobby It all began whem I started my new job, I must say I really enjoy playing computer games, Role Playing games like World Of Warcraft and Final Fantasy, I love seeing the story come to life and see how it changes and not knowing what could come next! But I recently started working 3 nights a week in a care home, During my shift it's pretty much uneventful and the only form of amusement is the Television which I must say I'm not very interested in. I can't really talk to the other staff as they are all into there soaps and X-Factor type shows..... So my Mother suggested taking a book into work as I couldn't take a game in of course. Thats when it all started, My first book was John Connolly's The Book Of Lost Things, I sat down and started to read, After only a few pages I could imagine the things the book described in my head! It's weird I could see the characters and could hear how the spoke and the wind blowing as described in the book! I started telling the others I was working with about my book and there response was "Oh just watch a DVD" which I must admit was rather down putting but I had to go back to my book and the exciting adventure that was unfolding! So I started looking on the internet for more books and I am going to my local store on Monday to buy a few more for myself to get me though Christmas! And maybe even a nice bookmark I'm very much looking forward to chatting with you all and getting some suggestions on new books to read. I love the fantasy and horror style books, Not as keen on books about real events I love to get lost in another world. Sorry if this sounds silly I just don't know how to describe if differently, Does anyone else get taken to another world when reading? or are the people at work right and I'm just weird Hope to hear from you Oh I'm David by the way and I'm 24 years old from Leeds United Kingdom