Hayley

Hi Shelley I love Pratchett, Pullman and Rowling too (especially Terry Pratchett) Hope you're enjoying the forum so far

Last Train Home - Lostprophets (Sod, I love the thought that your rocking out in Rockingham )

I think the message is more important but some messengers just have particularly good messages (if that makes sense). For example I love Terry Pratchett and every book I've read by him (and I've read most of them) I've loved, so when I see one I haven't got yet, I buy it, knowing that I'll enjoy it. But, at the same time, if I pick up a random book in a shop, by an author I'd never heard of and the blurb sounded really interesting, I'd still be just as likely to buy it.

I agree! I think its the fact that it doesn't actually seem that unrealistic that's so scary. I think I probably would have given up on Robinson Crusoe too if I didn't have to read it but it honestly does get better towards the end!

Ok I finished Robinson Crusoe while I was on holiday and have gotten pretty far into George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' now. I'm not sure what to read afterwards yet, American Gods is looking increasingly tempting but I really should be getting through more of my uni reading list. I'll probably just see how I feel after Nineteen Eighty-Four. I'm reluctant to actually review Robinson Crusoe before I've studied it because my view of it might change, but from my first impression I'd say it was... O.K. It took me quite a long time to get into it (probably about half the book), I felt that there was a little too much unnecessary information about sailing, goats and fences and this really slowed down the pace to the point where it was easy to loose interest. On the other hand I did find the story got much more interesting as it went on and in places the amount of detail is impressive, rather than annoying. It's worth reading, as it truly is a classic and one which had a huge effect on modern media, but be prepared to be patient with it if you do try it.

lol these all made me laugh! My Dad's also good at cheesy jokes so here's some of his I can remember... Why did the hedgehog cross the road? To see his flat mate! A man goes into a bar with his pet giraffe. After a while and a few drinks, the man goes to leave the bar, leaving the giraffe behind. The bar man calls after him "hey! you can't leave that lyin' here!" to which the man replies "it's not a lion, it's a giraffe!". (this is one of my sisters favourites) Why did the sand blush? - Because the sea weed

Dancing for Rain - Rise Against

I'd probably say fantasy but only because I've read much more of it than sci-fi Also I get slightly confused as to what makes something sci-fi after my tutor at uni told us star wars couldn't technically be classed as sci-fi, since sci-fi is characterised by being set in the future, and star wars is a 'long time ago in a galaxy far far away'.

This sounds really familiar to me but I have no idea what it is either! It's the bit about the white knights looking invisible against the snow that got me thinking. It made 'Through The Looking Glass' pop into my head but I think that might have been one white and one black knight since they were from a chess board. Sorry for not being more helpful

I agree Ben! haha. I'd like to read a different genre by her, I think it would be really interesting. I think it will be easy to judge it based on Harry Potter though which may damage it's reviews if she does bring one out in her own name.

I don't think I've ever tried a 'novelisation', or ever heard of the word I love the film Labyrinth though! I'm really surprised they made a sequel even in book form. Is it about Sarah returning or someone else? I might try it, as my first novelisation experience

No! You should definitely read it, you can never grow out of a book in my opinion. I still love reading Roald Dahl and Alice in Wonderland

I haven't bought any new music for ages! I think the last CD I bought was Biffy Clyro's 'Only Revolutions' The last song I downloaded was Taking Back Sunday 'This Photograph is Proof' because I was feeling nostalgic and I remember this song from when I was about 13

The Dursley's ... because nobody wants to be locked in a cupboard under the stairs

I love having paper books as well emmylou - although they obviously have their downsides This probably sounds really wierd but I love the smell a new book has too

I used to love Jacqueline Wilson, Vicky Angel and Lola Rose were two of my favourites - I also remember loving 'The Illustrated Mum'. I completely agree that the fact most young people love her books is because she deals with difficult real life issues but still manages to make the books comforting and light-hearted. I also loved the TV series they made from 'Girls in Love'

Hi I think there's quite a lot of books that fit your description but the first that came to mind were: 'The Black Magician' Trilogy - Trudi Canavan (the first of these is 'The Magicians' Guild' followed by 'The Novice' and 'The High Lord') 'His Dark Materials' Trilogy - Phillip Pullman (starts with 'Northern Lights' then 'the subtle knife' and 'the amber spyglass') I'd also recommend any of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - because I love Terry Pratchett

Your fairy is Hemlock Goblinwitch She brings riches and wealth. She lives close to vixen and badger sets. She is only seen in the enchanted moment between sleep and waking. She wears black and white like a badger and has gentle green wings like a butterfly. I like my wings but I'd like to know who's getting all these riches

Prisoner of Azkaban (even though it made me want to cry ) Pandas or Penguins?

I'm sure I used to read magic key books at school too I also remember thinking that the 'E' in Enid Blyton looked like a 'G', glad other people thought it as well!

Oh ok I think I get it now, and yeah I do sort of read to myself in my head but usually stop doing it once I actually get into the book more I think

Hehe, that's pretty skill-full Chesilbeach! and ooooh are we allowed to go for made up words? In that case I have to go for 'Bazinga' from Big Bang Theory I like most of the words people have put on here! I think susurrus is quite a nice word to say as well

There's already one!? lol. I searched it and everything! Sorry!