Deborah

I have lost count of how many times I watched the film and read the book... It's such a simple story when you think about it, but wow, it makes me feel all warm inside every single time.

Wonderful story!

I read it at school, which was great as we were obviously helped with the language and made it more accessible. I think it should be compulsory for all schools, as it is one of the most valuable works of art we are lucky to have. You put it so nicely Inderjit Sanghera:

I only read A Room With A View for now, and absolutely loved it. The film adaptation is very good too.

Can anyone recommend a good film adaptation? Have any been made that are worth watching?

For some reason it will not let me post it... Anyway, aww vina87, your wallpaper is adorable.

Liver! Tried it once (as a child... but still!), never again!

I recently read a passage in a book (well, a children's book I have forgotten the name of, for my son) which beautifully described French Brie. I then tried it a few days later, and it was delicious!

I think it's a great idea, it gives all new authors a chance, and allows for more creative works to be exposed to us, without the publishers' "filter" which might unintentionally block new trends in their rise, just because they are, in fact, new. Besides, think of it this way, poor quality work will always be filtered out by us readers: let's not underestimate the power of word of mouth! Deborah

I usually don't bother finishing the book when it has typos and spelling mistakes, as I find it really annoying...

The Lord of The Rings... The film came out when I had just reached half way, and I just couldn't bring myself to continue it after!

Oh the same happens to me sometimes, but it is usually to do with my mood. Deborah

I can never part with books... I keep them all organised on bookshelves in our living room and in the study room.

The most exciting thing I have ever found in a book was a four-leaf clover....

What a great post! I always read dedications. The first that comes to mind is A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Snicket's dedications to his beloved Beatrice manage to make you smile, even though they convey such sadness in reality.

Usually, just the one.

Here are my favourites: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

The best of us start their week off with a long commute to their office; I started mine, with last night's take-away leftovers.

Hardbacks all the way for me, it gives it that precious feel. Rawr, I share your obsession! I love sniffing books too

Thanks for this, I'm curious to see what they recommend. Deborah

I had to go with The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, my absolute favourite.

Hello. Perhaps give Big Nate a try, or The Magic Thief?

Hmm this is a difficult one. But I think my choices would be: The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett Anne of Green Gables, by LM Montgomery The Witches, by Roal Dahl The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S.Lewis

The Name of The Rose is the best novel I have come across set in Medieval times. I also read Ivanhoe as a child, but don't remember enjoying it as much...

Reunion by Fred Uhlman is an excellent book for this age range. I read it at school as a teen and found it very touching. It's the story of a friendship between a German boy and a Jewish boy, based in Nazi Germany. It's quite short as a book, and very well written, which allows you to fully appreciate the story. I would strongly recommend it. Deborah