[Lending or borrowing books.]

As most of the books I own are non fiction I'm hardly ever asked to lend them. I'd only lend to my dad and one friend who I know would give them back in good condition. I'd never lend to my sister. She doesn't return anything she borrows; lent her an expensive tape recorder once and she denies she even borrowed it.

[Hardback vs paperback]

Nearly all my books come from the library, my budget hardly ever stretches to even charity shop prices. As to hardback vs paperback, I usually prefer hardback. I find them easier to read in bed (lying on my side they don't fall on face). I also like to prop them open and knit while I read, which I find harder to do with paperbacks. But I definitely prefer paperbacks in the bath. Much lighter and easier to handle.

[Has anyone read...?]

Has anyone read The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry? I'm having trouble getting into it and wondering if I should bother continuing.