BookJumper Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 My dear people, The name's Giulia - but as you might find that difficult to spell/pronounce in your head, you can call me BookJumper (have to admit stealing that name from the realm of Jasper Fforde's excellent "Thursday Next" series, my main reading project of the moment). In fact, I don't mind what you call me; what's in a name? and all that. Just wave, say hi, give us a hug. Or a nice cup of coffee, I like those - I would, I'm Italian. If you prick us, do fountains of coffee not come out? You might be able to tell I like Shakespeare. I also happen to like quite a lot of writers of the subsequent four hundred years; though sometimes described as picky, I don't really ask much from a book: a good story, compelling characters, love and respect for language and and a satisfying ending. In return, I give it all the love due to a friend for life. So, in conclusion, hello. Nice to commingle with like-minded souls at last; where have you people been all my life? Quote
Chrissy Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hello Giulia! Welcome to the forum, I think you'll enjoy yourself! Quote
Wilde Lily Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 What a nice introduction! Welcome Giulia. I'm new, too, and already I'm addicted. I'm having great fun here, and I know you will, too. Quote
Kate Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hehe nice introduction! I hope you settle in quickly! Quote
Lucybird Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Giulia. I read the first Thursday Next novel a while ago and really enjoyed it, I have the others on my wishlist. Quote
Echo Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Welcome, Giulia! Is your name just pronounced like "Julia"? Quote
BookJumper Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Echo - Indeed, it is pronounced like "Julia" - it's just the Italian spelling. I also have an English middle name and a Polish surname to confuse matters further. Lucy - when you can, get "Lost in a Good Book" (it's the second in the series), it's truly splendid. Doubly more so than the first, which is quite a feat. Giulia Quote
MDR124 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Giulia a warm welcome from another cofee-addicted italian newbie Quote
Weave Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Giulia, what a beautiful name! Welcome to the gang, I hope you enjoy it here, everyone is happy to help. I hope you continue to enjoy Thursday Next, I love the books. Take care and Welcome. Quote
frankie Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hello Giulia and welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll enjoy it here. Quote
BookJumper Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Giulia, what a beautiful name! Aw thank you! And thanks everyone, you're making me feel right at home. Am all warmed up and cosy now. Quote
Ben Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Haha, hey there! Welcome to the forum. Nice introduction, aha. Quote
pipread Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hello and welcome, I`m sure you`re going to love it here. Quote
Heather Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hello Giulia I am sure you wwill have fun here and make new friends. Quote
Charm Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Giulia Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you're gonna fit in well (Great intro by the way ) Quote
madcow Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hello Giulia and welcome to the forum. Ps love the name but then I would I'm biased my Sunday name is Julia Quote
BookJumper Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Ps love the name but then I would I'm biased my Sunday name is Julia ... i might be silly and foreign but - what's a Sunday name ? Cheers all for the welcomes! Giulia Quote
Kylie Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Welcome Giulia! I've only read the first Thursday Next, so Lost in a Good Book is next. I'm hoping to get to it sometime this year! I liked your intro! Quote
BookJumper Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 It's a shame you live in Australia, actually - I've got a spare copy of "Lost in a Good Book" (somehow, in my amazing intelligence, managed to buy two) in search of a good home...! Hope you can get your hands on it soon, it's the best Fforde I've read so far. Quote
Kylie Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 I neglected to mention that I already have a copy of the book. It's finding time to read it that is the problem! Actually, I own all of Fforde's books except First Among Sequels. Quote
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