Lightning Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Welcome to the forum David. That's such a lovely story about how you got into reading. You're not at all weird. One of the best things about reading is being taken out of the real world and thrown into a completely different one. Unfortunately a lot of people don't 'get' books, but I'm so glad you have started to enjoy them. Feel free to have a look around the forum. You'll find plenty of recommendations in no time, and everyone is really friendly and will be happy to recommend other titles to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hi David Welcome to the world of books, an endless supply of escapism and wonder for the initiated! Oh, and welcome to the forum too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWords Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Welcome to the BCF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hello David! Welcome to BCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eliza1 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hi David Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 FINAL FANTASY FAN! WOOOOOOO! Don't spose yer name is from FFXIII is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi Lightning, welcome to the BCF, I have read all of John Connolly's books and love them all so can highly recommend all the Charlie Parker series as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm44 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Welcome to the forum, David! Happy reading! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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