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What the...?? :mad: What is wrong with people - selling and throwing away property that isn't theirs? :mad: I'd be asking them for a replacement, and if they refused...well, that'd pretty much end the friendship for me. :mad: How about doing the same thing with their CDs or DVDs? Maybe they'd...

I've started summarising each book I read, as I go along. It helps me remember them, as I find I have a pretty bad memory, and tend to forget plot points (sometimes major!). :)

Oooh, I didn't know that existed! *goes off to investigate*

I'm not too possessive about them; however if someone returns a book to me that was all torn up and dog-eared, you can bet it's the last book I'd lend them. :mad:

^ I never read Bill Bryson books in public, for that reason! :D

The blurb on the back sounded very interesting, which is why I picked it up. I had read mixed reviews on Amazon about it, but thought I should give it a go anyway. What others do you suggest I read? Neuromancer? That is the one I always keep hearing great things about.

Makes me think of the movie, Office Space. :D I actually prefer a cubicle to an open plan office. Less noise, and less interruptions. My last job was an open space office in which I had to sit facing my manager. No fun to be had there. :mad:

^I have that one, but have yet to read it. Bill Bryson always makes me laugh. :D

"Rausch", said the voice in Hollis Henry's cell. "Node", it said. - Spook Country by William Gibson

Welcome, Eric! :)

I generally use Amazon to get reviews. If I can't find any reviews on Amazon (rarely), then I use Google.

I have started this last night, and it's not really gripping me. :rolleyes: It's my first William Gibson book, and I'm finding it quite hard to get my head around his wording of things. I'll stick with it though, as I'm only in the early stages.

I had been eagerly awaiting this book, ever since it was announced, about two years ago. Pillars of the Earth was one of my favourite novels, and introduced me to the historical fiction genre. Though it is marketed as the sequel to Pillars of the Earth, World Without End could easily be read...

Nice idea! They look great! :D

Slow month for me: I finished The Stand by Stephen King, and am still on World Without End by Ken Follett.

Never heard of it, but it does sound very interesting!

^I'll second that one, though I can't seem to finish it. :o The Demon Haunted World is more on critical thinking and the scientific method, rather than philosophy. I'd classify it more as a science book. :)

I read the book several times, many years ago - like chuephödli says, it was quite un-put-downable. I've never seen the film though.

Best historical fiction I have read is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. I would also like to try Philippa Gregory and Jean Plaidy's book as well. :)

I prefer his earlier work; with his later stuff he seems to be pushing an agenda. I do think he has a lot of interesting ideas, but I think they would be better in a non-fiction book; if he were to write one, then I'd probably read it. :)