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I'm a fan of surveys, it's been interesting to read the responses to this that have reasons, in particular. Wow, some people have even listed the same book for several of their choices, they must be good! Sophie's World, by Jostein Gaarder. At first, because I just couldn't follow it. I...

I think this is a good idea. We have some fabulous writers on this forum, and the majority of them probably do post their works at other places, due to the lack of interest in and around writing, here. I would hope that, despite being a moderator, Stewart would be encouraged to participate...

No way! Take That were, and still are, fantastic. I like Sinead O'Connor, too. I couldn't even name a 'five worst'... I don't really repeatedly listen to lots of tracks from artists I don't like. Overrated Bands: The Beatles The Eagles Queen Status Quo Nickelback

"Total footprint = 5,923 tonnes of CO2" I recycle and do all the other stuff... don't drive, use little electricity apart from my PC (and obviously lights, and fridge), but I do fly far too much - and I hate it more than they do, trust me. I use too much gas, because I am always freezing and...

I want to join in this month's book discussion... I'll nominate something in a tiny while.

Hi to Andy and to Janet.

That just happens to be my most hated job in the history of my job hating. As regards the new forum, I preferred the old colours. But it does look like the good ol' TBF days, with the blue. And it took ages to get used to the brown (although that could have been speeded up a little by popping...

It [Heather Cream] is delicious! Oh, and as is Bailey's and chocolate milk, or any milk, in fact. Bailey's and Creme de Menthe, too. Tastes like Peppermint Aero. Bailey's, Kahlua and Amaretto is lovely, too.

Ooh, never heard of Glava, I don't think. But I would definitely try some if I happened to see any anywhere. Hope you find it!

Of course. I knew you'd know ;)

My favourite, these days, is Gin. With bitter lemon, or tonic water. The reason is because I went to Menorca in September and fell in love with their gin. I think it's a sign that I'm getting old, because I detested gin as a teenager. Others: Schnapps - apple, or something. Peach if there's...

Hiya Still! Hmmm. Good point. Because if a former member really did not visit this site anymore, how did they just happen to stumble upon this thread. As for me, it was a pure coincidence. But you're right, myself and others have reappeared in this thread to state our reasons for not visiting...

Have you tried Project Gutenberg?

I read The Lord of the Rings before it became a film. I think, anyway, I was 9 when I read that. McEwan's Atonement. And, er... Life of Pi, My Sister's Keeper, The Da Vinci Code, Choke. I'm sure there must be lots more, because I am always saying "oh, such and such is coming out? I've read...

What a fascinating idea. I would choose Bill Bryson. He's funny and a fellow lover of languages. Of course, it could change by tomorrow.

I really wish I knew why I no longer post here. I used to love this place, and can think of no reason why that should have changed. Of course, I did join one of the other forums that were created by members of this forum (i.e. CDA and Moto), and have found that all of my favourite posters and...

I love board games, too (and am not over 35 either - AND, I've always liked playing them... I grew up playing games at family-and-friends get togethers). Trivial Pursuit always seemed very, very difficult to me as a teenager, but we usually played in teams containing adults too, so it wasn't too...

I basically agree with everything SFG has said (though am not quite sure what this "bracket-voting" idea entails). I joined the forum when the Lolita discussion was just starting, being in the middle of reading Lolita anyway, so I too, was probably "spoilt" by the strength of that discussion...

:D So (and I bet you don't know what's coming next ;) ) what would you consider THE defining characteristics of what should be considered literature?

You're right, I shouldn't have said that. Educating the reader about people, characters, situations, though. How many books have you read and enjoyed that you didn't learn from? They don't necessarily want to teach me anything, they inadvertedly do, though. What is your definition of...