I've just started the book, so I can't really comment on the subject. I was just thinking that for me the outside environment while I'm reading seems to be very important. I'll probably read half of the book alone in my flat, late at night, when everything is quiet, and the other half in the London ...

I haven't really thought about that much, but I think a good book is always a good book. I don't know if people tend enjoy books more when they can closely identify with the protagonists, but that doesn't seem to be the case with me. I'm a woman, but I don't look for or particularly like books that ...

Bookcrossing is a great idea. However, I'm afraid that I just find it impossible to give my books away! Even the ones I didn't like, let alone these that I enjoyed or loved.... I just feel happy to have many books all over the place! Although my boyfriend doesn't feel so happy, when we move and he h...

I haven't read the book, but I read Ben Goldacre's column in Saturday's Guardian and he is great! Critical and informative. Something that is missing from the media.
And no, I have no conflict of interest to declare.

Kal

It has to be fiction for me. I definitely read more fiction books and I believe the experience that comes from reading a really good fiction book cannot come from a non-fiction one. I suppose it has to do with experiencing art? It's something more than gaining new knowledge, it's a fantastic combina...

How about "1984" or "The animal farm"? I think they do raise issues that make them of universal and continuous interest.... Plus they are great reads by themselves. I suspect that everyone will forget Dan Brown when the next "Dan Brown" will show up. At least I hope so....

Hi everybody,

Just joined booktalk and I really look forward to it!

I live in London, UK; I moved there 4 years ago from Greece.

I think I've been reading one (or more) books ever since I can remember....


Hope to get to know many of you know better!


Kal