... I liked Harriet the Spy, Ronia the Robber's Daughter by Astrid Lindgren and The Ordinary Princess by MMKaye.
... They were all about very ordinary girls making good. OK, the robber's daughter wasn't ordinary she kicked ass but even so
... I ...
Taking an idea from another forum I frequent:
Just name the last book you read, the author, and whatever else you might consider relevant, and post a short review. Make it a long review if you fancy.
I've just finished reading John Steinbeck's ...
So, I borrowed Twilight from my local library, so I could see why teenage girls are so obsessed with the series. ... ... It embarasses me to say that I actually ended up liking it and bought the four books in the series later that week. Howe...
hey! I am looking to self publish a diy punky style girl mini comic (influences inc. tank girl/ghost world/grrl scouts/ etc. and was wondering if anyone had any advice or if any like minded girl who likes doodling wants to join me in my quest?? ... ...
Alright, with me being new to this site, lets get one thing out of the way. Yes, I am a comic book nerd. No, I am not ashamed of it. And where did this love of animated slaughter, gore, and bad ass women in mini skirts with grenades spawn from? The ...
I picked these up on a whim in The Works last week, and I've read up to book 4 already! If you like Twilight, or even if you don't, check them out, they're pretty good. Not as intense as Twilight and a bit more 'real', they're about a town that's run...
... This thread grew out of a small meltdown in the Status thread, in which there was a little bit of orgasming over Margaret Atwood [hence Margejizz]. So, here it is, a thread dedicated to the amazing authoress herself. ... ... Personally, I love...
Ones which plagued you until you just couldn't continue! ... ... I'm halfway through Virginia Woolf's 'The Waves' and am feeling a large amount of triumph because I've tried no end of Woolf and just can't get anywhere: 'Mrs Dalloway', 'Orlando' and ...
... Let's share some phrases, lyrics with deep feeling ... ... ---My luck for ever left again: ... Oh,give me back a moment's treasure ... 'Spite years of refulness and pain!---...
I bought it because I adored The Virgin Suicides but it seems kind of banal to start with, despite the interesting premise. ... ... Im finding it sluggish. :/ ... ... Did any of you read it, what did you think? ...
I thought it would be nice to have a thread where we give a little review of and link to the favourite webcomics we want to share. ... ... My current favourite is Hellomuffin! The plot is a bit challenging to explain, so I'll just copy-paste a bit ...
Hello pets, I need to have a quick read of some Philosophy books for uni, and before I slink back to the library hanging my head in shame due to the RIDICULOUS nature of my book fines, I thought I'd have a quick check if any of you guys happen to hav...
Is any one familiar with Maggie Steifvater's Wolves of Mercy Falls Trilogy? ... At the moment, there are only 2/3 books avilable. ... ... -Link to Author's Site for Information on the books:- ... http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/ ... ... I have to b...
I was thrilled when I found Holly Black's latest book at this poky little bookstore, and I payed top dollar for it. I loved the "Modern Faerie" series, but with that and "The Good Neighbours" series, I thought the whole "gir...
Anybody enjoy a bit of Irvine Welsh now and again?
I just finished "If You Liked School You'll Love Work", a selection of short stories.
I LOVE the way he writes, he really gets under the skin of the characters and when he writes in an ac...
I have been compiling a poetry book for some years now in the hope of sending it off to a publisher. ... I am struggling to think up a name for my book. Any ideas? ... Bearing in mind, it is gothic poetry....
Have any of you read him?
His books get so hyped up.
I bought 'The Wind Up Bird Chronicle' the other day and Im only a few chapters in but I have to say it hasnt really grabbed me yet. Worth continuing? ...
Just wanted to get some feedback on my webcomic. I know I should update it more often, but otherwise than that? ... ... http://dearimaginaryfriend.smackjeeves.com...
I'm trying to find out the titles and author of a trilogy of books I read when I was a kid. All I can remember is that it involved pyramids and sword-fighting action a lot,and that the author's surname began with a letter somewhere between J and M,pr...
... I considered making this thread in the travel section, but I figure heading for the book stores first thing when going to a new place counts as special interest :) ... As one of those with a passion for all places with lots of books in them I'd ...
The title says it all really :) Books and novels that have earned the title of classic. I want to broaden my knowledge of literature and my interlect, so this would be a good place to start. Things like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens etc. Sorry if that...
This is going to come out as a garbled mess, for many reasons. ... ... Have any of you read any Plath? If you are going to, start with The Bell Jar. You may love it, or you may hate it. Or, like me, you may HATE the fact that there is a part of you ...
I'm currently obsessed with reading the classics, especially by candlelight in a darkened room. ... I'm reading The picture of dorian gray and im enjoying it. I also own dracula and jane eyre but haven't read them yet. ... ... Are there any other cl...
... Having never read a neil gaiman novel, a friend recommended him to me and bought me American Gods which i have yet to read. ... ... Are there any neil gaiman enthusiasts out there who would recommend their favourite N.G books and which ones in ...
... i read the thirteenth tale by diane setterfield, and instantly fell in love, ... can anyone please, please, please recommend some good gothic novels, that are not the essentials eg; shelley, poe, stoker, hugo.ect;...
What's your favourite poem? ... ... This is mine. It is called 'The Undertaking' by Louise Gluck (a modern American poetess) ... ... ... The Undertaking ... ... The darkness lifts, imagine, in your lifetime. ... There you are - cased in...
Right I have got rid of the soul sucking financial drain that was my man and now experiencing the joys of singledom. I am enjoying the luxury of sitting in front of my open fire reading however i have run out of books!!! What would you fab mooks reco...
