Hello again! Thank you all so much for making me feel welcome. I've been away and it was great to come back to find your messages. I think writers are always hungry to hear what readers think of their work. And to hear, more generally, what people enjoy in a book, what makes it memorable for them...

Hi, I'm a new member here and I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Paula Brackston and I'm the author of Book of Shadows (published by Snowbooks). I noticed some of you have read it - it was really interesting to get some reader feedback. Thank you so much for your comments. If any of...

hi there! another new member here. so happy i found this site-cant believe i havent found it before...as u can see from my book list i have loads of books that have built up simply cos i never knew it was possible to swap them! very excited to be here and begin swapping.

Hello booklovers! Just thought I'd let you know that I have started my own blog: www.bookafterbook.blogspot.com I am also on Twitter ( www.twitter.com/BrightonBlogger ) and will regularly offer book and audio book giveaways (all new books in pristine condition!) to my followers! Hope to see you there...

Someone linked to this website on another book forum: http://bookseer.com/ Another evil wishlist-growing device, it searches Amazon, BookArmy and Librarything recommendations to find you books to read next. I haven't found it very effective but then I have been reading mostly obscure/old YA at the...

You can download an application form from their website - very few applicants bother, so that will be a feather in your cap. If you do want to work for Waterstone's, emphasise that you're flexible about working hours, are interested in selling books and know that it will be hard work. They're...

Saw a new offer from TrustedPlaces, which is a site where you review your favourite (and not so favourite!) places - if you sign up to the site (via this link only) and write 15 reviews, they will send you a £10 amazon voucher. http://trustedplaces.com/amazon Hmmm.... now which new books to buy!