What was the first novel you read?

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Jane Eyre. Every teenage girl should read it. Actually so should every teenage boy.

NW is the most recent. Pleasantly surprised. Zadie Smith can write a bit.
 
I prefer reading the comments on here rather than reading novels. I did start to read a novel but my brain power couldn't handle it so I stopped reading after about 20 pages the book was some crap about a private eye travelling to the far east or something like that, I find real life more interesting than that dreamed up rubbish.
 
niceonemarra said:
I prefer reading the comments on here rather than reading novels. I did start to read a novel but my brain power couldn't handle it so I stopped reading after about 20 pages the book was some crap about a private eye travelling to the far east or something like that, I find real life more interesting than that dreamed up rubbish.
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So uncouth! Go find yourself a Where’s Wally or a pop-up book to enjoy.
 
Thebumble said:
Judging by your grammar in the initial post, it’s not me that the ‘wally’.

Anyway, my comment was just in jest, hope no offence was taken.
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No probs mate I get paid to have good grammar so I aint putting that effort in on here my basic typing skills will suffice. No offence taken I don't mean to cause offense either I'm just being honest about my book reading skills.
 
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The first novel-length book I read was probably something by Terry Pratchett or Roald Dahl.
The last one I finished was The Bridge by Iain Banks.
 
The first that wasn't a school task, or the first at all?

First I chose I think was James Herbert - The Rats.

First at school... can't remember for sure but possibly Lord Of The Flies?
 
First one I remember was Catch22. We must have read some awful shite at school in about 1964, and when I complained the young supply teacher lent me his (then new-ish) paperback copy. I was blown away and became a regular reader. Much prefer it to the telly! I average about 60 novels a year these days. (I keep a list)
Currently reading 'New Grub Street' by George Gissing. Just read 'Damned' by Chuck Palahniuk.
 
janiep said:
Jane Eyre. Every teenage girl should read it. Actually so should every teenage boy.

NW is the most recent. Pleasantly surprised. Zadie Smith can write a bit.
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Jane Eyre for me too. I was 14 and off school with cold and my friend pushed it through the letterbox for me. I still remember sobbing and coughing at the end.

Just re-read this. A good summery read. The print was horrendously small.
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