Originally posted by Barbara
I'm not exactly a newbie but in my first half year I only checked the threads on the cat board.

I read all the time, even in the bathroom with Filou on my shoulder and brushing my teeth (you will notice there is still one hand for a book).
Among my favourites are (from serious to not-too serious) Thomas Mann, Charles Dickens, Joseph Conrad, Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky, Elizabeth George, Tad Williams.
I LOVE Tad Williams! Have you read the Otherland Series? My copy is currently on loan to my sister ...