very helpful indeed, i might just watch it. although i dislike mel gibbon. NOW then- im about to go round europe for a month and then work in some crap factory all summer to pay for my bills, books and beer money. so, im temporarily unsubscribing and will have to miss your discussions. what i was wondering is, assuming most of you have similar literary tastes (which you seem to) to me and each other, could you just note the title and author of no more than 2 books each for me before i go? basically im going to have a HELL/ (heaven?) of a lot of free time when im working and no social life (as long as i can get a night shift)- so i want to plough through some books and make my time worthwhile, but i dont really know what to read. Your favourite/ recommended/ most interesting/ current books please....? many thanks reqading time