Recent Book Activity

Reading is not a passion or a hobby, it is a way of life. As a child I would sit absorbed in a book in the middle of my own birthday party. I knew the text on the Weetabix packet by heart. By now I am a little more sociable, but I always have a book with me for emergencies. And don't attempt to talk to me on the morning train!

I am one of those people who seems to be interested in everything. Accordingly, I will read just about anything you shove in my hands (even genres or authors that have disappointed me in the past, I'm a slow learner:). My reading taste is pretty eclectic. Favrourites are Frederick Forsyth, Ben Elton, Charles Dickens, Shakespeare, Terry Pratchett and Dutch authors Ferdinand Bordewijk and Ronald Giphart. My favourite book is Watership Down. The most impressive thing I have ever read is Crime and Punishment. I can often be found buried in popular-science, poetry and anything about Formula 1 racing. Next to reading, I fill my time with watching Formula 1, cross-stitch embroidery, ballroom dancing, going to the theatre, going out for drinks with my mates and spending time with bookcrosser RonOren, who shares my real-life bookshelves.

Bookcrossing is an amazing place, that has, through some of its members, shown me a lot of generosity and warmth. I continuously try to return the favour. Please browse my bookshelf and let me know if you are interested in anything marked Available (or TBR, as they will become Available in due course). I'm willing to send stuff all over the world.