I probably shouldn't say this to book worms, but...

[CoralQueen]

...I don't think I have read a book from cover to cover since I was at college. That was only ever because I had to read it for an essay/exam!

My new year's resolution was to read more, and of course we're in July, and I still haven't fulfilled this.

I've just joined my local library, which is a start, but I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a book to me? I'm afraid I'll pick something I won't enjoy and just disregard the idea of reading altogether.

I know people are of the opinion that the film is never as good as the book but I'm into Harry Potter, Twilight or Lord of the Rings films. So preferably, a book with a plot that I could relate to.

I'm open to ideas but any recommendations and why you would recommend them would be helpful.

Thanks :)

Have you tried reading the books of the films that you like?
Im a huge fan of the films you mentioned (bar twilight, though i have got all the films but the books i love alot more)

Why don't you start with Harry Potter?

Twilight doesn't ahve a good reputation on mumsnet, but I still read them all.

I tried to get into the first Harry Potter book a while back and it really wasn't my kind of thing..

I'll try the film idea. Can anyone recommend any romance novels?

I didn't read any books for ages when my children were small and I was very busy.

I started the Alexander McCall Smith books -The Ladies Detective Agency series - and they helped me get back into readinig.

How about the Hunger Games? I found them to be great page-turners.

Ask in the public library for short but brilliant reads. Good one I read recently was by Chris Ryan.