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You know how it works by now... new month, new theme. And the theme for November is "Screen Reads". It's all about exploring the diversity of reading, including scripts, television and films.

The question of the month is all about televised and filmed books. Do you like to read something when you've already seen the film? Does watching a film after you've read the book enhance the experience or does it disappoint you? I have to say that if I've read a book and loved it, the film can disappoint, as the characters are never like I've imagined them. And I'm a bit wary about the film of The Time Traveller's Wife that's due out soon as I really loved the book. But I'll reserve judgement until I see it!

On the other hand if I've seen a film it's nice to read the book to get a fuller picture and see the bits that were missed out. Although you do tend to end up visualising the actors in your head, rather than imagining the characters based purely on the author's description.

Anyhow, that's enough of my ramblings... what do you think? Vote in the Question of the Month poll and send me your thoughts.

Until next time

Suzanne