[gregebowman]

I don't generally like anthologies. I just have a general dislike for short stories. I mean, the story is over before you even get to know the characters or everything is just compressed to make sure it fits in only a few pages. I'd rather read a 1500 page Stephen King novel, where he'll take over 100 pages just for the characterization on the main character. I just prefer novels. Unlike Cipher7071, I still read fiction. I've just expanded my interests over the years. When I was a kid, it was mostly sci-fi and historical books on WWII. In my late teens and early 20's, when I discovered D&D, I picked up on fantasy. When I got into the Air Force, I started reading Stephen King and other horror authors. Somewhere along the way, I was also reading Robert Ludlum, Alistair MacLean, and Clive Cussler. Then in the late 80's, I started reading Tom Clancy. Then interest in Star Wars picked up again, and I've read all of the SW books. I can't say that about Star Trek, though. something about the ST books and their lack of continuity bothers me.

Someone mentioned a library. Even though I work in a fairly big city which I'm sure has several libraries, there are none near me. Plus, I've always had this thing about owning the books I read. So yeah, as much as I read, I do have stacks of books at home and in storage. And everyone once in awhile I've traded some in for credit at my old comic book store. I'll probably have to do that soon again, as I got more books right now than space.