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Seems to me that this thread is long overdue.
I've read 5 of his books (I don't count Stories and I've read a few stories from Smoke and Mirrors) and have enjoyed them all for different reasons.
I now plan to read Good Omens again - I read it about 10 years ago in Taiwan after a few friends raved about it but as a Discworld reader it didn't live up to the hype for me. I haven't read any Disc for years (apart from A Hat Full of Sky which doesn't really count imo) and now I know Gaiman too and it's not having to live up to expectations I want to give it another go. It'll be interesting to spot the author.

I am really looking forward to reading Neverwhere and I might re-read Good Omens too actually.
I'm wondering whether Stardust is still worth reading even if I've seen the film?

I have just finished my first Gaiman book and LOVED it! It was Neverwhere and was just so vivid, clever, imaginative and all-round wonderful I can't wait to read more of his stuff now. Has anyone else read it?

Sophia wrote: "I have just finished my first Gaiman book and LOVED it! It was Neverwhere and was just so vivid, clever, imaginative and all-round wonderful I can't wait to read more of his stuff now. Has anyone e..."

That was the first of his books that I read (other than Good Omens). I think my brother and sis-in-law gave passed on a copy to me in Taiwan but I didn't read it until Hong Kong. It really got me interested in the closed underground stations - I love books with interesting, unusual facts.

Photos of Neil Gaiman's bookshelves - be prepared to drool

Oh wow. That's very impressive! I would love a house big enough for it's own library. Wouldn't be as grand as Mr Gaiman's obviously but it would still be fantastic just to have a special place to go and read.

*drool*

I completely and utterly love Neil Gaiman and his style of writing.
so far I've read some of the Sandman comics, Stardust (my absolute favourite of his so far), Coraline and Nevermore. and I've just finished reading American Gods for the second time, such a beautiful book.
I have Anansi Boys on my to-be-read pile, but after AG I feel I need a bit of a Neil-break, for now at least.

what a beautiful library, makes me adore him even more.

morgaine_cat wrote: "I completely and utterly love Neil Gaiman and his style of writing.
so far I've read some of the Sandman comics, Stardust (my absolute favourite of his so far), Coraline and Nevermore. and I've jus..."

I think Anansi Boys was even better than American Gods - it has more detail and seems more complete.
Welcome to the group - post anywhere;)

His bookshelves are a-ma-zing.

I'm really looking forward to Monkey and Me being released :) Until then, Good Omens will probably be the next of his that I read.

Neil Gaiman posted a link to a little interview with the nyt on his reading habits on facebook:



I found it very interesting.

Sandman news, if anyone's interested:

This year I have started reading his books.

Stardust: completely different from the film. Okay, so the characters are moderately the same but the level of depth and mystery he creates is so much more than the film. Would recommend.

Coraline: Exactly like the film so might not have read it considering how similar the two are.

Neverwhere: 35% in and really enjoying it. The characters are truly brilliant.

Also, loving his library!

Aimee wrote: "This year I have started reading his books.

Stardust: completely different from the film. Okay, so the characters are moderately the same but the level of depth and mystery he creates is so much ..."

I liked Neverwhere (hidden London reminds me of going under Edinburgh and completely fascinates me) but some of the fables in Anansi Boys made it my favourite.

I agree with you about Coraline - I thought the film was very well done and reminded me of Tim Burton.

The Graveyard Book was a nice read and reminded me of a book I read in school which I really can't find the name of. A good old fashioned yarn;)

I will have to reread Good Omens - I read it about 10 years ago because Terry Pratchett co-wrote it but now that I know Neil Gaiman it'd be interesting to see if I can break it down.


I have only read the start of Stardust and since I was about to post on this thread and have just read your post I will start it again soon. I'm so busy right now that lighter reading should be perfect.

I've read some of his short stories and enjoyed them so I really should read more.


I'm going to put this at the top of the group so we can join have a wee Gaiman chat since he is oh so loved here:)

Does anyone know they difference between the Deluxe Signed Edition and the Gift Edition? The look amazing and I really would like to add a beautiful Neil Gaiman hardback to my bookcase.

I've just noticed that there are 2 versions of American Gods. The copy I read looks like this American Gods and this is the author's preferred text American Gods which is 12,000 words longer. I had a copy on my kindle and I switched back and forth between the 2 but it annoys me to think that I might have missed out on some of the book.

Thanks for the tip on American Gods, will have to look into that :) I am not sure on the difference between the 2 Stardust editions?

Will also look further into the Graveyard Book. He just seems to be able to tell such good stories. I am 72% through Neverwhere. Need to get a wriggle on and finish it!

Aimee wrote: "Thanks for the tip on American Gods, will have to look into that :) I am not sure on the difference between the 2 Stardust editions?

Will also look further into the Graveyard Book. He just seems ..."

We managed to get a copy of the T.V. series a few years ago but the sound wasn't good and it just wasn't as good as the book:(

Isn't that always almost the way? I love the Terry Pratchett TV series' though, saying that

Aimee wrote: "Isn't that always almost the way? I love the Terry Pratchett TV series' though, saying that"

They were good - I would have preferred a more Rincewind Rincewind though:)

I've ever read any of his stuff but I've got Coraline coming in from the library so I'm looking forward to giving it a go!

I went through a right hulabaloo to order mine. If anyone wants to order a copy and have it shipped to me (you can now pay with a U.K. bank card but you need a U.S. address) then I will send it on to you when it arrives. I know how there is a lot of love for Gaiman in this group ;)

do you know what it's about kirsty?

Aimee wrote: "do you know what it's about kirsty?"

This is a nice wee clip :)

If money grew on trees I'd have ordered this

1 week, 3 days, 8 hours, 26 minutes - not that I'm counting ;)

For all you Neil Gaiman fans, I was just on Amazon and Kindle are having an Q&A with Neil on their FB page on 19th August (this coming Monday) for more details. Just thought of this thread when I saw it :)

I've just finished "The Ocean at the End of the Lane". It's one of the few books in a long time that's made me cry. I feel all washed out now :)

Rebought a new illustrated 'proper paper' copy of Stardust recently <3 and Kindle copies 'The Ocean...' and 'Fortunately, the Milk...' when it was 99p ('Ocean' was just beautiful. 'Milk' I can recommend for young readers, though-I can see 9-11 yr olds especially loving this enhanced Kindle version). I then re-read 'The Graveyard Book' as I was on a roll and remembered all over again how much I liked it. :-) I needs me to fill in the gaps with my Gaiman collection now, I think, and re-read Coraline.