Books...

[chloe]

I wasn't sure where this thread should go so I put it here - purely so it won't get lost anywhere else!


I thought it might be nice for those of us who like reading to share our fave books or current reads...(sorry if some of you think this dull) Or maybe books that have helped us deal with this phobia/panic attacks/meditation - anything really?


I have to admit one of my fave books in Pride and Prejudice - perfect!


I also enjoy what I call "philosophical fiction" - I love all of Jostein Gaarder's work - especially Maya and the Solitaire Mystery!


The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho is very inspiring - but also a fairly light read! Lots of amazing quotes in it.


I'm currently reading "Last Year of being single" - A Briget Jones style book by Sarah Lucas (I think!)

[mothtoaflame]

I am currently reading "Sophie's World" - my girlfriend bought it for me, and I am absolutely loving it (and this is coming from someone who HATES to read)


Karen.

[x hannah x]

I am currently reading "Sophie's World" - my girlfriend bought it for me, and I am absolutely loving it (and this is coming from someone who HATES to read)


Karen.

How can you hate to read? *is confused* Reading rules!!! I love them all!

[rachelle]

Me 2 Hannah, I love reading so much.


My all time favourite books r the Harry Potter series, but I'll read anything and everything. I'd love to hear any recommendations.


My mum has jus finished reading the books A Child called it, A Man called Dave etc. Personally, I thought they were so sad, i cried numerous times. Has anyone else read those?


Another book I adore is Little Women, what a classic!


Rachel xxx

[x hannah x]

I read those child called it, man called dave ones. They are sooo sad! and true that's even sadder. I love Harry Potter too.

[rachelle]

Wicked! Nice to speak to a fellow Bookworm [img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img]


I just finished reading a sweet book called 'Ella Enchanted' I reckon u would enjoy it hannah.


Does anyone else live at the library? Haha, i could stay there for hours.


Rachel xxx

[wing]

*Raises hand* I live at the library! I've been there more than i stayed home this summer lol. I dont really have a favorite bookI just read what looks interesting, but i do love reading.

[party_boi3423]

Hi. Im not really a keen reader either. But ive read a book called "Noughts and Crosses" by Malorie Blackman and the book really spoke to me. It is such a good book and i found it really spoke out to people in terms of racism. Another book which i'm reading at the moment is "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton, which is so much better than the film. And finally, one book that i found interesting was "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. Originally, this book was a school assignment which, in the end, i found an interesting book, based around communism.

[rachelle]

I might try to find "Noughts and Crosses" at the library Chris, thanks for telling us about it. Will let u know what I think ofit [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]


Has anyone read the "Series of Unfortunate Events?"


Rachel xxx

[chloe]

YAY!!!! I love Harry Potter series! Can't wait for the halfblood prince to come out!!


Does anyone else visit JK rowling's website or mugglenet.com?? how sad am I??


Karen - Sophie's World is amazing - whereabouts are you in it? The first half - admittedly gets a bit tedious but get halfway thru to THE twist and you'll be like WOW!!!! If you find sophie's world heavy going try the Christmas mystery - its a bit lighter and will get you used to Gaarder's style. [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]


Rachelle - I love Little Women too! Have you read the other 3 in the series?good wives,jo's boys andLittle men?


am glad so many of you like this thread

[rachelle]

Wow Chloe, someone whos as obsessed as me about Harry Potter. Yeah... mugglenet, is in my favourites...[img]smileys/smilies_09.gif[/img]Hahaha! We have to talk sometime lol.


Wow I didnt even know there were other books after Little Women! Oh wow! Will DEFINATELY be reading those!


Rachel xxx


P.S I have posted way too much on this thread, can u tell i love books...[img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img]

[sweetfreak]

I read everything from sci-fi, fantasy, horror, literature, satire, you name it. Everything but romance novels.


Currently, though, I am writing instead of reading. I was told by my third grade teacher that I should cultivate my writing, because I was good at it.


It's time I try to live up to people's expectations of me. hehe

[chloe]

Has anyone seen the film - the Whale Rider? I'm reading the book the film was based on...The film was AMAZING!!! Made me cry[img]smileys/smilies_09.gif[/img]

[amch512]

My fave book of all time if "Flowers For Algernon." I recommend it to anyone...

[harmonygirl72]

I LOVE reading!!! I am even in a book club, I am that nerdy! I will try to share with you all what book we read each month, if you are looking for something good. This month it is "A Fine Balance", by Rohinton Mistry. Very good, but kinda sad...I am only a little more than halfway through it...it is long!


Happy Reading!


Mary

[sar485]

I love reading! It's a great way to get your mind of something and enter a different world. My all-time favorite book is "Tuesdays with Morrie." It's sad though-you'll cry! I recently read Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons". They are excellent. You won't want to put them down! Harry Potter is also awesome!

[Jenneh]

Recommendations from moi ::


"sybil - Flora Rheta Schreiber"


"out of the dark - Linda Caine and Robin Royston"


"the lovely bones - Alice Sebold"


Jen xxxx

[chloe]

I've got a copy of the Lovely bones to read...its in my cupboard for when I get round to it!!! I have a stack of books I want to read - also have the Da vinci code set aside for a later date...


so many books.....no where near enough time!!!

[Jenneh]

oo another one -- which is more fact than fiction!


" From the edge of the couch -- Dr Raj Persaud" absolutely amazing if ur a psychology lover!

[mystikal star]

I'm not into reading too much. Right now I am forcing myself to read Jeff Corwins book. I'm in love with him. He's such a hottie. [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[Jenneh]

i dont usually like reading at all.. but this summer holiday i've really become addicted to it. you get absorbed into other peoples world... and can forget that u exist for a while. especially wen its about psychology.


Jen xxxx

[rachelle]

Absolutely, thats y i love reading so much. It relaxes me like nothing else, and jus lets me escape from everything for a while.


Ahh how can u not love reading?


Does anyone else here also write pieces of their own? I've written alot of poetry andshort stories before, and now im currently planning to write a novel length fiction.


Rachel xxx

[x hannah x]

Hi. Im not really a keen reader either. But ive read a book called "Noughts and Crosses" by Malorie Blackman and the book really spoke to me. It is such a good book and i found it really spoke out to people in terms of racism. Another book which i'm reading at the moment is "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton, which is so much better than the film. And finally, one book that i found interesting was "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. Originally, this book was a school assignment which, in the end, i found an interesting book, based around communism.

Hi. Im not really a keen reader either. But ive read a book called "Noughts and Crosses" by Malorie Blackman and the book really spoke to me. It is such a good book and i found it really spoke out to people in terms of racism. Another book which i'm reading at the moment is "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton, which is so much better than the film. And finally, one book that i found interesting was "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. Originally, this book was a school assignment which, in the end, i found an interesting book, based around communism.

OMIGOD!!! I read that it is soooo good! Made me cry. You HAVE to read the sequel which is called knife edge,you knowcallum joined the liberation militia and kidnaps sephy and gets her pregnant? Well it's all about bringing up her baby and trying to make it in a rock band... 0_o AND there is a third one thats not out yet all about the baby growing up. Sorry.I also read lovely bones which chloe? I think mentioned which is so ggod and so sad. I love books that makeme cry!

[mothtoaflame]

I am currently reading "Sophie's World" - my girlfriend bought it for me, and I am absolutely loving it (and this is coming from someone who HATES to read)


Karen.

How can you hate to read? *is confused* Reading rules!!! I love them all!

Well, you'll be happy to know, I think I am actually starting to enjoy reading somewhat!

[chloe]

Have any of you read Philip Pullman's - His dark materials?


AMAZING!!![img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[ejb199]

oh i loooveeeeeeee teading so much. its the best feeling to get lost in a book. as a rule my fave books are biographies and real life books. but i do like fiction too - one of my recent faves being Life of Pi - was abit duious at first but loved it!

Im reading out of the dark at the moment acually (jenneh!) really good - i love books about psychology and poeples life experiences. I just read Slave by Mende Nazer - if ur interested in the whole Sudan conflict then this is a good one for u - very sad tho.

[Jenneh]

i've just borrowed " i'm Eve' from a friend... antoher book about a case of multiple personality disorder.


Jen xxx

[party_boi3423]

Im currently reading "Private Peaceful", a book set in the first world war. Has anyone else read it???


Chris

[emmab]

I love reading. I will read anything but my favourite category is crime fiction and thrillers. I am currently reading "The Poet" by Michael Connolly and then I have Da Vincis Code to read.

[harmonygirl72]

Last month's book was "The Brothers K".....very good. This month we are reading "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime".....I haven't started it, but I heard it was great! It is written from the perspective of a 15 year old autistic boy...