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I have always been a bit of a bookworm right from the time I learnt to read as a youngster…. Lol…. Many moons ago.
Miss 8 has picked up this love of books, and is reading a year ahead of her level.
Master 5 also has a keen interest in books, and has started showing progress in the letter recognition, not just photo’s and pictures.
When a friend at work suggested a few books for me to read, I soaked up his selections. He has a healthy appetite for a good book. And when we discussed favourite authors and books, I was blown away that he knew who David Eddings was.
Do you know who he is??
David Eddings writes adult type fantasy books (no, not that type of fantasy!!!!!).
In my opinion he writes one of the best styles and I have read over 20 of his books. I enjoyed every single one.
Just recently I’ve decided to spend some of my spare time re-reading all the Harry Potter books. Even though said friend recommended his favourite book next.
It is called Magician by Raymond E Feist, which the children bought me for Mothers Day. He claims this is the BEST BOOK he’s ever read.
When asked why, his only response was, because it is brilliant.
I will read it when I can do it justice.
But I have to admit my favourite book of all time (when growing up) was
FANTASTIC Mr FOX
And nowadays I can’t say I have ONE favourite book.
Do you have a favourite book you’d recommend I read?
If yes, what is it? And why is it your favourite?
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me,
Easy …. Book worming right now … Out
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Posted by EasyToSay on 2008-07-23 08:37:56 | Rating: | Views: 188
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I have many favorites. I enjoy Tim Winton, Anne Rice, and many more.
However the one that really has stuck in my mind, is by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones.
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Posted by KP
on 2008-07-23 08:57:53
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I also love love love books, and have done since I was little too.
I have many favourite books, but I think I will struggle to find one that becomes a part of my life like Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts did when I read it at the end of last year. I get all emotional just thinking about it, and was gutted when I read the last of its 900 and some pages!
Now, I'm not sure if it touched me so much because I read it while I was living in India and working with a slum community (which is one of the areas in the book) but I truly loved it.
It is going to come out as a movie next year with Johnny Depp taking the lead role. However I just do not see how anyone can do justice to such a long, complex and rich story in a couple of hours on the big screen, but we shall see!
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Posted by deepintought
on 2008-07-23 09:29:50
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I have so many favorites. I could read any Jane Austin over and over. Especially Pride and Prejudice. But recently I read The Other Boleyn girl, I actually read it twice it was so good. And then I saw the movie after the second time, and the book was better.
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Posted by KarKar
on 2008-07-23 10:35:37
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Recently I read my daughter Coraline by Neil Gaiman. It is spooky and almost scary but not to scary for an eight year old. They are making a movie but I hear from a friend that worked on it that it won't be the same as the book. Tick Tok by John Sladek has always been my favorite book. It's about a homocidal robot that is wiping out humans and you end up chearing for him at the conclusion.
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Posted by theotherjim
on 2008-07-23 11:18:41
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Have you read the Incarnations of Immortality series by Piers Anthony? If you haven't, you really should. I believe there are 8, although the first 5 are the ones part of the original series...he added the other two later. It's very good writing and a very interesting story line.
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Posted by even_angels_fall
on 2008-07-23 11:39:03
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As an English teacher - - I have tons - - A Separate Peace, Jane Eyre, Catcher in the Rye, Love in the Time of Cholera, Good Morning Midnight (anything by Jean Rhys, really, but this one was the best). My favorite Australian lit. book is Cloudstreet. It's amazing!
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Posted by TheAlreadyJaded
on 2008-07-23 12:45:50
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The Anarchist's Cookbook.
Hoo haaa haa haa haa haaa
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Posted by The_Joker
on 2008-07-23 15:35:01
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Oh, joker reads palladin press. I have a taste for the classics,and I was a librarian. So,good books, "a tree grows in brooklyn" Pearl buck's, "the good earth" Steinbeck, "the pearl" "of mice and men" for laughs? "cannery row" "thee ransom of red chief" romance? "evergreen" Belva Plain.
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Posted by circe
on 2008-07-23 15:46:17
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I am going to reveal some of my 'inner nerd.' I have 4 bookshelves, big ones.. probably 6 feet tall, and 4 feet wide full of book and I have read every single one. I tend to lean toward historical fiction. It is soo hard to pick a favorite.. so, I'll just list a few: most anything by Philipa Gregory, though The Other Boleyn Girl was her best, also most things by Kurt Vonnegut, umm. 'The Birth of Venus' by Sarah Dunant, 'I, Mona Lisa' by Jeanne Kalogridis, 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien. oh! and 'Coming of Age in Mississippi' by Anne Moody
Just a few of my favs :)
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Posted by country_girl
on 2008-07-23 15:53:16
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Sorry no I used to be a book worm but now I am at a loss because I have not had the time to read a book in a long time.
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Posted by michelle8angels
on 2008-07-24 00:54:45
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I love to read.....but I just need to make the time for it again.
You know me, I love all the Harry Potter series.....yes I bought them for the kids.....but now their MINE! *lol* Oh, and all James Patterson books, just don't read them alone at night!
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Posted by Kaybee
on 2008-07-24 01:07:54
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I loved Fantastic Mr Fox 2!!! LOL. My favourite books are : Come Together by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees and My Best Friends Girl by Dorothy Koomson. Ooh and I loved Marley & Me by John Grogan!
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Posted by southernsun
on 2008-07-24 03:43:49
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wel..i love ayn rand...especially The Fountain Head....it expresses things in a completely different angle and makes perfect sense.....:)
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Posted by faceless
on 2008-07-24 04:55:02
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I have lately discovered the works of Barbara Pym. I thoroughly recommend 'Excellent Women' and 'Jane and Prudence'. Classics and beautiful English. Circe - take note as our tastes are similar. If you like beautiful words, then this is for you Easy.
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Posted by overthehillandfar...
on 2008-07-24 05:44:10
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Well I'm a cartoon so I have not had a chance to read anything, hey, wait, can I even read? Shit. My creator, assclown, loves David Sedaris. Now all he needs is to draw me a woman and I will be fine.
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Posted by october_hawkins
on 2008-07-24 08:51:49
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my favorite books were all by diana gabaldon. (I think I spelled it right) they are much like you describe. fantasy and romance. time travel and such.
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Posted by anotherdaze
on 2008-07-24 09:06:36
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Pride and Prejudice is my favorite...The Lord of the Rings on my top list...The Other Side of Midnight...a must read...and of course anything from James Patterson.
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Posted by lastblastkl
on 2008-07-24 17:56:28
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I prefer horror when I read. My favorite book is Stephen King's, The Stand. I also enjoyed his book Thinner under the Bachman name. My favorite children's book is Alexander and The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. Throughout the book, Alexander exclaims that he thinks he just go to Australia. You might like the book, Easy. :)
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Posted by cwzywbt
on 2008-07-24 22:49:43
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cwzywbt - Wow really? I've never heard of that back. I'll definitely look it up.
I also like Stephen King and the other one I like is Dean Koontz.
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-07-26 19:54:11
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Kaz - I love Lord of the Rings, but I heard the movie is far better than the books? The Other Side of Midnight - Ive had that one suggested to me before. I think I'll have to read it.
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-07-26 19:55:09
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KP - The lovely bones! hmmmm? Will have to check it out :)
Deepintought - wow thank you, I will look it up. Thank you
KarKar - I think Pride and Prejudice needs to be added to my list of things to read. Thanks. :)
theotherjim -Coraline, sounds like one Miss 8 would love, she likes to be spooked but not scared.
even_angesl - I think I need to read "Incarnations of Immortality" series by Piers Anthony? Thanks. Looks like I wont be on thoughts much soon! lol.
TAJ - I've heard Catcher in the Rye is a good book to read of a "pissed off author"? Hmmm thank you.
The Joker - The Anarchist's Cookbook Hmmmm I'd hate to imagine what was in it to be cooked! :)
circe - wow great list, of Mice and Men - Loved that in school.
Country_girl - you are not a nerd! lol.. I have a few bookshelves full, mind you they are only small but....
Michelle - I know that feeling, I just try to get in 15 minutes before I zonk it at the end of each night oo :)
Kaybee - I know what you mean :)
SouthernSUn - I know and FMrFox isn't popular with the kids nowadays... Have to do something about that.
Faceless - sounds like an interesting book. Thank you.
Auntie E - I do, I am a softie for great words. Thanks
October - David Sedaris hey. Okay I'll check it out.
Angie - sounds like it is one I'd like, with all those elements :) thanks.
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-07-26 20:03:17
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