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Post by Lizziekins on May 8, 2007 9:59:42 GMT
Thought I'd share my recommendation on the book I have just read. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.I can't recommend it highly enough. A story narrated by Death (who is quite cheerful), The story of a girl during WWII, her life in a foster home, hiding a Jew and learning to live with the grief for her brother, all set in the birthplace of the Nazi Party. Her only solace is found in books. It's utterly beautifully written, and illustrated (oh yes there are pictures!). The simplicity of which war is described is deceptive. This is one of most heart-warming, moving and funny at times books I have ever read. The prose is quirky at times, but it's certainly an easy read. It's refreshing to read about the "other" side of the WWII story and know that such a catastrophic world changing event affected everyone in a not disimilar way.  would read again |
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Post by metshaz on May 8, 2007 10:07:47 GMT
Not about A book, but about reading in General.
I can remember as a child reading books under the covers at night with a torch, thats how much i loved reading...But now i don't seem to have time for it!.
I decided that this was a bad thing and am now reading "The Da Vinci Code" Not my usual type of book, but Stephen King and James Herbet both seem to have gone of the boil for me.....I know there was a load of hype surrounding this book, but so far, it's a bloody good read.
And if you like a funny laugh out loud book, look no further than Bill Brysons books about his travels.....
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Post by Lizziekins on May 8, 2007 10:20:31 GMT
Angels and Demon imho is a much better read. Though both are fast paced enough, there's a definite lack of depth on Brown's style (which by some he's been much criticised for), for me Brown's books have a place on the bookshelf you are time short and story hungry.
Love Bryson. If you like Bryson check out Chris Stewart's (he of early Genesis fame) Driving Over Lemons. Funny and heart warming all set in rural Spain.
A cracking recent thriller I recently read is The Shadowman, by Cody McFadyen. An excellent whodunnit that had me guessing right until the very end
I read a lot and most things, averging a book a week (if not more).
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Post by cam on May 8, 2007 10:53:09 GMT
Oooohhhh another book reader..... i have had recently gotten rid of a couple hundred books to make room for other stuff... fav authors
clive cussler
trudi canavan
jk rowling
praticia cornwall
lee child
matthew riley
john grisham
christopher paolini
russel andrews
jeffery deaver
stephen leather
micheal connelly
read "kids" books as well as auto biographies.........also read everything in between.... currently reading... clive cussler dark watch and a autobiography.. scar tissue Anthony Kiedis
have the next harry potter on order... determined to save it for my holidays....
i can easily read a book a day as well....
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Post by Lizziekins on May 8, 2007 11:58:16 GMT
Legend! Seems you and I like the same authors Cam - though I haven't read any Harry Potter as I can't past the hype. Maybe we should set up a swap shop as my old books invariabley get given to the charity shops I have returned from WH Smith's £30 lighter. Check out Stuart McBride and Mark Billingham - I think you would like them |
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Post by dingussae on May 8, 2007 12:10:56 GMT
I love Mark Billingham, have just started 'Scaredy Cat' and have read the others ... Thorne is such a great character!
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Post by stutterbunny on May 8, 2007 19:11:14 GMT
Ian McEwan.
Great short stories that kind of have a twist, bit close to the bone at times but definately holds your interest.
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Post by flashingblade27 on May 9, 2007 13:08:47 GMT
Oh - books!!!! Just thought I would share the best 3 books I have read recently: - The History of Love – Nicole Krauss The Crimson Petal & the White – Michael Faber Love in the Time of Cholera – Gabriel Garcia Marquez The one you mentioned sounds good Lizzie - think I will search it out  |
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Post by Lizziekins on May 9, 2007 13:44:21 GMT
The Crimson Petal & the White – Michael Faber This one sounds interesting - how was it |
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Post by Biscitt on May 9, 2007 14:06:33 GMT
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Post by flashingblade27 on May 9, 2007 14:21:15 GMT
The Crimson Petal & the White – Michael Faber This one sounds interesting - how was it Rather long but in a good way because I did not want it to end Sugar is a great character & I loved Fabers intimate style of writing as if you are spying on them all. Amazon gave it this synopsis: - Gripping from the first page, this immense novel is an intoxicating and deeply satisfying read. Faber's most ambitious fictional creation yet, it is sure to affirm his position as one of the most talented and brilliant writers working in the UK. Sugar, an alluring, nineteen-year-old whore in the brothel of the terrifying Mrs Castaway, yearns for a better life. Her ascent through the strata of 1870's London society offers us intimacy with a host of loveable, maddening and superbly realised characters. At the heart of this panoramic, multi-layered narrative is the compelling struggle of a young woman to lift her body and soul out of the gutter. The Crimson Petal and the White is a big, juicy, must-read of a novel that will delight, enthral, provoke and entertain young and old, male and female. |
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Post by Lizziekins on May 10, 2007 9:33:44 GMT
*adds to purchase list* Thanks Flash
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Post by Moog on May 10, 2007 9:33:48 GMT
Glad to see people still like books! I know I keep boring every book thread with this but it's a good idea www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/professormoogI prefer non-fiction stuff, I have just finished a Book about Bartholomew Roberts the greatest pirate ever! I tell you what I want to be a pirate having read that! bring back Pirate Fridays! seems that every book I read I wanna do the stuff in it... take a motorbike around the world... drive a car from Buenos Aires to New York... become a Pirate... I should stop reading this stuff  |
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Post by Lizziekins on May 10, 2007 9:37:06 GMT
That looks good Moog - think I might register. Non-fiction wise I'm looking forward the Roger Cook autobiography.
Marching Powder is one of the best non-fiction boos I've ever read.
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Post by Moog on May 10, 2007 9:42:55 GMT
Whats Marching Powder? it's either something to do with cocaine or soldiers in the 19th century marching!? I do like fiction as well, I've read all Harry Potter so far, some Terry Pratchett, the Hitch Hikers series & I got the 1st of the Trudy Canavan trilogy to start (as reccomended by Cam). |
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