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So Many Books
Books 2 Read...........
- The Power Of One by Bryce Courtney. This has to include it's sequel, Tandia (that technically makes it two books). I found a new best friend, I fell in love and I had my heart broken throughout the pages.
- Friends Like These by Victoria Routledge. There is nothing too intense but they are people we have all known.
- The Street Lawyer by John Grisham. Another great legal drama by the master. There could be any number of John Grisham novels in this list but this one is a particular favourite.
- Centre Line by Joyce Sweeny. I first read this tale of teenage runaways when I was 13 and still pull it off the shelf with as much enthusiasm as ever.
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkein. There is not much I can say that hasn't been said already about this masterpiece of fiction. Seen the movies?? do yourself a favour and get the books!!
- Edge of the Rain by Beverly Harper. Such a beautifully written novel about Africa. Like all her work you are transported to the great continent and don't want to leave.
- Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl. The legend that is Roald Dahl had me hooked as a child as he did to millions of others. This is one of my all-time favourites and as a teacher I desperately look for an excuse to read it to each of my classes.
- The Famous Five Series by Enid Blyton. These were the most read books of my childhood and I spent hours searching second hand stores and flea markets to get copies of them as an adult. Who wouldn't want a life full fo constant adventure with Julian, Dick, George, Anne....and ofcourse Timmy the Dog!
- London by Edward Rutherford. What an amazing book!!! A novel without any real twists and turns but tells the story of the life of a city from the most ancient of Druid times to the modern day. It really does make you wonder about the stories that the streets we walk down each day have to tell.
- The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks. This is one that I don't read as often as others but still enjoy pulling off the shelf now and again. It is a very black and often disturbing work of fiction that is so well written that once you start you have to keep reading.
- Chart Throb by Ben Elton. I found this book to be a very clever take on the reality TV singing shows that are popular the world over. As a self confessed reality TV junkie I couldn't put this one down.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling. OK so this is kind of like having Lord of the Rings on the list, (Hmm I do, don't I?!)entirely predictable. This one is my favourite one though because it is where the series stops being a well written kids book and having greater appeal to everyone, besides that the hippogriff is such a cool animal!
- Perfect Skin by Nick Earls. This is one of my favourite authors. There is nothing like chick lit that is written by a bloke. I am particularly fond of Nick Earls as he is a Brisbane author and I am able to have a clear picture of the places that he mentions.
Novels to Read and Read and Read...........
Children's Books to Read and Read and Read........
True Stories to Read and Read and Read.......
- Wild Swans by Jung Chang. I have a growing love of autobiographies and this is one of the best that I have read. I always find some new element in this one. Wild Swans is the story of three generations of Chinese women. The stories of all these remarkable women show what you can overcome purely on strength of character.
- The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.I first learnt of the story of Anne Frank as a primary school child. The story of the this Jewish family in hiding told by a girl who wasn't much older than me was fascinating, and still is.
- A Child Called It by David Pelzer. Another book that is the first in a set. This is one of those must reads for everyone. To think that this child suffered so much and then to read the following books and see the man that he became. An amazing life journey
True Stories to Read and Read and Read..........
My Book Lenses
Here are links to my other book related lenses on Squidoo. I would love you to drop by them and leave me some feedback.-
Motivating Reluctant Readers
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In a time when children are becoming increasingly savy about how they spend their time it can be really hard to get children to pick up a book. The long term implications of this are not to be underestimated, reading is a life long skill that we use...
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Get Kids Reading. Headquarters
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Get Kids Reading. There are many lenses out there that are focused on getting kids to read. This group aims to pull them together in one location. From a lens about your favourite children's book or author to one with tips for parents, this is the g...
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Books to Read to Kids
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I was about to add some more to my other lens when I realised that they were all children's books so I figured that such a wonderful category deserved a lense of it's own. This is more than just the ones that I enjoy reading (although that help...
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My Author Lenses
I have begun developing lenses on my favourite authors. Feel free to check them out, but beware that they are still a work in progress!-
Beverley Harper
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It took a very long time for me to pluck up the courage to read a Beverly Harper novel. I have long been a fan of stories set in Africa, reading books like "Skin Deep" as an early teen and developing a love affair with "The Power of One" in my twenti...
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Bryce Courtenay
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Bryce Courtenay is one of Australia's most renowned authors. He has the ability to write novels that get to the heart of the human character. His work transport you to other eras meet some of the most interesting characters ever created in fiction. P...
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The Magnificant World Of Roald Dahl
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The Magnificent Roald Dahl couldn't be more of an understatement for this true magician of words. For decades his stories have captivated children from 5 to 95. His creativity is not to be underestimated and the love of reading that his work has fost...
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The Worlds of Enid Blyton
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Enid Blyton was one of my favourite authors as a child. She wrote a huge amount of childrens books across a wide range of genres from fantasy, through adventure to boarding school stories. Her books are underestimated and while it...
Group Discussion
Books you read and read and read and read......
Why not tell everyone about the books that you like to pick up again and again.
ilovetoread
I don't reread fiction so much, but I find myself picking up a lot of my non-fiction books to reread more often these days. One of my current favorites is Green Goes With Everything and I find myself reading it often to find more ideas for making my home more green and healthy.
Posted October 18, 2008
Mickie_G wrote...
I find that I can reread any Travis McGee mystery by John D. MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald is the forerunner of Lee Child (I have a lens about him) and any author who has a recurring character in his books.
Posted May 19, 2008
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Posted March 01, 2008
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krk sastri wrote
wonderful indeed!worth follow-up too,for enlightening & ennobling .
Posted July 13, 2008
squidfool wrote...
I am absolutely enthralled by Colin Thompson's books. His website is one of the best on the Internet. He's got free handmade downloads, wonderful stories about and including his animals, and beautiful hand-drawn picture books for the little ones. Visit http://www.colinthompson.com
Posted July 11, 2007
jdnyc wrote...
Great book lens - I am also a big fan of Roald Dahl! Thanks for joining the group "5 Books"!
Posted June 12, 2007
Antique Books on eBay
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