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My dear readers, have you guys read any good books lately? I just finished my book, and I’m searching for a new one. Any recommendations? I’d love to hear! xoxo
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I really recommend a political thriller by new author Mary McNally Ratto. It’s called The Cain Sanction and it’s available on Amazon.com. It’s a real page turner and she really raises some questions about how much power money can buy; especially in an election year. Great read!!
I have just read an incredible political thriller ebook. I was browsing around at
amazon.com and found this ebook called The Cain Sanction, I read the preview and a
few chapters. It really was a page turner can’t put it down kind of book.
I didn’t know how it ends until the last sentence of the last page.. great read!!
Usually I don’t read this genre but someone recommended it and WOW, loved it..
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Memoirs of a Beatnik by Diane Di Prima. Rebellious and blunt
Elizabeth Bard’s, Lunch in Paris. A love story with recipes. Not so much the love story you would expect, but the perfect love story of a frenchman, a fresh baked loaf of bread, a trip to the market and discovering what life is all about. Elizabeth’s memoir is a delight, leaving with a smile and dreaming of Paris.
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the red leather diary. amazing.
Ishmael – Daniel Quinn
‘Jailbird’ and ‘Breakfast of Champions’ by Kurt Vonnegut.
Incredible writer.
I looove the Harry Potter books of course! So naturally, my next move was to Percy Jackson and I loved them all. I lean toward youth series, but I have to agree that The Time Travelers’ Wife was great. I can’t believe how much better the book was than the movie. That’s usually how it is though. My oddball book as of late was titled “My Enemys’ Cradle” by Sara Young. It was a suprisingly good book that I found at at Odd Lots for $3. It delves into the struggles during the Nazi times and their Lebensborn programs. Very hard to put down, I must say!
A Tree grows in Brooklyn is wonderful. I just finished “East of Eden” by Steinbeck… it was like watching a great movie for the entire read of this thick book.
I must recommend The Book Thief (and echo the five or six who’ve already mentioned it).
It’s miraculous. It surprised and amazed me.
The Face on Your Plate (The Truth about Food) by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson.
@Vanessa & Jesse: I read about Foer’s book. I’m courious, does he really advocate vegetarianism? While it may sound pretty extreme at first, let me note, that veganism is indeed the only way-to-go – regarding an ethical way of living. I learned to know so much great foods the last 1.5 years since I decided to go vegan… forget those menus from dead animals or their milk, eggs, whatever… animals suffer and die for totally unneeded products – how is that justifiable?
A recommendable site, to give a great overview (and much in-depth information in the following):
http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/text/ (start with the Abolitionist Approach Pamphlet).
Oxygen by Carol Cassella was really good!! I picked it up in barnes and noble one day and couldn’t put it down!
“The shadow of the wind”
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I’m a little late with this, and you’ve probably already chosen a book–but The Dark Tower is amazing. It’s not my usual genre, and I’m not really a Stephen King fan, but it blew me away.
It consists of seven books and the first one is a little slow.
Home by Marilynne Robinson
I read about 4-5 books a week and this one stood out amidst all the inferior tat. Highly recommended for it’s sparse but gorgeous prose.
Time Traveller’s Wife was a great escape. As soon as I finished my library copy, I went out and bought my own copy. Then, I promptly lent it out to a friend.
Cold Comfort Farm is my current favourite-hilarious and very British – set on an odd farm in 1930s England. It is very charming and a real hoot from cover to cover.
I adore your blog Jo-keep up the good work!x
I have so many great books to recommend! I hope one of these is to your liking …
Black Mirror by Gail Jones
Sixty Lights by Gail Jones
In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje
Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
Once Upon the River Love by Andrei Makine
The Submerged Cathedral by Charlotte Wood
and my favourite: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
and many, many more …
My husband’s book – The Bone Man of Benares! The book is about his experiances during his travels in Africa, India, Nepal… in the 70s. And it is the best book I’ve ever read. And I read it before I met him and have thought that even then, so I cannot say that I’m in any way influenced! :D You can find out more about the book on his website http://terrytarnoff.com/books.php
The book was even adapted into a play, here in San Franciso. Do read it, Joanna!
Not sure if anyone has already suggested this, but I cannot recommend The Lovely Bones (Alice Sebold) enough! It’s coming out as a movie soon too.
Gardens of water by Alan Drew =)
i’m addicted to the sookie stackhouse series right now, so addicting!
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
I’m currently reading Nabokov’s short stories, and they’re fantastic!
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver!
I just finished Wicked by Gregory Maguire and it was wonderful. I am about to read “The Very Long Engagement” by Sebestian Japrisot. It is the book after which the movie of the same name was made. Have you seen it? With the lovely Audrey Tautou.
I do twice-a-month book reviews over at my (relatively) new inspirations blog, if you’d like to check it out.
Currently reading: Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
Everything he does is brilliant and this book is no exception!
Another vote for The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. It’s marvelous!
I just finished 1000 splendid suns by the same author who wrote The Kite Runner.
Amazing. Is all I’m going to say.
The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls….I’m only half way through, but it’s fabulous!
my favorite novel of all time is easily ‘A Moveable Feast’ by Ernest Hemingway. Its terrific in the fall/winter esp! Its his memoirs during the time he lived in paris from 1920-26. Its wonderful and romantic and so cool to hear about what it was like from a man who lived it to be hangin with all expats during that time (Joyce! F. Scott Fitzgerald! Picasso!). Fab.
So many wonderful books listed so far!
Three I recently enjoyed…
“The Good Women of China” by Xinran
“The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien
“Milkweed” by Jerry Spinelli.
All were really wonderful.
I’m reading “The Magicians” by Lev Grossman. It’s amazing. Like an adult Harry Potter but not like a tacky imitation. Really good, I recommend it if you like a cross between fantasy and reality!
I’m currently re-reading Madame Bovary, which is always amazing.
I’d also recommend “Note to Self: On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits” by Samara O’Shea
“This is Where I Leave You” Jonathan Tropper
“84 Charing Cross Road” Helene Hanff
The Secret River by Kate Grenville,
The Birth House by Ami McKay and The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Hands down.
“Love is a Mix Tape” is a great memoir by Rob Sheffield. It’s a great non-fiction read if that’s what you’re looking for.
Oh and also “Time and Again” by Jack Finney. Perfect NYC novel. I was sad for days when I finished it.
“Happens Every Day” by Isabel Gillies
Very quick, non-fiction read!
Here are some of my favorites, both new and old: “Stronger Than Dirt: How One Urban Couple Grew a Business, a Family, and a New Way of Life from the Ground Up” by Kim Schaye and Chris Losee (a couple leaves Brooklyn to start a flower farm in upstate New York); “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt (a psychological thriller at a posh East Coast college); “Relic” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (terrible movie but terrifying book); “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez (the power of sisterhood, a must read for every woman); and the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer (a guilty read – yes, but it’s actually good storytelling.)
The Terror by Dan Simmons. This book blew me away. I love historical fiction and this was incredible. Take the incredible hardship, suffering and massive loss of life that the British arctic expeditions caused and throw in a terrifying Inuit legend (think abominable snowman only waaaaay creepier) – I had trouble falling asleep while I was reading this and I stayed up way too late, totally immersed. If it’s not your cup of tea – maybe it’s Alex’s! But it was SO good.
I capture the castle – can’t remember the author. Great book! Set in England maybe 1930’s or 50’s?
I know everyone read this ages ago, but I just read The Lovely Bones and it was amazing. I started it on Saturday and finished it the next day, couldn’t put it down. A little depressing for the holidays but beautifully written.
“Like water for chocolate”. I had to read it in college and it is still one of my favorite books. Or “The Eyre Affair”…that one is great!
I’m working my way through the best american nonrequired reading series, edited by dave eggers. also just read his book zeitoun which is eye-opening.
I loved the guernsey literary & potato peel pie society, which some other people have mentioned… it would be right up your alley!
The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet by Reif Larsen. Captivating read, plus there are illustrations in the margins that tie in with the storyline.
I’m abstaining from any reading that’s not medical (being a medical students is difficult stuff!) but because I am living in the UK at the moment, I will say that one of my favourite books is “Till We Have Faces” by C.S. Lewis. You could also read “I was told there would be cake” by Sloan Crossley for some light-hearted fun and I always think that everyone could do with reading some Eliot, Thackeray, or Wilde (different blokes but awesome writing!)
THE WHITE TIGER by Aravind Adiga. It won the Man Booker Prize a couple years ago. I also can’t wait to read LORRIE MOORE’s and AMY BLOOM’s latest.
Oh, and you would love COLD COMFORT FARM by Stella Gibbons, on which the Kate Beckinsale movie is based. I named by blog after the heroine’s favorite book.
But I must confess, the cold weather makes me want to shun mind-improving fare and grab the nearest AGATHA CHRISTIE or P.G. WODEHOUSE (and I might re-read LITTLE WOMEN for Christmas).
“The Book Thief” is the best book I’ve read in a long time. It’s young adult, so I was shocked by how emotional it was (I cried through a large portion of it). The author’s writing has a very nice rhythm/style that makes it fun to read, even with the heavy subject matter.
I just finished these three which I absolutely loved.
Her Fearful Symmetry (from the same author as The Time Traveler’s Wife)
Holidays On Ice (absolutely hilarious)
The Wild Things (based on the screenplay for Where The Wild Things Are)
high fidelity!
then watch the movie afterwards ;)
gotta love john cusack.
“the help” is great!
“Olive Kitteridge” is sad and hopeful at the same time. I adored it.
I’m currently rereading “Franny and Zooey” by jd salinger and remembering why I love it so much.
loooove margaret atwood books. i would read the handmaid’s tale or Oryx and Crake! you will not be disappointed!
I just finished, “The Road” by Cormac Macarthy. I know it was published in 2008, but I just got around to reading it. It was the perfect humbling book to read around this time of year.
And I LOVED, “Water for Elephants” which I already see in your repertoire!
I recently also tried reading, “The Tin Drum” but I wasn’t feeling it this time of year so I’ll start it in the summer time when I need something on the beach :)
I just finished 2 amazing books and thought I would share.
1) The Beatles by Bob Spitz – it’s a very thick book, but if you like the Beatles it’s a great read.
2) Loving Frank by Nancy Horan – it’s an historical fiction account of Frank Lloyd Wright’s affair with Mamah Cheney, early in his career. As the jacket says “You will start reading because of Frank but because of Mamah you won’t put it down.”
The Luminous Life of Lilly Nelly Aphrodite by Beatrice Colin was wonderful – read it in one weekend. Also really enjoyed People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
Let the Right One in by Swedish writer John Ajvide Lindqvist is a good, unconventional vampire tale. It’s perfect.
I just started “The Geography of Bliss” which is a philosophical humorous self help travel memoir…he’s searching for the happiest place. i’m only in the 2nd chapter and i’m loving it!
I have finished The News from Paraguay. A Novel
by Lily Tuck. Loved every word. At the moment reading A Romance of Lady Hamilton’s early years by Henry Schumacher. Super super!!!
I just read my first Camus (The Stranger) and I loved it.
The world of yesterday,
by Stefan Zweig.
Absolute perfection. Exquisite. Brilliant.
Merry Xmas from Barcelona!
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I’ve just started reading “The Disappeared” by Kim Echlin. It’s lyrical, beautiful and touching.
“Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” by Alexandra Fuller. An amazing and moving read!
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You have tons of comments so I’m sure you’re covered for the next decade but I read The Hunger Game series and didn’t think I would be into it b/c it is sci-fi but I was completely engaged. Fun, quick, young adult read that has many layers.
Happy reading!
All of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s book are amazing – Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun and The Thing Around Your Neck.
Zadie Smith is a favorite, too.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
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