Deepsound Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Very Important Books Come on, let's talk about books ! The ones your prefer, the first or the last you read which impressed, helped, pleased you. Any kind of : novel, photography, cooking, comics, health, medecine, biography, poetry, children's books, scientific, travel, dictionary, whatever... :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub It's about paralell realities overlaying one another : what happens in one of them affects the others as well. An infinitely moving story, opening magical and metaphorical horizons. "In a run-down amusement park on a desolate beach in New Hampshire, thirteen-year-old Jack Sawyer is about to learn some hard truths—about his father’s death, about why he and his mother are on the run from his sinister uncle Morgan, and about the real nature of the mysterious realm Jack once called the Daydreams. Now, with help from his newfound friend Speedy Parker, this young man will reclaim his identity as Travellin Jack and make his first foray back into the Territories to retrieve the magical Talisman, an object of immense cosmic significance. Yet even more important to Jack, the Talisman holds the key to saving his mother’s life. In the Terrorities, where monsters lurk, evil watches, and an unbelievably precious prize awaits, Jack embarks upon a desperate quest to fulfill a destiny he never sought but cannot escape." (publisher's description). We are scared by the sinister Uncle Morgan, we laugh and we cry with "travellin' Jack" and his friend, an incredible werewolf... One of the best books I have ever read. According to me, a real masterpiece I read twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I love SK, but the talisman didn't really do it for me, my Fav SK book would have to be IT, that is one seriously scary book, followed closely by Bag of bones and the Dark Tower series which is a very unusual series, that ties most of his books together, including the Talisman. I don't get anytime to read these days but I used to be an insatiable reader, mainly Fantasy, David Eddings, Katherine Kerr, David Gemmel, J.K.Rowling...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moya Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Dune Series Lord of the Rings The Commonwealth Saga His Dark Materials Redwall (childhood read ftw) The Dark is Rising London Chocolat Terry Pratchett, Terry Pratchett, Terry Pratchett, Terr.... But most of all Dune. READ IT if you have an interest in sci-fi, religion, philosophy, politics. Terry Pratchett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moya Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Oooh and Isaac Asimov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hmm lets see.... For Kids - (well what I read as a kid) Aesop's fables Any thing by Enid Blyton - Adventures of the Wishing Chair The Adventures of Binkle and Flip Brer Rabbit, Old Thatch series Heyo, Brer Rabbit! The Secret Island, Naughty Amelia Jane!, Amelia Jane 1 The Adventurous Four, Adventures of Mr. Pink Whistle Five O'Clock Tales, The Secret Mountain The Children of Willow Farm The Further Adventures of Brer Rabbit, Hello, Mr. Twiddle!, The Adventures of Scamp, Amelia Jane Again, Amelia Jane 2 The Adventurous Four Again!, illustrated by Jessie Land Five On Kirrin Island Again, Famous Five series The Adventures of Pip, My Enid Blyton Brer Rabbit Book BR More Adventures of Pip, Don't be Silly, Mr. Twiddle Mister Meddle's Muddles, Mr. Pink-Whistle Interferes, Third Brer Rabbit Book Adventures of the Wishing Chair, The Adventures of Binkle and Flip, Brer Rabbit, Old Thatch series Heyo, Brer Rabbit!, The Secret Island, Naughty Amelia Jane!, Amelia Jane 1 The Adventurous Four, illustrated by E. H. Davie Adventures of Mr. Pink Whistle Five O'Clock Tales, The Secret Mountain, The Children of Willow Farm, The Further Adventures of Brer Rabbit Hello, Mr. Twiddle!, The Adventures of Scamp, Amelia Jane Again, Amelia Jane 2 The Adventurous Four Again!, The Adventures of Pip, My Enid Blyton Brer Rabbit Book More Adventures of Pip, Don't be Silly, Mr. Twiddle Mister Meddle's Muddles, Mr. Pink-Whistle Interferes Third Brer Rabbit Book Secret seven series Goosebumps :oops: Then there are other books liked (complete and unabridged versions) (Pre Teen) Journey to the centre of the earth Around the world in eighty days 20000 Leagues under the sea Treasure Island Kidnapped Swiss Family Robinson (Crusoe). Sherlock Holmes series Agatha Christie series (Early- Mid Teens) "Roots" - will make you bawl your eyes out Gone with the wind Early Harry Potters To kill a mockingbird Schindler's List More Recently - All the Harry Potters Brave New World - MUST READ THIS BOOK!!! Shakespeare plays and lots and lots of boring non fiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I am lost if I do not have a book to read. My tastes vary wildy from forensics and murder to "chick lit" for light relief. Too many books to mention but... Favourite authors... Lee Childs David Gemmell JD Robb's ... In Death series Jeffrey Archer Terry Pratchett David Eddings' Belgariad and Malloreon only. Later books suck :roll: Jennifer Crusie Karen Robards Lori Foster Linda Howard PJ Tracy Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series Katherine Kerr Mercedes Lackey Susan Andersen Robert Gregory Browne Karen Rose Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series Roxanne St Claire Suzanne Brockmann Sandra Hill Chris Collett Harlan Coben Anne Perry Cindy Gerard Anne McCaffrey's Pern dragon series As a small child I disliked Enid Blyton and Beatrix Potter but was a fan of Winnie the Pooh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_r Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 hmm books... been a while since ive read any. the tomorrow when the war began series were awesome The lord of the rings books were alot better than the movie The hobbit was also a neat book I read alot or war books however cannot for the life of me remember their names or authors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 hey phoenix,I think you missed `charlotte`s web` off your list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Never read it Borrowed it from the library at school when I was a kid. but never read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I like a range of books. Especially like Non Fiction travel/Adventure. This book is a very interesting read and it is fish related. Will make you think twice before eating fish http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=OJ-n ... CC4Q6AEwAA In the fiction area I am a fan of Stephen Donaldson Stephen King Richard Laymon Lee Child James Patterson Tom Holland( I recommend his stuff if you like vampyres etc) Hunter S Thompson Robert Holdstock And whatever other books I come across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Stephen Donaldson's twin Thomas Covenant trilogies are a very heavy read, well worth it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Book - haven't picked one of those up for a lonnnnggg time! Stephen King - the early stuff, gave up after Rose Madder, I actually think I threw it across the room when I got to the end... Ursula K le Guin Stephen R Donaldson David Eddings JRR Tolkien Frank Herbert James Herbert Anne McCaffery Michael Crichton John Wyndham Tom Clancy Julian May Arthur C Clarke Isaac Asimov Robert A Heinlein Hmmm.... must be some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze-dragon Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 im a big fan of Anne McCaffery I also like the Naomi Novik series of Temeraire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 My favourite Anne McCaffery book is Dragonsong Forgot to add to my list Patrick Tilley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 fiction is a great way to get bored and sleep, Never been able to read the stuff Enjoy auto biographies most and study up on what ever subject is my favorite at the time. read plenty on the solar system (almost all of Patrick Moores), cricket, rugby, bowls (more the head space thing) Tech books on my trade and even the odd killi book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Tim Severin wrote some very good books recreating the journey of Ulysseys and other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I don't read as much as I'd like to, but Wilbur Smiths River God and Seventh Scroll would have to be two of my favourite fiction books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub I have just realised that I may have read this - is the the one with the Wolfs? And they go to the movies and Wolf doesn't want popcorn with butter on it? Dammit, now I am going to have to hunt the book down and read it again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 The Chopper Boys by Rex Forrester is a great read about how the deer hunting evolved & the nutters that were involved in hunting & catching deer in NZ . Some awesome tales of accidents & amazing survival stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Piers Anthony - Xanth series Terry Pratchett - Discworld Series Brian Jacques - Redwall Series Maurice Gee - Halfmen Of O Trilogy C S Lewis - Chronicles Of Narnia Paul Jennings - UN series L E Modesitt Jr - Recluce Series Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett - Good Omens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_r Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 barry crump - wild pork & watercress was another good one for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I don't get anytime to read these days but I used to be an insatiable reader Same thing for me. But talking about Jules Verne with Phoenix has reawakened my hunger for books ! :bounce: I read IT and Bag of bones too. Great stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Terry Pratchett, Terry Pratchett, Terry Pratchett, Terr.... But most of all Dune. READ IT if you have an interest in sci-fi, religion, philosophy, politics. Terry Pratchett. Sorry : Terry who ?... Well, I didn't know yet this author. He seems great. So I just ordered "The carpet". It's about a people who lives in a carpet. I used to imagine stuff like that when I was a kid. Terry Pratchett seems to have a pretty good sense of humor too (“A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores.” :lol: ). I read the exceptional Dune About SF, do you know Nancy Kress ? Last year, I read "The Probability Trilogy" from her. I'm not a hard science lover, but I've liked this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hmm lets see.... For Kids - (well what I read as a kid) I got tonnes of books for kids. I kept my own ones, when I was a child. Because when I opened again these books, I could remember things, feelings, the way I saw the world at this age... you know, all thoses perfumes of chilhood. It helps me a lot cause I love to wrote some stories to my friends' kids. I wish I could write a novel one day or another. In France, there's a publisher named "Nord-Sud" (North-South in english). Real great stories for kids with beautiful drawings. Brave New World - MUST READ THIS BOOK!!! From Aldous Huxley ? Visionary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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