Linda asks…
(*interesting) Biography of Robert Burns?
admin answers:
This site has his whole biography
Charles asks…
My history reading list for Winter. Comments?
Robert W. Merry--A Country of Vast Designs (Polk, US-Mexican War)
David Clary--Eagles & Empire (US-Mexican War)
Peter H. Wilson--The 30 Years War: Europe's Tragedy
Harlow Giles Unger--The Last Founding Father (James Monroe)
James J. O'Donnell--The Ruin of the Roman Empire
David Stewart--Impeached: The Trial of Andrew Johnson
TJ Stiles--THe First Tycoon: Cornelius Vanderbilt
Anthony Everitt--Hadrian & the Triumph of Rome
John Keay--China: A History
Robert Service--Trotsky: A Biography
Antony Beevor--D-Day: The Battle for Normandy
Chris Wickham--The Inheritance of Rome
John M. Cooper--Woodrow Wilson: A Biography
Craig Nelson--Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon
Tim Egan--The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Changed America
admin answers:
Das Buch ~ sounds interesting but one question is this personal or academic? May I make a suggestion to toss in a good battle book of war during the snow/cold months? Last year I read Stalingrad in my back yard (with a fire pit) and it cold as heck outside. I really "felt" the battle so to speak with the cold all around me. I read Antony Beevor's version of Stalingrad. This winter I will either go to the Battle of the Bulge or a visit the Chosin Reservoir where the Marines pulled out of during a long winter battle that was hard fought.
Have fun!
Gerry D.
Helen asks…
My Winter reading list (history). Comments?
Robert W. Merry--A Country of Vast Designs (Polk, US-Mexican War)
David Clary--Eagles & Empire (US-Mexican War)
Peter H. Wilson--The 30 Years War: Europe's Tragedy
Harlow Giles Unger--The Last Founding Father (James Monroe)
James J. O'Donnell--The Ruin of the Roman Empire
David Stewart--Impeached: The Trial of Andrew Johnson
TJ Stiles--THe First Tycoon: Cornelius Vanderbilt
Anthony Everitt--Hadrian & the Triumph of Rome
John Keay--China: A History
Robert Service--Trotsky: A Biography
Antony Beevor--D-Day: The Battle for Normandy
Chris Wickham--The Inheritance of Rome
John M. Cooper--Woodrow Wilson: A Biography
Craig Nelson--Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon
Tim Egan--The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & the Fire That Changed America
admin answers:
If you're into that, then that's looking great. Some of the titles are very intriguing.
Ken asks…
What is your thoughts on these books?
In 2008, I read 45 books. My New Year's Resolution was/is to read 55-60 books in 2009.
Steven’s 2008 Booklist
(45 Books!)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - J.K. Rowling
Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.K. Rowling
Eragon - Christopher Paolini
Eldest - Christopher Paolini
Brisingr- Christopher Paolini
Duma Key - Stephen King
‘Salem’s Lot - Stephen King
J.K. Rowling Biography - Marc Shapiro
Ranger’s Apprentice: Ruin’s of Gorlan - John Flanagan
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Burning Bridge - John Flanagan
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Icebound Land - John Flanagan
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Battle of Skandia - John Flanagan
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North - John Flanagan
Blood Brothers - Nora Roberts
The Hollow - Nora Roberts
The Pagan Stone - Nora Roberts
Sanctuary - Nora Roberts
1st to Die - James Patterson
2nd Chance - James Patterson
Along Came a Spider - James Patterson
Kiss the Girls - James Patterson
Jack and Jill - James Patterson
Cat and Mouse - James Patterson
Step On a Crack - James Patterson
The Golem’s Eye - Johnathan Stroud
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
The Tale of Two Cities - Charles Dickens
Magyk - Angie Sage
Flyte - Angie Sage
The Road - Cormic McCarthy
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer
New Moon - Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn - Stephenie Meyer
Monster - Walter Dean Myers
The Notebook - Nicholas Sparks
A Streetcar Named Desire - Tennessee Williams
One For the Money - Janet Evanovich
And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie
Harry Potter is of course my favorite, but "The Road" was absolutly inspirational. It was amazing. "Duma Key" is brilliantly written. King really delivered this time. The "Twilight Saga" was, although overrated, pretty good. Christopher Paolini, though not quite as good as J.K. Rowling, is developing his skills quite nicely. There is a huge difference between "Eragon" and "Brisingr". I loved the series.
What are you thoughts on these books if you have read them? Which is your favorite? Are you planning on reading a set amount of books this year?
Michelle, I know what you mean. I almost didn't finish all of these, because 2008 was ending of junior year/beginning of senior year in high school. I'm going to college this year, but I believe I'll have a little more time with not having to go 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. :S Graduation in May! Woot!
Nohj, I agree. Twilight was badly written, but it still proved to be a decent story.
Tale of Two Cities was....interesting. LoL. It's the only Dicken's book I've read. It kept me interested, but it isn't something I'd like to ever read again. Madame Defarge is crazy/awesome.
I didn't set an amount in 2008. I just ended up reading whatever I picked up. I just want to try and read more than 45 in 2009. So far, I have the "Dark Tower Series", "The Appeal", "The Hobbit", "Lord of the Rings" (All three), and "Tommyknockers" setting on my shelf to be read this year. Almost finished with "The Hobbit" (Tolkein is great, but goes a little overboard with the description/rambaling.) Can't wait to read more Stephen King. The first two books I read of his were amazing.
admin answers:
Great choices! I read 104 last year and I have read quite a few of the ones you have read over the years too, here's my list for 2008. I have Hunger Games to read next..sounds great! I hope you enjoy the Dark Tower its brilliant. I am a big King fan and also love John Saul.
HISTORIC FICTION
Pillars of the Earth and World Without End by Ken Follet
The Great Plague A London girls’ diary – Pamela Oldfield
The Pest House by Jim Crace
6th Wife by Suzanna Dunn
At the Sign of the Sugar Plum by Mary Hooper
SUITABLE FOR KIDS/TEENS
Ingo Series by Helen Dunmore 1-4
Welcome to the Dead House
Twilight series 1-3
Before I Die by Jenny Downham
The Dolls House by Rumer Godden
Dating Hamlet by Lisa Fielder
Whistling for Elephants by Sandi Toksvic
Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Maximum Ride series 1-4
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Last Chance by Sarah Dessen
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
The Book Thief by Markus Zuzack
The Circle of Magic by Tamora Pierce
The Tales of Beadle the Bard by J K Rowling
FANTASY
Confessor by Terry Goodkind
Debt of Bones by Terry Goodkind
Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips
Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Neffenigger
American Gods by Neil Gainham
Swimming with Fishes and Swimming without a Net by MaryJanice Davidson
Jonathon Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanne Clark
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Album
The Trouble With Angels by Debbie Macomber
Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanne Clark
The Children of Hurin by J R R Tolkien
GENERAL FICTION
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Only human by Jenny Diske
The Four Feathers by AEW Mason
Shakespear by Bill Bryson
The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwen
A Wayne in a Manger by Gervase Phinn
Sorting out Billy by Jo Brand
The Best of Fathers by Anne Baker
The Sunday Philosophers Club by Alexander McCall Smith
5th Child by Doris Lessing
No! I don't want to join a book club by Virgina Ironside
My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult
21/2 Pillars of Wisdom by Alexander McCall Smith
My Legendary Girlfriend by Mike Gayle
Song of the Sound by Adam Armstrong
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
My Best Friend’s Girl by Dorothy Koomson
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations by Alexander McCall Smith
Mr Commitment by Mike Gayle
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death by M C Beaton
Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
Turning Thirty by Mike Gayle
Bloody Ham by Brian Kavanagh
No Dress Rehearsal by Marion Keynes
HORROR
Heart Shaped Box and 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Devil’s Labyrinth by John Saul
Duma Key by Stephen King
CLASSICS
To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskill
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathon Swift
The Inheritors by William Golding
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
A Room with a View by E M Forster
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Sparks
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs
Aesop’s Fables
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Professor by Charlotte Bronte
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene
The Awakening and other stories by Kate Chopin
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
AUTOBIOGRAPHY/BIOGRAPHY
Ultimate Peter Rabbit - story of Beatrix Potter
Carnarvon and Carter by 8th Countess of Carnarvon
A girl with a Pen – story of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Kyle
Nobbut a Lad by Alan Titchmarsh
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Cider With Rosie by Laurie Lee
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