Here's where you come in: I'll list the books, and you tell me which one I should read next. I might take the one that gets the most votes, or I might go for the best justification. We shall see.
Oh, also, stay tuned for the next two in my series of Dusty Book Reviews: Captains Courageous, by Rudyard Kipling, and Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand.
And--just because this drives me batty--a link to Grammar Girl's discussion of the phrase "on accident."
Here's the list--in order of publication date:
| Title | Author | Year of Pubilcation |
|---|---|---|
| Hamelt | William Shakespeare | 1600 |
| The Story of the Gadsbys | Rudyard Kipling | 1888 |
| Under the Deodars | Rudyard Kipling | 1888 |
| Mine Own People | Rudyard Kipling | 1899 |
| Anne of Green Gables | L. M. Montgomery | 1908 |
| Cloud Howe | Lewis Grassic Gibbon | 1933 |
| Grey Granite | Lewis Grassic Gibbon | 1934 |
| Of Mice and Men | John Steinbeck | 1937 |
| From Russia with Love | Ian Flemming | 1957 |
| The Dragon and the Rose | David Scott Daniell | 1957 |
| South by Java Head | Alistair McLean | 1957 |
| The Guns of Navarone | Alistair McLean | 1957 |
| The Secret Ways | Alistair McLean | 1959 |
| Thunderball | Ian Flemming | 1961 |
| Fear is the Key | Alistair McLean | 1961 |
| The Golden Rendezvous | Alistair McLean | 1962 |
| On Her Majesty's Secret Service | Ian Flemming | 1963 |
| You Only Live Twice | Ian Flemming | 1964 |
| Puppet on a Chain | Alistair McLean | 1969 |
| Circus | Alistair McLean | 1975 |
| The Golden Gate | Alistair McLean | 1976 |
| Noble House | James Clavell | 1981 |
| Partisans | Alistair McLean | 1982 |
| San Andreas | Alistair McLean | 1984 |
| License to Kill | John Gardner | 1989 |
| The Ring of Charon | Roger MacBride Allen | 1990 |
| Sophie's World | Jostein Gardner | 1991 |
| Steampunk | Various | 2008 |
| The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour - The Frontier Stories - Volume Three | Louis L'Amour | 2008 |
Oooh, this is a nice list, Paul! :D
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for the classics, so I can't choose just one! I recommend Shakespeare's Hamlet, Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, and/or Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables.
I adore Hamlet, because Hamlet is such a complex character. He is brilliant but oh so troubled. I am also a Shakespeare geek, so I love all of the classic lines from this play. The action moves along well and the ending perfectly fits the prescription for a Shakespearean tragedy. (If you're interested in a full listing of my justification, here's the link to my full-length review of Hamlet on my book blog: http://zellakate.blogspot.com/2009/12/hamlet.html )
Of Mice and Men is one of my favorite novellas EVER! I love it, because the characters are so vividly crafted and the plot is seemingly simple yet it is so complex. I also like the philosophical issues it addresses. It is also one of the most moving books I have ever read. The ending makes me cry every time. (My review for this one: http://zellakate.blogspot.com/2010/03/of-mice-and-men.html)
Anne of Green Gables was my favorite book when I was about fourteen, primarily because Anne is such a delightful character. She has so much spunk and personality! The setting is also nostalgic and the story is heartwarming. There is also a lot of humor in this book, which I always appreciate. (I don't have a review written for this one, but now I want to reread it just to write about it.)
I can't wait to see which book you choose! :)
Zella
Hey Paul,
ReplyDeleteI'd suggest the Bond books for an easy read, otherwise Of Mice And Men is great. Hamlet if you want to stretch yourself.
Gotta go for Hamlet.
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