Sun Nov 28, 2004 3:25 am
As for recommendations (don't have to read them, bu tthey are good):
For people of 8 or 9, I'd certainly reccommend "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" By Sharon Creech. So cute. Also, LORD OF THE RINGS. Must, must read. Of course, by J.R.R Tolkein. Good read for ages 10 or 9 and up. For younger audiences, The Hobbit. Actually, ALWAYS start with the Hobbit. Makes like easier.
All Eoin Colfer books. (E.g. The Wish List, Artemis Fowl) For ages 8 and up.
I think my age requirements are messed up, simply because I read books way above my age level.
Oh, yes. Irish Chain for people (but mainly girls) ages 10 or 9 and up.
Okay. I think my age recommendations are very messed up.
And it's sad, I forget the author, but there is a series of books... The first book in the series is called "Little Sister" or "Little Sister of the Earth" For grades 5 and up only, I'd say. Maybe even 6 and up.
For people of 8 or 9, I'd certainly reccommend "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" By Sharon Creech. So cute. Also, LORD OF THE RINGS. Must, must read. Of course, by J.R.R Tolkein. Good read for ages 10 or 9 and up. For younger audiences, The Hobbit. Actually, ALWAYS start with the Hobbit. Makes like easier.
All Eoin Colfer books. (E.g. The Wish List, Artemis Fowl) For ages 8 and up.
I think my age requirements are messed up, simply because I read books way above my age level.
Oh, yes. Irish Chain for people (but mainly girls) ages 10 or 9 and up.
Okay. I think my age recommendations are very messed up.
And it's sad, I forget the author, but there is a series of books... The first book in the series is called "Little Sister" or "Little Sister of the Earth" For grades 5 and up only, I'd say. Maybe even 6 and up.
Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:16 am
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell.
Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:03 pm
I agree with Haruko. I was going to post that myself. 
I'd probably add Animal Farm, by George Orwell, too. Someone earlier posted about Pullman's series "His Dark Materials." It's a really good series, and for some odd reason it's usually found in the kids section. Yes, the main characters are young, but they deal with some very adult issues.
On the Lord of the Flies topic...maybe it's cause I read it in the horrors of freshman English...but I really did not like it one bit.
I think everyone should have to read a number of Shakespeare plays, just because. We read a different one (at least one) every year in high school, then I read a few in college. It's amazing how the same themes and the same basic stories are still so entertaining today (ex. Ten Things I Hate About You).
I'd probably add Animal Farm, by George Orwell, too. Someone earlier posted about Pullman's series "His Dark Materials." It's a really good series, and for some odd reason it's usually found in the kids section. Yes, the main characters are young, but they deal with some very adult issues.
On the Lord of the Flies topic...maybe it's cause I read it in the horrors of freshman English...but I really did not like it one bit.
I think everyone should have to read a number of Shakespeare plays, just because. We read a different one (at least one) every year in high school, then I read a few in college. It's amazing how the same themes and the same basic stories are still so entertaining today (ex. Ten Things I Hate About You).
Mon Nov 29, 2004 1:56 am
Green Eggs and Ham
It is the tome from which all knowledge and desire to read springs from. In later years it might even form some bizzare Seussian religion, who cares? What it is, is the greatest book I have ever ever ever read,
It is the tome from which all knowledge and desire to read springs from. In later years it might even form some bizzare Seussian religion, who cares? What it is, is the greatest book I have ever ever ever read,
Mon Nov 29, 2004 11:32 am
everyone should read some vonnegut at some point in their lives.
also the hitchhiker's guide series. but none of douglas adams' other books. they're terrible.
and i'm not religious in the slightest, but the bible is a ripping good read. and it prepares you for a ton of arguments you'll have throughout your life.
also the hitchhiker's guide series. but none of douglas adams' other books. they're terrible.
and i'm not religious in the slightest, but the bible is a ripping good read. and it prepares you for a ton of arguments you'll have throughout your life.
Thu Dec 02, 2004 2:36 am
Everyone should read America the book, but if you live in another country no need to read it.
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:29 am
For children, I recommend The Giving Tree.
Thu Dec 23, 2004 2:51 am
I'd have to say Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
Thu Dec 23, 2004 5:08 am
Vanilla, I love you! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the best books of all time. I am SO looking forward to seeing my favorite director make my faorite book into a movie. The 70's one was sooo dumb.
On to the books. When you are around 14, you should read Lord of the Flies. At 15, you should read 1984. Around 16 or 17, you should try Anna Karenina, The Catcher in the Rye, and Brave New World. Also, I would recommend that you reread all of these books once a year after you first read them. This will open your eyes a lot to the psychology of mankind and how we act in certain circumstances.
On to the books. When you are around 14, you should read Lord of the Flies. At 15, you should read 1984. Around 16 or 17, you should try Anna Karenina, The Catcher in the Rye, and Brave New World. Also, I would recommend that you reread all of these books once a year after you first read them. This will open your eyes a lot to the psychology of mankind and how we act in certain circumstances.
Thu Dec 23, 2004 12:18 pm
But some people just aren't affected by books in that way.
And there is absolutely no point in telling someone they should read a book if they don't enjoy reading, if it's going to be a struggle for them. None.
And there is absolutely no point in telling someone they should read a book if they don't enjoy reading, if it's going to be a struggle for them. None.
Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:44 pm
Lizzy wrote:I think everyone should have to read
-The DaVinci Code (I know some religons don't like it but its fiction and it deserves to be read by the world)
-The Lovely Bones
-Of Mice and Men
Disagree on the DaVinci Code. I got bored and couldn't get into it. Maybe I'll try again but the beginning of a book has to capture me and that didn't.
I ADORED The Lovely Bones. Bit creepy though *shudder*. I think I may have cried too...
And I studied Of Mice and Men and loved it. Awww George and Lenny... so sweet!
I love literature for some reason. Anyone who loves classics and stories of revenge should try "Wuthering Heights". VERY good to analyse as there are so many sub-plots.
Also as a comedy series the Georgia Nicholson series by Louise Rennison is EXTREMELY funny. I laughed until I cried.
Oh and Igg, I think of these as recommendations and I wouldn't force anyone to read them that really didn't want to.
Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:57 pm
I know, but it's just that people are saying 'when you're _ you must read ___'
I expect I shall read Wuthering Heights again, but only to say that I did. Oh, I hate it. Yes, I did understand it. I just thought it was crap and didn't enjoy it. NOT because I couldn't understand it.
DaVinci Code- read it if you want an example of horrible writing and nicked ideas and how they can get you famous!
My friend Bani said "Umberto Eco was at a lecture here in Sweden, and got asked what he thought of Dan Brown. Did he consider him a sort of son? "Yes" says Eco. "The son I never wanted." He then proceeded to explain how borrowing is normal when writing, but there is an accepted way of borrowing material from other writers. Dan Bróen doesn't borrow, Eco said, he pillages, burns and steals. "
My friend Claire said " The plot is very well conceived but it was written with gloves on!"
Booya
I expect I shall read Wuthering Heights again, but only to say that I did. Oh, I hate it. Yes, I did understand it. I just thought it was crap and didn't enjoy it. NOT because I couldn't understand it.
DaVinci Code- read it if you want an example of horrible writing and nicked ideas and how they can get you famous!
My friend Bani said "Umberto Eco was at a lecture here in Sweden, and got asked what he thought of Dan Brown. Did he consider him a sort of son? "Yes" says Eco. "The son I never wanted." He then proceeded to explain how borrowing is normal when writing, but there is an accepted way of borrowing material from other writers. Dan Bróen doesn't borrow, Eco said, he pillages, burns and steals. "
My friend Claire said " The plot is very well conceived but it was written with gloves on!"
Booya
Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:11 am
Awww crap, there are just SOOO many good books that I've read.
Hmm let's start the list here (in no random order of course):
- The Five People You Meet in Heaven
- Harry Potter Series
- Lord of the Rings (STILL haven't read them yet. -__-)
- A Raisin in the Sun
- To Sir with Love
- Monster (not the one with Charlize Theron)
Hmm that's all I could get out of my head right now.
Hmm let's start the list here (in no random order of course
):
- The Five People You Meet in Heaven
- Harry Potter Series
- Lord of the Rings (STILL haven't read them yet. -__-)
- A Raisin in the Sun
- To Sir with Love
- Monster (not the one with Charlize Theron
)
Hmm that's all I could get out of my head right now.
Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:31 am
the three books that i would suggest as must read are:
life of pi: suggested many times before in this thread, but it is just so good. the author so richly uses detail it's amazing.
stiff: a non-fiction book about what can happen to your body after you die. not for the squimish, but is very good.
memoirs of a geisha: my all time favorite book ever. chronicles the story of a youn g girl as she becomes a geisha. absolutely read this, an absolute page turner.
life of pi: suggested many times before in this thread, but it is just so good. the author so richly uses detail it's amazing.
stiff: a non-fiction book about what can happen to your body after you die. not for the squimish, but is very good.
memoirs of a geisha: my all time favorite book ever. chronicles the story of a youn g girl as she becomes a geisha. absolutely read this, an absolute page turner.
Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:30 pm
Tom Sawyer. How come no one else has mentioned this? Everybody should read Tom Sawyer at some time.
And, in total sarcasm, the most sarcastic book of all time- A Modest Proposal. It's a solution to the Irish potato famine involving KFC- Kentucky Fried Children.
And, in total sarcasm, the most sarcastic book of all time- A Modest Proposal. It's a solution to the Irish potato famine involving KFC- Kentucky Fried Children.