I read Lord of the Flies in high school too- I was in Advanced English so we had a huge reading list of "the classics" and Shakespearean plays which we got to act out in class- maybe that is why I enjoyed them so much. My favorites were MacBeth and Othello.
I saw a couple of Salman Rushdie's books at the same store which I will have to go back and pick up Anyone read any of his works or have any thoughts on his writing?
I haven’t read that many, but my favorite Rushdie book is The Moor's Last Sigh – which I really liked. It’s this epic and wonderful story of the Moor and his history. And of India – and the people, religions, and culture. Great book, beautifully written.
I haven't read any of Salman Rushdie's books yet...
I just whipped through Ordinary People, by Judith Guest. I'd seen the movie, and the book was excellent, too. I'd love to have a therapist like Berger.
I was thinking more of graphic novels like Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and such. In my world graphic novels definitely count as books – there are so many great stories, artwork and writers.
But I’m a big reader of funny comics too!
I absolutely adore Larson.
Mette, graphic novels are fabulous! I picked up a graphic novel of the Hobbit and was FINALLY able to get through the darn thing and actually enjoy it!
What is The Sandman about? For a really interesting (but depressing) set of graphic novels, try Maus I and Maus II.
Ugh. Still slogging through Hawaii. When does it start getting interesting? I'm at the part where the Alii Nui (female) has decided to allow Abner to teach her about God (she's just sent her first letter to Honolulu).
I managed to go the whole weekend without cheating, and no weight lost. A no-cheating weekend, a not-interesting book, and now it's Monday. This is going to be a dark cloud day, I think.
Neil Gaiman wrote Good Omens with Terry Pratchett, right? That book was hilarious. I should read that again, just for a pick me up. Anyone else really like Nick Hornby? What is it about Brit authors?
Amber, if you don't like Hawaii at this point, you're probably not going to like it. Sorry about that! I was in love with it at that point. There are so many great books out there...time to move on and find one you love!
Hi beachgal, I totally agree – the Maus books are wonderful (and depressing)!
Ah. The Sandman series. Wonderful books! I’m not going to be able to keep this short!
There are 10 books/novels in the series; great stories mixing mythic entities with ordinary people. The main focus is on “the Endless” – they are 7 siblings – 7 mythic and unchanging forces in everybody’s lives: death, despair, destiny, destruction, desire, delirium and dream. Gaiman – the writer - personified these forces in very real characters. The main character is Dream – or Morpheus – or Sandman. He is, as are all the Endless, known under different names in different cultures throughout history. His sisters Death and Delirium are personal favorites of mine. (heh...)
The books tell wonderful stories – throughout different times, places, with different people – at one time literally in **** with Lucifer, at another time in an all night diner with the next door neighbor. I can not recommend these books enough – I was completely obsessed with them during the 90s. The details, the humor, the wonderful artwork, the characters and the wonder! Oh yeah. I told you, I wouldn’t be able to keep this short!
I've just started, I Know This Much is True, by Wally Lamb. It's good, but I hate the narrator. The brother, Domenick. I hope to heck he does some "growing" by the end of the book.
can i jump right in here? i also love to read! this summer i started diana galabon's outlander books! i was totally hooked from the first one,the outlander and have now started the dragonfly in amber! my dad recommended them to me and i am so glad he did!!
i read i know this much is true by wally lamb a few years ago and also enjoyed it!
at the beginning of the summer i read alot of light mysteries books!
Beachgal i used to love the Sandman series though it has been forever and a day since i have read any. Elfquest was my all time fav graphic novels though.
Just read Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz and actually enjoyed it. started on Douglas Adams' " Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" this morning he is always good for a laugh.
I just finished an hour ago - Hornet's Nest by Patricia Cornwell, before that I read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, before that Death du Jour by Kathy Reich...
I have to go to the library tomorrow now... I'm out of books...
Ilene, have you read Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston? I HIGHLY recommend it. I think it's soon going to be put out in a made-for-tv movie, which disappoints me. I want everyone to read it before seeing it. Hurston is able to sum up one woman's growth and personal empowerment in one sentence. She's awesome.
Anyone read any of his works or have any thoughts on his writing?
There are so many great books out there...time to move on and find one you love! 
Perhaps I just couldn't get past my dislike of the main character. 
