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.

Thanks Mette!

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.

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.

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!

I got given the first 2 books of that series for Christmas - they are quite good

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.

Welcome, Wendimac! Of course you can join us!!

I have to admit, I was SO disappointed with the Wally Lamb. Perhaps I just couldn't get past my dislike of the main character.

I've just started reading Crackpot, by Adele Wiseman. I'm really enjoying it. I love Canadian fiction.

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.

Thanks Ellis, I'll try that book...