OT: Recommended Books

[Tishke]

Three cheers for all the book readers I have found my people LOL.

I try to read as often as possible, which is getting more often now that I am not working. I often alternate between a "fluff" book and a more serious book. Some of the best reads for me lately have been:

*Memoirs of A Geisha (I LOVED the story, still haven't seen the movie)
*Wicked (who knew the flying monkies had such political angst?!)

Now for some old favorites:
Fantasy:
*Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (an updated Wonderland type story)
*The Discworld Series by Terry Pratchett (very funny books)
*To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (hands down one of the best books ever written)

 

[HappyBoy]

I almost added Wicked and Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister to my list as I loved them both. Am reading Mirror, Mirror now
All of the above are by Gregory Maguire

 

[Loves Disney]

Three cheers for all the book readers I have found my people LOL.

I try to read as often as possible, which is getting more often now that I am not working. I often alternate between a "fluff" book and a more serious book. Some of the best reads for me lately have been:

*Memoirs of A Geisha (I LOVED the story, still haven't seen the movie)
*Wicked (who knew the flying monkies had such political angst?!)

Now for some old favorites:
Fantasy:
*Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (an updated Wonderland type story)
*The Discworld Series by Terry Pratchett (very funny books)
*To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (hands down one of the best books ever written)

I loved To Kill A Mockingbird! I read it a few years ago but it was one of those books where it will always be in my mind lol! Lee's unique names and interesting plot has made for a very well written and fun book. It is one of those books where you either hate it or love it. for me lol. I especially enjoyed the second part where everything started to fall into place. So much is gained from that book, probably more than some people would expect.

 

[GirlWithSpunk]

I am only in 8th grade but I love Dan Brown's books. I have read a few. From, Angels and Demons to the DaVinci Code, Digital Fortress, and Deception Point. They are fascinating books and captivating books that will want you to read more and more and not put the book down.

But as I am a bookworm, I recommend people to read, "The Giver", it might be a little difficult to understand but once you do you'll agree with me that its very good.

I also just finished reading the book, "Annie, Between the States", it is about the Civil War, for anyone intrested in those type of historic ficition books.
I really love those books, they make you want to read while teaching you about history. So, these are just a few suggestions for anyone out there who is addicted to reading as I am.

 

[Loves Disney]

I am only in 8th grade but I love Dan Brown's books. I have read a few. From, Angels and Demons to the DaVinci Code, Digital Fortress, and Deception Point. They are fascinating books and captivating books that will want you to read more and more and not put the book down.

But as I am a bookworm, I recommend people to read, "The Giver", it might be a little difficult to understand but once you do you'll agree with me that its very good.

I also just finished reading the book, "Annie, Between the States", it is about the Civil War, for anyone intrested in those type of historic ficition books.
I really love those books, they make you want to read while teaching you about history. So, these are just a few suggestions for anyone out there who is addicted to reading as I am.

Only in 8th grade?? That was where I read most of my books I can remember reading The Giver in 5th grade. Our teacher read it to us...oh the memories . In fact, the first time I read The Catcher in the Rye was in 8th grade. I also remember reading "Hamlet", "MacBeth", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and The Devil's Arithmatic all in one month!! LOL I guess that is why I consider 8th grade to have been my big reading year lol.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I am a reading teacher so I always have thoughts on new and other exciting books for people to enjoy. Currently, my students are reading From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. I think it is a great young adult/children's adventure story. We are also about to read a book by Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons, which is an amazing story for all ages.

I usually read Medieval literature or books by Nicholas Sparks. Right now, I am nearing the end of Wicked, a book that shocked me quite a few times. It is most DEFINITELY not a book for kids to read though and I am curious as how they adapted it to a musical show.

 

[cteddiesgirl]

Two books that I always recommend are "The Chosen" by Chaim Potak and "Conversations With God" by Neale Donald Walsch.
The second one read only if your not easily offended on religious/spiritual topics.
But it does make you think a lot.

 

[GirlWithSpunk]

Only in 8th grade?? That was where I read most of my books I can remember reading The Giver in 5th grade. Our teacher read it to us...oh the memories . In fact, the first time I read The Catcher in the Rye was in 8th grade. I also remember reading "Hamlet", "MacBeth", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and The Devil's Arithmatic all in one month!! LOL I guess that is why I consider 8th grade to have been my big reading year lol.

The only book I read in 5th grade for the class reading thing was the giver but other than that I have read all the other books you mentioned you read in 8th. It really does seem that they stuff alot of books for people to read, but hey I am not complaining. I love reading.. Lol....

 

[Loves Disney]

I have mentioned a few books so far, but I have more lol.

These books are at a younger level than what I have mentioned so far. I remember these from a few years back lol.

(these two would be around a level 9 read)

Lord of The Flies / William Golding

Animal Farm / George Orwell

and

(I would say a level 10 read)

1984 / George Orwell

All of these are good books to read!

 

[Loves Disney]

The only book I read in 5th grade for the class reading thing was the giver but other than that I have read all the other books you mentioned you read in 8th. It really does seem that they stuff alot of books for people to read, but hey I am not complaining. I love reading.. Lol....

I read all those on my free time. LOL. The book they were making us read was The Witch of Blackbird Pond LOL I had to read something interesting at least! LOL

 

[Tishke]

LovesDisney, you sound a lot like me as a child. While the rest of my classmates were struggling with The Witch of Blackbird Pond, I was reading The Complete Works of Shakespeare. (I had very encouraging Grandparents, not many would buy a book like that for a child) I've always read, and far beyond my grade level. It's a trait that I passed to my son who reads two grade levels above his own. The problem is finding good books that are at a level that he wants to read. (He's 6, but reads at a more than third grade level...somehow he is just NOT in love with all these girl books LOL) Barnes and Noble is our favorite Saturday morning trip!

 

[Loves Disney]

LovesDisney, you sound a lot like me as a child. While the rest of my classmates were struggling with The Witch of Blackbird Pond, I was reading The Complete Works of Shakespeare. (I had very encouraging Grandparents, not many would buy a book like that for a child) I've always read, and far beyond my grade level. It's a trait that I passed to my son who reads two grade levels above his own. The problem is finding good books that are at a level that he wants to read. (He's 6, but reads at a more than third grade level...somehow he is just NOT in love with all these girl books LOL) Barnes and Noble is our favorite Saturday morning trip!

Oh I love Barnes and Noble! I could spend all day in that store! And, lol, I have The Complete Works of Shakespeare and that is what I read from LOL! Funny you should mention that! lol. Now as a junior in High School, I have read so many more plays and sonnets lol. My absolute favorite play by Shakespeare is "Hamlet"! I am going to re-read "MacBeth" and then it might be a close call as to which I like more lol.

 

[Dragonlord11_7]

Now, hopefully nobody has done this:Eragon and Eldest both by Christopher Paolini.
These are wonderful books about a 15 year-old boy and his female dragon Saphira. They are working with elves and dwaves and other mythical beings to save the place they live in from the evil emperor Galbotorix and his dragon Shruiken.
I won't say more beacuse this will spoil the story! I highly recomend this book to readers in the 5th grade(at least) and up. It's a great story and the next book is due soon! This book will make you: and lots more things. You will love these books!

 

[DarkSideMoon]

Now, hopefully nobody has done this:Eragon and Eldest both by Christopher Paolini.
These are wonderful books about a 15 year-old boy and his female dragon Saphira. They are working with elves and dwaves and other mythical beings to save the place they live in from the evil emperor Galbotorix and his dragon Shruiken.
I won't say more beacuse this will spoil the story! I highly recomend this book to readers in the 5th grade(at least) and up. It's a great story and the next book is due soon! This book will make you: and lots more things. You will love these books!

I reccommend the Eragon series. I was skeptical when my friend gave me it for Christmas, but read it on the way down to WDW last week and fell in love with it. I think it might be better than LOTR. I finished it last week and my first goal was to buy the sequel, Eldest.

Glad there is another eragon fan on the forums.

 

[threeboysmom]

Most of the books here we have read and enjoyed in our family. Another big for Eragon and Eldest. Some books I haven't seen mentioned....

1) Thr3e by Ted Dekker (not a kids' book, but good for teenagers and adults) It's suspense and thrill - you will NOT be able to put it down! Actually, anything by Ted Dekker is a page-turner...

2) Redwall series by Brian Jacques - if you have not yet discovered his books, you're in for a treat Good for kids (if you're a big reader), teens, and adults.

3) Kingdom Keepers - not a great well-written book, but the majority of the book takes place inside Walt Disney World (how can you go wrong with that?) and VMK is even mentioned many times in the book as the teenagers in the story play VMK! It was a cute story meant for kids and teens (but I read it anyways and enjoyed it)

 

[lovethattink]

I Highly reccommend Eragon. When I first got it I was like ' oh well, at least I have something to read on the plane. ' Then I could not put it down. It is VERY close to LOTR in my opinion, maybe even slightly better.

And it was written by a kid!

 

[lovethattink]

LovesDisney, you sound a lot like me as a child. While the rest of my classmates were struggling with The Witch of Blackbird Pond, I was reading The Complete Works of Shakespeare. (I had very encouraging Grandparents, not many would buy a book like that for a child) I've always read, and far beyond my grade level. It's a trait that I passed to my son who reads two grade levels above his own. The problem is finding good books that are at a level that he wants to read. (He's 6, but reads at a more than third grade level...somehow he is just NOT in love with all these girl books LOL) Barnes and Noble is our favorite Saturday morning trip!

Has he read any of the Box Car Children books? Starwarskid loved that series of books.

 

[DarkSideMoon]

And it was written by a kid!

Yes, one of the most impressive things about the book.

 

[Loves Disney]

On subject of young authors...Did you know Frankenstien was written by a 17 year old? It started out as a family thing where her and her family would share stories and Mary Shelley told one about a man named Frankenstien who could...well you know the rest, and if not read it! Anyway, her family told her she should write that story down. She did

 

[cat_herder]

As someone who loves to read, I thought I might add this thread to see what other great books there are out there with "Unoffical" voices. This may also help by getting some people interested in reading, which would be great!

The Book I recommend is The Catcher in The Rye (reading for at least 9th grade level or higher)

What has this got to do with VMK?