I love to read! These are some of my favorite books.
Last updated June 7, 2004.
1984 - George Orwell
Winston and Julia struggle to live in a negative utopian society corrupted by the government. Everyone should read this book. It's pretty amazing and thought provoking.
The Adrian Mole Diaries: Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 - Sue Townsend
Adrian Mole keeps a journal of his adventures, including his love interest Pandora, his friendship with the elderly Bert, and his parents' hillariously stormy relationship.
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons - Lorna Landvik
Four housewives living in a suburban Minnesota neighborhood become good friends and start a book club to remain close. The story takes place over the course of 30 years. This is definitely a book your mother would love!
Caramba! - Nina Marie Mart�nez
Several residents of Lava Landing, CA, including a witch, a mariachi, a man stuck in purgatory, and a transvestite hair dresser weave their way into one another's lives. As a sidenote, I have to say this book is lots of fun, partly because the first page of every chapter is in color!
The Dark is Rising - Susan Cooper
A young British boy discovers his destiny is to save the world from the evil magic of the Dark. I read this book for the first time in seventh grade and then again last summer, and I still thought it was an excellent, suspenseful read.
Girl with a Pearl Earring - Tracy Chevalier
Maertge goes to work as a maid in the house of a famous painter and gets caught in an awkward situation.
The Giver - Lois Lowry
Jonas becomes the next Receiver, the keeper of all good and bad memories that society has been sheltered from, and learns to deal with pain.
The Green Mile - Stephen King
Paul Edgecombe, a prison guard, meets John Coffey, an inmate on death row who has a special gift. This is my favorite book. I can't recommend it strongly enough! Bring your kleenex.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter, a young wizard in his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, competes in the Triwizard cup and continues to battle the evil Lord Voldemort.
Homes and Other Black Holes - Dave Barry
Dave Barry's hillarious manual designed to help you successfully select and move into a new home. Complete with illustrations. I have never laughed so hard in all my life.
Into The Wild - Jon Krakauer
Chris McCandless, a young man from a well-to-do family, abandons his life and walks into the Alaska wilderness. I really can't describe the way I felt about this book - the main character is fascinating.
The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - Ann Brashares
Four best friends share a pair of magical pants during their first summer apart. It will make you feel like a kid again.
Standing in the Rainbow - Fannie Flagg
A kind mid-western woman named Dorothy plays a part in the lives of her neighbors; the story follows her family, neighbors in Elmwood Springs, and friends from 1940 until her death. This book is amazing!
They Cage the Animals at Night - Jennings Michael Birch
Jennings Michael Birch recounts his childhood in and out of orphanages. A true story.
The Things They Carried - Tim O'Brien
Tim O'Brien loosely bases this story about a group of soldiers fighting in Vietnam on his own experiences in the war.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Betty Smith
A girl tells the story of her life as a poor child growing up in Brooklyn in 1901. This story is enchanting.
Utopia - Sir Thomas More
A man who has seen the world tells colleagues of his about his adventures and of the utopian society he observed while abroad. This one takes a little discipline to get through, but you'll feel so intelligent for having read it. Promise.
Next on my To Read list:
Run With the Horsemen - Ferrol Sams
If you are interested in reading for fun, definitely stop by Randomhouse and have a gander. Every month I go to the fiction section and look at what has been published recently. The site also has a list of the 100 best fiction books, if you want to read something published previously that you know will be good. Reading is awesome!