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NodMyHeadLikeYeah

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Nod, I don't understand what you mean by that.
Neither do i, so just go with it...unless you don't wanna, and in that case......don't go with it?
 
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theneko

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I have read too many books to mention.
My fave authors are; C.S Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien Raymond E Fiest and David Eddings

I have read almost of Tolkien's work, quite alot of Fiest's and Eddings'
 
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I'm currently reading Joseph Heller's Catch-22 for the second time this month. It has been the first book that is constantly making me laugh out loud, which I thought was impossible with books.
 
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May I recomend a YOUNG author I have read, a little?

She writes from her heart! And has shown her hands, when writing...

I just wondered (or wandered) on what her name is, but I know she lives in an island (just at her corner). :p

Hope I meet my "Emily" to share with her.

Best regards!
 
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No! Not in order, this is listed randomly and no where near to being my complete list of favorite authors, these are just some off the top of my head since if I were to list all there would be so many that people refused to read my thread! haha
:p
Here is one, randomized, that I liked: :p


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Was HE right? (Sometimes it is a pity whenever I have read their BIO). So I decided to read ONLY what they wrote...

Same opinion is for Poe´s.
 
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jennymae

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These are a few of my favorites:

Harper Lee - To kill a Mockingbird. Too bad she only wrote this book (as far as I know).
William Faulkner - The Sound and the Fury.
Knut Hamsun - Hunger.
Vaino Linna (Im not sure the spelling is correct) - dont recollect the title, was maybe something like "unknown soldier"?
Artur Arntzen - His books are hilarious;), but I do not believe they are translated to english.
 
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kenthomas27

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This is a little telling, but I love Thomas Harris (Red Dragon, Hannibal, etc.) and Stephen King (last I read was The Dome, but I think I've read em all starting with Carrie - even read Danse Macabe, the short stories and the series). Like to read Mario Puzo (Godfather, Fools Die, etc.).
 

Desdichado

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I'm almost surprised how many Christians love Stephen King.

His stories have a lot of value to them; it's a shame so many people I know reject them because they happen to have ghosts.

That said, some of his stuff was trash.
 
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ww_21

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May I recomend a YOUNG author I have read, a little?

She writes from her heart! And has shown her hands, when writing...

I just wondered (or wandered) on what her name is, but I know she lives in an island (just at her corner). :p

Hope I meet my "Emily" to share with her.

Best regards!

hahah you never fail to put a smile on my face! Funny thing is, that 'young author's name is the same as your Emily's! haha
:p
 
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This thread goes out to all my fellow book lovers/book worms. I thought it would be fun if we shared our favorite books or authors or even quotes and poems here. New reading material is always appreciated.

Favorite Books:
-The Perks of being a Wallflower.
-Looking for Alaska.
-Paper Towns.
-An Abundance of Katherines.
-The Fault in our stars.
- Vampire Academy (entire series)

Favorite Authors:
-John Green
-Stephen Chbosky
-J.K Rowling
-Edgar Allan Poe
-Stephen King


Of course this list changes quite often for me because I am always reading and the more I read, the more books I fall in love with. What's your favorite book? (This bookworm is looking for her reading material)


I have lots.

Anything by Roald Dahl.

I love JK Rowling, JRR Tolkien, Dan Brown, Will Adams, Arthur Conan Doyle, Cormac McArthy, Max Brooks, etc etc. I want to be a writer myself.
 

Desdichado

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I'm currently reading Joseph Heller's Catch-22 for the second time this month. It has been the first book that is constantly making me laugh out loud, which I thought was impossible with books.
Good to see someone enjoyed it. I found Heller revolting. Mostly because I didn't like how he treated the subject matter.

If you like books along those lines though, I recommend Kurt Vonnegut.
 
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ww_21

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I'm almost surprised how many Christians love Stephen King.

His stories have a lot of value to them; it's a shame so many people I know reject them because they happen to have ghosts.

That said, some of his stuff was trash.

I think he's one of the best authors I've ever come across. His work is thought provoking and can keep you wrapped up for hours if you have an open mind. I say why bash an author or a book because there are certain things within the book with which you do not necessarily agree when the entire world is that way! Are you going to bash all of the world too? I like giving everything and everything a fair chance.
:eek:
 
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hahah you never fail to put a smile on my face! Funny thing is, that 'young author's name is the same as your Emily's! haha
:p
Wow! :confused:

What a predicament? I would be unsure on whom I would like more, then.

Ha! Ha!
 
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May I call you Emmy? (Just trying to sort "that" out)...

:p
 
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Have you read this book, Emmy?

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Las mil y una noches, de Sheresade.
 
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ww_21

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Have you read this book, Emmy?

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Las mil y una noches, de Sheresade.
If my Spanish is correct- this translates to "The Thousand and One Nights (am I right?) then no I have not read it, would you recommend it? Last night I got about 10 new books so I can add this one as well to my list.

Oh! Thanks!

But I´m just as far as this literal CORNER.

Je! Je!

lol!! It's all good, you're in the wallflower's corner
;)
 
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wwjd_kilden

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According to Goodreads, I've read 151 books.
... but that's mostly because I can't remember all the books I've read. (In my defense, I only discovered it a few months back, so I have over 20 years of reading to catch up with :p ).

Favorites, in no particluar order:
The secret garden - Frances H Burnett (Fiction. A childrens classic, but definitely worth a read for adults too)
the Lionheart Brothers - Astrid Lindgren (Fiction. A childrens classic in Scandinavia, but definitely worth a read for adults too)
LOTR triology - JRR Tolkien (Fiction)
Narnia triology (Fiction)
Fall of Giants - Ken Follett (Historical. Both fictional and real characters)
 
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ww_21

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According to Goodreads, I've read 151 books.
... but that's mostly because I can't remember all the books I've read. (In my defense, I only discovered it a few months back, so I have over 20 years of reading to catch up with :p ).

Favorites, in no particluar order:
The secret garden - Frances H Burnett (Fiction. A childrens classic, but definitely worth a read for adults too)
the Lionheart Brothers - Astrid Lindgren (Fiction. A childrens classic in Scandinavia, but definitely worth a read for adults too)
LOTR triology - JRR Tolkien (Fiction)
Narnia triology (Fiction)
Fall of Giants - Ken Follett (Historical. Both fictional and real characters)

I adored the secret garden. I love reading books then watching the move right after, which is what I did with the secret garden I also enjoyed LOTR, I admire Toliken's work.