Recommendations of Classic Books
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This book is a quick read full of detailed description and an engaging plot. It's also the only book I was made to read in high school English that I actually liked.
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Betty Smith’s 1943 classic is a coming-of-age tale about a second-generation Irish-American girl named Francie who lives in Williamsburg with her family. The story focuses on an impoverished but aspirational adolescent girl and her family living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, during the first two decades of the 20th century. The book was an immense success.
The main metaphor of the book is the hardy Tree of Heaven, whose persistent ability to grow and flourish even in the inner city mirrors the protagonist's desire to better herself.
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Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was published in 1960 and became an immediate classic of literature. The novel examines racism in the American South through the innocent wide eyes of a clever young girl named Jean Louise Finch. Its iconic characters, most notably the sympathetic and just lawyer and father Atticus Finch, served as role models and changed perspectives in the United States at a time when tensions regarding race were high.
The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. The narrator's father, Atticus Finch, has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers. One critic explains the novel's impact by writing, "In the twentieth century, To Kill a Mockingbird is probably the most widely read book dealing with race in America, and its protagonist, Atticus Finch, the most enduring fictional image of racial heroism
I absolutely love The Mayor of Casterbridge. I haven't read Far From The Madding Crowd yet, but I am planning to read it soon. I did try his short story collection Under The Greenwood Tree once. But could not finish it. It was a cheerful book thoughLibs_Books wrote: ↑26 Feb 2018, 15:27 When it comes to Thomas Hardy, my favourites are 'Far from the madding crowd' (just about the only one with a happy ending) and 'The Mayor of Casterbridge'.
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If you're going to see a film, I recommend the old (1967) one, rather than the more recent one. I'd usually say that books are better than films, but Hardy can be tough going, so the film can give you a good overview - on the other hand, it does rather spoil the surprises.
Yeah, Hardy's books are a bit tough, and hard to get through sometimes. I didn't know of the older movie, I'll be sure to check it out. But yes, movies always tend to do that Can't beat the book.Libs_Books wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 06:38If you're going to see a film, I recommend the old (1967) one, rather than the more recent one. I'd usually say that books are better than films, but Hardy can be tough going, so the film can give you a good overview - on the other hand, it does rather spoil the surprises.
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Wow. I really like it, I think I just might try it even though old fashioned.kutty wrote: ↑02 Jun 2009, 07:03 Try Lynn Viehl's Darkyn series. It's romance but it is strongly laced with urban fantasy. This series is also darker than your standard vampire related paranormal romance. If you want to try something a bit different that is fast paced and has humor, try Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series. Another excellent paranormal series is Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series. Does not involved vampires, but rather shifters, and it is superbly written. The setting is futuristic.
Have you read Anne Rice? Interview with the Vampire is exactly what you describe, and there are sequels too. Very dark and gothic.
There's also the classics, like Dracula (Bram Stoker) and Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) but they may or may not be holiday reading to you!
Ever, to the outside world, is an ordinary 16yr old girl. But she isn't. Ever since her family died in a ccident she somehow survived back into the world with a gift that she thinks she would be better out- a psychic gift and seeing auras. She wants to be normal, and handsome Damen helps her do exactly that..she tries not to show that she like him, but of course she does..when they touch...when he speaks..he's the only thing in the world. but whats more strange is that he doesn't have an aura. Only dead people dont have aura...but if he isnt dead..what is he?
Brotherhood of the Black Dagger by JR Ward.
Yasmine Galenorn - 3 sisters, one is a witch, one is a vampire and one is a death maiden and they are half fae.
Karen Marie Moning - fae series
well my moms reading this one series i think its a Sookie Stackhouse novel their vampire books the HBO show True Blood is based on them
read A LOT So here are some titles that are pretty good. If you have anymore questions or want to know something on a book please feel to contact me
Peeps: Scoot Westerfeld
Tantilize: Cynthia Lertich Smith
The secret Circle: L.J Smith
Blue bloods series: Melissa Delacruz
The House of Night Series: P.C Cast and Kristen Cast
The Vampire Chronicales: Anne Rice
The Beasties: William Sleator
Prom Nights form hell: Meg Cabot, Kim Harrison, Michele jaffe, Stephenie Meyer, Lauren Myracle.
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I cry every time.