Obsessive_Passion Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 The Bronze Horseman, by Paullina Simons. I picked up this novel a couple of years ago when I was going through my 'historical' phase. For those mature enough to read it, it's a captivating read. The first book in a trilogy (TBH, Tatiana & Alexander / Bridge to Holy Cross, The Summer Garden), it captures the life of Tatiana Metanova, a young girl caught in the chaos of World War II in the Soviet Union town of Leningrad. She falls in love with a Soviet soldier, Alexander, who is actually dating her sister. Hmm. Essentially: the book follows two lines: Tatiana's struggling love for Alexander, and also her own physical struggle to survive. The city of Leningrad was blockaded for.. Forgotten the precise number - nearly 900 days, from memory. Anyone interested in World War II Soviet Union, or who's into a bit of a romantic read should definitely give this novel a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsk803 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 hmm have any of yous read any of Gary Paulsen's books i like every single one and ive read every book he has out, my favorite ,Hatchet , some other of my favorite books include Old Yeller ,Where the Red Fern Grows,Romeo and Juliet also any of Will Hobbs books In the time of peace prepare for war-General PattonDsk805 lvl 139 6* mageBlink182lover lvl 100 7* mageFounder and Current clan leader of: PunkRock Lovers(rank#4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikzelf100 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 i think LotR trilogie was the best books :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypie10 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 The Giver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdean Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Ender's Game : Orson Scott Card If you haven't read this (or other books in the series), read them now !!!! Back by popular demand!And I guess I just wanted to tell you, as the light starts to fade, that you aree the reason, that I am not afraid, and I guess I just wanted to mention, as the heavens will fall, that we will be together soon if we will be anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfilc23 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushrock Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I'm reading an excellent book right now. It's called Cut by Patricia McCormick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC_Kejml Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Erich Maria Remarque: Three Friends ^ my book :^_^: I don't play anymore, but I'm grateful I played through the best RS times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falco513 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Ender's Game : Orson Scott Card If you haven't read this (or other books in the series), read them now !!!! Series? As far as I was aware, Ender's Game was a one-off novel.. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AshKaYu Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 To Kill A Mockingbird Zombie Survival Guide :D Pet Semetary Transall Saga ... and some more I can't think of on the spot. :? Who's that by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 i think LotR trilogie was the best books :D Could you read those in English, or do they actually have Dutch translations? Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myridden Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I can't stand them lol. :P Yeah, it's definitely not for everyone. But I got hooked on when I got the feeling of how vast the Middle Earth is or how rich the history Tolkien made it to be. Talking of Middle Earth... I loved the Middle Earth series by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. It's almost childish, but it's so much fun to read. I don't like the tolkiens books. it bores me to death in the first page or chapter. My friend told me that it gets better at the end, and I tried I read 8 chapters of the books but they where so freakin boring! the opposite of gripping. "I am free of all prejudices. I hate every one equally." -W. C. Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoteman Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Not regularly, anyway. The best ones I have read have generally been when I've been on holiday. My favourites are The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams, and The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce. That would have to be my least favourite of douglas adams books lol. Hitchikers was good, so random. I'm more into fantasy, so Eragon and Eldest by Christopher Paolini ( don't get me started on the movie, it is the most un-true peice of [cabbage] RAWR angry angry.) The Wind on Fire triology by William Nicholson is also good. I'll update this when i think of more :wink: "A disbelief in magic can force some poor souls into believing in authority and business" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 hmm have any of yous read any of Gary Paulsen's books i like every single one and ive read every book he has out, my favorite ,Hatchet , some other of my favorite books include Old Yeller ,Where the Red Fern Grows,Romeo and Juliet also any of Will Hobbs books Yeah I've read that and the one after that I think it was called "Hatchet Winter" from memory. I Read them years ago when they came out back when I was in Primary School. And yes I loved them by the way. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilya Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 EDGE CHRONICLES is the best series of books there are on this planet of earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make7upu101 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 hmm have any of yous read any of Gary Paulsen's books i like every single one and ive read every book he has out, my favorite ,Hatchet , some other of my favorite books include Old Yeller ,Where the Red Fern Grows,Romeo and Juliet also any of Will Hobbs books Yeah I've read that and the one after that I think it was called "Hatchet Winter" from memory. I Read them years ago when they came out back when I was in Primary School. And yes I loved them by the way. :thumbsup: Brian's Winter. I read that one in elementary school. Good book from what I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyemange Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Monster-Walter Dean Myers A book about a 16 year old on trial for murder. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_%281999_novel%29 The link to the Wikipedia page. If you want to know more, PM me, I'll send you my 5 page book report... :D The GES, the only clan ruled by a Goat. "How did it start? I mean, did one kid just yell out lets have sex!"" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astro Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 blade of fire by stuart hill its the second in the icemark series...lots of gore n st00f very good read but you must read cry of the icemark to understand it i love that book 1984 by George Orwell A love story with a totalitarianistic government. : but that book created big brother ... and that show is complate crap... my favourite books are all the harry potter books, eragon, eldest and the art of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipflop121 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 a time to kill - very gripping story the power of one - absolutly loved this book And the whole series of john marsdens ellie books Started new account: flipflop v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 a time to kill - very gripping story the power of one - absolutly loved this book And the whole series of john marsdens ellie books Is the show The Power of One based on the book? I doubt it, not sure if you've heard of it before the show. What's the book about and I'll be able to figure out if the show is based upon the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astralinre Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 In no particular order, these are some of my favorites: Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton The Ballad of the White Horse - G.K. Chesterton The Divine Comedy - Dante Alighieri Black - Ted Dekker Red - Ted Dekker White - Ted Dekker When Heaven Weeps - Ted Dekker Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card Speaker for the Dead - Orson Scott Card The Silmarillion - J.R.R. Tolkein "In so far as I am Man I am the chief of creatures. In so far as I am a man I am the chief of sinners." - G.K. Chesterton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrineShrimp Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Maps in a mirror by Orson Scott Card, All of Terry Pratchet's Diskworld books, and bags of bones by Stephen King. When sperm whales mate, 3/4 of the sperm goes into the sea, not his mate.Thats why sea water tastes funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzone92 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 hmm have any of yous read any of Gary Paulsen's books i like every single one and ive read every book he has out, my favorite ,Hatchet , some other of my favorite books include Old Yeller ,Where the Red Fern Grows,Romeo and Juliet also any of Will Hobbs books Yeah I've read that and the one after that I think it was called "Hatchet Winter" from memory. I Read them years ago when they came out back when I was in Primary School. And yes I loved them by the way. :thumbsup: There are also more that follow hatchet, like The River. Gary Paulson also wrote a very good story based on events that happened to him as a kid where he gets lost in the wilderness. (kind of like Hatchet) I give it two thumbs up, but I can't remember the name. :thumbsup: you know there is a place called outside, better graphics 100% pvp and no fee to play :-w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tru_vampire0 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I highly suggest any book written by Darren Shan. His hit-selling series "Cirque du Freak" is amazing. The series is now complete as of fall (12 books in total). In a nutshell, it's all about vampires but soo much more. His other popular series, currently 3 books out, is called "The Demonata" I think it is equally awesome. As you've geussed it's about demons. His website, http://www.darrenshan.com , says that it is planned to be a 10-book series. Check out his site. Darren Shan Rules! When I Have It, It's the World's. When I Don't Have It, The World Is Mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 A Clockwork Orange. Good book. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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