Book of the Week

[XChinaBelleX]

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Winnie-the-Pooh and The House on Pooh's Corner by A.A.Milne.
I know it may seem childish, but it really is a good read, and the pictures alongside (by E.H.Shephard) it are adorable. I used to read it when I was little, but now that I've gone back to it there are a lot of subtle adult ideas there too.

Another fantastic 'children's' story is Peter Pan by James Barrie. Especially the one illustrated by the late Trian Hymen. That particular edition came out in the year that I was born and was the specific copy that I grew up with. The illustrations fit the tale perfectly.  

[Smoozle]

I don't know if anyone else here reads the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. But they are really good books.  

[Thee Alchemyst]

Sounds pretty decent, I will check it out, just like the many other books in here... my personal pick is Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.  

[Calypso91]

~ The Sight by David Clement-Davies
~ The Waterstone by Rebecca Rupp
~ The Guardians Of Ga'Hoole (entire series) by Kathryn Lasky
~ Eragon by Christopher Paolini
~ Eldest by Christopher Paolini
~ Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
~ Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
~ Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
~ The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
~ The Chronicles Of Narnia (entire series) by C.S. Lewis
And, i'd say something about them all but, that'd take way too long! So i'll just say, they rock!! xd  

[Zekeachu]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but:

Eragon/Eldest/(Working Title) A.K.A. The Inheritance Trilogy

By: Christopher Paolini.

Edit: Sure, now I notice the post right above mine. Dx  

[Clearly Opaque]

Dream Quest of Unknown Kadeth by H.P. Lovecraft.

Old school edge of your seat thriller that was one of the "gateway novels" for modern horror. Basicly, a man travels in his sleep to a "land of dreams" in search of a city he dreams of. This story tells about his journey, what he sees and encounters, and what such encounters and knowledge does to him.

It's utterly scary at times, while lacking the "hack and slash" that is typical horror these days. It talks about horrors that can barely be imagined, how our dreams are not always what we think we want, and how listening to creatures out of our dreams is not always the best of ideas either. It makes one think hard about one's dreams, question one's dreams, and one's self.

You won't want to put it down once you start, and you also won't want to sleep for a while after reading it either.  

[Duke.Lychee]

I am currently reading a book with exquisite language and a wonderfully flowing and refreshing plot.

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke.

Another series of books that I love is not remarkably well written, but has a gripping and magical plot:

The Sabriel Series, by Garth Nix  

[darkrose_eve]

Has anyone read Wuthering Heights by Charlotte Bronte? I thought it was an excellent book.  

[hippiepoet1964]

I just finished "A Maiden's Grave" by Jeffrey Deaver which kept me turning pages quickly. It was pretty gripping and the ending was quite astonishing. I have read several books now by Mr. Deaver, and have not been disappointed with any of them.
 

[dark_moon_priestess]

I loved Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn. That was a really great book.  

[AerionDyseti]

I recommend The Girl With The Silver Eyes for anyone interested in sci-fi/fantasy...

It's a simple book, middle school level, but still a fascinating read.  

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The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice. And, Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Those have to be two of my most favourite books.  

[GimplyDropper]

Welcome to the Monkey House By Kurt Vonnegut
Very, very, very, very, very strange book. All short stories.  

[Santus_Lupinus]

This book hasn't seen any recognition in ages. The Voyage of the Space Beagle by A.E. Van Voght. It felt like a lot of short stories stuck together, but you know what? They were good ones.  

[Wumps]

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen