pogo Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Has anyone got a suggestion as to what book,or author to read? I am looking for something along the lines of Cider With Rosie,by Laurie Lee,or the James Herriot vet series.I suppose older generation biographical,with a little humour,nothing too heavy.I also loved Pillars of the Earth,by Ken Follet,but his other books are nothing of the sort.Come on then,what should it be.I suppose I am asking too much for someone to recommend a book AND lend it too me(or swap!)? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Dirk Bogarde - A Short Walk from Harrods...... Lady Fortesque - Trampled Lillies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 For something completely different why not try this:http://geocities.com/auelpage/auel.htmlThe Clan of the Cave Bear is the first and is utterly engrossing as are the following 4 volumes.With each running to some 500 or so pages it could keep you occupied for a very long time..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks.I have read Jean Auel,Valley of the Horses.Good idea.I'll look for the others.Keep 'em coming[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hey Russethouse,thanks for the titles.How to ask this without sounding sexist[:$]? For the 2nd title,am I going to have to 'get in touch with my femenine side',as I am a bloke.In other words,is it a 'girls' book? (oh well,that definately sounds sexist!)[Www].pogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 [quote user="pogo"]Thanks.I have read Jean Auel,Valley of the Horses.Good idea.I'll look for the others.Keep 'em coming[:)][/quote]They are a connected series so you should really read them in sequence.I don't know where you are but I still have the full set o5 five (vol 6 is in the making). We probably have enough books to start our own library...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Trampled Lillies is the story of Lady Fortescue's war effort and her eventual journey back to the UK, I'm not sure if its a mans book, I like books that capture the spirit of a different time and this certainly does, to begin with Lady Fortescue is of a certain British class........not often seen these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deauville Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Why not go completely off-piste and read 'His Dark Materials' trilogy by Phillip Pullman - it's supposed to be for children but I tell you what it's gripping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Lavinia Derwent : A Border Bairn etc. If you know the borders, you'll think you're back there! Christopher Milne's books about his childhood as "Christopher Robin" are fascinating, although slightly sad and somewhat disturbing in their way.Gore Vidal's series of historical novels of 19th and 20th Century US are also great reads : Burr, Empire, Hollywood etc and are fascinating especially if, like me, you knew nothing of American history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 What about a book written in French?Even childrens books are challenging and entertaining, if you find something on a subject or topic you are interested in it is much easier to read and keep on reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren, Vicky and Amelia Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 A must read is Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, I have been addicted to it. Fab read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 For a bedtime read.The Secret Life of Bees. and A Redbird Christmas. I've just started reading Ruth Rendell books, always avoided them before,probably on account of the TV series but have found the last 2 riveting. To cheer yourself up Tom Sharpe takes some beating as in Wilt,Porterhouse Blue,The Miden,Etc.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Darren,Vicky and Amelia,Have to agree with you Labyrinth is brilliant although another one I have thoroughly enjoyed is: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Do you want books about France? The book that Gay mentioned by Lady Fortescue follows a few others that she wrote about her life in France. I read them just before we moved here as we had a very good library in Southend. I do miss the library. Now I don't read a lot due to lack of books but enjoyed Small Island by Andrea Levy, a present from daughter when I was in hospital last year. Not about France, but very entertaining, witty, interesting. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Small Island by Andrea Levy - excellent book, very cleverly written, thoroughly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 To the O.P . If you like James Herriot you might enjoy "C'est La Folie" by Michael Wright. His articles about his life in rural Limousin have appeared in The Telegraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 [quote user="Darren Vicky and Amelia"]A must read is Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, I have been addicted to it. Fab read[/quote][quote user="Morse98"][...] Labyrinth is brilliant[...][/quote]On the strength of these comments, I bought Labyrinthe (the French language translation of the book) which I have just finished reading. Ienjoyed it and loved the storyline but found the writing somewhatlaboured, which, I'm sure, has more to do with the translation thanwith the writing. I look forward to reading it in its originalversion.[:)]I chose the French translation because I am not yet familiar with current French fiction writers.Ifind books in France quite expensive [:(] and keep looking for a goodsource of cheap second-hand French books! Being quite picky about who Iread, I resent paying good money for new books by unknown authors(unknown to me) which I might not enjoy reading several times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avamill Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hunger games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elstow Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I would recommend the "Bernie Gunther" novels of Philip Kerr. The hero is a german police officer before, during and after WW2. Very well written and gripping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Try something by Gervaise Phinn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Will back up the Bernie Gunther books. So sad that the writer died quite young, cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Since you posted that it's cost me a lot of money.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 In reply to Russetthouse’s post - did you read her other two books about her move to Provence - I found them fascinating - especially the unconscious ( is that the right word ? ) class ‘references’ ! Haven’t come across Trampled Lilies so I will look out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I think RH has retired to be a grandmother.This thread is very old or just slow maturing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heena K Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Bonjour! I love reading French books and here in this blog is the best French books that you all should read at least once. You can buy these book from Amazon any day and any time. Happy reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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