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Post by SoHuda on Mar 29, 2008 12:35:05 GMT -6
I'm reading Chicken's Soup for the Writer's soul, it has been a great inspiring book. I recommend it highly to those who want to become writers! it has taught me great things.  |
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Post by darkme on May 3, 2008 11:58:26 GMT -6
Title: David Copperfield
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Penguin Classics
I am so glad I finally finished David Copperfield, it was such a long read. However it wasn't boring at all. In fact I found it to be very interesting.
It tells the story of David, since he was born and how he struggled as an orphan to a mean step-father, and how finally he became a very successful writer.
It's a biography of david copperfield written by him, fictional though. You also get to see how people have effected him and what impact they had on his life.
I would recommend it highly for all those who enjoy reading classics. I think Charles Dickens did a wonderful job with this book. i really liked it.
My Rate: 10/10
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Post by darkme on May 3, 2008 12:12:12 GMT -6
Now I'm reading The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini, an Afghan writer who's being living in the US since the 1980s. It's about two friends who lived there, Amir who was wealthy and Hassen who is the son of the servant of Amir's family. It's sooooooo interesting and I really can't wait to finish it. Will let u guys know how it is. |
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Post by darkme on May 7, 2008 12:13:56 GMT -6
Title: The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Riverhead Books The Kite Runner is a story of Amir, a young Afghan living with his father. He spends his early childhood days with his friend Hassen. The books also deals with the political conflicts that Afghanistan goes through and so you get to know about Amir's life and get to know what happened in Afghanistan. I really loved this book because I got a chance to hear about the Talibans in Afghanistan and about the war in there, and it was really interesting. It's such a beautiful novel of regret, dealing with the past and atoning for the mistakes. It's definitely one of the best books I've ever read. I really think everyone should read it, because you get to relate to what happens with Amir, and you get to read a very well written novel. I can't wait to read Khaled Hosseini's second novel: 1000 Splendid suns.  My Rate: 10/10
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Post by Zach on May 8, 2008 11:53:30 GMT -6
Awesome! Have you seen the movie? I really want to read this book. |
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Post by darkme on May 9, 2008 5:53:14 GMT -6
No, unfortunately I haven't. I really wanna see it, I'll probably get a chance to watch it during summer break, Have a karma boss!! |
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Post by darkme on Jun 6, 2008 8:38:28 GMT -6
Title: The Partner
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Arrow
This novel is about Patrick, a lawyer who faked his own death, stole 90 million dollars from his company, ran away never to be found until four years later. It's about how Patrick manages to do all that, and more importantly why does he do all of that!
It's such a thrilling novel, and I've enjoyed it a lot. I found the plot to be very well drawn out and the author managed to unravel bits of the puzzle a little by and by. It's just amazing! I thought it was a wonderful read, I'm a big fan of John Grisham's books.
There was only one thing I didn't like though, which was the ending. You see endings are really important to me, they have to be happy and great. They have to be really strong to end a novel with.
But on the whole, I found it a nice read.
My Rate: 9\10
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Post by darkme on Jun 6, 2008 8:41:02 GMT -6
Now, I'm reading The Runaway Jury by John Grisham. And since the summer is almost here for me I'm planning to read as much as possible. Here's my list of books I wanna read in the summer: The Runaway Jury- John Grisham The devil wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger Playing for Pizza - John grisham A thousand splendid suns - Khalid Hosseini For one more day - Mitch Albom The other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory One hundred years of solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez Love at the times of cholera - Gabriel Garcia Marquez Now tell us guys, what are you reading or planning to read this summer??!! |
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Post by SoHuda on Jun 13, 2008 14:45:34 GMT -6
I've read Playing For Pizza By John Grisham
I've liked most of the novels I've read for him, but I don't think this one is well-plotted, it's a short story and it doesn't involve law stuff, so it's weird to read something for John Grisham like that, it's about an American footballer who goes to play in Itlay. It makes you want to go to Itlay more and it makes you hungry (pasta and pizza and all that yummy food)
Now I'm reading Little Women by L. M. Allcot
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Post by alyssamilanofan on Jun 19, 2008 16:08:24 GMT -6
I read Cross Bones from Kathy Reichs awesome book Dan Brown (Da Vinci Code) eat your heart out the Holy Grail story so much more shocking, scientific and awesome..Great book!
And I'm now reading Deja Dead from Kathy Reichs!
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Post by darkme on Jun 21, 2008 2:01:06 GMT -6
I remember you mentioned her before so I checked her books. She's the one behind Bones eh? well her books must be good then.  |
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Post by darkme on Jun 21, 2008 2:14:19 GMT -6
Title: The Runaway Jury
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Arrow
Nicholas gets chosen to be a potential jury, and he gets through all the tests and is chosen to be one of the 12 jury for a big trial againt tobacco companies. You get to see how Nicholas works his way through and how he gets the trust of the other jurors.
It's a great novel that you get to know how the jury is selected and how far these companies are willing to go to win the trial.
I would highly recommend it. It's a really great book.
My Rate: 9/10
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Post by darkme on Jun 21, 2008 2:19:25 GMT -6
Title: PS I Love You
Author: Cecelia Ahern
Holly Kenndy's husband dies of brain tumor. She spends about 2 months crying her heart out and staying at home until she gets 10 letters from Gerry, her husband, for the 10 months after his death to help her move on.
He had written those letters for her before he died. It's a very nice novel, and Holly feels closer and closer to her husband through his letters.
It's a nice romantic novel for all of those who enjoy these types of novels, and I do. So I loved it.
My Rate: 9/10
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Post by darkme on Jun 21, 2008 2:21:03 GMT -6
Now I'm reading The Other Byolen Girl for Phillipa Gregory and Dubliners for James Joyce. Will definitely let you guys know how they are. |
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Post by alyssamilanofan on Jun 21, 2008 18:19:21 GMT -6
I remember you mentioned her before so I checked her books. She's the one behind Bones eh? well her books must be good then. yup, the main character of her book is called Temperance Brennan as well but she's completely different from the show.. A totally different back ground and personality they're both Forensic Anthropologists though... The show is losely based on her life and books and she's a producer on the show checking the scripts for scientific accuracy making Bones the most accurate crime show on TV when it comes to science.. Anyways I love her books she's got a great style and the main characters are awesome.. All though I still prefer Booth over Andrew Ryan probably because I started with watching the show instead of the books.. But the relationship between Andrew and Tempe is great.. |
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Post by darkme on Jun 22, 2008 3:29:43 GMT -6
I remember you mentioned her before so I checked her books. She's the one behind Bones eh? well her books must be good then. yup, the main character of her book is called Temperance Brennan as well but she's completely different from the show.. A totally different back ground and personality they're both Forensic Anthropologists though... The show is losely based on her life and books and she's a producer on the show checking the scripts for scientific accuracy making Bones the most accurate crime show on TV when it comes to science.. Anyways I love her books she's got a great style and the main characters are awesome.. All though I still prefer Booth over Andrew Ryan probably because I started with watching the show instead of the books.. But the relationship between Andrew and Tempe is great.. Aha, I understand. I'd really love to get my hands on one of her books, you got me really eager to read them. I just love Booth and Bones! They're awesome. So the books must be good, but I'm sure I'll be like you, favoring Booth over Andrew, since I've been watching bones for quite a while now. Well, I'll definitely try 2 read for her. Have a karma... |
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Post by ViCtoria* on Jun 22, 2008 10:29:40 GMT -6
Title: A world for Julius ("Un mundo para Julius")
Author: Alfredo Bryce Echenique
Published: 1970 in Lima, Peru
Bryce has a unique writing style most of us would love to adapt. Through the narrator, we can feel like Julius, a peculiar boy from the Peruvian higher class, like his mother Susan, who always mixes Spanish with English, like the servants from the lower classes (Nilda, Vilma, Carlos, Celso, Universo, Arminda and many more) and, basically, understand the Peruvian social strata.
The underlying theme is the loss of innocence (my favourite!) and the story centers around Julius, a boy growing up and trying to understand his daily life.
Personal rating: 9/10
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Post by darkme on Aug 12, 2008 11:25:19 GMT -6
Title: 1000 Splendid Suns Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Bloomsbury I've finally read it and it's everything I thought it would be and so much more. It's the story of two women in Afghanistan. How their lives are linked and you get to know more about what's happening in Kabul. OH MY GOD! The book is just soo incredible!!! I highly highly recommend it, it's just the best. I was so into the book, and I just wanted to know the end so I was left very moved when I finished it.... My Rate: 10\10 |
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Post by darkme on Sept 4, 2008 1:51:43 GMT -6
I'm reading The Choice by Nicholas Sparks! I've been wanting to read it for a while now and it's good so far, i'll let you guys know how it is. I've had a nice time reading this summer, and I'm really happy with what I've read. My reads included: 100 years of solitude, A 1000 splendid suns, digital fortress, Love at the time of Cholera, and a few more. What about you guys? |
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Post by darkme on Sept 11, 2008 16:25:44 GMT -6
Title: The Choice Author: Nicholas Sparks I finished reading The Choice a few days ago and it was a nice read. It's about a love story between Gabby and Travis. How they meet and gradually fall in love and what obstacles meet their way. It's a nice love story, however I find Nicholas Sparks' other novels like A Walk to remember and The notebook incomparable to this one but nonetheless it's nice. My Rate: 8\10 |
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