Good writers
are readers.
Here are some books that you may enjoy:
- Angela's Ashes
by Frank McCourt - A poignant memoir about
Sgrowing
up in Ireland, told in an unmistakeably Irish voice
S(read Carmen's review of Angela's Ashes)
- The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls - Another vivid memoir S of a less than perfect childhood
- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein - A brilliant novel
Stold from the point of view of the family dog
- The
Historian by Elizabeth Kostova -
A treat for fans of the
SDracula
legend, ingeniously intertwining past and present,
Sworld
history and family mystery - Bleak House
(or anything else) by Charles Dickens - A classic
Snovel
with wonderful characters and awe-inspiring narrative
- The English Patient
by Michael Ondaatje - A hauntingly artistic
Snovel
that plays with the chronology of multiple storylines S(also
superb
in the film version)
- The DaVinci Code
by Dan Brown - A superbly written murder
Smystery
laced with art and religion—almost impossible to put
Sdown
(much better than the movie)
- The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S. Lewis - Probably the most
Senchanting religious allegory ever written
- Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott - A classic family portrait
Sthat covers a lot of ground: playful childhood years, sibling Srivalry, pursuing one's passion, friendship versus romantic Slove, economic hardship, death, war...
- The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling - A thrilling ride
of
Smagic
and youth that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age
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