Originally posted by: ProdigalStudent
GG I've no recommendations for you in romance, since I think you've pretty much read all the romances I've read... and seriously I think YOU should be recommending some to me since I think you've read far more than me. 😆 Plus you more readily read other chic-lit authors... BTW, did you get to read Julie James new book? Perhaps you can start off on that... I haven't read it, but I LOVE Practise Makes Perfect...
Btw I remember you not reading much of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Can I recommend 'Match me if you can'... It's a hilarious novel and very enjoyable...
I've two other books to recommend... but feel free to ignore them as they aren't chic-lit or romance. First one is 'When You Reach Me' by Rebecca Stead.... This one is actually a young-adult book... I only read it cause it won the Newbery award... However I've never read a book which is catered to the 12 yr old kid to be so thought-provoking and at the same time enjoyable. I don't know how to explain the books appeal... But it's a very different book, from its format (the chapter titles all include some names from this game) and an amazing reading experience! At its core, it's a novel about growing up... It has a little mystery, fantasy, romance... but that's what it basically is...And it explores the issues and lessons in it so sensitively and simply that it's one of my favs from this year... However, it's not everyone's cup of tea... The story might be difficult to follow in the beginning but after 1 or 2 chapters you should be able to get it and expect a smooth sail to the ending...
The 2nd book is the 'Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins.... I can't really do its story justice... so I'll give you the link to its synopsis on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Suzanne-Collins/dp/0439023483/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272833307&sr=8-1
Now actually I don't really like violent books... I like mystery novels but I've never been very fond of action novels... This novel proves to be the exception... or maybe not... Because it's more strategy than action. It's more character-based than plot-based... It's targetted towards young-adults so it's definitely not gory... And its just not about these hunger games... it's so much more than that... it deals with issues of loyalty, rebellion, courage etc... Also the heroine is refreshing... She's independant, loyal, brave, witty, smart and deffo not a damsel in distress but still flawed and relatable... Very different from the twilight-version of heroines you tend to expect in novels... It's a proper fantasy like Harry Potter would be... has a trilogy and all... Except its a different type of fantasy. The 1st chapter in this is very slow... but 2nd or 3rd chapter onwards its unputdownable IMO.
So yeah those are my recommendations! 😃
lol! Yeah, I'm completely crazy about reading, and I usually read everything if I like an author. Chic-lits I have only read Meg Cabot & Sophie Kinsella, and the author Nimmi recommended I got to read one book of hers. I still need to download more.
Sonia, I can't even tell you how glad I am that finally someone reads Julie James books. I have mentioned her quite a few times in the CC in the past, but I didn't think anyone read her, so glad that you do. Her third book is pretty good. I still love her first two books a lot though. Do you want her third book? I can send it to you. Her next book only comes out next year in Spring, which really sucks, because she is a really good author. This year I don't think SEP has any books coming out, does she? I really like her too, and I have read all her books, except two of her books, which are the earlier ones.
THANKS A LOT for the recommendations! :D :D Believe me I'll like it, especially if you recommend it. I'll definitely look for those books online, and see if I can download them.
Oh and good luck on your exam tomorrow! I hope you ACE it :-)
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