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Can we vote as many as we want? I'm going to have to check Amazon to see what some of these books are about. 2 of my favorite all time books are on here, but since I've already read them, I won't pick them. POISONWOOD BIBLE - MOCKINGBIRD.
I wanted to pick the "Power of One", but didn't because I read that someone said the violence done to him (the kid) was very bad. OTOH, I haven't read "Water for Elephants" because it's my understanding that there is abuse against animals in it. But, I did pick it because I've heard its really good, and I figure I can gloss over the abuse.
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Okay, I voted. I will say that I have not heard of some of these & voted for one that I thought sounded intriguing by the title : "The Heart -Shaped Box" .
Interesting that Brokaw's book is so popular. It might be a really good read.
My daughter and I went to see the film, Across the Universe -- the musical set to Beatles tunes, and set in the late 60s - 70s. Boy, was that fun! And made me feel so young!
Seems to me it would work in the event a title is not one you're really interested in -- and who knows, the discussions via the posts may change your mind?
I can read anything, and generally do -- even cereal boxes and how-to-manuals.
Are we voting off of Cil's suggestions or open poll?
I have not read Cider House Rules yet, myself, and would enjoy delving into it. Thanks for your list, Cil.
Also, I am a huge James Michener fan and read Poland many years ago (as well as, The Covenant, Alaska, Centennial, et al). It is a wonderful chronicle of Poland's history - written , of course, in historical novel form typical of Michener. Much to ponder in this book.
Night by Elie Wiesel is a book that I read a couple of years ago, but never found anyone else who had read it. I would have loved to have discussed it with others at that time. I look forward to rereading it and have others' impressions of the impact this account presents.
Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth is a book that I just bought for my husband and is the first of a series of two that I am aware of. Hubby is almost finished with it and is enjoying it tremendously. I know just where to find him - in his reading chair with a "Do not disturb" sign, that I am almost certain is imprinted on his forehead, glowing at me!
But, I am ready for any good book - any genre. Perhaps the organizers would want to narrow the list down initially to 3 choices and we can all vote among those 3. It would simplify and shorten the process. JMO.
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Going to be tough, huh
Perhaps the organizers would want to narrow the list down initially to 3 choices and we can all vote among those 3. It would simplify and shorten the process. JMO.
