Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Great American Read 21-30

Charlotte's Web - Never read the book.  Never saw the movie.  I suppose I should at some point. 

The Chronicles of Narnia - This is a volume that I own and have read.  While many folks have probably read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, there are actually seven fantasy novels.  Yes, I guess I do like fantasy.

The Clan of the Cave Bear - While this is the first of Jean Auel's books on life as she imagined it long long ago (25,000 years or so), I have read the entire series of six books.  Many of the books are downstairs on the bookshelves, since I am limited up here.  They are books that I really enjoyed.  I am surprised that they did not include this as a series of books as they did many others.

The Coldest Winter Ever - Not a clue.  How about you?

The Color Purple - Heard of it.  Never read it.  Never saw it.  I do know someone who invested money in the play.

The Count of Monte Cristo - This is one of those classics I have never read, nor do I think I will.  As I said to someone in my comments, as a science and math major in high school and college, literature classes were not required for graduation.

Crime and Punishment - I've never read this and have never seen any actual film adaptations of it.  I have seen Woody Allen's film "Match Point" which was 'loosely based' on the book.  I do have it on m Kindle so maybe someday...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - So, the title is vaguely familiar.  I have no clue what the book is about.

The DaVinci Code - Read it twice.  Saw the movie.  Own it.  And while I really liked it, I enjoyed "Angels and Demons" even more.   And of course, Dan Brown inspired me to relive my 1969 adventure in Europe so all's good.

Don Quixote - Another classic I have never read.  I never even saw Man of La Mancha though I could probably sing you a few bars...

So, there you have the next ten books.  Are you inspired to read any?

12 comments:

  1. Most of these I saw as movies, LOL. I did read the Clan of the Bear series and it was interesting; gosh that was over 30 years ago!

    betty

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    1. Thanks for reminding me how old I am. LOL

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  2. This makes me feel like I'm not well-read enough (or even "well-watched" enough if there is such a term)! The Curious Incident is about a boy with autism, I have not read it but have read another by the same author which was good. I have read most of Narnia (5 of the 7?) so that's not bad, I saw a British TV adaptation as a kid and the recent movies. I'm afraid to say I couldn't get past the first few pages of the Da Vinci Code, I found the writing awful. Intrigued to look up The Coldest Winter Ever...

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    1. I an surprised at some of the choices, but like you I thought I was more well-read. Well, just not these books.

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  3. Hi Denise - I should read them all ... the only one I've read is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - is such a good read ... team it with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart:_A_Life_Backwards both excellent 'teaching' books about the challenges ... I saw Narnia in a big top in London - excellent avant garde theatre ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Well, I doubt I can live long enough to read all the books on my list as it is. If folks would just stop writing more books...

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  4. I remember crying while reading Chalott's Web, liked the Curious Incident, DaVinci's Code, Chronicles of Narnia and The Cave of the Clan Bear. Haven't read the others and Jan e no intention.

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    1. I guess I need to add The Curious Incident. Seems to be a popular read.

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  5. THE COLOR PURPLE is probably in my top three. It was so moving. And yes, Spielberg worked his magic with the movie. 💜💜💜

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  6. I read Charlotte's Web as a kid and read it to my kids. It's a fun book. I read Chronicles of Narnia as an adult for the first time to my kids. Great fantasy book, if you like that kind of thing. I read Crime and Punishment in high school and it didn't make a big impression on me. Read the DaVinci Code, it's a very good mystery. And I liked The Color Purple, it's worth reading. Not planning to read any of the others.

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    1. I read a synopsis of The Color Purple and I think I will pass.

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