101 Books

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   2009 May 19

   elaine permalink

   If you haven’t read it already, I suggest The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

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     2009 May 19

     tarasg permalink

     Thank you! I’ve heard of it and always thought about reading it, but constantly forget to add it to my list.

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   2009 July 14

   Beth permalink

   I hope it isn’t too late to make a suggestion:
   Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors. It’s very good.

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     2009 July 14

     taraSG permalink

     It’s never too late :) Thank you!

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3. 
   2009 July 17

   Stacey permalink

   I like the rating system you added!

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     2009 July 17

     taraSG permalink

     Thanks! I stole it from Chere :)

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4. 
   2009 July 20

   fandangogroovers permalink

   Now knowing the type of thing you are into you should read these if you haven’t already: The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan. The magician in training story does lead to Harry Potter comparisons but as they (or at least the first one) were written before Harry Potter was published similarities are probably coincidence. The interesting thing about them is the main characters have a large story arc from the first to the last book and some of them go in directions you would not necessarily see coming.

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     2009 July 20

     taraSG permalink

     Thanks! It sounds like something I would like. I’ll add them to my to-read list.

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   2009 July 25

   Mrs. Shoo permalink

   If you liked The Time Traveler’s Wife, you’d probably like The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Those were my two favorite books from last year.

   Also, Octavia Butler is really good, kind of dark, but good. I just finished The Fledgling, about a “baby” vampire with amnesia whose family is wiped out.

   p.s. I’m pretty excited for The Time Traveler’s Wife movie. Hopefully it doesn’t disappoint.

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     2009 July 25

     taraSG permalink

     Thanks! I”ll add those to my to-read list :)

     The previews look great and I love the cast. I also hope it doesn’t disappoint.

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6. 
   2009 September 14

   abcderica permalink

   The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and The Great Gatsby by J.D Salinger are two of my favourite books and I recommend them to anyone :)
   also any thing by Ernest Hemingway has never failed to impress me

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     2009 September 14

     taraSG permalink

     One of my friends just gave me The Perks of Being a Wallflower! Thanks for the suggestions :)

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7. 
   2009 September 25

   lovemuch83 permalink

   I suggest you read “The Shack” by William P. Young. It is an amazing book! If you ever had a time where you questioned life, purpose, God, or really anything, you’ll enjoy this book. Join the main character on a journey to find forgiveness, life, and joy.

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     2009 September 25

     taraSG permalink

     Thank you! I’ll add it to my to-read list :)

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8. 
   2009 September 26

   thepinkinmylife permalink

   Hi Tara, I’m new to this whole blogging things (my blog: thepinkinmylife.wordpress.com) and happened to see yours on the WordPress homepage… Your challenge seems interesting & character-building! I’m still in college so I barely have time to breath, but I might well try something of this sort when I graduate in December!

   Anyway, I’m an avid reader, so I am more than happy to share some literary gems that I hold in high esteem. Here goes:

   -Water for Elephants
   -The Lovely Bones
   -The Poisonwood Bible
   -The Power of One (it sounds like a self help book, but it’s a fictional novel loosely based on the South African author’s life)
   -Anna Karenina
   -The Alchemist
   -Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series
   -The Picture of Dorian Gray
   -The Namesake
   -One Hundred Years of Solitude
   -The Alchemist
   -Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
   -The Memory Keeper’s Daughter
   -A Farewell to Arms
   -Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
   -Three Cups of Tea (a fabulously inspiring read)
   -Love in the Time of Cholera
   -A Thousand Splendid Suns
   -A Prayer for Owen Meany
   -The Importance of Being Earnest (it’s actually a play, but hilarious!)
   -Memoirs of a Geisha
   -Naked (or any other book by David Sedaris)
   -The Glass Castle
   -The Autobiography of Malcolm X
   -The Kite Runner

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     2009 September 27

     taraSG permalink

     THANK YOU!! I really appreciate you taking the time to suggest these books! I’ve heard of some of these and keep meaning to see if the library has them and then I forget… Now I’ll have them on my to-read list :)

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       2009 September 28

       thepinkinmylife permalink

       No problem! Enjoy them. :) I certainly did…

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9. 
   2009 October 6

   Sarah permalink

   If you haven’t already, ANYTHING by Douglas Adams. The Hitchhikers and Dirk Gently books are hilarious — literally have me laughing out loud everytime I read them. The most entertaining fiction — nay, ANYTHING — I have ever read or seen.

   If you like Douglas Adams, Jasper Fforde writes silly crime/mysteries in a similar (hilarious) style with really clever, witty, narrative. I’ve only read The Fourth Bear, but it was fbaulous (though slightly hard to get into at first — but only for one chapter).

   Plus, if you like vampire stories… (which it seems like :P) you absolutely *have* to read Anne Rice’s vampire chronicles if you haven’t already. The Vampire Lestat is fabulous, and Lestat is both hilarious and heartbreaking… and utterly charming (Interview With the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, and Queen of the Damned).

   My cousin has recommended a book to me called ‘The Uncommon Reader’ she said was incredible, and I always trust her judgment… Oh! And I’m reading The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman at the moment (on the younger side of YA, I think, but brilliant), and he’s just fantastic. I’m just in love with his writing and voice — so charming.

   Oh! And, lastly, there’s a YA novel called ‘Runemarks’ by Joanne Harris which I really enjoyed. Fantasy novel with norse gods, very well imagined with delightful characters who just had me smiling. I adored Loki in this, great read.

   I can’t help it: I just love fantasy :P

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     2009 October 7

     taraSG permalink

     Thanks for the great suggestions!! I really want to read The Hitchhikers Guide (I suggested it for a new book club I started with a friend… if you like fantasy you should check it out http://booksthatbite.ning.com!)

     I’ve read The Eyre Affair and really liked it, but haven’t read anything else by Jasper Fforde. I loved his imagination and writing style!

     I own the first 4 in the Vampire Chronicles and barely started them. I keep getting distracted. They are for sure on my to-read list!! I loved the movie!

     I think my cousin my have recommended ‘Runemarks’ :) I’ll add those to my to-read list too! THANKS!!!

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10. 
    2009 October 7

    Sarah permalink

    Bwaha! And I just realised you’ve already read Jasper Fforde ;)
    Any sorry for the errant ‘ANYTHING’ in my first paragraph.

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11. 
    2009 October 8

    Kate permalink

    Funny, I just made a very short list of things to do this year (turned 30 today, so a list to accomplish before 31) and then happened upon your blog!

    I’ve always had a soft spot for Jane Green books – Jemima J and Babyville, in particular. Good luck accomplishing your goals!

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      2009 October 8

      taraSG permalink

      Thanks!! Good luck with yours as well! You should check out Day Zero List Makers, it’s for anyone working on goals not just 101/1001 :)

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