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Why is it so hard to choose favorites? When most of us inhale books? Well, it is for me anyway. I did just read No Great Mischief by Alistair McCleod with my book group and liked it a lot - a beautiful, profound book with language like poetry and incredible stark images that were great to process with a group. An amazing book that takes place mostly in Cape Breton and has a lot to say about class, culture, character and the incredible lives people live. And I just reread Nick Hornby's book High Fidelity which absolutely cracks me up on almost every page - every time I read it - one of the few books I've read more than twice. Come to think of it, I really should be a master at picking out "favorites" as the lead character spends so much of the book doing just that!
Impossible by Nancy Werlin - I just finished this book and it is Brilliant!! I am a big fan of YA Fiction anyway, but this one blew me away. Usually my favorite books are ones where I had very low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. However, with this book I was almost afraid to read it as my expectations were so high, and I was still impressed.I really enjoyed Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen last year, and often recommend it at the library. This year so far my fav. is People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, which I listened to on audio. I also enjoy Sue Grafton, P.G. Wodehouse (Jeeves and Wooster), or Dick Francis on audio in the car. (Nothing too deep, or too sad while driving, please!) Debbie from Montgomery Town Library
I can't believe a Favorite Books page with no entries, from librarians????
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of my favorite books has to be The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch (Jane)
I love Jennifer Crusie-- contemporary chick lit. "Bet Me" is probably my favorite. An insurance executive refuses to fall for a way too charming dyslectic educator. Dysfunctional families, solid friendships, and a major salute to Chicken Marsala. Amy
My favorite is Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve. She has several great books but this is my favorite. onedixie
We Took To The Woods by Louise Dickenson Rich inspired me in my twenties to buy land, build a log house, raise some chickens and children and swing on a tire swing at an "inappropriate age". wordsabunch
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner has been one of my top 5 favorites for 30 years. Deservedly won the Pulitzer Prize. (Ridgefield Ruminations)
1. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is by far not only my favorite book, but also a book that has impacted my life in countless ways. DON'T cheat yourself by reading the abridged version. Skim read if you must, but be sure to go back to the parts you skipped.
2. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy is another priceless literary gem! This SHOULD be required reading- never mind stuffy old Dickens. http://www.blakeneymanor.com/series.html T.L.A.C.
Whoredom in Kimmage, by Rosemary Mahoney
Austen is my constant companion. Whenever it's time for bed and I have nothing going in the book department, I turn to my collected works. Usually falls open to the same passages. Sometimes I force myself to venture out of my favorite areas to parts less well-loved (Emma, for instance, when she rains on Harriet's parade concerning Robert Martin - so annoying.) Sometimes I find references in other books to particular Austen passages and go crazy until I can find and confirm the citations. Nothing beats her language, her style, or her insight....Megan
