For The L♥ve of Reading discussion

i'd like to start a list of books that all people should read at least once.

give one book title and explain why you think it should be read. what is its literary value? what about themematic connections to life? consider whether it is timeless.

my book:

adams creates a world that is for rabbits, but mirrors our own. it is about survival and overcoming environmental woes (both natural and man-made). he makes you become totally invested in the life of these rabbits and you won't want to quit reading.

let's hear your recommendations!

I think that there's a list about this, but I'll add my input. I think that everyone should read 1984.

"The Help" is a must read. If my Book Club had not suggested it I would have missed this great book! It is about the South and the slaves and their masters. One brave young woman decides to write the stories of the black women. The fear of the black women and even of the author. Very eye opening.

Julie wrote: "I think that there's a list about this, but I'll add my input. I think that everyone should read 1984."

I loved this book. I actually just read it this past summer.

Pat wrote: ""The Help" is a must read. If my Book Club had not suggested it I would have missed this great book! It is about the South and the slaves and their masters. One brave young woman decides to writ..."
I plan on reading this one soon.

I agree should be read by everyone. It is a tremendous book.
I will also suggest everyone read a wonderful story about WW II.

Rosalie wrote: "I agree should be read by everyone. It is a tremendous book.
I will also suggest everyone read a wonderful story about W..."

I absolutely agree with you on The Help. It was awesome. I saw it recommended highly on GoodReads. I probably not would have picked that up without seeing all the high praise!

Another reason to love goodreads michele!

without a doubt

I love the goodreads site. I don't have time to do a lot of the challenges but I enjoy penpal reads :)

The Help is about domestic help in the South and their employers not slaves and masters. More like the hired help in Driving Miss Daisy but more realistic. I agree that it was one of the best books of 2010 that I read.

Pat wrote: ""The Help" is a must read. If my Book Club had not suggested it I would have missed this great book! It is about the South and the slaves and their masters. One brave young woman decides to writ..."

I had no idea that was what it was about, I've just heard it was really good. I'm going to have to pick that up soon, it sounds really good.

I'd say try The Magus by John Fowles , a mind-bender about what reality, illusion, and love truly are

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