What books can you read over and over again?

[Gidget]

I love to re-read books at different points in time. My all-time favorite is "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."

At different times in my life (child, young woman, adult, wife, Mother) I have been able to view characters and situations differently, given my own personal life experience, at differents times in my life; as a child, a young woman, an adult, a wife, a Mother).

My experience & perspective changes the way I can relate to the story, and I see it in a way unknown to me before. For example, viewing the Mother in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: at a time when I was a wife & Mother added depth to the story that i was unaware of when I read the book for the first time at age 10.

Great topic - inspiring book selections ...

Gidget

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I read Animal Farm while I was in grade school. I remember it as a wonderful animal story. I was so excited to see it on my Middle school reading list. But the teacher burst my bubble when she started talking about what the book was really about. I think as a young child not knowing what some of the chapters were meaning I just enjoyed the story as a child and skipped the rest of it. Too me it was like Charlotte's web. Too bad I had to grow up. lol

 

[AnnieClaus]

Oh, Gidget!!!!! I love A Tree Grows in Brooklyn!

Whenever I throw out an almost full cup of coffee (I tend to let them sit and grow cold), I think of Francie!

I want to re-read this one too!

I forget a lot of the ins and outs of books so last year I started a file on my computer where I write the book, author, how I got or heard about the book, a summary, and then my opinion.

Oh, I think we should all pick a book we can read together!!! Question is- How would we pick???

Annie

 

[Ahorsesoul]

Annie, You just tell us.

 

[AnnieClaus]

I have a couple of books that are in my que to read that I've promised people I'd read.

One is- I am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe and the other is: The Help by Kathryn Stockett (movie currently out).

After that, I'm open!

Is this something we want to do for 2012? A book a month and have different MHHers pick a book?? Can do a discussion thread or chat?

Annie

 

[girlsinmo]

LOL I am 110 out of 115 on the library waiting list for The Help..I looked everywhere including the library site for a free copy of A Tree grows in Brooklyn but no luck. I'm ashamed to admit I haven't read enough classics like "Gone with the Wind"..I hope a classic is pick somewhere for a book read as they usually can be found on the web for free...

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I need to read some of the classics again too. It has been one of the things I've been mulling over in my mind lately.

 

[HouseElf]

I was actually searching 'must read books' online yesterday lol
Was thinking I need to expand my horizons.

girlsinmo The Help was a great book! Hope it does not take too long for you to get it enjoy.

 

[girlsinmo]

Diedra do you have a favorite classic you'd recommend?

HouseElf I've heard good things about The Help. However, I'm leary about buying it as I also heard good things about Water For Elephants & I'm having trouble getting into it. So I'm not sure if it would suit my taste and it's not on sale yet..Free & cheap FB pages have me spolied LOL I hope it doesn't take long to get it

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I have to refer to a list. I like this site. It covers many areas.
http://www.eagleforum.org/educate/1997/june97/list.html

 

[AnnieClaus]

I read Grapes of Wrath in the spring because I had never read it. Here's a list called: 1,001 books to read before you die. Many classics listed:

http://redrumzero.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/1001-books-you-must-read-before-you-die/

 

[AnnieClaus]

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, I'm also going to read the 9/11 Commission report. I've always have meant to read it and I heard it reads like a novel. I want to see too how many of the reccomendations we have implemented- I'm thinking it's not very many.

Annie

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I don't think I could read the 911 report. I'd probably just get mad.

 

[Colleen in PA]

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, I'm also going to read the 9/11 Commission report. I've always have meant to read it and I heard it reads like a novel. I want to see too how many of the reccomendations we have implemented- I'm thinking it's not very many.

Annie - I read this when it first came out...while it does read smoothly, i found it extremely frustrating because they were SO careful to make sure nothing was anyone's fault. My gut feeling was that it was a typical political whitewash...but I am the first to admit that I'm no expert. I am also a registered independent, so I have no real axe to grind for either party...there is plenty enough blame to go around. That's just how I feel...most of the facts that are presented are available for free online. Let me know if you do read it - I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

[Colleen in PA]

I read Grapes of Wrath in the spring because I had never read it. Here's a list called: 1,001 books to read before you die. Many classics listed:

http://redrumzero.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/1001-books-you-must-read-before-you-die/

Interesting list...I've only read 113. (yikes!) A book club sounds great to me...most classics are free for Nook/Kindle and presumably easier to get at the library, but I'm up for anything.

 

[AnnieClaus]

Colleen- I watched a documentary about the 9/11 Commission report. It was VERY good! Saw they were playing it on MSNBC over the weekend. It's called On Native Soil- it's narrated by Hillary Swank and Kevin Costner. I got it through Netflix.
You're correct too- Everything that happened was a result of the failings of many agency's over two administrations.

Good News- My friend's daughter, 10 year old Ashley agreed to read the Little House books with me! Her b-day party is on Sunday. Guess what she'll be getting from me? The first Little House book, Little House in the Big Woods. My favorite of the series!

Ahorsesoul- I think this one takes place in your neck of the woods.

Now- how to set up the reading time. When we'll finish, etc.

Annie

 

[Ahorsesoul]

Ahorsesoul- I think this one takes place in your neck of the woods.

Yes, where I live was once part of the Great Woods area. I guess it still is, just the Woods part is long gone. I've been to the little house in Pepin, WI

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/44451872.html

 

[girlsinmo]

Yes, where I live was once part of the Great Woods area. I guess it still is, just the Woods part is long gone. I've been to the little house in Pepin, WI

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/44451872.html

What a great link..TFS

 

[AnnieClaus]

I WILL do that trip some day!!!!

Thanks, Ahorsesoul!

Annie

 

[Ahorsesoul]

Great. I'll visit you when you get to Pepin!!!