astrid Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What else would I love? I need some book recommendations for dd (14). Molly is a voracious reader, and while she was down with mycoplasmic pneumonia she burned through her entire stack of titles she had been wanting to get to. I've hit home runs with the suggestions I've made recently for her-- she ADORED The Secret Life of Bees and The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. She loves historical fiction, and we really don't censor what she reads. She prefers no sappy icky graphic romance though. Any ideas similar to the two mentioned above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Oh I loved that book (Hotel). Has she read Peace Like a River? Snow Flower and the Secret Fan? Cannot recommend Peace Like a River highly enough. I have given away a half-dozen copies, and everyone who has received one has then turned around and either given away her copy or bought one for someone else. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalmom Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 She might enjoy - These is My Words by Nancy Turner Molokai by Alan Brennert Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Has she read Willa Cather? She might really enjoy My Antonia. Snow Falling on Cedars is a similar theme. Others I enjoyed: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society The Art of Racing in the Rain Cutting for Stone Unbroken Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Half-Broke Horses The Book Thief Day After Night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I liked Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) A few random ideas... Passionate Nomad by Jane Fletcher Geniesse (bio of Freya Stark) The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie (I adore this book) The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M.T. Anderson The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon The Blind Contessa's New Machine by Carey Wallace The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (the first of a great series) Mozart's Last Aria by Matt Rees Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran (does have some graphic info re: the Reign of Terror in France) The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman How's Molly doing now??? Edited February 2, 2012 by Stacia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I liked Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. :) I loved Major Pettigrew's Last Stand but I wasn't sure a 14 year old would feel the same way about it that I did. I think my 15 year old would think it was gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I loved Major Pettigrew's Last Stand but I wasn't sure a 14 year old would feel the same way about it that I did. I think my 15 year old would think it was gross. Now I'm trying to remember what it was that was gross. I may need to read it again. Okay, there is a reference to lovemaking, but not in detail. It is a slow, but enjoyable read. Maybe it is too slow for a 14 year old. Remind me again what was gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A few random ideas... Passionate Nomad by Jane Fletcher Geniesse (bio of Freya Stark) The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie (I adore this book) The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M.T. Anderson The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon The Blind Contessa's New Machine by Carey Wallace The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (the first of a great series) Mozart's Last Aria by Matt Rees Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran (does have some graphic info re: the Reign of Terror in France) The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman How's Molly doing now??? Do you really think a 14-year old is ready for middlesex? I'd think 17 & older, but I do think it is an important book to read. I'm not picking on you either, just conversing. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Do you really think a 14-year old is ready for middlesex? I'd think 17 & older, but I do think it is an important book to read. A mature 14yo, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Now I'm trying to remember what it was that was gross. I may need to read it again. Okay, there is a reference to lovemaking, but not in detail. It is a slow, but enjoyable read. Maybe it is too slow for a 14 year old. Remind me again what was gross. Much of it is a love story involving two "older" adults. I loved it. I don't think my teenager would be able to stand it. Although, there are the other couples to balance it out. The older love story may not stick with a teen like it did with me. She might focus on one of the younger couple story lines. Edited February 2, 2012 by rwjx2khsmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I just wanted to say that I work with the wife of the author of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet! They are both wonderful people!!! Have you read the book "The Help"? It is a good book also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Kristen Nelson is the agent of that book and pubrants is her blog. She loved that book. I'm sure you'll find more on her blog. I've never read it though it's on my list. Edited February 2, 2012 by justamouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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