Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 She suddenly has a huge amount of time for reading and has been going though books like crazy. I wanted to buy her a few for her birthday this next week. What she has enjoyed: anything by Dickens, Rebecca, Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Christo, The Moonstone and The Woman in White, Elizabeth Gaskell's books, anything by C.S. Lewis, The Murder of Roger Akroyd (Agatha Christie), Jeeves... She tends to like books that aren't too idealistic (like Gene Stratton-Porter), but doesn't do gritty books or books with profanity, etc. She doesn't care for many modern novels. She has recently enjoyed Katherine Hepburn's autobiography and A Year in Provence. So, ideas, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 She suddenly has a huge amount of time for reading and has been going though books like crazy. I wanted to buy her a few for her birthday this next week. What she has enjoyed: anything by Dickens, Rebecca, Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Christo, The Moonstone and The Woman in White, Elizabeth Gaskell's books, anything by C.S. Lewis, The Murder of Roger Akroyd (Agatha Christie), Jeeves... She tends to like books that aren't too idealistic (like Gene Stratton-Porter), but doesn't do gritty books or books with profanity, etc. She doesn't care for many modern novels. She has recently enjoyed Katherine Hepburn's autobiography and A Year in Provence. So, ideas, anyone? Lady Audley's Secret - Mary Elizabeth Braddon Lost Horizon - James Hilton Jane Eyre - Bronte Rebecca - duMaurier Three Men in a Boat - Jerome The Poet's Corner - compiled by John Lithgow and two contemporary novels that read like older gothic novels: The Thirteenth Tale - Setterfield Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Zafon Take a look at Amazon reviews, they are helpful! ~Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks, Dana! She's read (and enjoyed) Rebecca and Three Men in a Boat. I'll check out the others! I'm part way into The Thirteenth Tale, and so far I think it is a little too gritty for her. We'll see what I think by the end. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 She should also like Angela Thirkell, Austen, the Miss Reed novels, the Brontes, and Wodehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbledeb Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I think she'd like the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. They are modern but have an old-fashioned feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 [quote name=Heidi @ Mt Hope;540587 What she has enjoyed: anything by Dickens' date=' Rebecca, Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Christo, The Moonstone and The Woman in White, Elizabeth Gaskell's books, anything by C.S. Lewis, The Murder of Roger Akroyd (Agatha Christie), Jeeves... Waugh? George Elliot? Kristan Lavransdattar (I'm a broken record on this, I know), the Alexandria Quartet? The novel Eyeless in Gaza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 I thought she might enjoy these, too. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm putting them on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks! I'll check into these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 A couple new names to me... Off to browse on Amazon. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhrice3 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 What about "Under the Tuscan Sun"? It is nothing like the movie and talks about recipes throughout. Also, if she likes Agatha Christie she might like "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith. There are several of these if she does like it. ReneeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I love Beth Streeter Aldrich of A Lantern in Her Hand fame - not idealistic but old-fashioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 by Ken Follett. Very thick, so you get more for your money! I love, love, love, historical novels. All about the beginnings of cathedral building mixed up wtih a very personal tale of a mason & his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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