This is ... has been lots of fun, and it's always good reading about other people's entries. This should be rather interesting, as I will enjoy making notes and seeking out books that I like the sound of!
A FAVOURITE book is a big ask. A favourite for a long time was Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I was given this at the age of 16 by my then-boyfriend. It has always been a heavy read but a great book. Of course I then went on the Marquez-discovery, and read many, many more of his works.
Later, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse tickled my fancy.
The poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson has also always been wonderful to me, especially The Lady of Shalott.
When reading to kids, certain books never lose their sheen, like Each, Peach, Pear, Plum by the Ahlbergs, or Great Day for Up by the incomparable Dr Seuss.
I own most Agatha Christie novels, which are great to read quickly, read on holiday, or just immerse oneself in on a cold day. These are a treasure and a lovely little collection!
Today, my favourite book is my Oxford Concise Dictionary. This is the most thoughtful pressie I think I have ever received, as it is exactly what I wanted. Boring to many, brilliant to most!x
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What a cool choice. I also love Agatha Christie, Each Peach Pear Plum (read that so many times to the kids) and Peter's favourite poem is the Lady of Shilott
You're right. It is tough. I'm still pondering my decision. I've never read Love in the time of Cholera and have always meant to. It's going right to the top of my list!
And I personally love a good thesaurus, so I get your choice.
Sounds like you've had a fabulous week away! And I agree about the blue flowers. Every time I see one, I think, hey, I thought there were no blue flowers!
Love your choices!(hard to make a decision eh?I know!)thanks for sharing!xoxo
Agatha Christie's work is great, isn't it! I also love.
i dont think i have ever read an Agatha Cristie novel....i should give it a go!
some interesting books I should look out for!
Thanks for sharing, I've added to my must reads!
I love Dr. Suess books they make great gifts for kids.
Cheers Kyla
WOW, small world. It has been redone. But I like the 1984 version best. Hope Miss 2 enjoys it as much as I did/do :)
Kyla
Love In....I think I started that one, and put it down, and I know d-dil did also. We usually like a lot of the same fiction, so maybe we'll try it again.
That is a gorgeous blue!
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