Book Lists

[Michael]

There always seems to be a new book list out there;

- The 1001 Books you must read before you die (which updates every couple of years)
- Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels
- The Telegraph’s 100 Essential Reads
- The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time
- TIME’S Best Novels List
- 10 Australian books to read before you die

My Question is do you like them or hate them? know of some interesting book lists to share here.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I haven't heard of some of them Michael...the first and the last is all:)

I think they're good to look through, I might find something I'd like to read:)

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "I haven't heard of some of them Michael...the first and the last is all:)

I think they're good to look through, I might find something I'd like to read:)"

You have some catching up to do then.

There are also lists like the Rory Gilmore reading list which lists every book she read in The Gilmore Girls (there were a lot)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I do, don't I;P Maybe you could link all the lists for us who need to read faster;)

[Michael]

Because I collect lists;

1001 Books To Read Before You Die
HRF Keating 100 Best Crime & Mystery Books
Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels
TIME’S Best Novels List
The Telegraph's 100 Essential Reads
The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time
The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michael, I'll go through them when I can;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I can see some I've read already!

[Michael]

I'm collecting lists, so hopefully other people can let me know of some cool ones

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

I must ask again - how do you provide links like these above? i.e., in a way that the reader knows what to expect when clicking a link to an external website.

[Michael]

It's just basic html; check the Basic HOW DO YOU DO THAT? Tips thread to learn

[Lit Bug (Foram)]

Michael wrote: "It's just basic html; check the Basic HOW DO YOU DO THAT? Tips thread to learn"

Ok thank you!!

[Mish]

I don’t mind book list.

I like to browse through them and have often found them quite helpful especially on genres I’m not familiar with - like crime.

[B the BookAddict]

Had a quick browse through the-telegraphs-100-essential-reads and am comforted by the fact that I've read about a fifth. One happy and relieved! reader here!:)

[Kathryn]

I don't think I like them - they make me add too many books to my to read list!! There's never a list that I look at which is all books I've either read or have no desire to read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Had a quick browse through The Telegraph's 100 Essential Read and am comforted by the fact that I've read about a fifth. One happy and relieved! reader here!:)"

Your link doesn't work here either Bette? Are you just copying and pasting? If so, that is why:)

[B the BookAddict]

I like book lists; I think they're really helpful.

It's good to be made aware of 'important', most popular, current and 'must read' books. These lists often guide me into great literature that I'm so glad I read.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette wrote: "Had a quick browse through the-telegraphs-100-essential-reads and am comforted by the fact that I've read about a fifth. One happy and relieved! reader here!:)"

You did the link correctly, but didn't take it from the right page, so you went to Literary Exploration's home page instead...the link you should have used, going from Michael's above, is http://literary-exploration.com/readi...

You don't need to put the - - between the words either, unless you want to:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I like book lists too. They often provoke me into trying different books.
The Rory Gilmore List is an interesting mix!

[B the BookAddict]

This list was in the Melbourne Herald Sun today. 100 Books To Read Before You Die.

www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/bo...

(I hope I've done this link correctly; not quite sure how to make just the interactive show) :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Perfect Bette!

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Perfect Bette!"

Ta!