Erik's 50 Books 2010 Challenge

[Erik]

I'm starting January 21st, so I have to read about 1 book a week for the rest of the year. Looking forward to it!

Recommendations appreciated!

[Laurie]

Good Luck!!

[Erik]

1. Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett (4 stars)

[Erik]

2. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (5 stars)

[Erik]

3. Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman (4.5 stars)

[Erik]

4. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle (5 stars)

Yeah, I'm giving out lots of stars, but these are books I knew I would like.

[Sherri]

Is this book the same as the movie?

[Erik]

Sherri wrote: "Is this book the same as the movie?"

The movie is based on the novel, according to IMDb. I haven't seen the movie, so I wouldn't know how similar they are.

I warmly recommend the book.

[Erik]

Currently reading: The Magicians by Lev Grossman.

I just noticed it only had 3.44 average rating here, so I guess it might be a disappointment. However, it was recommended by one of my favourite authors (Pat Rothfuss) a while ago, so I'll give it a try. Seems pretty fun so far, 20 or so pages in. :)

[Donna]

Erik wrote: "Sherri wrote: "Is this book the same as the movie?"

The movie is based on the novel, according to IMDb. I haven't seen the movie, so I wouldn't know how similar they are.

I warmly recommend the b..."

It's based on the book, but more kid friendly and not as charming as the book. I also highly recommend it. The book that is.

[Erik]

I seem to have lost THE MAGICIANS, so I read my book club book instead.

5. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows (5 stars)

Delightful.

[Erik]

Found it.

6. The Magicians by Lev Grossman (4.5 stars)

I really recommend this book for those who don't mind swearing. (I don't) It starts off a bit like a mix of Narnia and HP, but it gets more rough (and interesting) later on. -0.5 for the ending; not that it was sugar-sweet or very sad, it just felt... slightly unfinished. Still, a great book.

[Erik]

7. Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Part 1 of 3. If you like fantasy, and are to read any one of the books I've read so far, read this one. Unique.

[Erik]

8. Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

Stand-alone. I loved this one, too, especially the characters. Available for free as a PDF on the author's website (how awesome isn't that?!).

[Erik]

9. The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
Part 2 of 3.
(recommended)

[Erik]

10. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
(recommended for young readers)

[Erik]

11. The Hippopotamus by Stephen Fry
(recommended)

12. The Angel Collector by Bali Rai
(not recommended)

[Erik]

13. Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
(recommended)

[Erik]

14. Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett
(recommended)

[Erik]

15. Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett
(recommended)

[Erik]

16. I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells
17. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
18. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

All recommended.

[Erik]

19. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
20. Stories: All-New Tales Edited By Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio

[Erik]

21. Nation by Terry Pratchett

Superb. Possibly his best novel yet.

[Erik]

22. Who Fears Death? by Nnedi Okorafor
23. A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
24. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
25. Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

[Erik]

26. 1984 by George Orwell

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27. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

[Erik]

28. Rock Paper Tiger by Lisa Brackmann
I really really recommend this book.

[Erik]

29. The Beach by Alex Garland
30. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

I still might make this in time . . .