I shall shortly get the instruction to go to bed. I have run out of reading matter and I'm wondering what book to choose next. I want something relatively light, humorous or historical. A children's book could be good too. What would you recommend please? I'll see you in the morning. Night night.
[question posted by p1kef1sh]
responses and comments:
Well, it's not a new book, but if you haven't read Bridget Jones' Diary, that one made me laugh chapter after chapter. I really enjoyed it very much. I especially like the little diary entries like how many units of wine and cigarettes she consumed, etc. It kind of reminded me of myself and my compulsion to write lists. [daneg33]
Good choice but a little girly for me I think. I enjoyed the film though. Thanks. [p1kef1sh]
Pike, read my best-seller, "RJ Does Debbie, After Debbie Does Dallas." You might not be able to fall asleep, but you truly won't care. Memo to self: RJ? You're a writer now? Only if they're best-sellers. (C) 2009 RJScott [rjscott]
Won't she be very tired? LOL. [p1kef1sh]
How about Water Babies? http://www.amazon.com/Water-Babies-Books-Wonder-Charles-Kingsley/dp/068814831X [Irishfrndly65]
Ohh...I'm glad you told me that. I shall wait to start it for my son then. I'll have to read it though. [Irishfrndly65]
You can't go wrong going to bed with Nancy Drew! No kidding. It's a quick easy read and you dream of blonds all night............. [sparkofinsanity]
I can read a whole book of hers in an hour. Can you? ROFL [sparkofinsanity]
Marley and Me made me laugh out loud a lot! It was kind of embarrassing at work :P lol. But, I must warn you if you don't already know...the ending also made me bawl my eyes out! I also cried a little bit before that, but the first sad part goes by quick. [LilyoftheThorns]
I've never heard of that one. Nothing to do with A Christmas Carol is it? [p1kef1sh]
Hee how about D1ck and Dora. Now that was a good read at school. Remember their dog Nip, and fluff the cat. You could even have Liz read it to you. LOL [Goodie123]
Aww. Like Janet and John. Janet was always up the tree in her skirt and John was looking up at her!! [p1kef1sh]
I can recommend 'The Neverending Story', I actually read all of it, so it must be a good read. ;) The best person to advise you on what to read is my Mum, think she's read most books you can think of and probably even some you can't think of too. [dorypanda]
I will look out for it. Thank you Dory. [p1kef1sh]
I too have run out of bedtime reading material, just last night in fact. I just got done reading Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Not bad for a teen novel. It might be right up your alley. [cynicalandoutspoken]
What's it about Cyn? I'm always on the lookout for things that are right up my alley - that didn't sound quite right! [p1kef1sh]
You mean your wife or the boss tells you when to go to bed? Wow how cool is that? I tell my hubby when to go to bed to lol. [caroll30]
No. A myLot friend does. The Boss goes to bed earlier than me. I was staying up too late so a friend said that she would send me, and does. In fact there's quite a group that send me if she can't. LOL. I get in trouble if I don't go. [p1kef1sh]
Anything by Douglas Adams or Robert Rankin. My favourite standby in times of need is Alice in Wonderland but that might be too girly for you. [nannacroc]
There aren't many in charity shops or book shops for that matter. I get mine from Amazon. I have got a spare one, two people got me the same title for presents, if you're very good I'll send you one of them. [nannacroc]
My favorite book or set of books begins with Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. Other books in the series include Earth's Children Series - Volumes 1-5: The Clan of the Cave Bear/The Valley of Horses/The Mammoth Hunters/The Plains of Passage/The Shelters of Stone (Earth's Children) by Jean M. Auel. Although there is much historical fact, it is an easy read and very entertaining. [kbourgerie]
I've not heard of that series. I shall have to look out for it. I wonder if we can by the books here. Course we can. I'll just go online. XXXX [p1kef1sh]
Try a classic. Maybe Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. I am currently using Sense and Sensibility as my bedtime reading. [Aurone]
Definitely not Jane Austen thank you. I had to do her for my English exams and found her very dreary. That said, I did quite enjoy Pride and Prejudice, but Sense and Sensibility bored me. She grew up near where I live and we did have a fascinating morning looking round her house at Chawton. She's buried in Winchester Cathedral and when P&P was on TV a few years ago a PR woman rang the Cathedral and asked if Jane was available for book signings! Go figure that one. LOL. My wife loves her though and we have the entire collection of her books here. [p1kef1sh]
Hi p1key, How about the Famous Five? now that would get you sleep, you'd be tired out by all the adventures that have had, good night and sweet dreams. hugs. Tamara xxxx [tamarafireheart]
I love the Famous Five Tamara. All that lemonade and adventures. I never liked George very much though. Don't know why. I always rather hoped that she'd fall down a mine shaft and stay there. But then Timmy would have found her I suppose. Blooming dog! LOL. XXXX [p1kef1sh]
Have you read Angels and Demons by Dan Brown? It's a follow up, kind of, to The DaVinci Code. It's a very good book! Have you ever read any of Taylor Caldwell's books? She's one of my favorite authors and unfortunately I've read them all! The Listener is very good if you like inspirational things, while Dialogues with the Devil is a fascinating account of conversations between the Archangel Michael and the fallen angel Lucifer. Now, lest you think I read only spiritual books, I like a good horror novel, mysteries and such. But these are ones you can get free from the library and old enough to not be already checked out! [dragon54u]
I have read it. All Dan Brown's books seem to be the same story - or plot at least. I thought that the Da Vinci Code was not very well written, but a good story and his puzzles are certainly ingenious. (That I should be able to write a book that sold millions!) I don't know Taylor Caldwell, but she sounds like someone that I might enjoy. I'll look out for her. Thank you for that recommendation. [p1kef1sh]
What about Battlefield Earth, it's a book which can be a kid's book and an adult book too. This will depend upon your perception. It is also something that you can ponder on and there are several humorous portions of the book that left me laughing. I think it's on sale at amazon.com or you can visit your local book store, I hope they'll have a copy as this has been written ages ago...Anyway, I hope you get to read it. Take care, sweet dreams and God bless. [Jenaisle]
I don't know it at all. Is it science fiction? [p1kef1sh]
Nighty night...sweet dreams..a light story..childrens..does it have to be a book online? well I found this site and my little sister loves it..maybe it will hit the spot for the little boy in you..blushlolhttp://www.kidsgen.com/fables_and_fairytales/ [mtdewgurl74]
I am sure she would enjoy many more links to you reading more of the children's books. [mtdewgurl74]
i usually like to read the books 'tales of malory towers'etc.i love reading their silly antics.dont tell me ,they are childish books.i like to relieve my childhood by reading such books. [riyasam]
My sister used to read Mallory Towers. Jolly hockey sticks etc. I love good children's books and read them all the time myself. You won't be criticised by me for reading what you enjoy. [p1kef1sh]
You may read humorous book.That will make your mind and brain light.Then sleep will come to your eyes.You can also hear love or melodious songs [bhanusb]
Very true Bhansub. But what book to read? [p1kef1sh]
Janet Evanovich's 'Stephanie Plum' series (One for the Money, Two for the Dough etc), gets my vote when it comes to humourous. Another favourite thing of mine to read sometimes is one of those large fairytale books. I've got one my grandmother handed down to me from when she was a young girl '1001 Fairytales'. Happy Reading! [kriszelunka]
THe wonderful thing about myLot is that people from all across the World introduce me to new ideas. I have not heard of either the author or the books - but I shall now see if I can find them here. Thank you. [p1kef1sh]
Read all of Hans Christian Andersen stories then. He wrote so many. There is one particular long story. About what the moon sees every night. I used to print out his fairy tales, but gave up. Too many to print. Till now still not able to complete all his fairy tales. [scheng1]
Forget to mention Saki. He's really a funny writer. You can download his stories from internet. He passed away so long ago, yet his stories still so captivating. [scheng1]
Hey there p1kef1sh Well I have a book I haven't read yet which is Derren Brown's book, Trick of the Mind. I have seen him in the theatre and he was amazing and also very humorous! I plan to read it one day but would recommend it to anyone even though I've not read it myself! If you get to it before me, let me know if it is good or not!! LOL lol [Humbug25]
Yep still away, just grabbing a few minutes and then I am taking the kids out after lunch so that I don't have to buy lunch while we are out or have to carry a backpack full of food and drinks!! DERREN Brown has got a good sense of humour and I am sure that relating him to David Blaine is a bit of an insult!! [Humbug25]
Hello p1kefish. Have you tried reading the twilight series yet. It is written for teens but my daughter got me to read the first one so I would know what the movie was about and it is a really good read. there are 4 books in the series 1. twilight, 2. new moon, 3. eclipse, and 4. breaking dawn. Stephanie Meyer is the author. All 4 books are excellent. You could also read books by Johanna Lindsey or Virginia Henley. They are excellent authors. They are historical romance authors. I would recommend the Malory series for Johanna Lindsey. She has several books on the Malory family. They get to become your family when you are reading them. for Virginia Henley I would recommend Dream Lover or A Year And A Day. These ones are my all time favorites. Wish you luck in your search. [leonag]
I've not read anything by any of them. I shall have to investigate. Thank you for the pointer. [p1kef1sh]
Well if you want something humorouraous and you think a childrens book would be good. why don't you try Shel silverstiens Where the Sidewalk Ends. Or for a good adult read (and adult in not a pornographic way..) try Patricia Briggs she is an awesome writer and I would advise you start with a book called Moon Called. [bellaofchaos]
I hope you like them I have to refer Cyn to Moon Called please remind me ... [bellaofchaos]
Have you ever read Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo? It is a youth novel and a very cute read. I recommend it. [makingpots]
No. But I shall now go and see if I can find it. [p1kef1sh]
I have two author recommendations for you. Both write mysteries, but with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments too. One is the Ceepak Mysteries by Chris Grabenstein (http://www.chrisgrabenstein.com/index2.html). The other author is Rita Mae Brown, who writes mysteries from the viewpoint of a cat (http://www.ritamaebrown.com/content/index.asp). She also has a foxhunting series, but I haven't gotten to them yet. Oops...one more is the Fools Guild Mysteries by Alan Gordon. There are seven books in that series, all based on characters from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. I guess that's three recommendations isn't it? [catdla1]
Rita Mae Brown I have heard of. A friend has called her cat after one of her characters. I shall find out more about the others. Thanks for the pointer. [p1kef1sh]
hmm.. try something from Paulo Coelho he is FREAKIN awesoem happy lottin and have a nice day [thecrazyjogger]
Thanks. I'll look out for him. [p1kef1sh]
When all else fails a good classic never fails. Even some of those humorous mysteries solved by cats always a good read. [puddytat101]
lol...no I meant the cat detective stories written by Rita Mae Brown...they're cute and light and funny. Thought you might like those. They usually don't take long to read either. [puddytat101]
hi P1ke if you want something quite light and humorous I recommend the books by Ephraim Kishon or Art Buchwald to you. Dont forget to let us know what you have chosen as a bedtime book. [book1962]
the book I have is "Stella in heaven" and it makes super reading. Hope you found great ideas with this discussion you put here. [book1962]
hi pikefish Alice in wonderland? if you do let me know what it's about LOL sweet dreams Alice :) [Aliceinwebland]
Ooh. I can think of a few that need dunking. Oh, those sorts of tart! LOL. [p1kef1sh]
Have you tried anything from the classic novels? There is a good book that I have read in college, that became a movie recently called "The Reader" I highly enjoyed reading it. Its based on World War Two. You might also like Mimi it is about a baroness who fell in love with a solider in war torn hungry. It is a historical romance. I highly enjoyed it. [rmuxagirl]
I shall look out for "The Reader" especially. Thank you for the idea. [p1kef1sh]
By now, you will be inundated with reading ideas, seeing as I've been away from myLot for a while and am only now working through my discussions. Still, if you haven't read The Shipping News, put it on a list for later. It's lovely - and the movie was delicious, too! [guybrush]
That actually gave me a lovely nostalgia buzz! [guybrush]
Our current favourite is Fox's Socks. Poor Fox can't find his socks .... If you lift the flaps you'll locate all sorts of other Clothing and soon be able to recite along with Mum. It fits under the categories light, humorous and children's but falls down on historical. I'll keep thinking. [GreenMoo]
Poor old Foxy. Call him Reynard and he might be an aesop fable. That's old. LOL. [p1kef1sh]