tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8657890790879969570..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Recommeded Reading: Summer Fun!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-59092289584699908262013-01-01T14:37:08.382-05:002013-01-01T14:37:08.382-05:00Gerald Morris is an alumnus of my alma mater. In f...Gerald Morris is an alumnus of my alma mater. In fact, he used to babysit for my English professors' kids when they were wee, and I babysat for them when they were almost too old to be babysat. Good times!Haiku Joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71882505965303026492012-08-11T02:36:47.989-04:002012-08-11T02:36:47.989-04:00I ADORE the Enchanged Forest series. It was recomm...I ADORE the Enchanged Forest series. It was recommended to me as a kid back when there were small bookstores with owners who got to know you and would recommend books to help get a 10 year old in into reading. I kept them and re-read them to this day.Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75622031730723131882012-08-09T15:13:49.199-04:002012-08-09T15:13:49.199-04:00I can't remember if you've ever mentioned ...I can't remember if you've ever mentioned the His Dark Materials series. <br /><br />There's also The City of Ember which has a movie adaptation.<br /><br />His Dark Materials (Golden Compass, Subtle Knife & Amber Spyglass) have HANDS DOWN the best audio recording I've ever heard. It's read by a full cast, so they've omitted all the "he said"s etc, and just read/act the story. It's truly amazing.<br /><br />2nd best audio is definitely the Artemis Fowl series, all but the 4th or 5th one that has a different reader. The voice actor uses such distinct but perfect voices that I can still hear each character in my head (especially Mulch) and the opening chimes for each book practically make me giddy with happiness.Jenniferhttp://www.jeloca.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83126076091639358342012-08-03T03:29:09.495-04:002012-08-03T03:29:09.495-04:00I haven't had time to read all the comments so...I haven't had time to read all the comments so I don't know if someone has recommended these yet or not. I stumbled across them when looking for books that were available to check out on my Kindle. They are called the Princesses of Myth series by Esther Friener. I've only read the first two "Nobody's Princess" and Nobody's Prize" They were about different spin on Helen of Sparta. The next two are about Nefertiti. I thought they were pretty good anyway and would recommend them.Melitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09120956288449354849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-17935176290066686372012-07-30T18:05:13.198-04:002012-07-30T18:05:13.198-04:00If John enjoys the Gerald Morris books, he might w...If John enjoys the Gerald Morris books, he might want to try John Flanagan's "Ranger's Apprentice" series (10 books plus a book of short stories). They have a similar appeal, with lots of likeable characters and good old-fashioned adventures and heroics. The series is consistently likeable, but really starts to find its feet around book 4.Penwiperhttp://www.entropyhouse.com/penwipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-91142269168934717242012-07-30T15:35:53.785-04:002012-07-30T15:35:53.785-04:00Anything by Jessica Day George, really. In additio...Anything by Jessica Day George, really. In addition to Dragon Slippers and its sequel, which somebody else mentioned, she also has a series updating The Twelve Dancing Princesses and other fairytales to still-oldfashioned but more realistic settings (lots of inter-kingdom diplomacy, wars, and what not)<br />Also anything by Diana Wynn Jones, although my personal favorite is Deep Secret.<br />The Abhorsen Trilogy, by Garth Nix<br />The Naming and its sequels, by Allison Croggen<br />Amy Unbounded by Rachel Hartman<br />Castle Waiting, volumes I and II by Linda Medley<br />Those last two are actually graphic novels, but of considerable length (especially Castle Waiting) They have amazing characters, especially the women.<br />Here There be Dragons by James A Owens<br />The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme by Elizabeth Hayden<br />All the Redwall books by Brian Jacques<br />If you liked the Tiffany Aching books, you should read the rest of the Discworld books. I particularly recommend The Fifth Elephant<br />The Search for WondLa and A Hero for WondLa by Tony DiTerlizzi have a fascinating world and great illustrations<br />Tamora Pierce has a lot of good stuff, but I especially like Terrier and its sequels.<br />Whew! I wasn't expecting this to get so long. I am one of three girls ages 10 to 17, so if its YA fantasy with female protagonists (not that we've got anything against men) then at least one of us has read it.Allisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-87097538300098014562012-07-22T16:07:26.379-04:002012-07-22T16:07:26.379-04:00Read the Aisling Grey novels by Katie MacAlister. ...Read the Aisling Grey novels by Katie MacAlister. Fantastic and fun, but more along the lines of paranormal romance as opposed to young adult. All her books are great, but I loved these best. Guaranteed, Effrijim will be your favorite character. Every time I see a black Newfoundland, I now think of him.Rebecca Irizarrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30276362522766331862012-07-21T17:36:24.660-04:002012-07-21T17:36:24.660-04:00For those of you that love the Enchanted Forest Ch...For those of you that love the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, I suggest Books of Enchantment by Patricia Wrede. It is a collection of her short stories and includes 2 Enchanted Forest stories, one with the royal family and one without.<br />A semi-steampunk series called the Knightly Academy by Victoria Haberdasher is also interesting. Alternate Victorian England (King Victor gave it its name), a Harry Potterish feel being set at a boarding school, and an engaging heroine and hero. The only thing missing so far is the alternant tech.kelticatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49273208748354316992012-07-20T23:51:04.271-04:002012-07-20T23:51:04.271-04:00The audio books of the tiffany stories are great! ...The audio books of the tiffany stories are great! Stephen Briggs does amazing nac mac feegle voices/accents! Any Terry Pratchett novel is a fun ride, and the audio books are always entertaining. :) (some other books are read by Tony Robinson aka Baldrick from BBC's Blackadder... which is awesome if you know what that is)SnowCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57148573320470421162012-07-18T17:06:56.307-04:002012-07-18T17:06:56.307-04:00The "Bloody Jack" series, by L.A. Meyer!...The "Bloody Jack" series, by L.A. Meyer!! I just finished reading the first book (Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy... what a title!!!) for my book club, and I'm now starting the second one, and they're fantastic!!! They're about a London street orphan who disguises herself as a boy to find a better life as a ship's boy on one of His Majesty's Ships (which happens to be hunting pirates!). Shenanigans, danger, and love ensue. They're Teen/YA, but the writing is great, Jacky is a FANTASTIC character... she's hilarious, and someone you can genuinely root for, and if the second book is as good as the first, there are currently 10 books in the series, so plenty of reading material available! Fun, quickish reads, and it will give you the strong urge to start titling and capitalizing events in your life, such as The Dilemma, or The Bath Time, and talking with a Cockney accent. And now that I've gushed about it for way too long, I'll just finish with a MUST NEEDS READ!!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278375833353227597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48013402959251255172012-07-18T16:26:36.286-04:002012-07-18T16:26:36.286-04:00I recommend reading the whole Everlost Trilogy... ...I recommend reading the whole Everlost Trilogy... just give it a try! Everfound had me weeping at the end.Wendy D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10557022633637024522012-07-17T17:12:58.789-04:002012-07-17T17:12:58.789-04:00You, madam, have just hit a gold mine by discoveri...You, madam, have just hit a gold mine by discovering the Tiffany Aching books. I. Love. Them. As the books go on, Tiffany grows up to be one of the most awesome heroines EVER. And YES, GET YOUR HANDS ON THE AUDIO VERSION. Steven Briggs does it so well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19916251644941315092012-07-17T11:13:06.171-04:002012-07-17T11:13:06.171-04:00I know you posted this a few days ago, but I agree...I know you posted this a few days ago, but I agree with Mary Anne (I think).<br /><br />Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson is an awesome series! As previously mentioned, it is set in Disney World. It skews a bit more J fiction than YA (the first book mentions belching as being really funny). However, it's an awesome premise - because "Believe" is such a powerful thing at Disney - the good AND the bad at Disney become real! And some of the Disney villians want to expand their kingdom... Mwahahahaha!<br /><br />Anywho; I think it's supposed to be a 7 book series when finished, and there are 5 right now. Quick reads too; I finished the first one in just a couple hours.ScaperMamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52327626699139422022012-07-16T19:55:34.636-04:002012-07-16T19:55:34.636-04:00Can't remember if you've read "Airman...Can't remember if you've read "Airman" also by Eoin Colfer or not... but it was pretty fantastic!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908930035466483151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47777924250591165292012-07-16T19:27:53.946-04:002012-07-16T19:27:53.946-04:00I LOVED dealing with dragons. The rest of the ser...I LOVED dealing with dragons. The rest of the series was ok, but not nearly as good as the first book. <br /><br />I also really liked the Maximum Ride books, but it drove me a little crazy how the plot seemed to change so much, with so many details, story lines and characters that were never resolved or forgotten completely.Catienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-79794577103720440892012-07-16T16:34:45.754-04:002012-07-16T16:34:45.754-04:00a search through the comments revealed some mentio...a search through the comments revealed some mentions of neil gaiman's books, but none so far mentioned his YA books, especially "the graveyard book". which is a shame, because it's brilliant, a great and fun read, and suitable for a broad range of ages. i wholeheartedly recommend it.<br /><br />plus i was delighted to find two of my favourite YA books mentioned here: artemis fowl AND the wee free men! seems we have a similar taste in books!Lisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-5750218083692170092012-07-16T15:46:17.579-04:002012-07-16T15:46:17.579-04:00OK The book I would recommend doesn't fit into...OK The book I would recommend doesn't fit into the genres that you have mentioned here, but I would say it is a lovely vacation read. Not too heavy, a little informative, and a tweak of romance. and much humour.<br /> The Guernesy Literary and Potato Peel Society. Set on the Island of Guernsey and London just after the end of the second world war. And its written almost entirely in a series of letters! It made me want to write letters and send packages to everyone I know.Crystal Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69089005713867558872012-07-16T15:02:42.864-04:002012-07-16T15:02:42.864-04:00"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Child..."Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs. SO good but just the first of what will obviously be more books. I can't wait until the next one comes out! I may have to break my own rule and preorder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77892611914290919022012-07-16T10:26:56.625-04:002012-07-16T10:26:56.625-04:00I second a lot of the other recommendations, but h...I second a lot of the other recommendations, but here's a few I haven't seen mentioned:<br /><br />Temping Fate by Esther Friesner (no, that's not a typo)<br /><br />The Last Treasure by Janet Anderson<br /><br />Wildwood Dancing and Cybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier<br /><br />The Thread that Binds the Bones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman (or really anything by her)<br /><br />Marianne, the Magus, and the Manticore and its two following books by Sheri Tepper, as well as the 9 volumes of the True Game series if you can find them...Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309687422135959576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88067859663275298722012-07-15T21:28:25.513-04:002012-07-15T21:28:25.513-04:00I love the Enchanted Forest Chronicles! Though for...I love the Enchanted Forest Chronicles! Though for some reason, I had a really hard time finding the 4th book, even online at the time. I did finally get it in the end. I actually got another book by her recently for my Kindle, though I can't quite remember the title at the moment.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30074655963029644332012-07-15T19:52:44.019-04:002012-07-15T19:52:44.019-04:00The Storm Thief by Chris Wooding.
Post apocalypt...The Storm Thief by Chris Wooding. <br /><br />Post apocalyptic escape from an island fortress, a winged golem who doesn't remember who he is, mysterious structures left from a bygone age, and just to make life more fun, reality storms which sweep through the city. Through walls, through roofs and through people. They change things. You might wake up the opposite gender. Or rich beyond your wildest dreams. Or without lungs.<br /><br />It's a little bit steampunk, a little bit YA romance and a whole boatload of adventure.<br /><br />And once you've read that, look for Chris Wooding's other book, The Haunting of Elizabel Cray. Set in an alternative London where the supernatural is lurking just across the river it's reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere (also excellent) with a distinctly creepy edge. I'm no fan of horror (Supernatural gets too much at times) but I've read Elizabel Cray through at least three times. It's intense and thrilling and Chris Wooding weaves a haunted London around you so you feel like you know it, even though you may never have been there.<br /><br />I've read approximately 50% of your recommended reading list so far and by gods, my e-reader is getting a workout!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845920166869022524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-588041457958685232012-07-15T13:25:18.416-04:002012-07-15T13:25:18.416-04:00actually the second book in the heros of olympus(s...actually the second book in the heros of olympus(son of neptune) percy is the main charactorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21657486606133227222012-07-15T12:50:51.668-04:002012-07-15T12:50:51.668-04:00Excellent taste! I love seeing The Enchanted Fore...Excellent taste! I love seeing The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and love, LOVE an adult willing to recommend YA titles! Yay! <br /><br />I also liked Rick Riordan's Egyptian books, which start with The Red Pyramid -- I know a lot of people love or hate them, and I mostly enjoy them as a way of learning about Egyptian mythology, which I don't know as well<br /><br />Fablehaven, by Brandon Mull, is great. It's about a brother and sister who are sent to stay with their grandparents over the summer and sense that something fishy is going on, only to learn that their grandparents are in charge of a preserve of magical creatures that may hide a treasure, and their grandmother is missing.<br /><br />Have you read The Eyre Affair, by Jasper Fforde? He also has the Nursery Crimes series and if you're in the mood for a puzzle, his Shades of Grey is a bit tougher, but is a lot of fun once you get your mind wrapped around a world with a social hierarchy based on visible colors!<br /><br />I just read 2 books that I enjoyed:<br /> <br />Pure, by Julianna Baggott, is about a world after nuclear detonations cause people to fuse with items around them--except for the lucky ones in the dome, who were kept pure for the day when the world is safe enough for them to leave the dome. We meet Pressia, who has a doll fused with her hand and Partridge, a Pure who has escaped from the dome, when he learns that his mother may have survived the detonations.<br /><br /> Rot and Ruin, by Johnathan Mayberry, is set in California after an infection has swept through the world, turning people into zombies. Benny has just turned 15 and now must find a job or lose his rations. He is still angry about his memories as a small child, of his mother giving him to his older brother Tom, who ran away as his zombified father attacked her, and now is forced to become his apprentice, as a zombie bounty hunter.<br /><br />Another great series that I keep thinking of re-reading is The Dark is Rising, by Susan Cooper. It is also based on Arthurian legend!<br /><br />I'm seeing a lot of other great recommendations, but I will just finish up with anything by Mary Brown, specifically The Unlikely Ones and Pigs Can't Fly. They all have a similar set up, of a ragtag group of humans and animals on an epic journey, but I think my personal favorite is The Unlikely Ones. The deformed Thing and her friends were a witch's slave and when she dies, they find they are still linked by the stones in their bodies that also cripple them, and so they set off to try to free themselves from the stones.<br /><br /><br />I'm a librarian and you can probably guess that giving recommendations is one of my favorite things to do!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624608433825225766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30028964366300695872012-07-15T09:02:50.618-04:002012-07-15T09:02:50.618-04:00Lloyd Alexander has a series with a fabulous teen ...Lloyd Alexander has a series with a fabulous teen heroine, Vesper Holly. The first two in the series are The Illyrian Adventure & the El Dorado Adventure. There are 4 other books after those.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02451021320768791272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89139484745094764272012-07-15T03:31:28.950-04:002012-07-15T03:31:28.950-04:00So much yes for the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. I...So much yes for the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. I have the whole series from when I was in middle/high school. I was also a big fan of Anne McCaffrey (RIP), and have wonderful old used-bookstore-purchased 1970s paperbacks of the whole "Harper Hall Trilogy."SkipperJanehttp://disneylandftw.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com