Sedge Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 I've decided to dedicate my remaining 42 years (75 years old is about average for my family) to building a collection of books with a time-travel theme. I'll be including the obvious (anything Doctor Who related), but does anybody else have any recommendations? Thanks! Quote
Kell Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 (edited) Lightning by Dean Koontz - it's my favourite Koontz and one of my all-time favourite books. Very cleverly written and even manages to avoid paradox! The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - engrossing, beautiful and dark in place. Very unusual premise and very deftly handled. Somewhere in Time by Richard Matheson - a love story that spans decades. I've never actually read the book, but I loved the film (starring Chritopher Reeve and Jane Seymor). Edited May 18, 2008 by Kell Quote
~Andrea~ Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - Douglas Adams (great book) The Time Machine - H G Wells (haven't read it, and probably already on your list) Quote
Sedge Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Thanks both - these sound like excellent starting points. Quote
Laramie Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 There's one I like (not Dr Who! ) but I can't remember what it was called. It's about this girl who trips on these stepping stones in the grass in a clearing in some woods, and when she stands up she's gone back in time 50 years. It was very good. If I remember what it was called, I'll tell you. Quote
Guest Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Oh, you've just reminded me of Diana Gabaldon's books: Cross Stitch, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross and A Breath of Snow and Ashes. Quote
Janet Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 The Ghosts by Antonia Barber - filmed as The Amazing Mr Blunden. Unfortunately it's out of print now, but if you manage to get hold of a copy, and don't mind reading a children's book, it's an absolutely beautiful story. Quote
supergran71 Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 I've decided to dedicate my remaining 42 years (75 years old is about average for my family) to building a collection of books with a time-travel theme. Thanks! Oh my God I only have 2 years to go at that rate:blush: Quote
Mia Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Are you including young adult books? If so, I'll add Warriors of Camlann and Warriors of Alavna by N.M. Browne to your list. Quote
Kylie Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 I know The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde has a small element of time-travel in it, but I haven't read the rest of the series so I'm not sure if it's something that is explored more in future books. Maybe someone else could shed some more light on whether they're worth pursuing. Quote
poppy Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Have you got A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle? Quote
Kylie Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 I found one on my bookshelf last night that I'd forgotten about: Time's Eye by Arthur C Clarke It's the first of a trilogy (the last one is due out later this year), but you don't need to read them all; this one can work as a standalone, albeit with a lot of questions left unanswered. Quote
Kell Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Just remembered another one because I saw the trailer for the film on TV last night - Twelve Monkeys by Elizabeth Hands. Also just had spring to mind a book a read a little while ago - Oracle by Ian Watson. And Timeline by Michael Crichton. Quote
Sedge Posted May 20, 2008 Author Posted May 20, 2008 Thanks for all the suggestions! In answer to Mia's question, I'm including ANY book with the theme. I'll soon be going on a hunting expedition armed with a list of all your tips - I'll let you know how my collection gets on. Quote
wrathofkublakhan Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Good beginning of a list, I hope to see it build. Quote
Guest Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Has anyone mentioned the books about Green Knowe? Can't for the life of me remember the author. They might not even be in print any longer! Quote
~V~ Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 An unusual one may be 'Time's arrow' by Martin Amis. One of my favourite books ever. Quote
Janet Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Has anyone mentioned the books about Green Knowe? Can't for the life of me remember the author. They might not even be in print any longer! Lucy M. Boston. They're definitely still in print. Quote
Guest Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Oh! Oh! *jumps up and down all excited, like* One of my FAVOURITEST children's books ever - TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN by Philippa Pearce. Quote
Sedge Posted May 21, 2008 Author Posted May 21, 2008 Oh! Oh! *jumps up and down all excited, like* One of my FAVOURITEST children's books ever - TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN by Philippa Pearce. That's also one of Mrs Sedge's favourites! Keep 'em coming! (I'm also including non-fiction.) Quote
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