joe Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Here is my list 1975 in literature - Shōgun - James Clavell; Salem's Lot - Stephen King; The Book of Sand - Jorge Luis Borges; Dhalgren - Samuel R. Delany; Ragtime - E. L. Doctorow Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 I had a quick glance at the literature in 1989 and I didn't recognise any. There was a few authors, John Grisham, Terry Prachett, Danielle Steel, Ben Elton, that I recognised but I didn't know the books Quote
Inver Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 My year 1958 isn't very inspiring although did find Dr No ~ Ian Fleming Dr Seuss book ~ Yertle the Turtle and other stories Truman Capote ~ Breakfast at Tiffany's which I have read. Amazing to see that there were mostly men writing books back then or at least that is how it seems. Quote
Heather Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) 1953 in literature - Casino Royale - Ian Fleming - First James Bond novel; The Adventures of Augie March - Saul Bellow, Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451, Battle Cry - Leon Uris I've never read any of these books. 1 9 5 3 F I C T I O N 1. The Robe, Lloyd C. Douglas 2. The Silver Chalice, Thomas B. Costain 3. D Edited September 26, 2009 by Heather Quote
Bel-ami Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 1961 a Good Year for Reading: 1. The Agony and the Ecstasy, Irving Stone 2. Franny and Zooey, J. D. Salinger 3. To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee 4. Mila 18, Leon Uris 5. The Carpetbaggers, Harold Robbins 6. Tropic of Cancer, Henry Miller 7. Winnie Ille Pu, Alexander Lenard, trans. 8. Daughter of Silence, Morris West 9. The Edge of Sadness, Edwin O'Connor 10. The Winter of Our Discontent, John Steinbeck Great idea. Thanks, quite a few more on there for me. J.G. Ballard - Wind from Nowhere is also 1961 if you like Sci-Fi. Quote
Janet Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) 7. Beyond This Place, A. J. Cronin This is one of the few books I've read more than once, although I haven't read it for about 10 years. Edited September 28, 2009 by Janet Quote
Weave Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Great idea Bel-ami There was loads of books released in 1973! and I have read from the list ~ The Princess Bride by William Goldman Child of God by Cormac McCarthy Quote
lexiepiper Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 1987 Chinua Achebe - Anthills of the Savannah Peter Ackroyd - Chatterton (shortlisted for Booker Prize 1987) Douglas Adams - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Martin Amis - Einstein's Monsters Gilles Archambault - L'Obs Quote
Janet Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) 1987?! Suddenly I feel *very* old! The only one from that list that I've read is Sidney Sheldon - Windmills of the Gods and I was only about 21 at the time so I don't remember a thing about it. I haven't read Douglas Adams - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - I must remedy that! ETA: I missed The Shell Seekers until I read Peacefield's post, but I've read that too! Again, I don't remember much about it! Edited September 28, 2009 by Janet Quote
Peacefield Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I've heard of many of those books listed, Lexie, but I think the only one I've read is 'The Shell Seekers' by Rosamunde Pilcher. Not in '87, since I was too busy reading teen books at the time, but since then. Quote
lexiepiper Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks guys, I think i'll go through and see if any sound appealing Quote
KimmyS Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 What a superb idea - I need some incentives to start on some other books and widen my horizon. 1964 is my year In my true shallow style I have chosen some books by the sound of the title (hey, if it works for the horse racing...) Edgar Rice Burroughs - Tarzan and the Madman H. P. Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness and Other Novels Hubert Selby Jr. - Last Exit to Brooklyn Ruth Rendell - From Doon With Death Vladimir Nabokov - The Defense I actually really like the synopsis of the Nabokov book - marked all of the above on my Amazon wishlist for now Quote
SueK Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Oh dear ...... I really have to dust the cobwebs from some of my birth year books. I'm not revealing the year but a few of note were: My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier Catcher in the Rye - Salinger Prince Caspian - C S Lewis End of the Affair - Graham Greene and host of others. Not a bad year all in all though;) Quote
Chrissy Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Oh dear ...... I really have to dust the cobwebs from some of my birth year books. I'm not revealing the year but a few of note were: 1821? My goodness, that's great moisturiser you use! You do have a few gooduns' in your list, Sue. I have got my list somewhere on this computer, I'll have to go rummage and get it posted up here. Quote
Janet Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 1821? My goodness, that's great moisturiser you use! I must admit I was curious so I Googled your books! I hated The Cacther in the Rye (ugh) but loved Prince Caspian (I was about 9 when I read it though, so I don't really remember it!) and I like the sound of the Graham Greene one. Quote
SueK Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Yes .... 1821 seems about right:mrgreen: Marvellous what products there are on the market these days for the face, but actually, it was the fountain of youth that I jumped in. PS: I hated Catcher in the Rye too. Edited October 7, 2009 by SueK Quote
Lucybird Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 This is a great idea, I will have a proper look, see if there are any I'd like to read. Meanwhile I already read: Douglas Adams - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Terry Pratchett - Mort Ruth Thomas - The Runaways Quote
KimmyS Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 1964 is my year Edgar Rice Burroughs - Tarzan and the Madman H. P. Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness and Other Novels Hubert Selby Jr. - Last Exit to Brooklyn Ruth Rendell - From Doon With Death Vladimir Nabokov - The Defense I started on "From Doon With Death" today - have ordered "last Exit to Brooklyn" and put "The Defense" on my wishlist. I can't get over the fact how excited I can get about some books published in 1964...I feel a right saddo Quote
emma_jane2 Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 This is a really good idea. I'm a young one! Born in 1993, so I've added these books to my 'to read' pile: Cruel and Unusual and Patricia Cornwell The Giver by Lois Lowry Without Remorse by Tom Clancy Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen The Client by John Grisham Quote
Nicola Booth Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) What a great idea! Having checked my list, I came across two books which I have read in the last couple of years so I will not accept your challenge this time round. 1977 is my year. The Shining, Stephen King The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough I loved them both! Edited February 12, 2010 by Nicola Booth Quote
Univerze Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 Haha, nice idea, for my birthyear, 1982, there is Jean Auel on the list. Valley of the Horses, have already read that one. Also, there's Roger Zelazny on there and twice Stephen King. But honestly.. I don't really do well with reading challenges.. usually I just read what I want despite what it is. Quote
vicky_notts Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 My birth year is 1981..... The only one ive read was Stephen King - Cujo lol Quote
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