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Posted by CarolAnn on March 1, 2000, at 8:50:03
These books are a series of novels written for older kids, but there has been a lot of hype about adults who really enjoy them too, so a while ago, I bought the whole set. Hadn't read any 'til last night when I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. Picked up the first book("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") and couldn't put it down 'til I had finished it three hours later. If you like fantasy/magic type fiction, this is a great series. The thing about "kids" books, is that they don't require heavy concentration, so you can really enjoy the escapism, even when your brain is tired. Just thought I'd pass this along. CarolAnn
Posted by Julie Garbus on March 1, 2000, at 15:52:52
In reply to The Harry Potter books, posted by CarolAnn on March 1, 2000, at 8:50:03
Agreed-- the Harry Potter books are great!
When I was recovering from a bad depression some years ago, I read all of the Armistead Maupin "Tales of the City" books and felt the same way about them... fun to read, and easy on the tired brain. After another spell in the depths I read all the Lawrence Block "burglar" mysteries-- amusing, and easy going.
What have the rest of y'all read as "tired brain" books?
Posted by Sarah on March 1, 2000, at 18:08:01
In reply to Re: The Harry Potter books, posted by Julie Garbus on March 1, 2000, at 15:52:52
We love the Harry Potter books... As I had said in the above thread, I couldnt get enough of the John Grisham novels. They snatch your attention in the begining and hold it til the end and they are very easy to follow. I was always disapointed when I would end one because they are so great to read! I am ADD, but the one thing I have always been able to focus on is my reading. It can also be such a wonderful escape from 'real life'; it gives your brain and emotions a break!
Posted by Carolyn on March 1, 2000, at 22:07:40
In reply to Re: The Harry Potter books, posted by Sarah on March 1, 2000, at 18:08:01
Also try Clive Cussler and Jack Higgins...great adventures that are hard to put down! Or, check into the Mitford series by Jan Karon...very calming stories about an Episcopal priest in a small town in North Carolina and his adventures.
Posted by Renee N on March 5, 2000, at 23:56:22
In reply to The Harry Potter books, posted by CarolAnn on March 1, 2000, at 8:50:03
The thing about "kids" books, is that they don't require heavy concentration, so you can really enjoy the escapism, even when your brain is tired. Just thought I'd pass this along. CarolAnn
I stood in line for 4 hours to get my Harry Potter books signed by the author!
I worked in an elementary school library for three years. Some authors I would recommend are Roald Dahl, Eve Bunting, Shel Silverstein(silly poetry), Jack Prelutsky(s.p. again), Chris Van Allsburg, William Steig, Kevin Henkes, Jon Szcheika, Karen Hesse, and last but certainly not least good ol' Dr. Seuss.
Some specific children's chapter books I've enjoyed are Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse, Frindle! by Andrew Clements, The Giver by Lois Lowry, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi, A Wrinkle in Time by L'engle, The Watsons Go to Burmingham 1962 by Christopher Curtis, Stepping Out of Time by ?(I think the last name starts with an H).
Two of my favorite picture storybooks--The Velveteen Rabbit and The Runaway Bunny.
If anyone tries any of these, let me know your thoughts. Renee N
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