10 Books You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
My recommendations are all different and widespread in type and style. Good writing, varied and divergent.
VOX by Nicholson Baker
A man and a woman, call each other, over an adult phone line. They provoke each other sexually, they entice one another. This is a novel where we eavesdrop on them and listen in to their private conversations. Well written. Do not get offended.
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
A charming, endearing novel of striving do what you can to succeed. A funny, quirky story of internet, city and married life. O, yeah, lots of cooking with Julia Child too.
Plainson by Kent Haruf
Haruf writes a wonderful story of coming together. A teenager who gets pregnant, a lonely teacher, two young sons left by their mother and their father, plus two older farmers who help. A heart warming story. Wonderful read.
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
This is Setterfield’s first novel. Parallel stories of a lonely woman who gets hired by a mysterious writer, to write her life story. Intriguing and wonderfully written.
Fall on your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald
This is an unbelievable story, spanning a few generations. Secrets, lies and secrets that could destroy them all. Compelling. Amazing. Unexpected, epic story, well written.
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
A poor Indian driver is hired by a rich family to drive their son around. Powerful imagery, strong sense of self preservation. Amazing story. Good read.
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
15 year old Michael is rescued by a woman twice his age. They become lovers then she disappears from his life. Only to resurface years later standing trial for a heinous crime. Amazing. Wonderful read. Even better than the movie. 🙂
The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
Intricate story of a young woman who is made to marry despite being in love with someone else. The trials she goes through. Things are not what they seem is an understatement. Intricate and amazing. Excellent read.
I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb
The story of a pair of twins who are not the same at all. An exciting story of love and caring. Interesting story and a wonderful read.
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
A book that was written and illustrated gets protected by many through the years. An amazing story of caring, intrigue and forgery. A great story. Great writing. Wonderful read. Amazing!