One of the great things about my travels so far is how much opportunity I have had to read. Back at home I was guilty of always choosing a million other different things to do rather than read. It is a shame really as I used to go through mountains of books as a kid. At last count I had managed over 10 books thus far on Tour De World but the problem is I keep forgetting all of the books I have read. So I thought I could use this post as an opportunity to keep a running tally of the literature devoured on TDW, give my views and recommendations and hopefully get a few ideas from you guys as to what to read next:
Alex Ferguson's Autobiography: Does exactly what it says on the tin. Interesting enough read if you are passionate about football - 6/10
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: I read this as an insight into children's literature as I planned to do some writing while away. It is an extremely simple book but the author is a great storyteller; it is clearly designed to be read aloud 6/10
Prince Caspian: Second book of the Narnia collection - was massively disappointing. Boring - 4/10
The Dawn Treader: My third and final Narnia book. Much better then the previous installment. Storyline was good and had all the neccessary ingredients for a great bedtime story 6/10
Kane and Abel A great novel by Jeffrey Archer. Intricate and engaging plot and one of the best books I have read on TDW. Definately recommend it to anyone who is yet to discover Archer. 8/10
The Three Musketeers : Probably the best classic I have had the pleasure to read. Engaging, poetic, it has everything 9/10
Bringing Down the House - Ben Mezrich: If you love gambling/vegas/blackjack this is a great read. The true story on which the film '21' is based. Shows somebody does win at the casinos! 8/10
Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini: Emotional rollercoaster of a book. Riveting, powerful I finished it in a day. Not normally my type of book but I couldn't put it down. If you haven't read it, it should be first on the list. 9/10
Prodigal Daughter - Jeffrey Archer: Sequel to Kane and Abel but unfortunately not in the same class. Interesting enough read but plot was nowhere near as engaging. 7/10
So that was a selection of some of the best books I've read on TDW. I've been lucky and found some absolute crackers but struggling to decide what to read now. Any ideas guys let me know! Oh, and Woody, if i have forgotten any give me a shout!
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Pecks - Dougie here - being as intellectual as myself and thus reading as many books as i can (not just cookery) to further my knowledge of the English language. I have a vast array of books that you could read but i think a must for yourself and Mr Taylor has to be a book called 'Lost in the Jungle' by author Jossi Ghinsberg - a must read for you before you hit South America!
Heres one for wee man, the main charachter also shares the same name!....Thinking Straight by Robin Reardon (Kensington)
Taylor Adams is shipped off to Straight to God, an institution devoted to “deprogramming” troubled teenagers of their vices—whether those vices are drugs, violence, or, in Taylor’s case, other boys. Every movement is monitored, privacy is impossible, and no one is quite who they first appear to be. Here, Taylor will learn more than he ever dreamed about love, courage, rebellion, and betrayal. But the most surprising lessons will be the truths he uncovers about himself.Shwin
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