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Title: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 11, 2016, 06:18:32 PM
My concentration and vision aren't particularly good right now but I am missing reading. Has anyone read anything decent that's easy to understand,  not ttoo long but is still entertaining?   I don't mind even if it's kids books or young adult type stuff as long as it won't make me throw my kindle across the ward!
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Recusant on January 11, 2016, 07:11:02 PM
You've probably already read The Chronicles of Prydain (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_Prydain), but if not, you might give them a try.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 11, 2016, 08:17:55 PM
Quote from: Recusant on January 11, 2016, 07:11:02 PM
You've probably already read The Chronicles of Prydain (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_Prydain), but if not, you might give them a try.

I have not but I think Jumbojak has mentioned them before to me so will have a look.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Crow on January 11, 2016, 08:32:18 PM
Go for an audio book instead if your concentration isn't there yet. Pick a narrator you enjoy the voice of and select a book they have done.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 11, 2016, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 11, 2016, 08:32:18 PM
Go for an audio book instead if your concentration isn't there yet. Pick a narrator you enjoy the voice of and select a book they have done.

I did think of that but I'm not too great with noise either.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: OldGit on January 12, 2016, 09:43:55 AM
I spose you've read The Hunger Games trilogy?
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: hermes2015 on January 12, 2016, 01:52:59 PM
I am reading So, Anyway... by John Cleese and can recommend it. It is a very enjoyable and funny book.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 12, 2016, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 12, 2016, 09:43:55 AM
I spose you've read The Hunger Games trilogy?

I haven't actually. I should add them to my list.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 12, 2016, 05:59:42 PM
Growing up, my two favorite authors were Mary Downing Hahn and Jean Craighead George. Hahn gets pretty fucking weird at points though. Theyre all easy reads though.
Title: Re: Recommend me a book (possibly young adult/teen)
Post by: OldGit on January 12, 2016, 07:20:18 PM
A golden oldie here:  Spike Milligan's Puckoon is one of the funniest books you'll ever read.  If you can find a copy - charity shops ofyen have one.