Cpt. Smurf

I would like to nominate Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Yeah, I'm aware that the book has been branded with the YA label -- something many of us "literaries" look ...

I would like to nominate Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Yeah, I'm aware that the book has been branded with the YA label -- something many of us "literaries" look ...

Well, as long as you enjoy writing it, that's all the matters. I haven't looked through this in any detail, but a couple of pointers: I don't know whether you're ...

The Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis

How many have we actually got now? I'd count, but the list is really long!

Sorry to be picky (and perhaps a little vengeful :twisted: !!) but Beowulf and Paradise Lost are epic poems, aren't they? I didn't think they came under the category.

Yes, for the love of God, space the dialogue. It's ok if it's paragraphs of description, etc. but we can't tell what's going on here. It's too busy!!

I see your point. I assumed that, though they are technically fairy tales, they were written by one person (ie. usually fairy tales have many different adaptions bu different people) ...

Yes, The Kite Runner was published in 2003. It should be over in the other list.

Urgh, Inheritance can't possibly make it any further. Stupid excuse for a book.

I have more: The Little Mermaid - Hans Christian Anderson The Snow Queen - Hans Christian Anderson Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr ...

I've only read three. Most of my nominations are based upon the impact they have had upon modern literature, pop culture, etc.

I say yes, 'cause I think it's one of those essential books to read, but be prepared for a very Tolkeiny experience. So - Much - Description.

Now, now, no need to be cruel. Although, Mr. Everybody, we would like to know what you're talking about here. A little hint will suffice for the moment.

Umm, I think this is supposed to be an amusing idea. Is this even by the same person who posted it, as the signature is Elron44 GC? Perhaps you were ...