What Kinds of Books Do You Read for Pleasure?

I'd be a much bigger bookworm if left to my own devices. I used to be able to read a lot more before sleep became an important element of my day.

Like I said, I didn't set out to read a lot of Australian writers but all of the books just appealed to me as I came across them. The way language is used has been the most challenging element -- so very different from American english.

The stories are really unprecidented too - not like any plotline I've ever really read before.

A reader of my own heart, boomer! Like me, do you frequent some good, pre-loved bookshops? An excellent way to trial unknown authors, I think! Anyway, if you ever feel like a bit more Oz reading can I make a recommendation? Tim Winton, whose an established "national treasure" at a surprisingly young age. He writes so well! If you see, say, Cloudstreet. Dirt Music, The Riders, The Turning, etc, etc, in a second-hand bookshop they might be right up your alleyway!

Thank you for the recommendation! I'm going to have some honest to god free time this Thursday and I had already plotted a trip to Powells (new and used shelved together!) into my agenda.

Are they all good or is there one in particular that you liked better?

Hmmmmm .... thinking, thinking ....

Cloudstreet, probably. But it's one of the longest. Maybe Dirt Music, or the Riders?
Hey, I just had a thought, boomer! : if you're interested & have trouble finding any of these you could PM me & I could post a few off to you, via slow mail! I've received similar offerings from other A2Kers and thought that was great!

That is a very generous offer, msolga. Thank you!

I'm betting Powells has it though. Powells is one amazing bookstore (even Dlowan has been known to order from Powells). I'm not afraid of long books! I'll look for it and the others and browse to see which one most catches my attention.

It's funny how I've gravitated towards the Australians. I think the stories and styles just seem so fresh -- even though three of the four I've read take place in the 19th century! Australia has such a strange history too that I'm sure that makes for a unique voice.

OK, but I do mean it & it would be no problem at all. You see, I frequent an excellent pre-loved bookshop, boomer!

If I have a problem finding it I will most certainly let you know, msolga.

I don't get much time to read anymore but I am always on the lookout for something great.

Oh yeah. I think I'll like "Cloudstreet"!

these sound fascinating


oh me. I couldn't choose from the list as I like a real mix, autobiographies. detective stories, good historical, lightweight historical. sci fi (some), the lot! except horror, never have liked horror films or books and loathe Stephen King.

Terry Pratchett is one of my feel good reads, I love his humour and take on life.

Dorothy Dunnett my all time favourite 'good' writer.

I must look out for Cloudstreet.

I read far too much!

Impossible, Vivien!

not what himself and Rosie say!

I picked up Cloudstreet today.

I'll put it as next up on my reading list!

It certainly starts off good. Thanks for the recommendation msolga.

Stick to your guns (or books!) & don't let them distract you, Vivien!

(I'm just imagining the kafoofle that'd develop if you actually did try to ignore Rosie for a mere book! )

Wow! I'm amazed you found it so easily, boomer!

I'm really looking forward to see what you make of it. (It's very Australian!)