does no one like Harry Potter here? or is it just over discussed? i only just finnished the seires (finally) and need someone to do some fandomizing with.

I've just started reading Harry Potter, Tirian12! I'm almost done with Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone, whichever is preferred). I'm hoping to soon get some others of the series out of the library.

I also recently read Le Morte D'Arthur. I liked it a lot. Anyone else read it recently? I'd love to write a book someday in that old english style (though I doubt anyone would read it).
Also--am I the only person who has read anything by H. Ryder Haggard (King Solomon's Mines)?

am I the only person who has read anything by H. Ryder Haggard (King Solomon's Mines)?

I haven't read anything by Haggard but I would like to some day, especially King Soloman's Mines.

Has anyone read Around The World In Eighty Days? Is is a good book but the whole sense of it is like a machine, almost not realistic.

ChristProclaimer: I've read a few Haggard novels ... King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quatermain, Marie, and The Wizard. I like the last three the best. Haggard is one of my diss authors. So I still need to read Nada the Lily and The Ghost Kings. I think ForeverFan and I had a Haggard discussion recently. Search for "Haggard" in this thread.

Betsie: Okay, I'll read Blessed Child along with Thr3e and see which one I like. Was it that way? :/ Well, I'll see when I read it. =]
Haha, I've read plenty this year, but I'm wishing I spent my money on worthwhile things like books this year.

Lys, W4J and WW:
I think I must apologize in judging P&P and Jane Austen's work too quickly.
I found that there is a purpose, I can't put it into words, but I did find out from reading more that she does have a purpose in her writing; I guess I just had to look more into the book upon finishing it.
The first few chapters of the book had me disinterested because I couldn't find anything interesting with what happened, but as I read on I enjoyed it very much.

Anyhow, yes, I think I judged P&P too quickly. It is somewhat a favourite now, but wouldn't make my list of 20 or so books that I like best.

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I haven't done much reading lately, mainly because I didn't want to read anything that would distract me from P&P and cause me to put it down...again.
But, I'm starting a re-read (a somewhat early re-read) of the Attolian series. (Mel, thanks for that teaser on CoK. I'm even more excited for it to come out!)

Christ Proclaimer: 220 is right- she and I discussed Haggard previously somewhere in this thread, the book I think we mainly talked about was King Solomon's Mines. So you don't have to go searching just for that, I'll add that I've read three others of Haggard's work- Pearl Maiden, Lysbeth, and The Brethren. I've enjoyed them all pretty well, although I think I should read the latter three again so I can fully appreciate them. (When I first read them I was several years younger, and I know that my mind back then couldn't entirely grasp the full themes and parts of the story). I take it you've read some of Haggard's work? If so, which are your favourite?

Bella: I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the rest of P&P, although I do understand if you didn't like it in the end. After all, like with all books, it may be great for some and not so great for others.

Pogginfan: Hurrah for liking Persuasion! Do you have any favourite characters/moments so far?

Faun_song: Ah, glad to be of help! Someday I ought to buy some of the books of the other girl series you mentioned (are they girl detectives, or no?). My Mom briefly told me of some of them one day when we were talking, she read them as a child so has some memories of them.

I've read some Trixie Belden, but I can't say I love that particular series. I have some, er, issues with it. Nothing bad and huge, but just little things that bother me sometimes.

Mel: Aw, you're too kind. From what I understand, the ND books were updated/revised just like the Hardy Boys, although I haven't (or don't think so) read any of the originals...

I just started Right Ho, Jeeves today and I must say I'm enjoying it very much. I love the British style of humour, and if it continues to be good I'll probably make sure to pass it along to my brother as I think he'd enjoy it as well.

Blessed Child by Dekker is my new all-time favorite book. Right up there with Lord of the Flies. It was life changing for me. After I read it, I really wanted to read my Bible and learn more about God and talk to him more. When I put it down, I felt numb. I didn't get out of that numbness for a while. It was amazing.

Thr3e was my first Dekker book, and I'm glad it was. I really enjoyed it and was totally thrown off by the twist ending! I was stunned at how good Dekker had weaved the story and plot-line. And he really makes you care for the characters!

Anyway, I think those are excellent choices for your first Dekker books, Bella. Although they are very different from each other.

P.S."Brooklyn!"

I finished reading The Squire's Quest yesterday. I liked it, but I have to admit it isn't the best entry in the series. I thought the plot was very weak. It felt more like a random string of events collected together by the Mordred and Byzantine Empire subplots.

Spoiler

I'm also confused by where Gerald Morris is going with the series now. With Mordred exposed as an evil traitor and the Lancelot/Guinevere affair long-ended, the standard series of events can no longer happen. And he killed Sir Bedivere off!

I'm a Harry Potter fan, Tirian12. What did you think of Deathly Hallows? I think that's the book the fans are most divided over.

I read portions of Le Morte D'Arthur for my British Lit class. Malory was too much of a Lancelot fanboy for my taste.

Ah, thanks, Fauny! I think I may have read a Judy Bolton book, come to think of it. Isn't there an episode early on in the series where the local dam bursts and its based on an actual historical occurrence?

I prefer Trixie Belden to Nancy Drew. Trixie has a family and they're all involved in the story to some extent, rather than Trixie simply hanging around with friends all the time. The plots usually have a less sensational feel to them too, which is a nice change.

Watziznehm, Around the World in Eighty Days is one of my favourite books. Fogg may seem an unrealistic protagonist, but that doesn't stop the book from being a fun read and example of light literature of the time.

Booky, Squire's Quest is meant to be the last book in the series, correct? And would you say it's worse or about the same as the first book, Squire's Tale?

Watziznehm: I have read Around the World in 80 Days (a couple years ago, though). I liked it, some, but not a bunch. Fogg was a little too prissy for me, and the very idea that he'd go all the way around the world on a whim was all too much of a stretch. I would have to agree with you.

I'm a huge Haggard fan who has trouble finding some of his stuff. My favorite is The Brethren, which is quite different than his other books. It doesn't have the theme of rediscovering something long lost/hidden--just an adventure story. I love the characters, though Rosamund is a bit too weak and Masouda just a smidgen too tough. My second favorite is Allan Quatermain, which I can't read without confusing Sorais of Zu-Vendis and Jadis of Charn. . Not to mention that Curtis reminds me of Peter and Good of Digory...

I'm a huge Haggard fan who has trouble finding some of his stuff.

Ditto. I'm a slow reader and yet it took me only a day or two to read Marie and The Wizard. Haggard knows how to write a good adventure tale! I much prefer him to Kipling!

My second favorite is Allan Quatermain, which I can't read without confusing Sorais of Zu-Vendis and Jadis of Charn. Not to mention that Curtis reminds me of Peter and Good of Digory...

Nice parallels! I hated Sorais.

Watziznehm: I have read Around the World in 80 Days (a couple years ago, though). I liked it, some, but not a bunch. Fogg was a little too prissy for me, and the very idea that he'd go all the way around the world on a whim was all too much of a stretch. I would have to agree with you.

Yeah that's one of the interesting things about Fogg; on one hand he doesn't do anything outrageous and yet he ends up doing one of the most outrageous things of all, especially for his time. That part I found quite amusing.

I am in an online course where we read and discuss modern classics. One of the books that I will have to read next is Emma by Jane Austen. I am looking forward to it despite the fact that I'm a guy. I would like to know what is others peoples opinion about the book and why so?

@Glenstorm Haha, I always make sure I read the book before I watch the movie, too.
I hope you like all three!
Yes, I do recommend Persuasion. I enjoyed it.

@Fanny I finished Persuasion and I really loved it!

@Watziznehm I read Around the World in 80 days a few years ago, and I kinda forgot what happens, but I do know I somewhat enjoyed it. I'll have to re-read that one.
I really recommend Emma! I found that one funny. Tell us how you like it when you get it! Have you read anything else by Austen?

Have you read anything else by Austen?

Well can't say that I have read anything else by Austen but I have listened to Pride and Prejudice unabridged as an audio book and really enjoyed it. Jane Austen's humor of the ironic is very amusing.

does no one like Harry Potter here? or is it just over discussed? i only just finnished the seires (finally) and need someone to do some fandomizing with.

No!! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I could go on forever.. but I don't have a clue where to start. I love Harry Potter (dare I say it?) just as much as Narnia.
Bookwyrm, I know you didn't ask me, but Deathly Hallows is my favourite book, I loved it. I know a lot of people who don't like the epilogue, but it worked perfectly for me.