So my stepsister just enlisted in the military and she's at bootcamp. And I guess she got sick and is actually in the hospital at the moment. So, I was thinking I'd send her a book to keep her occupied. I'm not sure what to send though.
I've given her other books and she's enjoyed them: Mists of Avalon Harry Potter House of Leaves The Time Traveler's Wife
are a few of the books I know she's read.
I was thinking she might like Johnathon Strange and Mr. Norrell. I had contemplated Ender's Game but I'm not sure she'd like that one. Maybe Enchantment would be better. *shrug* Any ideas?
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I'm not sure I'd be able to read Jonathon Strange and Mr Norrell if I were sick in the hospital. My few times in the hospital, I've had the attention span of a gnat. While that story is incredible and I'm sure she'd love it, it isn't light reading.
I'd probably go for fluffier authors like David Eddings or Mercedes Lackey if you want to go the fantasy route. I might be tempted to verge more toward humor than anything serious (laughter being the best medicine and all). Terry Pratchett would be good too.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Enchantment would be a wonderful choice-- light but not fluff, an easy, fast, engrossing read, lots of humor.
Magic Kingdom For Sale: Sold! by Terry Brooks might be a decent choice, too. Not nearly as heavy and long as his other stuff. And there's sequels if she likes it.
Posted by TheHumanTarget (Member # 7129) on :
When I was in the hospital for an extended period, I read the Summer Queen by Joan D. Vinge, which is a sequel to the Snow Queen. I had never read the Snow Queen at that point, but the Summer Queen was a welcome escape from the reality of being in the hospital.
Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :
Magic Street is a good choice for fun fantasy. As are books by Diana Wynne Jones.
Wish your sister luck.
Posted by 0range7Penguin (Member # 7337) on :
Is Mists of Avalon any good?
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I'd send her Discworld too.
Posted by MandyM (Member # 8375) on :
Eragon is easy, fluffy, fun fantasy.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Make mine another vote for Discworld.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Penguin, IMO no, it's dead dull boring. But some people like it. I have never been able to finish it, though I've made the attempt several times.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Sarah, I have some books here on the shelf you can go through send as extras. I sort of collect books to pass on.
(evil plot: declutter house: make it look like generosity)
Posted by ifmyheartcouldbeat (Member # 8692) on :
enders game. enders game. enders game.
Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
Charles DeLint writes fun urban fantasy.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
has she read all the Harry Potter books, if not, maybe one of the later ones you don't think she's read.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Definitely send Enchantment Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
(off topic) Myr, Avett brothers at The Narrows on Saturday night. Aidan and I could pick you up. I could bring Sarah and two roommates.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
if my heart could beat- Everytime I see your name I start singing "Rest in Peace" from the Buffy musical soundtrack in my head. Is that where you got the name?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
I wouldn't send Jonathan Strange , and for a very weird reason...it's too damn heavy. I read a lot in bed, and that book was hard to get comfy with.
Yes, I'm strange, but why should that surprise you?
space opera
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
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Liz - I know I've asked this before, but where is the Narrows? ...I am definitely free Sat. night Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
(off topic) Myr, it is in Fall Rivv-vah. I might be driving with someone else though, now. Do you have your car?
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
Seems like Enders Game would give her some cool inspiration. If you definitely don't like that idea though, The Golden Compass is an awesome book.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by 0range7Penguin: Is Mists of Avalon any good?
I loved it. I have read it multiple times, along with the prequels.
Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :
Send Pratchett. And I'll boost the order for Diane Wynne Jones, if you can find the excellent book Deep Secret.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Enchantment. Definitely.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
No car... I am definitely not on the way to fall river! Posted by sarahdipity (Member # 3254) on :
Hrm. So I don't think she's woozy sick. I think what was wrong is actually gone and now she's just a bit depressed. But, I think funny is a good idea. Maybe Good Omens would be fun to send.
I actually haven't read any other Pratchett. Well actually that might not be true. But what I have read was a library book and I'm not sure which I'd get.
(off topic) I have to go to karaokee on Sat night for a friends bday. Oh yes that's right I'm going to be singing with the best of them.
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