Recommendations...

[RJbibliophil]

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I have to choose a book to read and then give a report/presentation. I am considering the likes of Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Pride and Prejudice. I would appreciation suggestions, and insights as to what I may enjoy. :D

[mono]

Hmmm, if you feel fairly drawn to novels such as those by the Brontë sisters or Jane Austen, I may have a few recommendations. With this thread, however, I feel confused of whether you have already chosen the three listed novels, or if you search for other works as recommendations.
For the most part, I see Anne Brontë overlooked quite frequently. Have you read any of her novels? She has more of a similar style to Charlotte than Emily, and Agnes Grey seems worth a read. Additionally, any book by George Eliot may also interest you; Middlemarch seems a long, slightly challenging read, but I really, really, really fell in love with a shorter novel of hers, Silas Marner.
Good luck! :nod:

[subterranean]

Hey, RJ!

Do you have certain topics/themes that you want to present? I have read Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, which I quite enjoy. And I personally like Jane's character and principle, esp. when it comes to equality for woman in society.

[ShoutGrace]

I very much enjoyed George Eliot's Daniel Deronda, RJ. Haven't yet had the gumption to attempt Middlemarch, however, so I'm not sure about that one.

[Pensive]

Maybe, Bridge to Terabithia?

[Nightshade]

Elizabeth Gaskells North and south ?? They were enjoyable for the most part and the themes are ( well at least to me) clearer than in the bronte's work so its easier for report writing. :D

[Nightwalk]

Hello RJbibliophil. I highly recommend Louisa May Alcott's Little Women if you haven't read it yet. Coming from a man, that's high praise indeed. It's certainly one of the loveliest and most delightful tales ever created.

By the way, I like the avatar that you have of the grasshopper with glasses on your profile page. It's pretty funny and cute. :)

[RJbibliophil]

I think that's a bookworm. (I read Little Women this summer and enjoyed it.)

I haven't actually read any Bronte, but those were just the ones that came to mind. I can choose any book I wish(except I have to get it approved).

I am mainly looking for something I will enjoy, is not extremely difficult to read, and is of a reasonable length.

[Nightwalk]

Try Willa Cather's works. Here's the link to a story that may fit your requirements, it's one of my favorites.

http://www.online-literature.com/willa-cather/2115/

[Pensive]

I am mainly looking for something I will enjoy, is not extremely difficult to read, and is of a reasonable length.
I am very much sure that you will like A Bridge to Terabithia. It is interesting, not too lengthy and easy to read for all age-groups. :)

[Viridis]

It's hard to make a recommendation without knowing more about what kinds of books you have enjoyed in the past. You said that you haven't read the Bronte sisters before; what about Jane Austen? Pride and Prejudice is an excellent novel - one of my favorites. If you enjoy Austen, I would also recommend Persuasion; I may even put it ahead of Pride and Prejudice. E.M. Forster is another excellent author you may consider.

[RJbibliophil]

I will have to look into some of these. :D (yes pensy, that includes A Bridge to Terebithia)

[Arguendo]

Pride and Prejudice is absolutely wonderful and snarky, but I feel that Austen's Mansfield Park, Persuasion and Norhtanger Abbey (partly a parody on Gothic novels) often don't get the attention they deserve. I'd cheerfully pick any of them for an assignment, just to be contrary (and get a good read, of course).

[Scheherazade]

How about trying something a little more recent such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon? It centres around someone around your own age but still very different from most people you know. It is an award winner and a very touching story.

You can find more info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-time

[RJbibliophil]

Thanks for the ideas everyone! I will be reading Silas Marner. :D

[Pensive]

Thanks for the ideas everyone! I will be reading Silas Marner. :D
I have read it. It was okay-ish, not as good as I found Mill on the Floss but still, it's worth a read.

[MissChuckleCat]

I recommend a trilogy of books by Garth Nix - Sabrial, Lireal and Aborsen. I love them. You should also read the Phillip Pulman books - The His Dark Materials Trilogy. These are contemporary books but are written in the same fabulous manner as some of those listed above that you've already read. Alternatively what about Thomas Hardy, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens?