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Buttonhole books, question? What's your?
NPR had a great segment on what they called 'buttonhole books...those special books that one reads that you just can't wait to tell someone..anyone..EVERYONE that they just have to read it..
You know, the book that you never wanted to end, and will never forget...
and if you are very fortunate, you might have more than one...
We all have at least one title that comes to mind without a moment's hesitation ...
I'd like to hear about everyone's special 'buttonhole books' ???
by the way, I tried to post this topic earlier and ended up in 'the help section'..forgive me..
I'm trying again because I think this website is special and all my fellow book lovers are as well...hope to hear from you...
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I replied last night my question did not appear. Here it is again...Are we only naming children's books?
Feb 21, 2009 7:23 am
by EDITHJWHARTON -
I can not believe this post has only one reply, and a question at that. What a great topic! My 'button-hole book' is: "A Very Close Conspiracy - Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf" by Jane Dunn. I knew little to nothing about either of these great ladies, and had read none of Virginia's books prior to reading this biography of these two sister's lives. For an amazing experience, read this book then read Woolf's "To the Lighthouse." Almost every scene and character in the "Lighthouse" relates back to Virginia's life, especially her childhood, however, both the characters and the scenes look a lot like Vanessa's impressionist paintings when viewed in this light. No character can be traced back to just one person in Virginia's life. They are all a mixture of multiple influences from her past. Check it out!
Apr 5, 2009 11:40 am
by cherisings -
I consider all the Agatha Christie mysteries my "buttonhole" books. I read them over and over again. I also read and recommend Medieval mysteries although they are just not for some people. Maybe they are too historical. Also like books by Elie Wiesel i.e., Night (autobiography), The Testament and The TIme of the Uprooted. One other book that I read recently that I particularly liked was Cook's Night Out by Joanne Pence. It is a fictional mystery based on true history. Has an unexpected ending that is totally astounding. Good read.
Apr 5, 2009 7:59 pm
by LIMO -
Ordinary Jack by Helen Cresswell. It's a children's book, but it's hilariously funny. Honestly one of my all-time favorite books, and I only read it last year. I laughed out loud all through the book. Highly recommended!
Apr 6, 2009 10:47 am
by terpsgirl02