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Paul B · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2002 7:48 pm Post subject: favorite books

dont think this topic has come up befor

Ferder · Guest

"The Phantom Tollboth" by Norton Juster is fantastic. It is extremely clever and funny.

Frodo Baggins · Just Moved In Joined: 23 Nov 2002 Posts: 10

"Murder on the Titanic" by James Walker. Historical, suspenseful, strong Christian charachters, a little romance, and a LOT of ACTION!

Kate · Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2002 8:43 pm Post subject: books...

Gotta love a "pianted house"!
Although, the main character is a bit to deep for a 6 year old, but on the whole, a very good read. I hear that "22 catch" is good, has anyone read it yet? Smile

Paul B · Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2002 5:38 pm Post subject:

Ive been threw most of the C.S.Lewis books.The battle is the next one Im gowing to get

Jared · Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2002 5:45 pm Post subject:

I've only read one Grisham book, but from what I've heard from others, The Painted House is a slow book. Would you say this is accurate?

Grisham is more known for courtroom thrillers than depression-era stories, I believe, and from those who I know that have read the book, it shows.

You disagree, I assume?

Bennett Charles · Town Villain Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Posts: 2410

well, who can't love the lord of the rings books. And, for younger readers, I enjoyed the 'redwall' books. It's a very nice series if you're ever bored... Wink

Heather · Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2002 9:24 pm Post subject:

I really like the books by Avi.

Ferder · Guest

Yeah. The Redwall books are great. I've read 'em all except for the one that came out in September. Has anyone heer heard of "The Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket? They are brilliant.

Jared · Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:39 pm Post subject:

I've listed some books by my favorite authors on my website, http://conservativejournal.cjb.net (on the left side under site navigation, choose "Conservative Books"). And yes, these are political.

And while I can't quite recommend it yet as it's not published at this time, I'm getting a fictional book for Christmas that I'm really excited about. It's called The Last Jihad and is about terroristic attacks carried out by the nation of Iraq and escalating into a nuclear conflict with Israel and the United States against Iraq and knowing that Saddam's just dumb enough to launch the nukes.

It sounds really good... it's written by Joel Rosenberg, a strongly conservative Christian - and the author REALLY has credentials. He definitely knows whereof he writes, as his descriptions of Israel and the Israeli military, bunkers, etc., comes from when he served as chief aide to (former) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His knowledge of the White House and American politics stems from his work as a news correspondent, campaign manager for Steve Forbes presidential campaign, his former editorship of the Limbaugh Letter (Rush's newsletter) and his current work for WORLD Magazine. The book has been read by a few prominant conservatives and all are rating it highly. Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Marvin Olasky are all giving it their enthusiastic support. I can't wait to read this!