h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Books/stories for members of CFG to read and discuss - totally optional, ahem. Just let me know what you would like to discuss.

First is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

List in no particular order:

Sabriel - Garth Nix, (Secheta)

Kafka's, The Trial.

Sorry, only kidding.

I would have to say, The Hobbit by Tolkien.

Tom

Eoan Colfer - The Arctic Incident

Hazel

Holes - Louis Sacher

Any Anthony Horowitz (e.g. Alex Rider books like Stormbreaker)

Any Horrid Henry

Any Roald Dahl

Also His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman...
This list should keep us reading till next summer!!

First is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Updated List in no particular order:

Sabriel - Garth Nix, (Secheta)
The Hobbit - JJR Tolkien (Tom)
The Arctic Incident - Eoin Colfer (Mad Lemur)
Holes - Louis Sachar (Star)
Any Horrid Henry, Any Roald Dahl (Star)
Alex Rider Books - Anthony Horrowitz (Star)
His Dark Materials - Philip Pulman (Secheta)

Ahem, JRR Tolkien, Echo. That's my maker you're slandering.

I've heard that the, Lemony Snicket, books are great.

Tom

Indeed they are, Tom. I was just going to mention them. Not that I buy children's books any more .

Can I just confess that I am not going to be able to contribute much to this thread. Time is not on my side at the mo. So if you want to strike my suggestion off, that's fine.

ml

Don't do that ML. I have bought it, read it and am ready to discuss.

Sorry Tom please forgive me. Since you're living in that area have you been on the official Tolkien Trail around Brum? I haven't but I used to live in Hall Green not far from Sarehole Mill which has something to do with his inspiration for TLOR.

Mad Lemur, you busy Bee! Of course we'll keep the book on the list and if you have time you can join in. Eoin Colfer is such a witty man - looking forward to it.

Well done Star, I haven't read that yet, have read Holes though, looking forward to discussing that. I really like the ending.

Please put Lemony Snicketts on the list. I haven't read them as such, but I have picked them up and skimmed through a few pages in the shop. I might stand there and read a whole book one day.

Hi

I rickon you lot are just putting books on the list that you have already read. So....
Last week whilst spending a
day looking after my Granddaughter, who is infact the grandest of all granddaughters, she and I read "Kipper's Surprise" 37 times. Is this a record. So I would like to put "Kipper's Surprise" on the list.

Graham (or AGHAG! HAGD! as Gd refers to me.)

First is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Updated List in no particular order:

Sabriel - Garth Nix, (Secheta)
The Hobbit - JJR Tolkien (Tom)
The Arctic Incident - Eoin Colfer (Mad Lemur)
Holes - Louis Sachar (Star)
Any Horrid Henry, Any Roald Dahl (Star)
Alex Rider Books - Anthony Horrowitz (Star)
His Dark Materials - Philip Pulman (Secheta)
Books from the Lemony Snickett series
Kipper's Surprise

What was it btw Aghag?

You've done it again!! J R R Tolkien! Look what you've gone and done now to poor ol' Tolky, he's weeping in his grave as he see's his name being systematically trod on.

Can you class, Terry Pratchett, as a children's read?? If so, I would recommend, Mort, and, Pyrammids.

Tom

Ah Ha - I've read Mort! My wife's read Mort. My dog was half way through reading Mort when he drowned in the River. But he was 14, so I am not blaming Pratchett.

I was only joking about Kipper's Surprise. It's rubish really - no surprise at at. So better take it off the list.

G

Foolish will post new challenge on Saturday.


Graham Theexnewchallengeonsaturday

B****r, just prepared a 3,000 word dissertation on Kipper. Here we go (how to annoy the Hobbit tehe)

First is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Updated List in no particular order:

Sabriel - Garth Nix, (Secheta)
The Hobbit - JJRR Tolkien (Tom)
The Arctic Incident - Eoin Colfer (Mad Lemur)
Holes - Louis Sachar (Star)
Any Horrid Henry, Any Roald Dahl (Star)
Alex Rider Books - Anthony Horrowitz (Star)
His Dark Materials - Philip Pulman (Secheta)
Books from the Lemony Snickett series

Sorry, Echo...you got it wrong again. Duh, I dunno, give the girl some donuts, someone!

Sabriel - Garth Nix, (Secheta)
The Fishing Hobbit - J R Hartley (Tom)
The Arctic Incident - Eoin Colfer (Mad Lemur)
Holes - Louis Sachar (Star)
Any Horrid Henry, Any Roald Dahl (Star)
Alex Rider Books - Anthony Horrowitz (Star)
His Dark Materials - Philip Pulman (Secheta)
Books from the Lemony Snickett series


ml

Haa haa haaaaa, you are so funny. Middle Earth is having another civil war because of you two.

"Hey you, b****r off. I don't care if you are part of the Civil Rights for Elves Ears Party, they're my turnips, so leave off!"

See!

Tom

It comes to my attention young Hobbit that you have not actually joined this group yet, So go to the "cfg" group page and press the "Apply to join this group" button.

Gr