Comments on: Francesca recommends books – the Time Travel edition

By: Tk

Tk — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:31:30 +0000

I lent the Time Traveler’s Wife to my stoic, executive type dad, and he cried at the very first chapter. LOVE that book. I get chills just reading brief summaries of it.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:30:19 +0000

I second the nomination for The Outlander Series.

While the first book in the series is still my fave, they are all fantastic.

By: KateriBella

KateriBella — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:17:45 +0000

Linda Lael Miller has two superfantastic ones that I have read (and, like Megan, have a ‘keep forever’ shelf), Pirates, and Knights.
Thanks to everyone’s comments on The Time Traveler’s Wife, I now have to spend more money on books (hooray)!

By: KateriBella

KateriBella — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:15:50 +0000

Both “Pirates” and “Knights” by Linda Lael Miller were superfantastic! I will most certainly find “The Time Traveler’s Wife” — everyone’s comments just about did me in!

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:01:03 +0000

You might also like the Outlander series (Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, and A Breath of Snow and Ashes) by Diana Gabaldon. Very richly detailed (and lengthy!) books about a 20th century woman who travels back to the 18th century. These books are on my “keep forever” shelf. I loved the Jack Finney books, too. And The Time Traveler’s Wife just destroyed me, haunting me for weeks after reading it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:40:18 +0000

Oh, you must read “The Mirror” by Marlys Milhiser. Young girl (set in the 70′s) switches bodies with her grandmother in 1910 Colorado mining town. Everyone’s who read it RAVES.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:52:39 +0000

I like “Up the Line” by Robert Silverberg. (http://www.amazon.com/Up-Line-Robert-Silverberg/dp/0743444973/ref=sr_1_39/002-1622009-1352008?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188333653&sr=1-39)

I will say it is for mature readers.

By: bonnie-ann black

bonnie-ann black — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:32:21 +0000

all three books are to be highly recommended… i loved The Time Traveller’s Wife so much, i couldn’t start another book for days; i’d find myself opening the book at random to read passage. Time and Again is such a favorite, i’ve worn out three copies (and it’s sequel, Time After Time) is also worth reading. The Time Machine is a classic.

i can also recommend one called “Time Out of Mind” by John Maxim which will give you a whole new perspective on snow storms!

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:03:45 +0000

I thought I was the only person who had ever read Time and Again! It’s one of my favorites – unique, a great blend of old photos and drawings with a spectacular story. Jack Finney also has a great book of short stories out, but I was disappointed with the sequel to the novel.

By: TNBelle

TNBelle — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:03:02 +0000

I simply adore this book. It was a present from my best friend for my last birthday, and I read it during the most difficult time of my life thus far. The writing is supurb, and you have no choice to marvel at the way the plot finally resolves itself. Also who can help but be happy when reading it?!