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Nausea 94 reviews
Jean-Paul Sartre
New Directions, 2007
A Press Conference with Jean-Paul Sartre
The year is 1938. Jean-Paul Sartre has completed his novel Nausea. His publisher has sent advance copies of the novel to the press in order to prepare them for the large press conference which will coincide with the mainstream release of the novel. The following is an account of that stupendous moment in French history.
After the publisher had finished reciting his usual list of literary ...
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The Foundling: And Other Tales of Prydain (The Chronicles of Prydain) 28 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
"I Serve a Ruler Greater Than Yours, for I Serve My Music..."
After the five-part "Chronicles of Prydain" came to a close, fans of the series requested more stories from Lloyd Alexander, and he obliged with this anthology. There are eight short stories in all, set in Alexander's Welsh-inspired land of Prydain in the time before our favourite Assistant Pig-Keeper was born, and each one includes familiar characters or legendary circumstances from the original ...
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The Wall (New Directions Paperbook)9 reviews
Jean-Paul Sartre
New Directions, 1969
A Mesmorizing Journey. Extreme Psychological Insight
"The Wall and other short stories" is a triumph in literature. Each story explores the depths of human thought and reason through an existential point of view. Each story can be interpreted different by all readers, therefore making this a great book for discussion. "The Wall" is the first story presented. It consumes the reader because of its brilliant writing style. The story is narrated by ...
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The Castle of Llyr (The Chronicles of Prydain) 56 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
"Would You Have Me Set Her Free Only to Wed a Witless Prince?"
Lloyd Alexander's five-part "Chronicles of Prydain" is essential reading for anyone, regardless of age, gender or reading preferences. Although they are classed as both fantasy and children's literature, these books can be enjoyed by everyone, not just for its fantastical elements and the broad good vs. evil conflict, but for their gentle humour, loveable characters and vindication of humanity ...
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Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction15 reviews
Lloyd Alexander, Nancy Farmer, ...
Firebird, 2005
One of the best anthologies I've ever read
This is a collection of some of the finest authors in the biz, and I think every single one of them would be proud of their work here. I loved this book, and although I do admit that it is a little misleading calling it an anthology of fantasy and sci fi when there's pretty much no sci fi in it, I forgive it that small glitch because it's just so good.
If you're an intelligent reader, or ...
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Taran Wanderer (The Chronicles of Prydain)63 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
best of the series
This one stands apart from the other books in the series, as it has far less action and far more character development.
I read it something like 12 years ago and still remember most of the plot!
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The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain Book 1)247 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
Pig Keepers Rule!
Just throw me onto the pile of Alexander worshippers.
This series is not mentioned much in light of the advent of Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter but it should be. It's that good and, more than that, has more underpinning its tales than simple magic and wonder.
Taran's journey is one of a boy becoming a man but it is also that of a child becoming an adult and therefore, I think, ...
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The High King (The Chronicles of Prydain)131 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
A fitting end
This is a fitting end to a great series. All that is meant to happen in these characters lives do happen. Our characters have come, in their own ways, full circle. They all play their parts in this story, and they all fulfill their missions and duties and become the adults they are supposed to be. Sure, we all learned about life and death along the way, but that is how it is in "the real ...
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The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen26 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Puffin, 2004
"Were They Valuable Objects when I first set out with Them? No, you have made them so..."
If I ever have kids, I'm going to make sure that their bookshelves are stocked full of Lloyd Alexander's books. Most famous for his award-winning The Prydain Chronicles, Alexander has carved out a little niche for himself in children's literature by taking his often-used (but never stale) technique of adapting a particular culture's mythology and shaping it to include his own brand of wisdom, ...
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The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain)123 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
Keeps getting better
So, here we are, in part 2 of our coming of age story. I guess you could also say this falls under "the continuing adventures of..." Either way, a great continuation to the series. With all these particular books, I am trying not to really go into the story itself, as there are too many spoilers and whatnot one would be wanting to give away. I've read this series once or twice a year since ...
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The Fortune-Tellers (Picture Puffin Books)17 reviews
Lloyd Alexander, Trina Schart Hyman
Puffin, 1997
The Fortune-Tellers
"You will be wealthy and famous!" Has anyone ever told you your future? In this book it all starts out when a carpender goes to get his fortune told to him. The fortune-teller tells him hes going to be very wealthy and famous. He will also find the love of his life and live the rest of his life with her! When he goes back later that day to ask more queshtions the fortune- teller its gone!
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The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man (Anytime Book)13 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Puffin, 2000
The cat who who wished to be a man
I received this book inmediately after I ordered it, great condition.
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The Kestrel17 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Firebird, 2002
A trilogy by Lloyd Alexander, the grand master of fantasy!
The second book of the Westmark Trilogy, the adventures of Westmark continues in "The Kestrel". Theo is now traveling through Westmark to learn more about the country. He and Mickle, now known as Princess Augusta, are hoping to be married after he returns. But suddenly and without warning, Westmark is thrown into turmoil as the neighboring country of Regia has declared war on Westmark. Theo is ...
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The Cross: God's Way of Salvation6 reviews
Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Christopher Catherwood
Crossway Books, 1986
Absolutely awesome !
This most excellent book consists of a series of sermons by Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones which were preached in Westminster Chapel, London, during the Autumn of 1963. Readers of this awesome work cannot fail to be moved by the manner in which this subject is approached. The writer being recognised by many as perhaps one of the greatest preachers of the 20th Century. The basis of this book is the words ...
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The Iron Ring (Novel)57 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Puffin, 1999
Alexander fans will not be disappointed
Some people like to complain that Lloyd Alexander writes the same story over and over again under different guises. My response: so does the rest of the world. At least Mr. Alexander does a great job of it.
Known for exploring worldwide folklore, Alexander takes to the world of India for this. He explores mystical gods and makes a wonderful and powerful social commentary on the caste system.
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Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth59 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2003
Great book!
this was a great book because I liked the idea of a cat being able to go through time, and how he would all of a sudden travel, without warning. I also liked that the chapter titles, which were cool because it told you the exact location and time you were going to.
(written by 9 year old daughter)
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The Illyrian Adventure 12 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Puffin, 2000
My favorite teen adventure series
I'm 21, and I must say I love the Vesper Holly books as much as I did when I first discovered them at age 10. I read them over and over again through my teen years. They're like a cross between Indiana Jones and the Adventures of Tintin, with an added bonus--an original female heroine! As a young girl I admired Vesper and all her intelligence and pluck; she's a great role model for smart, ...
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The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio5 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007
A Fantastical Road Trip of Rollicking Fun and Adventure
If you read one book this fall, this should be the one! It moves constantly forward with funny, fascinating characters and alternating humorous/dangerous encounters. The adventures and places are so alive and interesting, you get totally caught up in Carlo's fascinating road trip, and without even realizing it you become tangled as well in the character's stories and the philosphy of what it ...
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Time Cat (Puffin Modern Classic) (Puffin Modern Classics)13 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Puffin, 2004
great book!
I am in second grade. This book had very good details and the exploring was really interesting. I love this book because I love cats too. I'm going to read more books by Mr. Alexander. I hope that all of you will read this book... Time Cat.
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Westmark31 reviews
Lloyd Alexander
Firebird, 2002
Heavier reading than the Prydain books, but worth it
This is the first book in Alexander's Westmark Trilogy. I read Alexander's "Chronicles of Prydain" when I was in middle school and really liked it. When I realized that I had never read this series I had to grab it up. It is a wonderful young adult series and the fact that it still reads well (over twenty years after being written) is a testament to Alexander's exceptional style of fantasy ...
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