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In the Company of Heroes 88 reviews
Michael J. Durant
Corgi Books, 2004
Awesome
I recently purchased this book, and I wish there were words enough to relay just how great it is. In the Company of Heros illistrates brilliantly the account of Night Stalker pilot Mike Durant, and his experience in somolian captivity. Mr. Durant may be a pilot by trade, however his story and how he tells it are amazing. This book is a great buy for anyone, but it is a MUST READ for any Army ...
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Dragonsinger80 reviews
Anne McCaffrey
Corgi, 1980
"I can walk. I've even got harper boots. I can walk anywhere!"
DRAGONSINGER shows off sci-fi/fantasy writer Anne McCaffrey at her best and most accessible. Of the three books which make up the Harper Hall trilogy, this one is my favorite and a book to which I've returned a bunchful of times. Only thing is, whenever I dust this off (or, come to think of it, any of the early Pern novels), I tend to go ahead and re-read the whole friggin' series. The Harper ...
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BRIDGE OF BIRDS169 reviews
BARRY HUGHART
CORGI, 1986
It's called Fantasy for a reason
I first read this book about 20 years ago. I read the two reviews that gave it only one star because I was curious why their reaction was so different from mine. After reading the two reviews, I believe I understand the problem.
It's called Fantasy for a reason.
It's not Literature, and it's not a History of ancient china.
Barry Hughart taught me that ancient wise men don't see ...
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Five Smooth Stones91 reviews
Ann Fairbairn
Corgi Childrens, 1969
An excellent period piece.
Having read this book while in Vietnam in the 60's I found it to be a realistic assessment of what African Americans had to live through in America during and before that period. While racial intolerance may have been especially noticeable in the deep South, it wasn't much different in the Northern States. The elite northern academic institutions smiled politely on the surface while just below ...
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The Night Before Christmas (Picture Corgi)47 reviews
Clement C. Moore
Picture Corgi, 1990
It's Become a Tradition
I bought this for my grandchildren last Christmas. The wording is traditional, and the illustrations are wonderful! This has become a part of the Christmas Eve tradition at my daughter's house.
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Lords of Discipline170 reviews
Pat Conroy
Corgi Childrens, 1982
Amazing
When my mom first started to get me interested in southern family sagas Pat Conroy was her first recommendation,Lords of Discipline was the first book by Conroy i read, and I couldn't put it down. In the weekend i read it i feel like i learned more about the author and the city of Charleston than i ever have with any other book. it's an amazing look into military life and the complexities that ...
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Musashi121 reviews
Eiji Yoshikawa
Corgi, 1990
A wondrous and highly satisfying novel
I read Musashi 15 years ago, and I remember it vividly. It's such a sweeping, wondrous novel, I'm surprised it's not more famous than it is. I became a bit of a Yoshikawa fan from this, and visited his home, preserved as a museum, outside Tokyo. A beautiful serene place. Musashi, in retrospect, was highly inspirational to me as a writer, in terms of pacing, character development, and raw ...
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The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax45 reviews
Dorothy Gilman
Corgi, 1992
Unexpectedly Amazing!!!
I thought this might be cheesy. It was fantastic! After having loved Ian Fleming, this was a great substitute. I look foward to reading the rest of the series.
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In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer81 reviews
Irene Gut Opdyke, Jennifer Armstrong
Corgi Childrens, 2001
A book for both Mothers and Teen Daughters
My 14-year-old daughter read this book and insisted that I read it. When I finally agreed, I could not put the book down. The story is so well told that you can can truly understand the experience of a 17-year-old girl in the midst of the horrible events. A compelling book that everyone should read and discuss.
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Gentle Rogue120 reviews
Johanna Lindsey
Corgi, 1992
One of the best romance novels ever.
I've read a number of books by J. Lindsey and my two favorites are this book and "A Loving Scoundrel." Both of them have a girl dressed as and pretending to be a boy. I loved the characters. Good plot. Good writing. Great fun
CAUTION SPOILERS: Georgina was dressed as a boy and thought the captain (James) believed she was a boy. James knew she was really a girl but pretended he didn't ...
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Sudden - Troubleshooter40 reviews
Frederick H. Christian
Corgi, 1975
Darn best western novels-entire series ; all 15 of them..
My biggest hero-"SUDDEN"- since i was just a kid,devouring all 15 'sudden' books from o.strange/f.christian.Funny thing ,since i left them all back home in Guyana when i migrated to New York some 27 years ago, i thought i'd be able to accquire all of them here -big mistake- didn't realize these precious books were actually published in the UK and sadly they are no longer available anywhere.In ...
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Riders38 reviews
Jilly Cooper
Corgi, 1993
A guilty pleasure
Riders is a definite guilty pleasure. I bought it because of the rave reviews and they are well deserved. Although a bit dated, this combination of horses, ugly duckling fairy tale and celebrity gossip/sleeze fest is irresistable. The characters are surprisingly well drawn. The ones you start out hating develop some redeeming qualities and the ones you start out loving reveal flaws. No ...
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Puppy Kisses are Good for the Soul (& Other Important Lessons You & Your Dog Can Teach Each Other)30 reviews
Mail Order Annie, Howard Weinstein
Belfry Books, 2001
Heartfelt
I rarely write book reviews. But I felt compelled to write this one when I reread parts of this book last night after having bought it seven years ago! I purchased the book about a year before I adopted my first Corgi. She was 9 years old at the time. And she's two months shy of her 15th birthday today. She's added so much to my life. This book was written with a great dose of love and ...
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The Last Convertible41 reviews
Anton Myrer
Corgi, 1980
An Outstanding Novel
This book really encapsulates the experience of the World War II generation, and brings it alive for Boomers and Gen X readers. I would put this in the top twenty of the best novels I have ever read.
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Heart So Wild32 reviews
Johanna Lindsey
Corgi Childrens, 1987
Great love Story
I have been meaning to review this for ages, and I'm finally getting around to it! If I could I'd give this book like 20 stars! I think I have read this one 8 times. I've read almost all JL's (Love her!) and this is the best. If you like romance, this story is a must. I came across this book in a hotel when I was twelve years old. I was a bit shocked by it at first, but I ended up loving it. ...
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Something of Value27 reviews
Robert Ruark
Corgi, 1970
Psychological Assessment disguised as fiction
I first read this book as a teen ager in the 1960's, and I've probably read it eight or nine times since then. This book introduced me to Robert Ruark and started my life-long appreciation of his works. Something of Value examines clash of civilization between the British settlers and the Kikuyu natives in Kenya after WWII during what became the Mau Mau Rebellion. It examines the causes and ...
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Defeat into Victory (A Corgi book)23 reviews
Sir William Slim
Corgi Childrens, 1971
A tribute to the common soldier by an uncommon general
Field Marshall Slim, Viscount of Burma, never lets us forget that it is the soldiers in the field that win battles: not politicians in their ivory towers, or generals in their bunkers far behind the action. Slim's theory is that politicians give guidelines for the campaign, and generals provide the training and backup so that the soldiers can get on with their business. He should, when possible, ...
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The Dune Encyclopedia38 reviews
Willis E. (compiled from writings of Frank Herbert) McNelly
Corgi, 1984
Holy Grail found!!
Just recently I found a good condition copy of The Dune Encyclopedia at a local used book dealer. I was completely shocked to have found it on the "recent arrivals" shelf in the Sci-Fi section. I grabbed it up and leafed through it to verify its existence. It was real alright. The fact that I bought it for only $4.50 is more extraordinary. Yes, $4.50 !!! They must not have realized what a ...
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Pumpkin Soup28 reviews
Helen Cooper
Corgi Childrens, 1999
Warm, FUNNY, great illustrations - family favorite
I did not know the extent to which my daughter would come to love this book when I purchased it. Had I known, I would have found a hardcover edition. Let me just say, this is the first book that my almost 4 year old memorized (word for word). This is the first book that my 9 year old will go to when he wants to read to her (e.g. he wants to read it and needs an excuse).
It is a warm tale ...
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Beauty25 reviews
Robin McKinley
Corgi Childrens, 2004
Enchanting "Beauty"
The best-known and best-loved of Robin McKinley's books is also one of the best of the fairy-tale retellings -- "Beauty," a more enlightened, fully-drawn version of "Beauty and the Beast." There's a depth and a richness to the story and characterizations, as well as a beauty of atmosphere and writing.
Beauty (real name is "Honour") is the ironically-named heroine of the story -- she isn't ...
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