Here is an explanation of the phrase, cant put a book down with some extra examples. Some others i put aside reluctantly because i had bought the book. The last couple of chapters were so captivating, i started reading them one morning on the tube to work, but i just couldnt close the book when i got to my station, so i carried on reading while walking in the station, on the street, in the elevator, in the corridors, then sat down at my desk and carried on reading for the next hour until i. They can be so compelling that you cant put it down until you reach the last page. This is a series of six graphic novels about historical events like the alamo, the underground railroad, and the civil wartold in a lively way and with a bit of humor. Were probably going to have the cat put down next week. Must read indies, best gripping books, kept me up all night, books more addicting than the amazing friend called chocolate, best fast. And the latest book that fits this category for me was do not become alarmed by maile meloy. And guys, ive stayed up late several nights because i cant put it down. That is the only reason that could explain the omission.
In chois experimental coming of age novel, which won the 2019 national book award for fiction, two theater kids, sarah and david, fall in love and explore their relationship for their craft under the watchful eye of their drama teacher. If you have similar sentiments about fictional people on the page, then there are plenty of books you wont be able to put down. Pulling all your reading recommendations and adding our own, we came up with 15 books youll most likely be up all night. The 6 best books to read march 2020 best novels and.
When i was a kid, i used to build cozy little nests around our house. Now we want to introduce that same quality and service in books for readers of fiction with books that will tantalize, tingle, and tease youin other words books that you just cant put down. Some of them are classics, some of them are bestsellers, some of them are for young adults. Many a time ive stayed up way too late reading a captivating book. The topic doesnt matter, its the way theyre written that makes you want to confine yourself in its adventures. Worth picking up just for its hilarious southern lady code, american housewife is a nearlyperfect book of short stories and miniessays. We dare you to put down this big, fat, oldfashioned drama about a poor boy who makes goodbut feels bad about it. Its possible to work out that a certain tree in the corner of a particular field features in the book if you know the book and the area well enough. I recently picked up foolproof at a local bookstore in san francisco, and i simply couldnt put it down. Rather than being unable to put it down, i struggled to pick it up each day, so underwhelming did i find the plot, the characters and the writing. You write about strong women, you write about interesting times, you write stories that you cant. Check out one of the most frequently overdue books in minuteman. Feel free to pm or email me if you have any queries.
I seriously could not put this book down real simple. I cant imagine why you would label the list as books you cant put down. These literary page turners are highly readable and are perfect choices if youre looking for books you wont want to put down. The mirror reports this morning that the 26yearold was so absorbed in his book he didnt realise the library was closing, and was trapped for over an hour before he. A few months back, i talked about the books we just cant seem to get to, that languish in our toread piles. The books are full of great characters, a strong narrative, and a plot that hooks you. Ive read more than my fair share of books that are hard to put down. This novel, with its web of disparate but connected charactersincluding a godbattered irish monk, a swashbuckling. In this wonderful book using sudoku, hilbert curves, chaos. Spanning 30 years, told from four different viewpoints, this novel sweeps you into the world of classical balleta world you didnt know youd been longing to enter.
About cant put it down books cant put it down books. If you cant read enough about hygge, lagom, and swedish death cleaning. Every once in a while, i pick up a book thats so compelling i just cant put it down until i reach the last page. Our once lonely beaches are slowly transforming into a landscape of bright colored towels, bikinis and barechested boys scooping sand for works of art. Put down definition of put down by the free dictionary.
Scott fitzgeralds debut novel, which turns 100 this year, is deserving of a spotlight all its own. Id drag the comforter off my bed, pull pillows and blankets off the couch, grab some snacks and whatever book i was reading, then set up camp in whatever odd nook i could find. A while back, we asked you what was last book that you couldnt put down. The twists are unexpected and the settinga highpressure arts school in the 1980sis pitchperfect. Originally released in june, this 342page novel follows two families on a. I read fewer than 5 pages of the first harry potter it is fine for children but no selfrespecting adult should be gushing over it.
But there is a clear path to writing stories that readers simply cant put down. I havent cried yet but i cry when reading any book so i am assuming that will come very soon. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. With some books or dates, you know immediately that theyre just. What was your most cantputdown book that youve ever.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. There are dozens on there i had no problem dropping at all. Random house its 1974, and a man is dancing on a tightrope between the towers of the world trade centerrisky business, but as colum mccann reveals in let the great world spin random house, so is simply living day to day. I live about 5 miles away from the real location of watership down. A few months back, i talked about the books we just cant seem to get to, that languish in our toread piles collecting dust bunnies and resenting us. In my experience, starting a new book is kind of like going on a first date and sometimes, its vastly more satisfying. So when i find a book i cant put down that feels more on the side of literature than a soap opera or procedural drama, im wont to recommend it to whomever is listening. Funny and biting without resorting to cynicism or tired old jokes, it manages to show a lot of respect to the roles of wife and mother while simultaneously poking fun at some of the banalities and inconsistencies. There is some overlap, but the purpose is different. A chillingly dark psychological thriller you cant put down, this is a major disappointment. Im continuing my series on pageturner books you cant put down with another category i first covered in my list of 27 books that will turn you into a reader. All the locations in the book are real locations in the area. Ready to find out how to write a novel that readers simply cant quit.
Hello all, im happy to have you here to join me on my journey with usbourne books. Whats a word or phrase to describe a good book that i. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. This list has you covered no matter how youre feeling. On a contrasting and more positive note, i started thinking about the opposite the books ive been so drawn into and enthralled by that ive read them in one or two sittings, while my hands cramp, my elbows go numb from propping me. This book, set in the rarefied world of professional ballet, is unlike anything ive never read in form and content. Theres nothing better than to find a book that catches you and doesnt let you go. Transcript hello, this is jack from, and in this lesson were going to look at the phrase can. It took me a while to just realize, wait a second, do what you do. Open door publications has been publishing quality nonfiction books for over 10 years.