In honour of our overeager neighbors across the pond, here are my recommendations of books by UK authors. They're all great, so go out and read them.
The Eyre Affair, by Jasper Fforde
The first in the Thursday Next series. In an alternate 1985, Thursday must stop the third most evil man in the world from doing away with the hero of Jane Eyre. Dodos, cricket, time-travel, literary characters, and the Crimean War. Is it a mystery? A satire? Science fiction? Literate? Really, really funny? Yes!
The Wee Free Men, by Terry Pratchett
The first in a new series of books set in the Discworld. Aimed at young readers, this begins the adventures of Tiffany Aching - 9 years old and wielding a fearsome frying pan - and the Pictsies. Written (presumably) for children, but just as funny for adults.
Watermelon, by Marian Keyes
On the day Claire's baby is born, her husband leaves her for another woman. Suprisingly, this is a very funny romantic comedy. I'm sensing a trend here. I really like funny books.
The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman
This book begins a trilogy that makes Harry Potter look like a pre-school bedtime story. Dark, imaginative, disturbing, and beautifully written.
Talking to Addison, by Jenny Colgan
Holly moves to a new flat and promptly develops a crush on her computer nerd roomate who never leaves his room. Ths book has the funniest hospital scene I've ever read.
I have tons more, but I have to save some for the actual worldwide World Book Day. Happy Reading!
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