[spiralguru3d]

Hi all,

I will be visiting Canada in August and staying in a log cabin for two weeks with no TV or telephone.

What books would you recommend to read in solitude when close to nature?

[Chuffalump]

Call of the Wild by Jack London.:D

[JT Billow]

Books to Read in a Log Cabin by Richard Pulling :D

[Hobbit]

They're not being too helpful, are they?

Actually, Jack London's White Fang I don't remember being too bad, though it was a long while ago.

I would've thought something that involves nature. Michelle Pavier's Wolf Brother?

Lord of the Rings has great landscapes, of course. And it's a mighty toime, for you are going to be spending a LONG time reading.

If you want to try some SF then Tunnel in the Sky was a goodie. Abandoned, all alone and having to make do in the wilderness... :)

What about something like the Recluce series by LE Modesitt. All about transforming natural elements if I remember right.

Mark

[Chuffalump]

Well, all right..... slightly tongue in cheek.

Call of the Wild is a classic though.

Personally, I would suggest loads of shorter books (ideal time to use an eReader.... if you have electricity). I find it's better to have variety than one huge volume that you get sick of.

I'm re-reading my collection of Hammond Innes at the moment. I believe Campbells Kingdom was set in Canada but a lot of his stuff is tense wilderness/ocean adventure.

[spiralguru3d]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I think 'Call of the Wild' sounds like a good choice, along with 'Campbells Kingdom', and perhaps some Ben Muir re-reads, and some Shakespeare, or perhaps The Odyssey/Illiad.

I didn't get the Richard Pulling joke? :)

[Loerwyn]

The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman.

Burn it as you read it - You get to read a book AND your fire is fueled. It's a win/win situation.

[spiralguru3d]

Dwagginz, I can't tell from your post why the book is a good choice for reading in solitude.

Also, is your suggestion to burn it because it's a very bad read, or something else?

[Loerwyn]

On these forums, we seem to have a Marmite attitude to the book. Some people love it, others hate (or should I say dislike?) it.

I'm in the dislike camp ;)

[spiralguru3d]

Not actually a recommendation then.