BROWSE TITLES by Author:
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Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Carroll, Lewis
Conrad, Joseph
Crane, Stephen
Dickens, Charles
Henry, O.
Kennedy, John F.
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King, Jr., Martin Luther
London, Jack
Shakespeare, William
Stoker, Bram
Swift, Jonathan
Twain, Mark
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WELCOME to WANNA READ
Welcome Readers!
Just a quick introductory post. ;-) My name is Latif and I'm your host here at Wanna Read, as well as a reader perhaps like yourself who enjoys a good read now and again.
Now I'm no high-brow English literary specialist or English teacher who's gonna make you do some homework. ;-) In fact I'm pretty much your Average Joe as far as reading goes, heck I'm the type that enjoys those mass-produced trash novels you can buy at the supermarket.
But anyways. I've found a WHOLE BUNCH of really good reading material that you can enjoy, written by some of the world's most creative authors. Some of these pieces really just make me go 'WOW! This guy is AMAZING!'.
Hm. See? I can't write worth a crap either! ;-) But heck we can both read and I hope you enjoy my comments and most of all the fine pieces of literature you'll find on this site. I've tried to pick out stuff that can be read in a sitting or two, so you're not gonna find any WAR and PEACE here, sorry. ;-)
Alright! Enough from me! You can either scroll a bit up and browse the short stories by author, or read my blog entries below (or on the right hand column at top) and see if there's something that catches your interest. GO READ NOW! ;)
Posted: Wednesday 4th August 2004, 1:31 PM
Western tale by Stephen Crane, "The Blue Hotel"
Good day,
Just read and uploaded an interesting Western tale by Mr. Stephen Crane called "The Blue Hotel". Once again, really, I was just trying to get something formatted and put up on the web but putting in the paragraphs here and there I was again drawn in to reading the story.
This little Western story about the happenings in a small town in "Nebrasker" is a good read in itself, and perhaps has a moral to it at the end.
The message I got from it was how we are all collectively responsible for what happens in this world - good and bad - and that we each need to own up to and take responsibility for our own actions.
Read this story for yourself and see if you agree.
Posted: Tuesday 10th August 2004, 6:06 PM
Two new stories by Mark Twain up - Hilarious!
Hello!
Alright, two more stories by the remarkable Mr. Twain have just been formatted and uploaded.
First is a "Ghost Story". What can I say, it's Scary Kids!
Next is a comtemplative man's discourse on "Political Economy" - or it would have been, if he wasn't constantly interrupted by a man selling lightning-rods.
Both stories are very good, my admiration for Mark Twain grows with every new story I read. I believe I will be picking up some books by this author to read on my own time, and I'll also search for more Twain material to put up on this website.
Really fantastic reading folks. GO READ NOW! ;)
Posted: Monday 9th August 2004, 4:48 PM
Interesting tale by Bram Stoker - "Dracula's Guest"
Heya,
Little piece by Bram Stoker just formatted and uploaded, a short story called "Dracula's Guest" which apparently was excised from the original Dracula novel.
I enjoyed the read, it's a good read in itself although perhaps some context or background was lacking.
Also let me play the literary critic here, I found the build-up of suspense really exciting but felt it was released much too quickly. On the other hand maybe I don't know what I'm talking about.
Read this piece and tell me what you think!
Posted: Friday 6th August 2004, 4:42 PM
Wonderful wonderful story by Frances Hodgson Burnett - "Sara Crewe"
Good evening,
Well, I have to admit, I was simply trying to format and upload this piece of work without really reading it, but putting the indentations here and the paragraphs here I couldn't help but stop and read a few words.
I'm awfully glad I did. This story called "Sara Crewe" or "What Happened at Miss Minchin's" is an amazing story about the trials of a strong-willed girl with a most vivid imagination.
This is one little story I guarantee you won't be able to stop reading until you get to the very last word.
Do yourself a favor, as I said this tale is really wonderful.
GO READ NOW!!!
Posted: Thursday 5th August 2004, 2:36 AM
New Story up - The Secret Sharer - by Joseph Conrad
Good evening,
Ah, another very good read, this time a seaman's tale by Joseph Conrad called "The Secret Sharer".
As with other books I've read from this author, "The Secret Sharer" carries his unmistakable writing style. Dark, always on edge - and very mysterious.
Go read now! ;-)
Posted: Tuesday 3rd August 2004, 1:53 AM
Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark"
Hehe.
Wonderfully silly poem by Lewis Carroll just put online called "The Hunting of the Snark".
If you've had a bad day this ought to cheer you up.
Enjoy! ;-)
Posted: Monday 2nd August 2004, 3:30 PM
Incredible writing by Charles Dickens - "Hunted Down"
WOW. Just finished reading, formatting and uploading this incredible piece of writing by Charles Dickens.
This story is simply a masterpiece! I'm at a loss for words.
GO READ NOW!!!!
Just trust me on this one.
"Hunted Down" by Charles Dickens.
Posted: Sunday 1st August 2004, 2:05 AM
Disturbing Read! "A Modest Proposal" - by Jonathan Swift
Hiya!
HM! I don't quite know what to make of this article by Jonathan Swift.
The author's name sounds familiar to me but I've not read any of his other works. Therefore I'm not sure if his "Modest Proposal" to solve the problem of over-population in Ireland (in the 1700's) is tongue-in-cheek or not.
I'm inclined to believe it is. ;-) But to be honest I'm really not sure!
Go on. Please read it if you're the least bit curious about his most interesting proposal.
And after you're done, send me an e-mail and tell me what you think. Meanwhile, I'm a little hungry, it's time for a bite to eat. ;-)
Posted: Saturday 31st July 2004, 3:35 AM
More stories by Mark Twain up
Yello,
Haha. OK! Three more stories by Mr. Twain have gone up, I just finished reading the last one, "NIAGARA", it gave me quite a chuckle. Although, I did not understand the punch line at the very end, if someone would like to fill me in on that (via e-mail) that might be cool.
The other two pieces were also quite funny :). I like this Twain fellow! The first is "The Great Revolution in Pitcairn", a tale about a bunch of islanders who throw off the yokes of English tyranny.
The second is a short story called "My Watch" which warns of the dangers of taking things in to be repaired.
I can relate to that last one, having recently paid $1100 to get my car fixed. Damn thing still didn't run after. :P
Posted: Friday 30th July 2004, 10:37 PM
Little ditty from Mark Twain up - "Extracts from Adam's Diary"
Good day,
Haha, well funny little story from Mark Twain up. I couldn't make head or tail of it at first, until (DUH) realized he's talking about Adam of Adam and Eve. You know, Garden of Eden, snakes, forbidden fruit and that sort of thing.
Quite a funny read. ;-) POOR ADAM! Hope you enjoy!
Posted: Thursday 29th July 2004, 7:49 PM
New Story by Jack London up - To Build a Fire
Hey peeps,
Exciting arctic tale by Jack London just finished called "To Build a Fire". Yet another good read!
Only problem with it is, the paragraphs are LONG and blocky, and at the moment I don't know how to format it to make it more readable. Suggestions at my e-mail address are most welcome.
Posted: Thursday 29th July 2004, 12:20 AM
Uplifting speeches by great American leaders
Wow. I have just read, formatted and uploaded two amazing, uplifting speeches by two of America's finest sons.
The first - the Inaugural Speech of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. If only all leader's of today shared his great vision.
The second - Martin Luther King Jr's speech at the Lincoln Memorial. INCREDIBLE! While reading I can hear this man's words shouting, reverbating through the hearts and minds of those people lucky enough to be listening.
What it must have been like to be there in the presence of these incredibly gifted orators. Thankfully their words have been preserved, and we can feel the impact of their words even today.
GO READ NOW!
Posted: Wednesday 28th July 2004, 2:04 PM
Wonderful tale by O. Henry
Hi peeps,
Well normally for a first post there would be some sort of welcome here, but instead I'd like to direct you to read a WONDERFUL little tale by O. Henry, called "The Gift of the Magi".
If that little story doesn't make your eyes well up a bit...
Ok. Go on, read it! ;)
Posted: Wednesday 28th July 2004, 2:18 AM
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Western tale by Stephen Crane, "The Blue Hotel"
Two new stories by Mark Twain up - Hilarious!
Interesting tale by Bram Stoker - "Dracula's Guest"
Wonderful wonderful story by Frances Hodgson Burnett - "Sara Crewe"
New Story up - The Secret Sharer - by Joseph Conrad
Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark"
Incredible writing by Charles Dickens - "Hunted Down"
Disturbing Read! "A Modest Proposal" - by Jonathan Swift
More stories by Mark Twain up
Little ditty from Mark Twain up - "Extracts from Adam's Diary"
New Story by Jack London up - To Build a Fire
Uplifting speeches by great American leaders
Wonderful tale by O. Henry
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