Books recommended by Cornelia.

I’ve read so many books in my life that one could fill a library with it (well, I did read half of the library in the small town I came from) and they all taught me something about writing and story telling. But there are a few that were unforgettable and so wonderful that I want to read them over and over again. I can’t list them all – luckily there are many of them. But here are a few:

T.H.WHITE: The once and future king

The best fantasy book I know. Sad and funny, silly and wise. I wish I had written it.

W.GOLDMAN: The princess bride

I wish I had not read it yet so that I could read it again for the first time! Though it enchants me each time I read it again. One of the best villainS ever in there and for sure some of the best heroes. And no, life isn’t fair.

DAVID ALMOND: SKELLIG

SKELLIG is the story of a boy, who  finds an angel in a rattly garage. Well, the creature kind of looks like an angel, but ... (this one, for example loves Chinese food and dark beer!).  He is anything but fair and bright, but he is one of the most impressive angels I have ever found in literature.. 

Neil gaiman

Well, I really don't know which of his books I would recommend first: NEVERWHERE, THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, STARDUST? I love all of his stories. I listened to his audiobooks while illustrating Reckless.

More books will be added over the coming weeks!