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... as a cowboy or maybe a highwayman. He finally gets himself into a bundle of trouble when he tries to realize his dream.
Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs (2002)
Follow the story of Brigg’s parents, a lady’s maid and a milkman, from their first chance meeting in 1928 through to the end ...
... Sandman is pretty legendary and probably a good series to start with. Raymond Brigg's social history starring his parents Ethel and Ernest is also worth checking out.
I'm sure others will have suggestions too.
Finished Ethel and Ernest Raymond Briggs illustrator of The Snowman's memoir of his parents life. A moving account told through illustrations
If you like reading nonfiction you might like Raymond Briggs' graphic novel Ethel and Ernest - it's the story of his parents' lives and is an exceptional read. It's much better than it sounds, trust me.
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko by Daniel H Pink 1-11-09
Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon and Dean Hale 1-13-09
Ethel and Ernest: A True Story by Raymond Briggs 1-17-09
The Arrival by Shaun Tan 1-18-09
Fables: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham 1-18-09
The Magical ...
... I read this year and loved were:
Blankets
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
The Arrival or anything by Shaun Tan
Ethel and Ernest or almost anything by Raymond Briggs
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Persepolis
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Graphic novels/memoirs:
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Persepolis
Blankets
The Arrival
Ethel and Ernest
The Lost Thing
Short Stories:
Interpreter of Maladies
Olive Kitteridge
Come to Me - (Amy Bloom)
Nonfiction:
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... not touching the "is a picture book a real book and can I count it" thing with a barge pole. I looked at the pictures in Ethel and Ernest in about 20 minutes and counted it...of course, I "read" it three times, so that's about an hour altogether. *whistling with mock innocence*
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98. Gentleman Jim by Raymond Briggs. Graphic novel by the author of Ethel and Ernest . Bittersweet story of Jim who, bored with his long-standing job of cleaning toilets, imagines himself in all sorts of exciting jobs and lifestyles, from ...
Thanks Terri - I cannot remember if I have read Ethel and Ernest so I will go back and revisit.
I discovered Briggs reading with my kids - the Father Christmas book is laugh out loud funny. He makes Santa into such a grumpy and 'human' character - it is my favourite Christmas read.
A couple of interesting picks here, kiwi! Have you read Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs? It's the story of his mom and dad (and peripherally himself) before and during WWII. Stellar book.
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9. Lost in a Good Book Jasper Fforde
5. Non-fiction COMPLETE
1. Ethel and Ernest Raymond Briggs
2. Pyongyang, Delise
3. Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas
4. Mend ...
... Country
Quartet in Autumn
The Pursuit of Love
Away (Early Reviewer)
The Story of Forgetting (Early Reviewer)
Ethel and Ernest
Amphigorey
Fingersmith
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
And my TBR list? Don't get me started!
33. Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs. Sweet graphic memoir; Briggs tells the story of his parents from marriage to death. The author plays a minor role in the story, which takes place in England in the 30s through the 70s. Poignant tale.
... by Ishmael Beah
Klee Wyck by Emily Carr
If They Give You Lined Paper Write Sideways by Daniel Quinn
Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs
Author touchstones still acting up..
What Janet and John Did Next by Mick Sturbs
The Prince and the Lily by James Brough
Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
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