Naff old books that you are embarrassed to admit reading but just LOVE

[BalloonSlayer]

I recently found a copy of an omnibus of James Herriot's books in a church booksale.

I last read his books (my copies must be in the loft somewhere) when I was waiting for DS1 to arrive, nearly 11 years ago.

I am enjoying reading them again SO much. They are so funny, and sad - and yes, sentimental - and the funny stories are written so well I still chuckle out loud. I must have read some of the anecdotes a hundred times in my life, they were a massive success in the 70s. Yet I wouldn't be surprised if they were out of print now.

What guilty pleasures do you have? Have you got any favourite books that you don't give pride of place on your bookshelf, even though you should?

I loved What Katy Did, and What Katy Did at School too - must read again soon. What Katy Did Next was a definite damp squib though. I think there were two further books, but I've never managed to get hold of them.

Another fan of the Chalet School here - Girls Gone By Publishers are reprinting them all, for those who can't afford the first editions! They are also doing loads of other girls school stories.

Feenie - the next two books (Clover and In the High Valley) are available free on Project Gutenberg

Thanks, islalund

Forever by Judy Blume (anyone remember 'Ralph'? lol

Lace

yes! and Lace 2, loved them