David Whitley Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Freelance travel journalist who thinks this whole staycation trend has gone a touch extreme right now.
Oppenheimer: The Official Screenplay
Christopher NolanDavid WhitleyThe R rating for Oppenheimer really makes me hope Christopher Nolan has made a bawdy sex comedy.
Paperback, 2023
$17.95Member price:$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Matilda
Roald DahlDavid WhitleyMy first day editing Roald Dahl books for modern sensitivities has gone well, and now Matilda just plays Minecraft all day.
Paperback, 2007
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
James and the Giant Peach
Roald DahlDavid WhitleyDisgusted to learn that Roald Dahl's The Human Centipede is now known as James and the Giant Peach.
Paperback, 2007
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mutiny on the Bounty
William BlighDavid WhitleyThe answer is... the Mutiny on the Bounty. William Bligh and the crew discovered Aitutaki on the way back from Tahiti. Bligh is also credited with discovering several islands in Fiji on the epic small boat voyage to safety following the mutiny.
Paperback, 2010
$9.95Member price:$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Super Happy Magic Forest
Matty LongDavid Whitley@caoimhinof Also the Super Happy Magic Forest books by Matty Long. And 13 Storey Treehouse books (not sure if the latter are a teeny bit older in reading age, though).
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The Wind in the Willows: The Classic Heirloom Edition Hardcover with Slipcase and Ribbon Marker
Kenneth GrahameDavid Whitley@JamesHarrisNow Kenneth Grahame. Secretary of the Bank of England, then wrote the Wind In The Willows. George Weah. Top class footballer, then president of Liberia.
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The Wind in the Willows: A Delightful and Entrancing Story for Children
Kenneth GrahameDavid Whitley@JamesHarrisNow Kenneth Grahame. Secretary of the Bank of England, then wrote the Wind In The Willows. George Weah. Top class footballer, then president of Liberia.
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