Books & Authors - July 2006

i'm 17 and i'm looking for some good books that i might be able to get into this summer. Nothing too intensely deep or anything, but definitely entertaining and it's gotta be a page turner. I've read dan brown and enjoyed it, the harry potter books are good, and golden compass, subtle knife and amber spyglass were good too.

any suggestions? i'm open to a lot of different genres.

2006-07-12 16:36:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-12 16:30:47 · 30 answers · asked by BeEasy 1

"Better to have love and lost, than to never have loved at all."
I know its from Men in Black, but who originally said it?

2006-07-12 16:30:40 · 10 answers · asked by Taylor 2

2006-07-12 16:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by Jerald G 1

An Australian children's book.

2006-07-12 16:25:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I've read all the Five Little Peppers books except that one, and Project Gutenberg doesn't have it. I'd rather not pay big bucks for an out-of-print book. Is there an electronic file or e-book I could download for free?

2006-07-12 16:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by Maureen F 3

I have read the Davinci code and Angels and Demons and find Angels and Demons a much better read.

2006-07-12 16:15:20 · 11 answers · asked by Teal_Guillemot 1

2006-07-12 16:12:30 · 9 answers · asked by clampnugget 2

Stephen King has a few books of short stories ( Skeleton Crew, Everything's Eventual : 14 Dark Tales, and Nightmares and Dreamscapes) which one is the best?

2006-07-12 16:12:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-12 15:56:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What did you think? Could there be any truth to this version? Apparently it's supposed to be real!?

2006-07-12 15:51:02 · 4 answers · asked by somebrowning 4

2006-07-12 15:46:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just finished reading "Uncle Silas" and now I'm raring to get at another mid-1800's horror or ghost thriller. Really anything written before the 20th century is fine, I'm in an old-fashioned book mood right now. I want something really scary and suspenseful! Does anyone know of anything good?

2006-07-12 15:45:57 · 16 answers · asked by cay_damay 5

I like it so I can take my mind off of pressing matters. Or to just get away and rwad about interesting things.

2006-07-12 15:23:07 · 22 answers · asked by Emily C 2

i like fiction for teens. not too girly, not too hard and annoying to understand. also something ABOUT teens!!!!!! please help! thanks

2006-07-12 15:22:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love fiction and lately i have a passion for pirate stories.. Here are some i've read

Quest for a maid, Midnight for Charlie Bone, Harry Potter books, Stravaganza, Roahl Dahl books, Ella Enchanted, Daughter of the forest, Oracle betrayed, Princess diaries, The angus thongs books, V.C. Andrews books, The series of unfortunate events, Klepto, Charles De Lintbooks, To Kill A Mockingbird, Tangerine, Thr3e, The Daughter of the Forest series, Jane Yolen books, Girl in a Cage, The young merlin trilogy, lost years of Merlin series, Upon the head of the goat, Listening at the gate, PirateCurse, The wreckers, Snow Walker, Jade Green, Fever 1793, Night, Silver Kiss, The Vampire Chronicles byt Anne Rice, Crystal Door, Phillip Pullman books, Waifs and Strays,The harp of tyhe grey rose, the blue girlMidnight Magic, A great and Terrible beauty, Riding Freedom, Esparenza rising, Any Tamora Pierce book, Posion, Phoenix Dance, Eva Ibbotson books, Chris Paolini books, Donna Jo Napoli books, The Narnia books, Lord of the rings, Pirates, Bloody Jack, Firebringer, City of the beasts, Journey to the river sea, Memories of a Geisha (I know I spelled that wrong), The sight, Narnia books, Cirque Du Freak, The water mirror, and The never-ending story. (this one is embarassing but...) The Boxcar children. I love to read!

2006-07-12 15:15:35 · 19 answers · asked by Emily C 2

The first book was published in my lifetime, there hasn't even been one entire generation to grow up reading it, much less save the books for their kids. There hasn't been anywhere near enough time for the series to establish itself as a classic.
It's a smash hit, not a "classic".

I'd compare it to the Varney the Vampyre series from 150 years ago. Everyone loved it, it was incredibly popular. And now almost no one knows the series ever existed.

2006-07-12 14:52:54 · 13 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5

Michelangilo Camera Hickory the fith is the name, though I prefer carrot. Most people would asume that that is a nickname that one would get because of red hair, but not me. No. I got my name from my size. People teased me because I was as small and fragile as a carrot. It wasn't my fault though, I was abandoned as a child. An old widdow found me and fed me. Untill she was taken to the next world. She taught me to walk, talk and write. I was pretty fast at it too. Once she passed, I made a freind, Mic. We relied on each other for everything. Mic and me. Me and Mic. We were the best of friends. We lived in the same car, ate the same food and said the same things. We were like brothers. I remember the day our entire lives changed, I remember it like yesterday..... A plump man in a brown suit, walked up to the two of us and yelled at us through the pelting rain, "What are you boys doing out here in the rain? Why aren't you inside with a warm fire?" cant type n e more 4 more, email me

2006-07-12 14:49:22 · 1 answers · asked by Kelye 3

The story is about a future society that test children for anything special and then handicaps them to make everyone equal. The story ends with the boy removing the headphones that prevent him from thinking...he then takes over a tv studio...the girl removes her leg braces and dances on tv...the "police" show up and shoot them. I read this in high school and cannot remember the name of the story to save my life. Please help.

2006-07-12 14:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by Delilah131313 1

People always say that they like one better than the other but they never say why. So, do you like LotR or hp better and why ("why" is the pivotal word).

2006-07-12 14:39:46 · 17 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5

when a person writes a book and then another person makes a movies. which do you prefer? Do you go read the book first or go see the movies. in what order?

2006-07-12 14:22:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-12 12:50:40 · 23 answers · asked by MikaRae<3 2

2006-07-12 12:38:52 · 8 answers · asked by aman k 1

It doesn't matter what war it takes place during. My personal favorites are "All Quiet on the Western Front" Erich Maria Remarque and "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" Vicente Blasco Ibanez.

2006-07-12 12:32:33 · 22 answers · asked by 7 3

I am in the middle of book #6 and I hope there will be a 7th.

2006-07-12 12:21:29 · 11 answers · asked by Kung Fu Danda 1

2006-07-12 12:16:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Good ones, ones to avoid... NOT cheesy!

2006-07-12 12:11:59 · 24 answers · asked by Grimm 4

Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity : Get Out the Shovel, Why Everything You Know is Wrong

With a writing style that is similar to his television personality, lots of questions and exclamatory statements. Stossel debunks several popular myths from media bias to world overpopulation. In many chapters, he turns an investigative eye toward the media, business, government, education, the sexes, consumers, law, experts on everything, religion, health, parenting, and the pursuit of happiness.

MYTH: The Government helps the needy.
TRUTH: The Government hurts the needy by spilling the public's money everywhere!
MYTH: Gas prices are going through the roof.
TRUTH: Gasoline is a bargain!
MYTH: Women are bad drivers.
TRUTH: Men are worse!
MYTH: Big Business rips us off.
TRUTH: Most don't!
MYTH: Kids learn to read well in public elementary school. TRUTH: Many can't even read in high school!
MYTH: Bottled water is better than tap.
TRUTH: You're being connned!

2006-07-12 12:09:04 · 1 answers · asked by mj456a 3

They cant be adaptations from books...

2006-07-12 12:08:27 · 4 answers · asked by X 3

ok i am in a crunch i have to chose 2 books to read for school. pleaz only vote if you have read them.

FIRST Enemy Woman by Paulette Jiles OR Assasination Vacation by Sarah Vowell

SECOND The Color Purple by Alice Walker OR A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennesse Williams

2006-07-12 11:59:26 · 10 answers · asked by Bonita Bebe 2