Books & Authors - August 2006

please no stupid ones either. some of my favorites to give u an idea of what i like... Brave New World, A Clockwork Orange, 1984, Anthem..etc. anything along those lines have you read? what about on the road by jack kerouac? is that good?

2006-08-13 11:30:14 · 11 answers · asked by all the same eternity 2

It would probably better if it was written in the 19th century, but I'll take modern stuff that's set during that time period as well, as long as it's well-researched.

The obvious answers would be anything by Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, or Charles Dickens, etc, but I'm looking for something a little less common.

2006-08-13 11:02:16 · 6 answers · asked by Will 2

For those who are knowledgeable and up-to-date about writing for children: I have been working on a middle grade novel for about 12 years. Instinctively, I wrote the first draft in narrator's POV, but other writers in a group told me this was author intrusion and advised changing it to the viewpoint of the main character. However, I have seven main characters; it doesn't work to highlight one. At a writers' conference, I asked an author who writes books with large casts. She said to do it in omniscient. I did, and got an agent to try to sell my ms. After 2 years with no publishers' interest, she dropped it. I have rewritten the ms and am trying again. But I just read an article from 1998 first published in The Writer that says multiple character viewpoints must be introduced by a narrator. This is the first I have heard this. I have read other children's novels with omniscient POV. Is this a new trend, or is it that beginning readers can not follow the story sufficiently?

2006-08-13 11:00:42 · 4 answers · asked by Liesel F 1

When asked about my fav. book, my 1st thought is always, "The Giving Tree". Do you remember this book, did you enjoy it, and, why or why not?

2006-08-13 10:52:19 · 12 answers · asked by Kitten2 6

I want to buy these books are they wort a read.
1. dont die,my love by i dunno i forgot???
2.New moon by stephanie meyer(sequal to twilight)??
3.forever by judy blume??
4.blood and chocolate??
5.the silver kiss???
6.A certain slant of light???
tell me whether or not i was a good book. kk. thanks.

2006-08-13 10:44:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks for answering!

2006-08-13 10:39:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-13 10:31:16 · 8 answers · asked by Brianna 2

2006-08-13 10:30:15 · 3 answers · asked by mariela c 1

2006-08-13 10:28:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

write me a decent story for 10 points

2006-08-13 10:22:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know Gene said this quote in "A Separate Peace." Does anyone know the page #?

2006-08-13 10:04:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-13 09:59:37 · 3 answers · asked by MK76148 2

a book by
Jeanne Houston

2006-08-13 09:54:20 · 1 answers · asked by cn_barbie2hot4u 1

The plot consisted of two children in Anglesey (I think) who find an egg that they think is a stone. They keep it warm on top of the fire place and it eventually hatches into a strange creature (perhaps a seal like creature or even a seal) and swims away. Its really annoying that I can't remember, so if anyone can help, I'd be most grateful!

2006-08-13 09:49:07 · 8 answers · asked by jude878 1

I HAVE FOUND A 1942 3X3 LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK #1 CALLED THE POKY LITTLE PUPPY.I CAN FIND SOME INFORMATION BUT NOT ON THE ORINGINAL.I NEED HELP.

2006-08-13 09:17:06 · 1 answers · asked by luckyone156 1

He was a "nelephant" from my childhood years. Has anyone else read the books and are they still available?

2006-08-13 09:04:43 · 9 answers · asked by Angeline S 2

2006-08-13 08:53:03 · 3 answers · asked by Jelly 2

for...teenagers..

2006-08-13 08:50:02 · 12 answers · asked by Leia Skywalker 4

which is the age for drink?in italy the boys and girls drinkin at 14 years

2006-08-13 07:52:11 · 11 answers · asked by Fanatico.Patriota.Italiano 3

2006-08-13 07:46:59 · 4 answers · asked by MissionFairlyPossible 2

ive been watching to many movies and im just wondering

2006-08-13 07:45:16 · 13 answers · asked by twix 2

It is about baby animals being tucked into bed by his/her parents. It is NOT "Goodnight, Moon", or "Time for Bed". It shows little animals in their beds. It goes along the lines of "and the baby giraffe goes to bed". That is ALL i can remember. I would like to read this to my baby boy. There are alot of stars in the illustrations. Anyone have any idea? I would appreciate any help I can get. I was an 80's baby, so it came out probably before 1985. Thanks

2006-08-13 07:40:42 · 3 answers · asked by sweetie123 2

Mine IS Stephen King

2006-08-13 07:29:17 · 57 answers · asked by Angel_Anton 6

the book can be fictitious or factual, but i want to be spellbound, inspired, and moved all at the same time. If you have read the most amazing book ever, please tell me about it?

2006-08-13 07:22:41 · 49 answers · asked by BRICK 3

2006-08-13 07:05:29 · 3 answers · asked by benam 1

the book was published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, written by Baum and WW Denslow drew pictures. What would be value if book was in fair condition? Excellent condition? Would it be financially beneficial to sell the drawings individually? (please don't let me offend anyone, I am really green at book selling and researching)

2006-08-13 06:40:19 · 7 answers · asked by dreaming 1

PLEASE GUYS!! I KNOW YOUR OUT THERE! IF YOU ARE, PLEASE HELP ME SHOW MY FRIENDS I'M NOT A LOSER FOR LOVING HARRY POTTER!

2006-08-13 06:38:27 · 13 answers · asked by Alexx 2

Comments welcome!

2006-08-13 06:29:00 · 1 answers · asked by Dr Peter Wright 1

Here's mine:

1. "Race Manners" - Bruce A. Jacobs
2. "Goddesses in Everywoman" - Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D.
3. "Naked" - David Sedaris
4. "The Fifth Sacred Thing" - Starhawk
5. "Dry" - Augusten Burroughs

2006-08-13 05:41:58 · 38 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5

(the story character, not Jeremy Sumpter or Michael Jackson)

2006-08-13 05:07:37 · 16 answers · asked by wolf_boy_512 1