Books & Authors - June 2007

I've always said that one of my favorite things to do is read, but i realize now how much i DON'T read anymore...I want to start reading again, but i don't know where to begin. I'm 19, in college and looking for something of a 'page-turner' that actually has something to say!
Can someone recommend a book that has inspired them... something i can pick up for the summer and still want to read later.. (not looking for a trashy 'romance' novel)
Here are some of the books I've already read (and liked)
The Giver
The Outsiders
The great Gatsby
Of mice and men
Jayne Eyre
Pride & Prejudice
The little Prince
Follow Your heart
Blood
Valentina
The Ladies' Paradise
Little Women
Lord of the Flies
Aesop's Fables

p.s. Has anyone read any of Jennifer Weiner's books? Are they any good?

2007-06-22 15:10:37 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like to read good novels about cities I haven't been to or know only a little about in order to get a real sense of 'life on the streets.' Much better way to learn than non-fiction. Here is MY list of some modern novelists and the cities they 'cover' that I like. Can you give me names of other novelists and the cities they write about?

Richard Price-NYC, Newark
Steve Lopez, Pete Dexter-Philadelphia
George Pecanos-Washington, DC
Dennis Lehane-Boston
Saul Bellow-Chicago


Others? U.S. or otherwise.

2007-06-22 15:08:48 · 8 answers · asked by holacarinados 4

Hello, I have written many books, and have had some stories published, but I am interested in publishing some of my books. Can anyone please tell me how to get it published?

2007-06-22 15:01:50 · 8 answers · asked by super_star_dreamer 2

It's a no wonder that maryn has no friends or contacts,her research is lousy! as for the way I speak here? It is how I speak on my PC get over it!As far as the Ebook on joffeepublish.com ? I never paid a red cent and I believe they are paying the author on a monthly basis! once again,you&absolute write,who you say you work for,got it wrong!And one more piece of news baby,I wish I was the author of 'newton's law' it makes the 'da Vinci Code look pathetic!As far as I'm concerned,you are just another 'Know-it-all' Yank who actually knows very little!!

2007-06-22 14:33:00 · 1 answers · asked by De-ess 2

Out of all the books you have read, of any genre, (excluding things like the bible and the dictionary, etc) which do you consider to be the most important. What book do you feel has affected you or affected the way people look at the world the most. You can choose to give your reasons or not to.

2007-06-22 14:16:02 · 6 answers · asked by Roger W 2

I am on holiday in Malaga when the book is relaesed on the 21st of July and need to get a copy over there! Does anyone know if I'll be able to get an English version on this date from previous experience?
Thanks,
Tom

2007-06-22 12:48:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am on holiday in Malaga when the book is relaesed on the 21st of July and need to get a copy over there! Does anyone know if I'll be able to get an English version on this date from previous experience?
Thanks,
Tom

2007-06-22 12:38:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've got some ideas, but I'm not really good at picking stuff that's appropriate for ages. I was thinking of something like "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks (I think that's who it's by). Anyway, this girl loves to read, and it would be good if it is morally acceptable.

2007-06-22 11:50:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just recently started rereading the 6th book in an attmept to refresh my memory and I came across the chapter where they talk about Marvelo...I just cant seem to remember them mentioning him well. In What book and chapter was he first mentioned

2007-06-22 11:26:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I aM a HuGe FaN oF bArRy'S aNd PeArSoN's PeTeR aNd ThE sTaRcAtChErS aNd PeTeR aNd ThE ShAdOw ThIeVeS. i Am VeRy InTeReStEd In FiNdInG oUt If ThErE WiLl Be A tHiRd OnE? ThAnx!

2007-06-22 11:23:47 · 1 answers · asked by ~♥ Abigail ♥~ 1

I mean the book which almost everybody's reading right now, some kind of "fashion" book.

2007-06-22 11:22:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anybody know what the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is basically about ? Please dont just copy a summary from the back of this book..... Thanks

2007-06-22 11:06:27 · 4 answers · asked by sxydoll15 2

I always read books taking place in the present, but I would like to read more books during the past. I would prefer the Victorian era, but really any books from the 1600s to the mid 1900s would be good. (and they definitely have to be supernatural of fantasy, preferrably involving at least some romance)

2007-06-22 10:28:26 · 8 answers · asked by Livvy the Terrible 3

I just heard that 58% of all high school graduates will not read a single book the rest of their lives; 80% of households in the USA didn't buy a single book last year; and 51% of adults in America haven't been in a bookstore, any bookstore, for the past 5 years, for any reason (even to buy coffee, a card or a CD) ... what do these statistics say about America in 2007?

2007-06-22 10:21:08 · 15 answers · asked by John B 7

They are mostly hardbacks. Alot of good authors Stephen king, etc... I was thinking $2.00 a book does that sound right I want to move ALOT of them.

2007-06-22 10:12:36 · 7 answers · asked by MRSEATT24 2

I thought Salizar Slitherin only wanted to permit pure blood wizards in the school.If so , then why are there half bloods in Slitherin house ? I know that Voldermort and Snape are two.

2007-06-22 10:12:11 · 11 answers · asked by irene i 3

What will happen?

2007-06-22 10:08:38 · 8 answers · asked by norcalrivercat 2

mine would have to be Darken Rahl from the Sword of Truth books

2007-06-22 10:04:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-22 10:02:03 · 1 answers · asked by purpleperson1212 3

Does anyone know where there will be any Harry Potter release parties around Nashville? Preferrably in Smryna/La Vergne/Antioch/Murfreesboro

2007-06-22 09:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-22 09:40:54 · 12 answers · asked by Wondering 4

So uhmm wats this thing about a guy hacking on to scholastic and reading harry potter #7? Then posting it on a blog? It's not tru is it?

2007-06-22 09:39:38 · 1 answers · asked by xmalloryxxreneex 2

im 14 and i LOVE to read...but not like history stuff or novels...i like to read girl books like the Clique series...are there any other books that are good?!

2007-06-22 09:13:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to get all (well, first six, and once it is July 21, then all 7) the Harry Potter books in the UK edition. I have been searching walmart.com, barnesandnoble.com, etc, and I cannot find a online place where I can get the UK books in the USA. Does anyone know of another website where I can order them from? Right now, I only have the first six USA Scholastic Hard-Cover Harry Potter books.

Thanks =]

YAY FOR JULY 21!!

2007-06-22 09:04:12 · 5 answers · asked by goldenret35 2

What is this about? And what is the site name? Please explain!

2007-06-22 09:00:12 · 8 answers · asked by kirsten l 1

I've read the Hobbitt and the Lord of the Rings three times since my teens and I know I'll pick them up again. I pick up so many new things each time I read them.

2007-06-22 08:44:06 · 17 answers · asked by Oz 7

I need some help for a thing on this site http://hogwarts-experience.heavenforum.com/

i need to come up with reasons why slytherin is the best house (i am a slytherin so thats why it has to be slytherin)

2007-06-22 08:18:09 · 3 answers · asked by Cat 2

My favorites are:

Chris Bohjalian - Midwives

Tawni O'Dell - back roads


Least favorite:

Joyce Carol Oates - we were the mulvaneys (I just couldn't get into it)

2007-06-22 07:57:35 · 4 answers · asked by caramelchocolatecamilla 3

i know they have either muggle parents or grandparents but where do they get their magic from and hear about the wizarding world?

2007-06-22 07:21:12 · 18 answers · asked by g 3

Read this short chapter and tell me what you think, its my third week writing, Im still learning so please point out all the mistakes you see, its the only way I can get better at this, Thanks

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2007-06-22 06:59:12 · 4 answers · asked by Exedius M 1