Books & Authors - November 2007

has anyone read any good teen or young adult books lately?
i like things like pretty much anything but my favs are the girly books like Confessions of a Shopaholic, and The au Pairs. i get through books really quickly so if you can, put down the names of a lot of books? thank you!

2007-11-09 11:17:16 · 12 answers · asked by in la-la-land 3

Im doing a book report for school, and the book has to be racism/classism themed.

Any ideas?

2007-11-09 11:08:28 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

i read this before, but I forgot a lot of it. it's about a girl who goes into the past and falls in love. i know this is vague, but please try to help me out.

2007-11-09 10:27:01 · 5 answers · asked by BioAddict 2

I'm on the verge of possibly writing a story that features fantasy characters like witches, elves, wizards, and so on. I was inspired by a lot of fantasy books like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and one thing I was curious about was the authors' inspiration of coming up with spells and languages. I suppose some looked at old languages or latin and drew from them. Is that their explaination for it? I didn't exactly look at the history of how they did it.
The way it's written, it makes it seem like it's a language used all around. For instance, elf language. I read a few stories here and there with elven language and names, and I've never really looked at the difference in their creation, but I assume they are unique for the tale. Anyways, what are some of your opinions/suggestions on creating spells and languages. I'm especially curious when it comes to the evlen language. I've been to the site where you can create elven names from a generator, but I'm trying to avoid that.

2007-11-09 10:04:36 · 7 answers · asked by Blackwolf 1

Something along the lines of fantasy, adventure, romance...any suggestions?

2007-11-09 10:01:57 · 27 answers · asked by Haley 3

PS- i like romantic, adventure, and mysterious books..

2007-11-09 09:56:59 · 12 answers · asked by crossmyheart 4

I collect Tom Robbins' books, and have some wonderful first edition softcovers. I've heard about adhesive covers, but am afraid that would diminish the value. Does anyone know what the standard method for preserving paperbacks is?

2007-11-09 09:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by witt8199 2

All I want to be is a poet/author when I'm done with school (which is many, many years away, i just want to know for what i want to do with my life ahead of time) but unless your like jk rowling and your books are famous, writers don't seem to make money by just writing usually they have other jobs too.
My problem is the only thing I'm good at is writing fiction and poetry so i'm not sure what else i'd be good at........
any ideas?

2007-11-09 08:56:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there a website where I can post short stories or chapters that I'm writing for people to critique them?

2007-11-09 08:28:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a poetry book to make and the poems are autobiographical. The title has to be something catchy.

2007-11-09 07:42:40 · 5 answers · asked by kid with an idea... 2

someone told me that the book is called "The Bride", but i have dont think it is. if anyone can give me in detail who the book is by or if it is based on a book, i will really appreciat it.

2007-11-09 07:35:32 · 3 answers · asked by gul 2

I want to write about something but have no idea what to write about any ideas.

2007-11-09 07:19:13 · 24 answers · asked by Lauren 2

For example my favorite book Silken Savage by Catherine Hart was never made into a movie.

2007-11-09 07:06:11 · 9 answers · asked by UnboundClouds 5

And what kind of reading do you suggest that I do in order to write better essays?--Do you suggest reading fiction, sociological readings, etc?

2007-11-09 06:01:16 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

HALF MY LIFE'S IN BOOKS WRITTEN PAGES,

2007-11-09 05:57:41 · 5 answers · asked by David 6

2007-11-09 05:48:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

A person in a book, who makes you feel like you want to be the same as her/him, a sort of idol. Or simply catches you by the unique personality.

2007-11-09 05:45:19 · 25 answers · asked by Devie 2

2007-11-09 05:34:29 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've started to read SK's books but I don't really know what do read. I have already read : Carrie, Bag of Bones, Misery, Thinner, 38 from Buick *unsure of title*, Cujo and Pet Cemetery. I don't really know where to go to from here, any suggestions ?

2007-11-09 04:33:31 · 16 answers · asked by pop 4

2007-11-09 04:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

In all the writing books I have, it says to determine what your main character wants. As I try to analyze books that I've read, I'm having a hard time determining what the character wants so that I can see how this affects the plot exactly and at what point that desire shows up in the book...

So if you have read any of these books, could you tell me what you think is the real desire of the main character?

Twilight
(I see Bella's first desire, as - fitting in, or just surviving something she feels she has to do, but doesn't really want to do. But she ends up on a totally different journey. Eventually, she wants Edward and later, wants to become a vampire. So which one is "what the main character wants?")

Harry Potter (Use Book 1)

Fablehaven

Eragon

Dracula

Secondary Question -- Does the main character need to know what it is they want at the beginning of the book, or is that something that comes about with the presentation of events?

2007-11-09 03:24:27 · 4 answers · asked by Serenity 4

2007-11-09 01:49:47 · 0 answers · asked by summer 2

I dont want answers like - Harry Potter
Is there any book that teaches about life, faith, and not just preaches.
Something sensible
I liked 'Tuesdays with Morrie'
It surely is a good book, it tries to teach but succedes to an extend and not beyond that.
Is there any larger than life book out there ?

2007-11-09 01:28:47 · 9 answers · asked by Nishant A 2

how would atticus's charecter be difernt from the movie and the book?

2007-11-09 01:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by blyn<3 2

Any chinese book recommendations suitable for teenagers? Preferably high school romance novels. Thanks!^^

2007-11-09 01:12:19 · 2 answers · asked by freezinangel 1

im interested in publishing my story and don't know where to go.

2007-11-09 00:36:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 00:31:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was wondering if any one has a good plot for a lord of the rings type story.

2007-11-08 23:59:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This will warm your hearts (I hope).I bought the book a few years ago and read it to my youngest son every year.We even went to see the stage play of it last year, it was magical.I wanted to share the story with you if you don't already know it.Tell me what you think of it.Do you like the story?

http://www.bfsmedia.com/MAS/Dylan/Christmas.html

2007-11-08 21:47:22 · 5 answers · asked by CMH 6

chapter 7:
why do you suppose jem cried when the knothole was covered up?

i know it has to be my own opinion but i dont know what to put tho, can anyone give me an idea.

2007-11-08 21:02:56 · 2 answers · asked by -unknown- 1