2006-07-10 07:15:53 · 33 answers · asked by racingurl37 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It depends what you like to read! Everybody's definition of a "good" story is different.
For an easy read you can try something like the "Notebook."
If you want to have to actually sit and think about the story after you put the book down I would recommend "A Fine and Prviate Place" by Peter S. Beagle. It is an atypical love story, it redifines "love" (not in a bad way either). You will feel like you actually learned something about love (rather than just reading a fuzzy love story with no meaning--the fuzzy feeling is still there, but it is coupled with deeper meaning and some sub-plots).
Or, if you are into more traditional notions of love, then most Jane Austen books do the trick (one person already mentioned "Pride and Prejicude," but I personally prefer "Sense and Sensibility.")
If you are looking for something shorter than a full fledged novel you may want to check out "Love Medicine" (the short story, not the novel) by Louise Erdrich. It is a good mix of different narrative styles and different takes on "love." If you end up liking the short story you may want to consider her novel by the same title (though the novel is not strictly a "love" story, it is very good and does have some romance in it).
Good luck finding the right book!
2006-07-10 08:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by James G 2 · 8⤊ 4⤋
"Katherine" by Anya Seton - It's based on a true story from medieval England about a prince and a herald's daughter. It's my favorite and great book to escape into another time and place with.
You also might want to try Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series. They're about the marriage of an 18th Century Scots Highlander and a 20th Century combat nurse - and not nearly as silly as that premise sounds. But be warned, Gabaldon is descriptive about *everything* - even the stuff you probably don't want to know about.
2006-07-10 08:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by poohba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like a longer book, you might try Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER.
It's well-written with 3-dimensional characters and a lot of humor. Plus, at 850 pages you really get your money's worth. And if you try it and it works for you...it's actually the first book in a series, so you'll already have more options to keep you busy for a while.
Take a look at the official website I've listed. It includes book excerpts from the Outlander series. That should help you figure out whether you'll like it or not.
2006-07-10 07:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by curlygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dance with the devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon.The following review is taken from Amazon
Zarek was mad, bad and more than a little insane, and now everyone wants him dead. But hey, that was nothing new to this loner. Born the bastard son of a Roman nobleman and a Greek slave, Zarek had known a lifetime of abuse, torture and humiliation.
It takes a very special woman to see past that hostility and find the lost, unloved boy inside. Happily, Astrid is such a woman (or demigoddess, actually). Her empathy, patience and unconditional love make the perfect foil for Zarek's personal demons. They truly are a match made in heaven -- or should I say Mt. Olympus?
Rebecca Paisley-A basket of wishes.
Its about a fairy Splendour who is ordered to marry a human( a duke).The poor hero is confused by the woman who will shrink if not kissed regularly,drinks apricot face lotion.On top of that he is harassed by splendour's sister who even turns him into a snail.His cousin Emil thinks that Splendour is exactly what the doctor ordered for the staid ,boring Jordan.
Mary Balogh-Lady with a black umbrella(Funny romance).The heroine is always rescuing the hero-whether he wants to be rescued or not.
Lynsay Sands-A bride promises her father that she'll obey her husband 'always'.I mean 'always'.The poor groom didn't know what he was going to get when he was coarced to marry the king's daughter.
Anne Gracie-The perfect rake.The heroine just wants to save her sisters from their abusive grand father.However one lie led to another and another.The hero was perfectly willing to go along with the charades.
Really great romance novels
You belong to me-Johanna lindsey
A dark champion,Born in sin-Kinley Macgregor
Angel rogue,One perfect rose,The wild child-Mary jo Putney
Mary Balogh-Slightly tempted,A famous heroine,The temporary wife
The de burgh bride-Deborah Simmons
Isn't it romantic-Ronda Thompson
How to treat a lady-Karen Hawkins(and the rest of the Talisman ring series)
Lord of the storm,The sky pirate-Justine Davis
Tracy anne warren-The wife trap
Another good series is the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon.The books provide an alternate take on vampires.People who are unjustly murdered call upon Artemis(Greek goddess) and she grants them a day to avenge themselves.After that they are recruited to her army to fight against evil.This series is romance based.Best of the series are 'Dance with the devil' and 'Seize the night'.
Werehunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon.The books in the series are Nightplay,Dragonswan,Stroke of midnight,Unleash the night.These are romance novels.You can read not only about were-wolves but also about were-dragons,were-panthers,wer... and were-tigers.The heros are handsome,powerful and with a mysterious past.Interesting reading.The best of the lot is Night play.
2006-07-11 05:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just saw a movie called Tristan and Isolde and it was such a good, and heartbreaking love story. It is a re-make of an older movie. it came out in 2005. Anyway, check and see if they have a book of it. I'm pretty sure they do. On the front of the dvd it says before romeo and juliet there was tristan and isolde, if that tells you anything. The movie was great, so hope you get the book.
2006-07-10 07:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by Angela K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell.
2006-07-10 07:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken Soup for the couples soul. Lots of differant and romantic love stories in there.
2006-07-10 07:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by Babe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well of course Titanic that is the best love story I've ever read.
2006-07-10 07:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love Story by Erich Segal. Touching story. There's the movie to it as well.
2006-07-10 07:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mills and boon are good for quick reads....you want an epic try Gone with the Wind, or Pride and Prejudice
2006-07-10 07:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by Kismet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋