Oh how lovely is an afternoon spent lost in book
What books do you read to relax, to provoke deep thoughts, or just because?
2006-07-11 19:16:55 · 36 answers · asked by papaya 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho
"When you want something, all the world conspires in helping you achieve it." this is one of the many inspiring quotes from the book. I often recommend this whenever someone asks me. It is a tale about of following your dreams, a novel that has delighted and touched my soul. Really simple and yet immensely moving, it is a treasure of wisdom and philosophical allegories. You might also want to check out other books written by Coehlo, and let your soul be influenced by it.
LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
It is a masterpiece of a sensuous prose, something I could consider as a great living Spanish classic. It has quite an epic theme that embodies wisdom and patience of age. You might want to check it out and experience Marquez's magical realism.
SOPHIE'S WORLD by Jostein Gaarder
A novel about the history of Philosophy. I consider it as a model of classic pedagogical technique packaged in most tasteful modernism. Sophie's World I must say is indeed a thought provoking novel that will certainly open your eyes to a whole new realm of thought.
2006-07-11 20:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by The Thinker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tom Jones, by Henry Felding; Les Miserables; Victor Hugo, Go Tell It On the Mountain; James Baldwin, Song of Solomon; Toni Morrison; Puddin' Head Wilson; Mark Twain, Their Eyes Were Watching God; Nora Neal Hurston, The Bible; Elmore Leonard novels; Stephen King; George Orwell; Joel Osteen inspirational books.
Its summer. I don't get to read for pleasure much during the rest of the year.
2006-07-11 19:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to read supernatural books.So long as it has some romance I'm happy.But sex should not be the main plot.
My current fav is Dresden file book series by Jim Butcher.There are 8 books in the series beginning with stormfront.It narrates the story of Harry Dresden,chicago's only professional wizard who works as a detective.He stands between the general population who is ignorant about the supernatural world and the monsters - vampires,werewolves,fallen angels,fey.He is aided by Bob,a talking skull.Karrin Murphy-a police officer and Thomas-a white court vampire.
A book which always inspires me is Count of Montecristo by Alexander Dumas.The hero is Edmond Dantés, a young French sailor who, falsely accused of treason, is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of Château d'If. After staging a dramatic escape he sets out to discover the fabulous treasure of Monte Cristo and catch up with his enemies. A novel of enormous tension and excitement, Monte Cristo is also a tale of obsession and revenge, with Dantés, believing himself to be an `Angel of Providence', pursuing his vengeance
to the bitter end before realizing that he himself is a victim of fate.The author did a great job describing the emotions of the prisoner.Disbelief,denial,self pity,madness,apathy and finally hope.For God's sake don't see any of the movies based on the book.They don't do justice to the book.
2006-07-12 03:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is my favorite book.
I love poetry for provoking deep thoughts and relaxing.
2006-07-11 19:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to go, Tasa ! To Kill a Mockingbird, gee, some people can really read.
Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. I have read most of the classics like Dickens, Austen, almost everything in the bloody world ever written actually and Ender's Game comes off best every time. Read it, you'll never go back.
2006-07-11 21:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.
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2006-07-11 19:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read a bit of childrens lit. Mostly from my collection of Roald Dahl or perhaps a bit of Where the Sidewalk Ends... I find nonsence the most relaxing form of entertainment...
My favorite however would have to be The Giraffe and The Pelly and Me.
2006-07-12 07:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by mr_mcfuzz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave, Harry Potter, Eragon
2006-07-12 01:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen
Animal Farm By George Orwell
Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain...
...and all of the other great classics
2006-07-12 05:40:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Copper Crown by Patricia Kennealy Morrison is my favorite book. I read for entertainment mostly. Laurell K Hamilton is my favorite writer, so are Janet Evanovich and Mercedes Lackey.
2006-07-11 19:22:00 · answer #10 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋