2006-07-12 16:53:32 · 28 answers · asked by Have a nice day 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
2006-07-13 16:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by A 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
My current favorate 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.
An all time favorate book 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.
2006-07-13 13:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
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.
2006-07-13 01:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by The Thinker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Monster at the end of this Book
starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover is my top favorite of all.
I know it's a child's book, but it's so much fun to read out loud. =)
I also like Watership Down by Richard Adams and several by Robin Cook although Vector is so far my favorite.
2006-07-13 00:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by LOVE2LD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Year Of Living Famously
2006-07-12 23:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
2006-07-13 02:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Crossing..by Cormac McCarthy
2006-07-12 23:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by G-Bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
2006-07-13 00:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
2006-07-13 00:00:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sharon T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Da Vinci Code
2006-07-12 23:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by *uNkNoWn* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Making of the Atomic Bomb" by Richard Rhodes
Non-fiction, winner of awards. Makes you think long and hard about everything. This book still has a big impact on me 10 years after reading it.
2006-07-13 01:04:22 · answer #11 · answered by JB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋