What is a good book to read?

Question

Any book, and why should I read it?

Let me give you some details. I am in my thirties, female. I ususally read romace, but I am interested in reading something else, fiction, non-fiction, no kiddie stuff, Poltics, anything that can expand my mind. Thanks

Answer 1

Anything by Cara Lockwood. She writes easy to read and fun books.

Pink Slip Party (If you've ever been ticked off about any working situation)

Dixie Land Sushi (If you're around 30 and will get the cultural references)

I Do (But I Don't) *if you're married or have friends who've gotten married*

I Did (But Wouldn't Now) *the second book to I Do as told from the sisters point of view*


Cara writes books that really make me laugh and about people that could actually be me.

Answer 2

Someone else mentioned the Bible. Great choice. There's a little of everything in that. My favorite parts are the miracles, the story of the prodigal son, and the Last Supper.

Billie Lett's "Where the Heart Is" is a great one that has been made into a film starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd appears too.

The Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's Chicken Soup for the Soul series include hundreds of great inspirational stories.

If you have a young teenage daughter or are a teenage girl, Laurie Halse Andersen's "Speak" is a great one to read together or discuss after you both read it.

Answer 3

Any books by the Bronte sisters becasue they are incredible writers... the passion in their novels is overwhelming.
The Fall by Albert Camus... it's extremely philosophical and the narrative hooks you right in.
On The Road by Jack Kerouac because it s great "identity" issue novel... even though it's about a couple of men going on road trips, i could relate to them completely...
If you like fantasy then i would highly recommend The Dark Is Rising series... i read it in 6th grade, but it still sticks with me...
I would love to recommend more but the list would be too long... if i could only recommend one book i would say Wuthering heights.

Answer 4

Try Shogun, by James Clavell. It's a combination between love and war. It talks about a English man who arrives in Japan in 1600. The differences between the 2 cultures gives a tone of humor to the book. I bet you will enjoy it!

Answer 5

Any book by Anne Taylor because I heard she is a wonderful author who writes interesting novels. Or, if you are looking for a Mystery type of book, The Da vinci Code because I heard it was better than the movie.

Answer 6

George Orwell's Animal Farm - gives a clearer understanding of Communism and inspires deeper thought than your average Harry Potter-esque novel.

Answer 7

The Harry Potter Series ~ Young or Old it has a charm and excitement that you had when you first learned to read. simple to read yet scattered with so many layers of clues that it will keep you intrigued until the very end of every book.

Answer 8

Honeymoon or Big Bad Wolf via James Patterson

A quick read and very entertaining.

http://www.jamespatterson.com/

Answer 9

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

1. Because it's a classic
2. Because it's an awesome, exciting story
3. Because it's probably in your local library or bookstore for very cheap.

Answer 10

Many Masters Many Lives by Dr Brian Weiss

Takes you through a course of past life regression and its benefits

Answer 11

Hill Harper's, "Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny."