Recent reads:
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The Ghost Writer by John Harwood
Time's Witness by Michael Malone
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
I read pretty much any fiction (novel)...haven't had much luck with Amazon looking for my next book--Can you suggest one? Thanks!
2006-07-17 13:18:34 · 31 answers · asked by vm 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If you have time and like more science fiction fair, try the Dune series by Frank Herbert. I like it because there are no robots (which have been banned since an AI enslaved humans thousands of years ago), and it instead focuses on political dealings and the human condition. Many story lines interweave and create a compelling story.
Of course, be prepared to take some time. Each book is 600-700 pages long and the original series is 6 books long. Frank Herbert's son also co-authored another 6 books (grouped into two trilogies) as prequels based on his father's notes. A good read in an amazing setting.
2006-07-17 13:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by bakkster_man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader (any volume... fun read)
Fortunate Son: George W. Bush and the Making of an American President (the book GWB didn't want published)
Have a good time finding the right book!
2006-07-17 13:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe is amazing and last I checked is on the cheap table at Indigo/Chapters, it was only $10. Plus they have it at the library. It's really long but I read it in about 5 days because I couldn't put it down. It is about college life in America and follows a superstar student from rural America to a big, prestigious university, which some have guessed is based on Duke. Tom Wolfe, who is in his seventies, lived on many campuses over the course of the time he wrote the book to ensure he was capturing everything correctly. If anyone knows how to speak for a generation, it's Tom Wolfe.
2006-07-17 13:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by MariaOne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to try something a little different, there's a novel by John Barth called "The Floating Opera" that is considered by some classical literature and by other somewhat risque (there's a couple with an "open marriage" who invites the main character to join them).
Basically, it's about a lawyer whose father kills himself, and this lawyer sets out on a journey of sorts to figure out why, and to figure out if he should do the same thing.
The main character is fascinating, and the writing is brilliant. For a classic that is taught in Universities like Berkeley, it's amazingly contemporary and relatively short (a couple hundred pages).
2006-07-17 13:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mark C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Lesson Before Dying is the only book that i read on ur list i read it a couple of months ago in my 10thgradehonors class i liked the story a lot i recommend that even tho i dont kno the other stories a lesson before dying by ernest gaines is really nice
2006-07-17 13:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Curious Stranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'd like a one day read. Try
the Spenser novels by Robert B Parker
For an interesting look at the orient.
King Rat, Tai-Pan, Shogun, Noble House by Clavell
The best autobiography I've ever read
Harpo Speaks by Harpo Marx
2006-07-17 13:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by Grundoon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i have read 2 of those books harry potter and memoirs of a geisha , loved both of them.I suggest reading Ink heart(then the follow up ink spell) they are really good, i am currently reading ink heart, i love it!
I also suggest The chronicles of Narnia, it s a great fantasy.
I also suggest enders shadow.
I also suggest Lord Of the Rings and the hobbit, i know everyone just gives up but the overall adventure is breath taking
love/Dee
2006-07-17 14:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard Love by Ellen Whittlinger
Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn
Cut by Partricia McCormick
Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
Wait for Me by An Na
I Don't Want to be Crazy by Samantha Shutz
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
Uglies
Pretties
Specials (all three by Scot Westerfeld)
2006-07-17 14:08:10 · answer #8 · answered by a_digitaldreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, an oldie but a goodie. King Rat by James Clavell. Really great book about how people act when placed in a different situation. Also, all the Clavell books, like Taipan, Shogun, Noble House, etc. Good luck and good reading.
HTH
2006-07-17 13:23:22 · answer #9 · answered by GregW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lamb
The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
by Christopher Moore
Very Funny!!!
2006-07-17 13:22:31 · answer #10 · answered by senorfrisk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋