i just finished reading Shantaram by Gregory Robert Davis. its awesome. What should I pick up next. Suggest a few good reads pls.
2006-07-24 21:52:56 · 15 answers · asked by The Sorceress 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Magazines
I am currently reading a novelized biography of Sigmund Freud. We think of him as a two dimensional character - just stating things. Yet, there must have been life experiences that led him to his theories. The book goes slowly through what Freud had experienced that gave him his ideas and how his practice changed over time.
He wasn't born a psycologist with all his theories intact in his head. It is a very interesting read. The author is Irving Stone, an excellent writer who focuses on these biographies of famous people - Van Gogh, Michelangelo, etc.
2006-07-25 02:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by lrad1952 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb. I can't really describe this book cause it's so good, but I can tell you what others are saying.
I Know This Much Is True, a heartbreaking and poignant multigenerational saga of the reproductive bonds of destruction and the powerful force of forgiveness. A masterpiece that breathtakingly tells a story of alienation and connection, power and abuse, devastation and renewal--this novel is a contemporary retelling of an ancient Hindu myth. A proud king must confront his demons to achieve salvation. Change yourself, the myth instructs, and you will inhabit a renovated world.
2006-07-24 22:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Karla S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood and I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend that one...
Or if you're into adventure novels (like I am) you could pick up a Clive Cussler book. I love all his books :)
I had to read Anthem by Ayn Rand for school and I actually thought it was a REALLY good book, so if you haven't read that one I would highly recommend it...its pretty short.
And if you haven't read All the Kings Men...read it. Just read it.
Uhh, thats all lol.
2006-07-24 22:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by skillet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's young adult historical fiction - but it was an excellent book called Tulsa Burning - basic premise - there was a time that the Black portion of Tulsa was known as the Black Wall Street of America - the interesting tidbit from the author - she tried to find out as much information as he could and the old newspapers had clipped all articles of the decimation of the district out. I'm sorry I can't tell you the author's name off the top of my sleepy brain. I got it off ebay - my Mom's a librarian for a high school in TX, so sent it to her to put in their inventory. I read it in the length of a movie -so it was a quick and very interesting read.
2006-07-24 21:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i've read one...its entitled LUNA...
This is not a complete summary of the story...this is just a short cut and some parts of the story is missing...hehe
this is a story made my my friend and its a thick one....the book is about a 28 year old girl who can't bear a child and one day when the moon was so big and bright she wished for her to have a baby girl...and her wish was answered by the king of the moon and told luyen to be the one to give her the baby but monya was jealous about it and she cursed luyen's baby and the next day the girl was pregnant...then she gave birth after five months and luna grew very fast and when luna was 17, her twin sister came out of her by blood who's name is lora but she was the opposite of the characteristics of luna and this was the beginning of the war...Lora was so cruel to all the people of earth and she killed anybody whom she wants to using her magic powers...
Luna was then given a task to kill Lora but she was as strong an her so Luyen gave her friends whom she met on her way to the palace of the chosen ones...after some time when these friends were stronger than Lora they finally defeated her...
2006-07-24 22:15:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
2006-07-25 00:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most recent books i've read are: Death and Exile by Justin McCarthy...its about the centuries long conflict between christians and muslims...awesome and informative! And, Summer for the Gods by Edward J. Larson...its about the Scopes trial(about teaching evolution in schools)...very interesting... Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt...about his life, growing up in poverty in Ireland...I loved it!
If you aren't into non-fiction...
Anne Rice's witches trilogy is insanely awesome(The Witching Hour, Taltos, Lasher)...
2006-07-24 22:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by acidpluto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEA, theres this magazine callled Teen the celeb issue it shows all the rumors more quizzes an an amazing astrology pullout it shows every thing like if u were a star u would be....i would be beyonce
2006-07-25 03:10:23 · answer #8 · answered by lexi0919 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you enjoy reading about animals, check out "Marley and Me". A great read and based on a true story. The trials and tribulations to owning a dog. You will laugh and cry.
2006-07-25 05:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by redstripedmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well latley ive been reading teen ( since im a teen) books like the gossip girl series which is about a group of rich teenagers about to go to colledge its a really good book but i wouldnt recommend it for any body under the age of 13!
2006-07-25 07:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Nikki♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋