I just don't like sci-fi, fantasy, or westerns.
2006-08-04 04:41:45 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Ok, it leaves historical novels, biography, horror, true crime, memoirs, poetry, religious, philosophy, gonzo, etc.
I do like Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, and Kurt Vonnegut.
2006-08-04 05:01:42 · update #1
I'm 36 years old.
2006-08-04 05:02:48 · update #2
mills and boon my butt! =0P
2006-08-04 05:08:12 · update #3
The Driver's Seat by Muriel Spark (short, but good)
Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle
Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Lying by Lauren Slater
Freakanomics by Stephen. Levitt
These aren't new, but guaranteed to be good, although you may have read some. Sometimes we miss books the first time around. Also, I heard John Updikes new book is very good, but can't remember the name of it.
2006-08-04 05:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
if you're into girly stuff, try Sarah Dessen. She's got great real teen books. Try "That Summer" "Dreamland" or "The Truth About Forever"
if you're into action, go for Fearless FBI. it's a spin off of the Fearless series that Francine Pascal did, this time the main character is training at the FBI base in Quantico, VA. I think it's really interesting. She's got 4 books out so far.
If you're looking for more adult books then go for Lisa Scottoline, she's got great lawyer-women books. "Courting Trouble" is nice
Elizabeth Lowell's "Pearl Cove" is pretty interesting (romatic love story, based around the pearl trade)
as is Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts (italian family, arsonist)
Deception Point by Dan Brown is extremely lengthy, but a good thrill read to the end. About 700 pages. and I prefer that to the Da Vinci code and "angels and demons" it's a government book, dealing with conspiracy and NASA
2006-08-04 11:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historical semi-novel: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Really interesting, smart non-fiction: The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time by Jeffrey D. Sachs
Comedy: Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
Lighthearted novel: Bridge of Birds: a tale of ancient china that never was
2006-08-04 12:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by jewels 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Christoper Moore -
http://www.chrismoore.com/
Over the last couple of years I have read all of his books, and they are simply hilarious and a real fun read. I won't go into all of the book descriptions (check out his site for those), but here's some of the titles...
A Dirty Job
Lamb - The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
Island of the Sequined Love Nun
The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
Bloodsucking Fiends
2006-08-04 12:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by gotalife 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon is by far one of the best series I have ever read. It is about a woman who was transported into the 1800's and meets a man (and they fall in love, blah blah blah) and together, with her knowledge of events and his social status, they become a hugely prominent couple. They take part in wars and other historical events. I would recommend this book to anyone.
2006-08-04 13:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by EvilFairies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allow me to recommend some favorites (I'm 38):
"Life of Pi" by Yann Martel - great book for all ages
"Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides - you'll never read another story like this again
"Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt
"The Bright Forever" by Lee Martin (a recent pulitzer nominee)
"Empire Falls" by Richard Russo
"Beloved" by Toni Morrison
"Runaway" by Alice Munro
... and this list could go on and on....
2006-08-04 13:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by VerdeSam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dostoevsky. The Idiot, The Karamazov Brothers, Crime and Punishment. amazing books. Dont be scared by the size of the books, the pages will vanish faster than you'd want to..
2006-08-04 15:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Solveiga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Single Shard - it was a Newbery Award book and it is about the pain of having lost a child, and opening a heart for adoption. Great beauty is the result. Even if it is a kid's book it is not a waste of your time. It made me think about how God lost his children when the servant Lucifer (who became Satan like Aniken Skywalker becoming Darth Vader) made choices that lead him to becoming Satan.
2006-08-04 12:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by clophad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I have just finished reading a book called The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult , not a true story , but could easily become one . This Author was new to me but shall be reading more of her work .
2006-08-04 11:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by leesa c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try any of Jennifer Crusie's books. They are cute books. Romances without the "ickiness" of most romance novels. I think you will enjoy them. I don't care for sci-fi, fantasy or westerns either.
I hope you will like them as much as I do.
BTW: if you look on-line for Jennifer Crusie's books don't make the mistake a lot of us make. Her last name is C-r-u-s-i-e not Cruise as I kept trying to key in.
2006-08-04 12:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋