what books do you recommend, if i like...?

Question

books written by Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, Julia Gray, Bryce Courtenay and J.K Rowling.

books written by Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, Julia Gray, Bryce Courtenay and J.K Rowling. im 16 but im more interested in books for adults, dont mind books with heaps of pages. and these books dont necessarily have to be fiction by the way

Answer 1

"The Good Earth" is an excellent recommendation. You also might want to try "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee.

My other recommendations are:

the Gormenghast novels by Mervyn Peake
the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage
Babel-17 by Samuel Delaney

And for non-fiction, read "The Know-It-All" by A.J. Jacobs

Answer 2

I love J.K. Rowling, and if you like J.K., I suggest the LotR trilogy by J.R. Tolkien (sp?), the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer, The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, and the Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black. Oh, and possibly the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.

Answer 3

I think you would love The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. It's romantic, exciting, and have some magical science fiction mixed in. Such a great book!

From Publisher's Weekly:
Niffenegger has written a soaring love story illuminated by dozens of finely observed details and scenes, and one that skates nimbly around a huge conundrum at the heart of the book: Henry De Tamble, a rather dashing librarian at the famous Newberry Library in Chicago, finds himself unavoidably whisked around in time. He disappears from a scene in, say, 1998 to find himself suddenly, usually without his clothes, which mysteriously disappear in transit, at an entirely different place 10 years earlier-or later. During one of these migrations, he drops in on beautiful teenage Clare Abshire, an heiress in a large house on the nearby Michigan peninsula, and a lifelong passion is born. The problem is that while Henry's age darts back and forth according to his location in time, Clare's moves forward in the normal manner, so the pair are often out of sync. But such is the author's tenderness with the characters, and the determinedly ungimmicky way in which she writes of their predicament ... that the book is much more love story than fantasy. It also has a splendidly drawn cast, from Henry's violinist father, ruined by the loss of his wife in an accident from which Henry time-traveled as a child, to Clare's odd family and a multitude of Chicago bohemian friends...Henry's foreordained end is agonizing, but Niffenegger has another card up her sleeve, and plays it with poignant grace. It is a fair tribute to her skill and sensibility to say that the book leaves a reader with an impression of life's riches and strangeness...

Answer 4

If you like Rowling, try King Fortis the Brave or Eragon. Both are equally as good as the Harry Potter books!

Answer 5

James Patterson's books "Suzanne's Diary for Nicolas" and "Sam's Letter's to Jennifer". I also liked the books by Rebecca Wells "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" and "Little Alter's Everywhere". Oh and here's an extra book it is a personal favorite of mine it's called "Under the Same Heaven" by Marjorie Bradford.

Answer 6

Hi there. I'm the author of a new medieval fantasy book that you might like. The title is THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY. It's 445 pages of action, adventure, magic, mystery and mayhem. If you like Conan, LOTR or Harry Potter type books, this is one you'll enjoy.

Good luck, whatever you decide to read!

Jon F. Baxley (Author, Editor, Ghostwriter and Proofreader)

THE SCYTHIAN STONE (eBook only)
THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY (eBook and hard cover)
THE REGENTS OF RHUM (coming fall '07)

Major Media Reviews:

Publishers Weekly

STARRED Review. A fast pace, sly humor, amusing dialogue and a richly researched background lift Baxley's fantasy, the first of a new series set in medieval Britain. When Merlin's long-ago apprentice Kruzurk Makshare (aka the Boozer) receives a dreamlike visitation from the legendary mage, he learns he must destroy another former apprentice, the villainous Seed of Cerberus. To do so will require a visit to the demon-guarded Blackgloom Keep. Enter young Daynin McKinnon, who discovers a curious rune-covered headstone, which may be the fabled Blackgloom Bounty, and brings it to Kruz's attention. Kruz believes it will provide entry into the fortress, while Daynin hopes the sale of the stone will restore his family's fortunes. The colorful cast of good guys and ne'er-do-wells includes the Pictish ghost of Brude McAlpin liberated from his tomb, assorted pursuing Caledonians and a bemused Prior Bede, whose monastery serves as a hiding place for the Blackgloom Bounty. Suitable for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.

Library Journal
"This series opener...is a good choice for fans of epic-style sagas and Scottish history."

Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Ranked Reviewer!
"This terrific medieval fantasy...will elate readers for its fast-paced, action-thrilled story line starring a strong cast."

Nancy McCulloch, PRWEB Article, March 20, 2006
"Two thumbs up for a colorful cast of characters, nonstop, rapid-fire action and compelling storyline!"

Fantasybookspot.com Review by Tyler, Febuary 2006
"Taking place in Medieval Scotland, this tale of magic, adventure and love really captured my attention..."

Answer 7

Christopher Paolini, Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman (they co-write the Dragonlance series). Lord of the Rings are some amazing books but really hard to get through if you aren't big on detail. I'm one for story being told through dialogue so LOTR really killed me and I haven't finished the end of the second book yet (mind you I started 6 years ago....).

Terry Pratchet is also pretty good, funny. "Good Omens" was an awesome book but a lot of people dont get it (British humor...I rarely get it!)

Answer 8

If you like Harry Potter, you'll love King Fortis the Brave. It's about a pair of 12-year-old twins that are brought to a magical realm where they find themselves caught in a battle for control of the land. It's full of humor and action that fans of Harry Potter will love.

Answer 9

Eragon, anything by Tamora Pierce or Meg Cabot, The Alex Rider series, Firebringer....

Answer 10

Anything by Debbie Macomber. She writes kind of like Niocholas Sparks.