Need recommendation of good writers ..... i am starving for suggestions and can't seem to find any good books to read. To give you some idea of my taste, i like PD James, Jane Austen, Sofie Kinsella , Peter Mayle. I prefer humour, crime, everyday things, mystery, sensible love stories, etc. Not autobiographies or wa r stories , please ! Thank you.
2006-08-08 05:44:01 · 13 answers · asked by Alice 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It sounds like you enjoy British literary fiction. Try Tess of the D'urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. It'll break your heart.
Here's a brief synopsis I cut from audible.com:
"In Tess Durbeyfield, Thomas Hardy created one of the most tragic heroines of English literature. Against the backdrop of a changing and haunting landscape, Tess battles for her freedom from penury and abuse. The story of her heroism and fortitude, as her destiny is relentlessly played out, is moving and unforgettable."
2006-08-08 05:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by mistersato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read "Forever" by Pete Hamill. Excellent
Are you familiar with Jan Karon's novels?
How about Morgan Llewellyn?
My favorites in the crime genre are Sue Grafton, Robert B. Parker, Agatha Christie and Rex Stout.
Also, check out Faye Kellerman--try to read her books in order, because she develops her characters (Peter and Rina Decker) through their lives, as their children grow, etc. Great police fiction, as well as a look into a lifestyle you may not be familiar with.
Anne Tyler's "St. Maybe", "Accidental Tourist" and "The Amateur Marriage" should appeal to you.
2006-08-08 13:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Unconsoled. Kazuo Ishiguro
2006-08-08 14:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Elizabeth Gaskell? She wrote the amazing novel "North & South" (you'll adore Mr. Thornton and Margaret Hale), and she has a lot of amazing stories. Somewhat similar to Jane Austen, her characters are to die for!
Good luck, hope that helps!
2006-08-08 12:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by Babadoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you read Evelina by Frances Burney. If you like Austen, you might enjoy that. You may or may not want to read the Bronte sisters.
You might enjoy reading HIT THE ROAD by Caroline Cooney. It's not your typical YA novel. It's about a 16 year old who has a wild (very funny) road trip with three 86 year old women on their way to their 65th college reunion (one is her grandmother).
2006-08-08 14:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend Tracy Chevalier. She is a very good author that writes historical novels with a little bit of everything ...a dash of romance, a dash of mystery...a lot of historical detail which makes up the major theme of her stories.
Also...Philippa Gregory is pretty good...I found out about her last year with her book, "The other Boleyn Girl". It was a very "solid" read.
Good luck....
2006-08-08 12:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Long GoodBye or indeed anything else by - Raymond Chandler
2006-08-08 13:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by UKJess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lousa May Alcott the author of Little Women.
2006-08-08 17:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by Fernajen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can highly recommend Audrey Niffenegger!!! she wrote "the time traveler's wife" i just loved that book and im sure u will too!!!!i hope she will publish a new book soon, because i just love the way she writes!! well i also love diana gabaldon! she is am amazing writer, if u want to read diana gabaldon, look for the outlander series! i could also imagine, that u may like nick hornby!! enjoy reading :-)
2006-08-08 13:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by simi1808 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like fantasy try Harry Potter, King Fortis the Brave and Eragon. They are the best in this genre.
2006-08-08 15:15:13 · answer #10 · answered by Caveman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋