i m just reading my text books 2 get through my exams
2006-08-19 18:49:45 · 22 answers · asked by pine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
i just finished an amazing book called "I am Charlotte Simmons" by Tom Wolfe. Its 819 pages but every page is worth it. It centers around college life and the journey of a young poor girl through her freshman year. Such a captivating novel that I couldn't put down till the book was done. I really recommend it.
2006-08-20 05:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by TlOoLy 06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're doing "work" reading.
I'm not in school any more, so most of my reading these days is pure relaxation. Actually, I listen to unabridged audiobooks in the car more than I actually read hardcopy. It's the only way I can find time to enjoy good books.
Recent titles:
Louis L'Amour: The Kiowa Trail
Marc Zicree et al: The Magic Time Trilogy
Neil Gaiman: American Gods
Kazuo Ishiguro: When we Were Orphans
Mark Haddon: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Bob Brier: History of Ancient Egypt, Teaching Company Course
Good luck with those exams!
2006-08-20 01:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by almintaka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished reading Anne Tyler's _Digging to America_. It was great. I can't recommend it highly enough!
Here's an excerpt from a Washington Post review:
“The appearance of a new novel by Anne Tyler is like the arrival of an old friend . . . With her 17th novel, Tyler has delivered something startlingly fresh while retaining everything we love about her work . . . Her success at portraying culture clash and the complex longings and resentments of those new to America confirms what we knew, or should have known, all along: There’s nothing small about Tyler’s world, nothing precious about her attention to the hopes and fears of ordinary people.”
–Ron Charles, Washington Post Book World
2006-08-20 02:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by mistersato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, well, I've been reading Descartes Meditations, rereading AC Clarke's Childhood End, and Derbyshire's Unknown Quantity...
I keep skipping back and forth between them, and I will until I get to a mysterious point where I need to just finish one then go back to the others. :)
Sorry I can't provide you much empathy there. I'm reading for my own fulfillment. It's been quite a few years since I had to read for exams. Good luck!
2006-08-20 01:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by LooneyDude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Da Vinci Code and The Brethren by John Grisham.
2006-08-20 01:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just finished reading a book that is a follow up to Pride and Prejudice. One is called. Mr. Darcy's Daughters and the one i read is called The Adventures of Alethea Darcy. Love it. need to find Mr Darcy's Daughters. Loved the movie as well.
2006-08-20 01:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by Teri D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres a great book called
fat kid rules the world
by k.l. going
this book was such a great fast paced story.
its not too long just about maybe 200 pages or so.
its about a boy who is "fat"
and doesnt know who he is exactly
or where he fits in, in the world.
then a long comes another boy he meets
who changes his life.
the story has a character inspired by kurt cobain
and its just a wonderful cute book
that will get you hooked.
i loved it personally and i hope you decide to read it!
2006-08-20 01:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by xsummermagikx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am actually reading 2 books at this time, one is "the END of RELIGION" by Bruxy Cavey; Another is "When your BEST Isn't GOOD Enough" by Dr. Kevin Leman; and the other is "Irresistable Hope" by
2006-08-20 02:40:57 · answer #8 · answered by child_of_grace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm reading several books right now. A russian one and a stephen king. I'm also reading Worse Then Watergate, that one was pretty informative.
2006-08-20 01:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spin by Robert Charles Wilson. Excellent book for you sci-fi fans.
2006-08-20 02:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋