Can you indicate a good book to read ?

Question

What have you been reading that realy is good ?

I loved Eragon, as well as Da Vinci Code, but I want something new and as good as the previous ones

Answer 1

Sounds like we have similiar tastes in reading!

A Great And Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray is a great gothic novel. Set in Victorian England, the story follows sixteen year old Gemma Doyle. When her mother dies, she is sent to Spence Academy in London, where she discovers some unsettling secrets. With her friends Ann, Pippa and Felicity, Gemma discovers the secrets of an ancient cult of powerful woman called the Order.

Also, The Goose Girl and Enna Burning by Shannon Hale are both excellent. In The Goose Girl, the Brothers Grimm fairy tale comes to life. Shannon Hale does a wonderful job telling the story of Ani, the princess of the fantasy country Kildenree. After her father dies, Ani is sent to marry the prince of Bayern, but her jealous handmaiden Selia stirs betrayal in her guard. Ani is forced to live in Bayern, not as the princess, but as the Goose Girl, until she can find a way to right the wrongs using her ability to communicate with the wind. Enna Burning is the sequel, and follows the adventures of Enna, Ani's best friend.

Next, Cobwebs by Karen Romano Young. Nancy's family has always been a little...different. Her mother, Rachel, and father, Ned, are both descended from families that have spider-like qualities. While Ned loves heights, spending his days high above the city as a roofer, Rachel prefers a dark, quiet basement and is a weaver. Nancy is torn between the two spidery worlds, and her journey to discover herself takes a strange turn when she meets Dion. The pair's relationship will ultimately help them overcome all obstacles.

Don't Die, Dragonfly by Linda Joy Singleton is another great book. In Don't Die, Dragonfly, Sabine Rose is a teenage girl who struggles with unsettling psychic powers and visions that have a habit of coming true. After getting kicked out of her old high school after predicting the death of a football player, Sabine ends up in a small town with her grandmother and handyman-hunk Dominic. Sabine makes herself blend in, mingling with the cheerleaders and landing herself a hot boyfriend. But when she begins getting visions of a girl with a dragonfly tattoo in danger, she is forced to take action, and risk revealing her secret.

Also, A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass. How many of you can say you have heard of synesthesia? In her novel, A Mango-Shaped Space, Wendy Mass explores the rare but amazing mind disorder, as she tells the touching story of Mia Winchell. Along with having to deal with the normal difficulties of growing up, thirteen year old Mia sees a strange, distinct array of colors that are associated with certain sounds, tastes and even letters and numbers. But this book is not just for those interested in the disease. It is also a strong, compelling story of friendship, learning to love yourself, and a family drawn together by what makes them unique. Cat lovers will rejoice as well; Mia's companion Mango is a gray tabby, named by Mia for his mango-colored name.

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Answer 2

The Messiah Code by Michael Cordy then follow it up with the Lucifer Code by the same author, I thought they were better than the Da Vinci Code

or if you are in to fantasy Adventure

Trudi Canavan - The Novice, The Magicians Guild and the High Lord, Great series of books!

Answer 3

The best books I have read in the last five years have been the Dark Materials trilogy by Phillip Pullman. They really are fantastic. I don't want to spoil them by giving the plot away but they where recently voted 3rd in the all time best books by a BBC poll.

I promise you will be hooked from chapter one. The first book is called "Northern Light" or sometimes "The Golden Compass" (I think one is the UK title and the other the US).

Happy reading!

Answer 4

If you loved Eragon then you'll dig Eldest even more. Its the second book of the Inheritance Trilogy, Eragon being the first. Much better then Eragon.

Answer 5

I recommend anything by Bill Bryson, but especially Notes from a Small Island and Down Under. The man is hilarious.

Also by Deric Longden: Diana's Story (about his wife, not Princess Diana, for the information of the silly woman that hit him at one of his book signings), Lost for Words, The Cat that came in from the cold, etc.

Answer 6

If you liked the Da Vinci Code, have you read the prequel, Angels and Demons? It still makes no real sense, have massive logic jumps and is pretty daft, but you'll still fly through it!

Answer 7

The Stainless Steel Rat. Brilliant.

Answer 8

A Game Of Thrones - by George RR Martin
Magician - by Raymond E Feist

I am also reading 'The Blade Itself' by Joe Abercrombie which was recently published

Answer 9

The team Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child are as close as you can get to what you like. All Ken Follett, too. If you want something true, funny and different try: The Cloud Garden (Tom Hart Dyke & Paul Winder). Tom is mad about Orchids and Paul...well you have to make your mind about him.... They get kidnapped by guerillas in El Darien. The rest is in one GREAT BOOK. I've even visited Lullingstone Castle after reading it! (And met Tom!) ;)

Answer 10

The Diary of Anne Frank or Great Expectations

Answer 11

The Time traveller's wife by Audrey Neffenegger. Very nice and quick reading book.