I like well-written mysteries, fantasy if it's not just plain dumb. (harry potter: the perfect combination of the two) I like the books that you read again and still enjoy. Preferably a series, i'm trying to kill time until HP7 comes out (can't wait!!!!!)
2006-08-31 14:26:40 · 25 answers · asked by Gary 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Thief-- Megan Whalen Turner (first book) fantasy, somewhat mystery
The Queen of Attolia-- Megan Whalen Turner (second book) fantasy
The King of Attolia-- Megan Whalen Turner (third book) fantasy
Shade's Children-- Garth Nix (single) sci-fi
Sabriel-- Garth Nix (first book) sci-fi, fantasy
Lirael-- Garth Nix (second book) sci-fi, fantasy
Abhorsen-- Garth Nix (third book) sci-fi, fantasy
I read those books when I was a pre-teen and all of them are still among my favorite today at 17-years old. Give them a try, they are completely excellent!
But if you want a bit of an older tone...
The Night Trilogy-- Elie Wiesel
The Chosen-- Chaim Potok (first book)
The Promise-- Chaim Potok (second book)
And some just regular "teen" books that I still enjoy
The Book Thief-- Markus Zusak
The Princess Bride-- William Goldman
The Killer's Cousin-- Nancy Werlin (mystery)
Briar Rose-- Jane Yolen
A Deadly Game of Magic-- Joan Lowery Nixon (mystery, thriller)
The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore-- Joan Lowery Nixon (mystery, thriller)
The Seance-- Joan Lowery Nixon (mystery, thriller)
2006-08-31 16:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will Agatha Christie writes good mystery novels you can go to a second hand book store or a library to find her books. She would write a series of mystery books based on some of her famous characters like Miss. Marple. A lot of her books were made into movies not just for PBS either. Give her books a read you might like them
2006-08-31 21:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gail M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver. It's murder mystery, forensics, and people you can really relate to. There's about 12 or 13 books thus far. Check out his web-site, I think it's a dot com, but I'm not sure. Any search engine will get you there though. Sorry, I don't have access to my bookmarks right now.
2006-08-31 21:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barbara Kingsolver's Prodigal Summer
A wonderful story about families and somewhat of a mystery as to how all the people's lives fit together in the end because for most of the book you don't know who is related to whom. It's funny, and informative about the natural world as well. A great for any age.
2006-08-31 21:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one book I recommend to every person I meet is Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. It's the beginning of a series of six or so books. It's science fiction (not fantasy), but the science doesn't overwhelm the fiction. He writes very well, so that you really care about the characters.
2006-08-31 21:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Eddings and Leigh Eddings
The Immortals
But I have to warn you it is a series in progress.
1 2 3 Out now.
2006-08-31 21:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All four books by Dan Brown are amazing
Digital Fortress
Angels & Demons
Da Vinci Code
Deception Point
I also like Tom Clancy
2006-08-31 23:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Dave S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hard to pick just one. But I would recommend The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Also, The White Hotel by D.M Thomas.
2006-08-31 21:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by jackmalli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... Well I am not a Harry Potter fan... but I will give you my favorite books-- Hurstons "Their Eyes Were Watching God" Morrisons "Love" and "Paradise" Anaya's "Tortuga" and "Bless Me, Ultima" for lighter reading-- Bill Bryson writes a series of books about travel.
2006-08-31 22:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by mattgraz27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved "Under the Beatles Cellar" by Mary Willis Walker and "Walking Across Egypt" by Clyde Edgerton.
2006-09-01 03:13:04 · answer #10 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋