I mostly read Gossip girl, The clique, The insiders, The Seven deadily sins ( I know the author!) South beach ( I know the author!) The au pairs ( I know the author!) Private ( I know the author!) Summer boys, books like that. But I also like mystery books. Know any good ones? I usually read Mary Higgins Clark. Know any good book that you just loved? It doesnt have to be like the books I read but, just a good book!!!! And can you tell me what it is about? Thank you!!
2006-09-01 16:14:25 · 24 answers · asked by cows go moo 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Bittersweet Sixteen by Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman
If you like reading Gossip Girls and if you read Summer Boys i'll bet you'll love this.
In the world of private schools,penthouses on Park Avenue,chauffeur-driven Bentleys,and $100-a-plate family dinners at Le Cirque,one thing reigns as the pinnacle of a tenth grade girl's social calender:the almighty Sweet Sixteen birthday extravaganza. The competition for the best Sweet Sixteen soiree was about to get steeper. I mean,way more cutthroat that the honor society plaque.
2006-09-01 17:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by lucy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just finished Treasure Island, a classic, because my hubbie was astounded (after having seen Pirates of the Caribbean II) that I had never read it. Robert Louis Stevenson - and it's a good light read.
My personal favorite author is Dean Koontz. He'll keep you guessing until the end and I've only found two typos in the 20+ books of his I've read.
If you don't mind the slightly gruesome, check out Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta series. Very lively characters.
If you're looking for an afternoon or quick weekend read, try the Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke (also a series).
Enjoy.
2006-09-01 23:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by girlnblack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Night Trilogy-- Elie Wiesel
The Chosen-- Chaim Potok
The Promise-- Chaim Potok
The Other Boleyn Girl-- Philippa Gregory
The Queen's Fool-- Philippa Gregory
Falling Leaves-- Adeline Yen Mah
The Merchant of Venice-- William Shakespeare
The Book Thief-- Markus Zusak
The Pianist-- Wladyslaw Szpilman
Rena's Promise-- Rena Konreich Gleissen
The Thief-- Megan Whalen Turner
The Queen of Attolia-- Megan Whalen Turner
The King of Attolia-- Megan Whalen Turner
Shade's Children-- Garth Nix
Sabriel-- Garth Nix
Lirael-- Garth Nix
Abhorsen-- Garth Nix
Just to name a few of my favorites.
2006-09-01 23:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mandi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'. This great American novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, and truly captures a place and a time in the deep South that no longer exists.
This tender story, filled with ugliness, is a wonderful example of TRUE American values. The language is precise, the imagery is undeniable and the tone of the story is one that is inescapable to thinking persons.
'To Kill A Mockingbird' is the story of a young girl, her brother, her father, the neighbours, extreme poverty, racism, the treatment of the mentally challenged, injustice, justice and the undying compassion of true righteousness.
Harper Lee was a childhood companion of Truman Capote, another brilliant Southern
writer, and it is thought by many that he was the inspiration for Digger.
I highly recommend this book.
2006-09-02 00:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by Temple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your typical style of books, "Jemima J" by Jane Green was good. It's about this woman who's overweight and meets a guy online and sends him a picture of her if she looked skinny, then he wants to meet her, so she loses weight. Then they meet and then...you have to read the book yourself.
Another good book was called "The Ha-Ha" by Dave King. Not haha as in funny, but a ha-ha is a hidden barrier. This book is a serious read, but really good. It's about a war veteran that got a head injury his 16th day at war, survived, but couldn't speak afterwards due to said injury. His girlfriend from high school, with whom he is still close, has to go away and needs this guy to watch after her son. The book details how these two make life-changing impressions on each other. I highly recommend it!!
2006-09-01 23:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ ♥ Una Chica ♥ ♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illusions: The Tale of Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
2006-09-02 13:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series is awesome, as are Rita Mae Brown's Sneak Pie mysteries. For feminist fiction, anything by Sheri S. Tepper. It's speculative (fantasy).
2006-09-02 00:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by Adlpated 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For mystery, try either the Mrs. Polifax or the Cat Who Series. They are humorous.
Some others you might like
Emily Ever After (chick lit)
Bookends (chick lit)
A Long and Fatal Love Chase
The Blue Bottle Club
Marley and Me
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul
A Walk to Remember
Hope this helps! :)
2006-09-01 23:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking for something intellectual: Dan Brown (Angels and Demons or The DaVinci Code)
If you want satire (funny) and get British Humor: Terry Pratchett (The Discworld Series) or Douglas Adama (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series)
I worship all 3 of these authors, personally. *points to shrines in the background* lol
2006-09-01 23:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a little bit interested in serious question about life and in intelligent talks than you should try Osho's book. Only reading a few lines you will find that you have not wasted a cent on his book.He has a lot of books, take any of it I bet you won't regret
2006-09-01 23:34:37 · answer #10 · answered by goodbye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋