heyas =)
hows your weekend going so far? i hope great
well im 16 and im looking for a rele good book to read since i have a hard time finding one i like. i have a pretty advanced reading level and i like all kinds of books, like about fairies,vampires,all sorts of things..and i was wondering if any of you knew of a great must read book?
thanks so much!
2006-09-23 06:21:26 · 16 answers · asked by ..... 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Read Tithe if you haven't already. By holly black. It's a faerie tale, it's ABOUT faeries.
Anne Rice books are good as well, she loves writing about vampires.
2006-09-23 06:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by If you build it, they will come. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for an advanced book try "Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I believe that it was written in the 1700's, and for it's time, it was very controversial. It is about adultery and human nature vs. sin. If you want a good teenage book on vampires try "Twilight" and "New Moon" both by Stephanie Meyer. They are easy to read but long (around 500 pages) It is a romance between a human girl and a vampire.
2006-09-23 11:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by jinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you are about ready to move up to some good reading. Try Jane Lindskold, Dennis McKiernan, Ursula K. LeGuin, John Marcos, Raymond Feist, David Weber, David Gemmel, John Ringo, Eric Flint, David Eddings, J.V.Jones. Go to Baens' Books on the web and sign in. What happens when you establish yourself you will receive an email welcome and then you will be able to go to chat rooms, The Bar where real authrors hang out and you can evaluate their books and get feedback or you can download and read ebooks for free. So much to do at this site.
2006-09-23 12:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although these are NOT history books but just novels, you can draw much understanding of history and today's events as they unfold from the parallels drawn by George Orwell's "Animal Farm" and "1984." Read.
I also recommend Ayn Rand's novel, "The Fountainhead" (my "Bible"). WHAT a great book! Read up to chaper 3 and see if you can put it down! Then, there's her other famous book, "Atlas Shrugged."
You will never regret reading these books! Yes, a very good hobby and one that will help you learn and entertain you while enriching you throughout your lifetime. Good luck and very best wishes.
2006-09-23 06:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely recommend Twilight and New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. They are the first two in her series. The books are great--definitely of the "can't-put-down" variety.
Another great vampire book is Peeps by Scott Westerfeld. The sequel to it Last Days came out a few weeks ago.
2006-09-23 12:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Books for Young Adults - 2004
Selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA)
Bray, Libba. A Great and Terrible Beauty. 2003.
After the suspicious death of her mother in 1895, 16-year-old Gemma returns to England after many years in India to attend a finishing school where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into the spirit world.
Brennan, Herbie. Faerie Wars. 2003. (Young Adult Fiction Brenn.H)
Troubled by family problems, Henry finds his life taking a whole new dimension when he and his friend, old Mr. Fogarty, become involved with Prince Pyrgus Malvae who has been sent from the faerie world in order to escape the treacherous faeries of the night.
Also,
Midnight for Charlie Bone - check out the character, Manfred!
2006-09-23 06:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree about the ann rice.
Also, to expand your horizons but not be all heavy, try:
Cry, the beloved country
Beloved
The bluest eye
Watership Down
The Giver
Alas, Babylon
The Lovely Bones
The Mary Stewart Merlin series- Starts with "the crystal cave"
Lord of the rings!
And try the book in the link below!
2006-09-23 06:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by kermit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah man! Get back to basics- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Especially if you're an advanced reader- it is a bit more challenging because of the culture and language.
2006-09-23 07:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the fantasy category I like Howl's Moving Castle, although it isn't 'advanced' particularly. I also like Wee Free Men. For another genre, I just read Feeling Sorry for Celia, it's great.
2006-09-23 06:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Hopeful Poster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weaveworld by Clive Barker! I read it for the first time about your age & fell in love with the story. I still have the copy I first bought 7 haul it out to re-read every now & then. A great story!!
2006-09-23 06:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋