2006-09-30 12:07:51 · 17 answers · asked by Mr Wizard's Girl 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"Dark Nature" by Lyle Watson because he, being a biologist, attempts to describe the concept of "evil" without the use of religion or classical philosophy..an amazing biological approach to the subject.
2006-09-30 12:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
These are the books that shaped me; Atlas Shrugged by Ana Rand; if great at something remove your self from the what want - to yesbies I really took in every single area of my life. This is a giant book and should be read by everyone.
Bambi; Felix Saxton; the passion and the innocents of nature;
Oral History; Lee Simth because it is a moutian surprise
Mila 18; Leon Ursis; It is a page turner
Cider House Rules; A Prayer for Omen Meany; Setting Free the Bears and anything else written by : John Irving.
There are many more but I think these are a great start.
2006-09-30 22:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by thesilkavenger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got so many favorites! I guess I would have to say:
The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis. These books are simply a joy to read. They are very entertaining and they really make you think. I especially love The Silver Chair.
The Phantom of the Opera, by Gaston Leroux. Yes, I read the book after seeing the movie. Sue me.
House, by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker. A sort of good versus evil phsychological thriller, and NOT a book to read at night.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl. It's about a guy named Willy Wonka. 'Nuff said.
The Angels Trilogy, by Lurlene McDaniel. Wow. These books are... Wow.
The House on the Gulf, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. I basically adore everything she writes, though.
2006-09-30 23:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by isayssoccer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absalom Absalom by William Faulkner
It is the most over-written, over the top book you will ever read. There's so much more detail and deconstructing of moments into significant-sounding little scraps than there would have to be. That's what makes it great. It's like a schizophrenic's dream that we are lucky to share because Faulkner thought it up and wrote it all down, God bless him.
2006-09-30 19:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by martino 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My favorite book is "The Island and the Ring" by Laura C. Stevenson because it is well-written. It has a great plot, and it makes a great point. It was absolutely spectacular the way the characters developed and my mind became almost completely involved with the story.
Hannah
2006-09-30 19:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by Hannah E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have several favorite books--Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, Diana Gabladon's Outlander series, Lois Bujold's Miles Vorksegian series, plus lots of other books that I like. I also like books by Elizabeth Moon, Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, Elizabeth Lowell, etc. It is really hard to say which is my fav. I think they are my favorites b/c they are interesting and entertaining.
2006-09-30 22:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i can't narrow down my decision, i've got to give justice to all!
the star wars trilogy (episodes 4-6): excellent, excellent, excellent and waaaayyyy better than the movies. and you don't have to be a true nerd. wellll, actually, you do.
memoirs of a geisha: so bloody freakin' amazing!! i've got a thing for foreign cultures (i am pure south asian myself) and the simplicity and clarity of the text didn't just dwell on cultural kitsch, the story had many, many twists and a propelling plot.
siddhartha (by hermann hesse): wonderful wisdom and philosophy told in a story format, not in a preachy book of doctrines. again, culture was not neglected whatsoever and at the same time, the characterization of siddhartha is very precise and vivid.
and a childhood one: the two princesses of bamarre (by the same author as ella enchanted): it's a sweet fairy/storytale with loads of exciting little happenings and even a bit of romance. perfect for budding adolescence.
2006-09-30 19:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by NoDontTrustMe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"The Secret Life of Bees" and "The Handmaid's Tale" are both my favorite books. Both kept me totally enthralled until the end and they are both so well written. The language is beautiful and makes both books such a joy to read.
2006-09-30 19:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by ema_lark 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Nature of Personal Reality (A Seth Book) by Jane Roberts. Love all her stuff actually. It's weird stuff, but somehow it speaks truthfully to me. It's comforting and thoughtful.
2006-09-30 22:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by rebecca r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gone With the Wind: I love anything to do with the Civil War and Scarlett is a great protagonist--she grows up a lot in the book and you see her personal journey.
2006-09-30 20:36:51 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa L 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Champion Maker, by Kevin Joseph. This thriller really made me think about how genetic engineering is going to change the world.
2006-09-30 22:35:24 · answer #11 · answered by kikoman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋