I finish a book, and I need to know what to get next, what are your favorite books, I need to read, to sleep..

Question

I have read most of the classics, I did a period when I read most of the classics. (Dickens, Hemmingway, Austin, Sherlock Holmes, Jack London, etc. I also have enjoyed a few Stephen King, Grishom, Koontz. (don;t like too creepy)
I also like Rosamunde Pilcher, Sue Grafton, Anita Shreve, ... But I am in need of a trip to the library to get some books, and its so hard without recommendations. So please tell me about your favorite books, and why you like them. I also read some non-fiction, but lately its just been a little too realistic and depressing for me.

Answer 1

Lately I've been reading the Steven Coonts novels, which started with "Flight of the Intruder."

They are good action novels, a little reminiscent of Tom Clancy but with a lot of flying thrown into some of them. The good guys generally win and usually the bad guys get zinged.

That's always a nice outcome. Occasionally he'll let a bad guy escape to come back and be the center of another novel.

You might also enjoy "The Lovely Bones." I can't think of the author's name, but it is a fairly funny treatment of what might seem to be a pretty awful scenario involving a serial killer and one of his victims.

I think you'd like it, and I guarantee it is not depressing.

Answer 2

A Kiss of Adventure A Whisper of Danger A Touch of Betrayal Sunrise Song Faith Hope June Glory Ruth Patience The Affectionate Adversary The Bachelor's Bargain Letter Perfect Fancy Pants Bittersweet From a Distance A Bride Most Begrudging The Measure of a Lady

Answer 3

If you're looking for more of the classics style books, I'd recommend The Once and Future King by T. H. White. Interesting take on the story, and probably fits with the first set you've read. If you're into the really really classics, there's always the Iliad and Odyssey.

On less classic-y things, if you're into humor at all, anything by Terry Pratchett is usually worth reading (try looking up Guards! Guards!), or if you do any science fiction you should look up Douglas Adams and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

For serious fantasy, try A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. If you can find his stuff, Michael Scott Rohan is also good, he has series that start with Chase the Morning and Anvil of Ice that are both worth reading.

For serious sci fi, if you're into that sort of thing, look for stuff by Dan Simmons (particularly Hyperion, and Fall of Hyperion) and Tad Williams (the Otherland series, which starts with City of Golden Shadow, is fantastic). Also look for anything by James P. Hogan... almost all of what I've read by him has been good, Inherit the Stars is probably the best place to start. You might also watch out for stuff by Peter Watts... I haven't read all of the Rifters series (starting with Starfish), but the first two books managed to be pretty good, if somewhat dark.

Since you asked for favorites, also keep an eye out for The Masters of Solitude by Marvin Kaye and Parke Godwin, Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and of course, The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien.

Answer 4

I have to second the opinion of Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett. One of the best books I have read. You are there in Medieval England in that book.
Raising the Stones by Sheri S Tepper is also good. Fantasy/sci-fi.
If you are into humor, try PG Wodehouse's Jeeves books.
Also, Anything Can Happen, by George and Helen Papashvily. A story about a Georgian immigrant to the US in the forties. A quick read, but a good one. A delightful memoir.
You may have seen the movie, but definitely read Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry.
That should give you a good start. Happy reading!

Answer 5

This may be hard to find, but I hope it's more available here now: "The Power of One" by
Bryce Courtenay. The story is set in South Africa. It is a wonderful book that my mother left to me.

I really like the Dune books. I have read nine of them over the last year. Then I read "Founding Brothers" by Joesph Ellis. It's a US history book, non-fiction, but written as stories. It is a very good read.

Answer 6

Anything by Wal Mc Murtry. He is best known for the Lonesome Dove series but has writen many other books that have been turned into movies. Don't be put off by the western themes he has great characters and a wondrfull litery style.

Answer 7

Ken Follet is a great author of entertaining fiction. I should warn you though his style is very engaging and may not be the most conductive to sleeping.
I have enjoyed everything by him, my absolute favorite is Pillars of the Earth although it's long. This book takes place in medevil England and really transports you there.

Answer 8

I was gonna say Dan Brown too! At my local book store they've had this thing going with the top 100 books of all time, so i got a copy of the list and I've been slowly reading them all! I just borrow them from the library instead of buying them!!

Answer 9

I love Stuart Wilde- Silent Power, Owen Waters- The Shift, Mellen Thomas- Primary Perceptions the list goes on. Mabey the trick is to try a new genre that gives you something new to really ponder. I hope you enjoy.

Answer 10

There are so many books that I would recommend... Night by Elie Wiesel, any James Patterson book, and John Grisham book, Old School by Tobias Wolffe... Inferno (or Hell) by Dante, Farenheit 451 by Bradbury, and many more...
those are my top few