I love reading, but I don't know what books to buy. I like fantasy based stories, royalty, adventure. I hate horror stories and anything to do with killing others or self. I also want to increase my vocabulary too.
Suggestions?
2006-10-28 17:01:39 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel M 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
That's for adults not teens or kids
2006-10-28 17:06:42 · update #1
First if you have not done so read the Harry Potter series. It is not just for kids. And the books get much harder after the third one that I can't see how kids can read them. You don't get much better plotting than this and very creative. It is written on many levels. The kids will see some things and adults others, and if you look very, very close you will find there are hidden symbols there that tell a hidden story too. I don't normally read fiction, but I tell you if you don't read this series you will really be missing something.
As to other books. Look for the classics. Here is a link that I just found that has the 100 top classic books:
http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100bestnovels.html
This should keep you busy and out of trouble for awhile. ;-)
2006-10-28 18:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try:
1. The catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
2. The hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams
3. To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
4. The God of small things - Arundhati Roy
These are some books that I like
2006-10-28 17:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by anusha b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try Jane Lindskold's "Wolf" series, it is really a good read. Or anything by Dennis McKiernan, although I like his duology INTO THE FORGE and INTO THE FIRE a lot. Has everything you are looking for in a book or books. Both authors write great fantasy. Enjoy!
2006-10-29 10:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I'm the author of a new medieval fantasy series that you might like. The title of the first episode is THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY. It's 445 pages of action, adventure, magic, mystery and mayhem. If you are a fan of Conan, LOTR or Harry Potter books, this is one you'll enjoy. A Hollywood producer said it was, "Like Braveheart meets Lord of the Rings." (See other comments & reviews below.)
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2006-10-28 23:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by FiveStarAuthor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try "the mists of avalon" by marion zimmer bradley. my favorite book ever. very well written, and it's got a little bit of fantasy, some history, royalty, love stories...
and when you're done there are several more books in the series.
2006-10-28 17:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by nerdophile_k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave, Harry Potter and Eragon are all great
2006-10-29 01:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Caveman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dragon Prince Trilogy---Melanie rawn
2006-10-28 17:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by arenee1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" this perfect day "
2006-10-28 17:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by jaymzknowsitbest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋