I am reading Weaveworld by Clive Barker.
2006-11-08 06:44:38 · 37 answers · asked by RIDLEY 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I am currently reading a book that is now my new favorite entitled "Inside Tim's Head". It's about this guy who has all these out there political ideas and sexual-hang-ups. I've never read anything like it. I suggest it for your personal library-I think it will change your life! It has mine. By the way-to the guy above me-I agree 100%
2006-11-09 19:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by NATE 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am reading my world lit text book I just finished the tale of genji and must purchase the beautiful copy my professor brought to class, and I am reading passages from the quran for my next assignment and the muslim nation some other book I picked up yesterday and a book about footbinding in ancient china and the bluest eye by toni morrison and the dictionary of symbols I read a few pages everyday and a few pages of the dictionary of literary terms everyday as well,I do not think I have ever just read one book at a time it is always many
2006-11-08 06:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Weaveworld is excellent...I'm a big fan of Clive's stuff.
I'm currently reading - "The Harmony Silk Factory" by Tash Aw
"This three-part novel, set in Malaysia, is an intriguing story – containing elements of family saga, gangster underworld and whodunit. The first part tells the story through the eyes of the son, part two is the mother’s diary and part three is the reminiscence of an Englishman resident in Malaysia for most of his life. Each person tells the story of Johnny Lim – father, husband and friend."
It's a really wonderful book, I'm having a hard time putting it down....but I gotta feed my Y!A addiction.
2006-11-08 08:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by gotalife 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two Hours that Shook The World; by Fred Halliday a world reknowned expert on the Middle East and a lecturer at LSE
A political science book about the causes historical context, and ramifications of 9/11
2006-11-08 07:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen F 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like books with great well developed characters I can relate to.
Currently I am reading Slaughter House Five:
It is a 1969 novel by best-selling author Kurt Vonnegut. One of his most popular works and widely regarded as a classic; it combines science fiction elements with an analysis of the human condition from an uncommon perspective, using time travel as a plot device and the bombing of Dresden in World War II, the aftermath of which Vonnegut witnessed, as a starting point.
When the book was released, the bombing of Dresden was not widely known and was rarely discussed by veterans and historians. The book led to an increased awareness of the bombings and a reevaluation of the justifications given for aerial bombing of cities by the Allies during the war.
Here are some other favorites:
1. The Wold According to Garp by John Irving
2. Fire Starter by Stephen King
3. Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson
4.The Stand by Stephen King
5. Jurassic Park by Michael Cricton
6. The Language of God by Francis S. Collins
7. Moby Dick by Herman Melville
8. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card
9. Blue Beard by Kurt Vonnegut
10. Sideways by Rex Pickett
2006-11-08 06:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by Ralph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Slander by Ann Coulter and The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order by Samuel Huntington. Next on the reading list: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin.
2006-11-08 17:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by rwd 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good book. I'm reading The End - Book 13 of A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket
2006-11-08 06:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by rockhoundguide 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just finished reading "Special Topics in Calamity Physics" by Marisha Pessl. Fantasitic novel. About a young woman, named Blue, who moves around a lot due to her father's job. For her last year of high school, the agree to settle down and let her finish out her education without inturruption. She makes friends with an odd group of kids, known as the Bluebloods, led by their teacher. When the teacher dies mysteriously, Blue takes it on herself to solve the mystery.
A great book, lots of different layers. Hilarious at times, dramatic at others. Personally, I loved it. As for what is next, I think I am going to start "Only Revolutions" by Mark Z. Danielewski.
2006-11-08 08:21:44 · answer #8 · answered by emt42 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently reading 'The Odessa File' by Frederick Forsyth, i'm also reading 'The Veteran', a collection of short stories by Frederick Forsyth.
The Odessa File is set in the 1960's and is about a man trying to track down a Nazi war criminal.
2006-11-08 07:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by billwhizz 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Circle Trilogy by Nora Roberts
Morrigan's Cross
Dance of the Gods
Valley of Silence
2006-11-08 07:25:36 · answer #10 · answered by hbennett76 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋