2006-11-10 04:47:44 · 21 answers · asked by ashleynewton-rooze@sbcglobal.net 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes is a great book for people who love to read. Trust me on this, it's been one of the most pleasurable experiences I've ever had between the pages. Just make sure you find a decent translation so the comedy of it is brought through.
"The Claudine Novels" by Colette. I can't fully describe what reading these books (my copy is bound all in one volume) is like, other than that she makes it a very sensual experience. You feel everything the way she wants you to.
If you're into short stories, "The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits" by Emma Donoghue launched my personal frenetic foray into short fiction. It's a collection of stories inspired by historical anecdotes.
2006-11-10 09:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by classicrory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly recommend the wonderful book by Alex Haley, fictional but based on the facts of African Slavery. The hero of the book and it's"storyteller" is Kunta Kinte, the young african captured out of his village by slave traders, and brought to America. He describes his struggles over the years as a slave. It is one of the most profound, emotional, and thought provoking books I ever read, and I could not put it down.
My second recommendation would be the Autobiography of the late, and in his time very popular and loved actor, David Niven. He earned his place in Movie History in some outstanding roles, both serious and comedy. His book: The Moon's a Balloon, is- kind of like his whole career, colored with both serious moments, and hilariously funny ones. As a book to keep you chuckling, it can't be beat.
2006-11-10 13:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by sharmel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Great series Written by Jean M Auel
the first book in the series is The Clan of the Cave Bear, next is the Valley of the Horses, The Mammoth Hunters,The Plains of Passage. if you start with the first book and read them threw you will enjoy them more. they are long but they will hold your attention.
2006-11-10 18:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by Littlebigdog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger, The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, or The Hungry Ocean by ??? are all great books that i enjoyed very much.
2006-11-10 12:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by CountryGirl<3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Sallinger. The Bible is a good read too. "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickenson. Short stories by O. Henry is also a good read. So many to choose from. I would go with a classic though. I hope this helps.
2006-11-10 12:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by MightyRighty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would have to say that one of my favorite books is The Color Purple by Alice Walker. It was required reading for a Liturature and Film class that I took, I would have never read it otherwise. I am grateful for once for required reading.
2006-11-10 15:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by american girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (That's the US title - in UK it's called Tremaraire) It's good, fun and exciting reading, plus Peter Jackson has optioned the series for a potential movie or movie series.
2006-11-10 15:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Dean Koontz, so I would have to suggest "Intensity" by Dean Koontz. I read it like 8 years ago, but I think I might read it again because I remember it being really good.
2006-11-10 12:51:10 · answer #8 · answered by Beach bum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoeless Joe by WB Kinsella
2006-11-10 12:50:24 · answer #9 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Kill a Mockingbird
Their Eyes were watching God
Storming Heaven
2006-11-10 13:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by chrisjptine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋