Book suggestions?

Question

my mom asked me to compile my Christmas list. I LOVE to read and I need some good book suggestions please. I am a very advanced reader. I enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and historical fiction. ( in order) It can be a classic. I hate romance and mudane books about teenagers and there lives (like Sweet Valley high) and that stuff. Please keep in mind that I read at an adult reading level.

Hmm, well I have read Enders game, faerinheit 451, some of the star trek series, part of the Da vinci code, Absolution Gap by Alastair reynolds, The Lord of the rings series, Timeline by michael Crichton, The Eragon series, many of Tamora's Pierce;s books to name just a few

The First five people you meet in heaven, To Kill a Mockingbird, I am currently reading of mice and men

I also like to read my moms mystery novels (mainly murder mysteries)

Answer 1

hey, use my suggestions for your book list:

Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men & Joe’s Boys by L. M. Alcott
Harry Potter by J. K Rowling
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Wuthering Heights by Charlotte Bronte
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
The Overcoat, The Nose and Other Short Stories by Nikolai Gogol
1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahaeme
Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Lemony Snicket’s series of Unfortunate Events
The Catcher in The Rye
A Clockwork Orange
The Lord of The Flies
Brave New World
The Handmaid's Tale
The Old Man and The Sea


best books of all time,no doubt ... there are still much more interesting books which I can't think of!

Answer 2

The Widow of the South By Robert Hicks is an historical fiction novel based around the true story of Carrie McGavock, who opened her home to wounded soldiers in the American Civil War. It is a fantastic book about the emotions and experiences that test families in times of war. I would also recommend Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides, a novel about a migrant Greek family who move to America and generations later a hermaphrodite child is born unto the family. This is infinitely readable and still very relevant today. Hope you get some good books!

Answer 3

I should recommed you a brilliant book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, "One Hundred Years of Solitude" - it's somekind of a strange family chronicle, in the author's style, which is called : magic realism. I guess you will love it! If you want a weird love story, about a rock star and an unusual woman, you could read "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" by Salman Rushdie. It's great, classical literature, what I've recommend you here!
If you think you would like something very...artistic and extravagant, go and buy "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. That should make you meditate at certain things...:)

Answer 4

You've read some excellent books. My current favorite is "Justin Thyme,' which, although not an adults' books isn't a typical teen book either. It combines elements of science fiction and fantasy and is a whodunit mystery too. There are also all kinds of cryptic clues hidden in the text (and other places), although these aren't very obvious and I'm sure I'm missing half of them! It's a 'fun' read, but between the chapters it includes some thought-provoking theories about the nature of time.
Here's a link to its page on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0955357004?tag=justinthymeby-21&camp=1406&creative=6394&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0955357004&adid=0XMWW693SNPZBTVH907Z&
There's also a web site: http://justinthyme.info/

Answer 5

Well "The Alchemist" by Paolo Cohelo is a very good fable
And in Sci-fi I like Robert Hielan (not sure if I spelled it correctly)
Historical Fiction- "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr
- great book fast read, set in turn of the century NY-tracking a serial killer.

Answer 6

"The Pact" by Jodi Picoult
"Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides
"The Other Boleyn Girl" by Phillipa Gregory (I really think you'd like this--it's historical fiction about Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. This is one on my personal favorites.)

The Pact is about two teenagers who are in love, and have always lived as next-door neighbors. They grew up together and became high school sweethearts. A problem arises as they make a "pact" to kill themselves together.

Middlesex is about a girl that is a hermaphrodite and is basically living in a boy's body. This describes all of the humiliations, changes, outcasting, etc that she has to go through to find who she, or he , really is. Very touching book. Although this is something I wouldn't ask my Mom to buy me for Christmas. The name in itself is a little embarrassing. Go check this one out at the library. :)

Answer 7

Since you like murder mysteries,

You could read "Detective" by Arthur Hailey.

Since you are a "very Advanced reader" a book like "The cuckoo's egg" by Clifford Stroll or perhaps "The prize" or "The Second Lady" by Wallace might be of interest to you.

If things like "Serial Killing" inspire you, "The Silence of the Lambs" by harris stands out.

I could also suggest "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo

Answer 8

There's a new medieval fantasy series in hardcover 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're a fan of Conan, LOTR or Wheel 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.)

Good luck, whatever you decide to read!

Major Media Reviews:

Publishers Weekly said in a rare STARRED Review:

"A fast pace, sly humor, amusing dialogue and a richly researched background lift Baxley's fantasy, the first of a new series set in medieval Britain. When Merlin's long-ago apprentice Kruzurk Makshare (aka the Boozer) receives a dreamlike visitation from the legendary mage, he learns he must destroy another former apprentice, the villainous Seed of Cerberus. To do so will require a visit to the demon-guarded Blackgloom Keep. Enter young Daynin McKinnon, who discovers a curious rune-covered headstone, which may be the fabled Blackgloom Bounty, and brings it to Kruz's attention. Kruz believes it will provide entry into the fortress, while Daynin hopes the sale of the stone will restore his family's fortunes. The colorful cast of good guys and ne'er-do-wells includes the Pictish ghost of Brude McAlpin liberated from his tomb, assorted pursuing Caledonians and a bemused Prior Bede, whose monastery serves as a hiding place for the Blackgloom Bounty. Suitable for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages."

Library Journal said:
"This series opener...is a good choice for fans of epic-style sagas and Scottish history."

Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Ranked Reviewer said:
"This terrific medieval fantasy...will elate readers for its fast-paced, action-thrilled story line starring a strong cast."

Nancy McCulloch, PRWEB Article:
"Two thumbs up for a colorful cast of characters, nonstop, rapid-fire action and compelling storyline!"

Fantasybookspot.com Review:
"Taking place in Medieval Scotland, this tale of magic, adventure and love really captured my attention..."

Blackgloom @ Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594144...

Answer 9

The House of the Spirits by Isabelle Allende

The Statanic Veses, or
Midnights Children - both by Salman Rushdie

A Confederacy of Dunces, or
The Neon Bible - both by John Kennedy Toole

Hope you get want you want for Christmas.

Answer 10

Fabulous book available on Amazon "Visitors" by Bob Chapman