I'm a 15 yr old male. I dont like fantasy, or romance. I like more realistic stuff. Something that can truly happen, and something I could possibly relate too. It cant be boring. Any suggestions?
2006-12-02 06:39:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I always liked Steven King when I was a teenager. Sure, there is that element of a "supernatural force" in his books, but the imagery is pulsating and you can usually find a character to relate to in the book.
2006-12-02 06:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by Maximus 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bernard Cornwell's trilogies:
The Warlord Series (about King Arthur, the first of which is The Winter King)
The Quest for the Grail Series (About the Holy Grail, obviously, and an Archer called Thomas, the first of which is Harlequin, otherwise known as The Lone Archer)
The Last Kingdom (I haven't read this yet, but it's been recommended and I'll be buying soon, the first of which is The Last Kingdom)
Stonehenge (A single book about how Stonehenge may have been built)
Bernard Cornwell does a lot of research into history and incorporates it with some fiction. He is a very humorous writer and goes into a lot of detail, thus making him very interesting to read. Once I pick a book up, I can't put it down, and you learn some of England's history at the same time.
If you're American, he wrote a Sharpe series, about the American Civil War. There are lots of Sharpe books. If you look in the Amazon site, you will be able to see what's available, and check into the suppliers who sell through Amazon because some of them are cheaper than Amazon itself.
If you don't like to buy online and you're in England, then Waterstone's are doing 3 for the price of 2 on Cornwell's books, so you could buy a whole trilogy for £13.98.
I hope this interests you... Bernard Cornwell's books are all bestsellers, so I don't think you can go wrong.
Happy reading. :-)
2006-12-02 14:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by Darkwing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest Steven King. You can watch the movie & then see how much better the book is. Or you can read the book first, then watch the movie as a reward when you're done. I think Carrie, Christine, Cujo & Insomnia are all good places to start. It & The Stand are also great. If you read the Dark Tower series, I'd start with the second one, then read the first, third, fourth etc. The first one is easier to get into when you've read the second. I think all of his books are great, but in my opinion, the older the better, in most cases. He also has short story collections that are perfect if you read in short bursts, like I do. The best is Skeleton Crew.
2006-12-02 17:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by therealj5girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Tillerman series. It is a pretty realistic and good story line too. You can't go wrong with the Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons (prelude to Da Vinci Code). They are VERY thought-provoking. You said that you didnt like Fantasy....but if you feel like trying something new...Eragon is an excellent book. It was actually written by a 16 year old and it is amazing!!! Going to Amazon.com or a local bookstore would also probably help your search. Good luck!
2006-12-02 14:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by BetsyJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Dork by Frank Portman
Maybe by Brent Runyan
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Candy by Kevin Brooks
Born to Rock by Gordon Korman
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga
The Schwa Was Here by Neal Shusterman
Skin by Adrienne Maria Vrettos
2006-12-02 15:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one book i remember "sticking" with me when i was a teen (not too long ago, I'm 25 now) was " My Darling, My Hamburger" it was about this girl and an unwanted pregnancy and her boyfriend and how their home lives effected them and those around them. Unfortunately I don't remember the author and I know it's a silly title but the saying " never judge a book by its cover" speaks true. Also if you haven't read "Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz, I recommend it as well, very good book. Also, " The Five People You Meet In Heaven" was an awesome book. Its not necessarily all about God, but more about the choices this man made in his lifetime and how things turned out the way they did because of the decisions he made. Good Luck.
2006-12-02 14:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Danelle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could Read books like Chicken Soup for the Teenage soul. and The Davinci Code as well as Anne Frank, Mark Twain, you could even read books from Mystery Novels not romance Novel just action as well as the Hatchet and also the Island of the Blue Dolphins also You could read It< no, Not the Scary Movie>
2006-12-02 15:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by racoonxoxo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pendragon series is fantasy, but they're really good, and not boring in the slightest, if you're ever in the mood. "Things Not Seen", still a little sci-fi ish and maybe on the young side, but it's very realistic.
Check out the teen section in the bookstore. They have loads of stuff.
2006-12-02 17:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by carlizdapwns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything you can understand is good. Try reading 'THE WAY THINGS WORK' , it is a one volume book now, but when I read it it was two volumes. If the world ever goes down the tubes and you survive this is the one book you will need to start civilization over. It tells you everything from how to make soap to making a simple lathe or sewing machine. Fantastic book and it is definitely non-fiction.
2006-12-02 18:21:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walter Dean Myers wrote some books you may be
interested in: Monster/Fallen Angels/Scorpions they're
something you can relate to. Most of his books are
that way. He writes mostly for young adults, his writings are somewhat based on his life experiences.
Gary Paulsen is another writer whose books are written in
the same way. Hatchet/Brian's Return
2006-12-02 14:57:27 · answer #10 · answered by Ammy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋