I like books that remind me of how i feel when i watch movies like forrest gump or how to make an american quilt. I like those long dreamy, quirky-inspiring kind of stories but not overly mushy. So far i've only felt like that with one book and that's Cider House Rules by John Irving. I wouldn't mind the odd bit of sick humour and clever way with words like Chuck Palahniuk and Tom Robbins.... suggestions ? =/ .. And while you're here i am may as well ask - have you ever enjoyed a book so much that you never wanted it to end and if so which book was it and why ?...if you have one that is..
2006-12-08 03:47:30 · 14 answers · asked by Em 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I think you'll like books by Nicholas Sparks and Nicholas Evans.
The books which I never wanted to end was "Going Solo" by Roald Dahl because this was the side of Roald Dahl I've never seen before; being drafted in the British Air Force in Africa during WW2. I never had that sort of adventure when I was a teenager some years ago, and I love reading stories about other people's real-life adventures in the military, and this one kept me up all night.
2006-12-08 03:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by xander 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had lots of books end when I didn't want them to. Gone with the Wind was a big heart-breaker. What an awesome book! It's long, but worth the investment of time. Also, I really liked the Scarlet Pimpernel. If you're looking for good authors, try Jane Austen or the Bronte Sisters. Believe me, their books are more than nice books for girls. They are well-written, satirical, ironic classics.
If you're looking for sentimental, try "Uncle Tom's Cabin." It is very touching, but definitely not mushy.
As you can see, I'm definitely into classics. They are the truly inspiring and insightful stories.
2006-12-08 04:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fannie Flagg writes some really good, quirky, humorous books.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/fannieflagg/bookshelf.html
Also if you have not read The YA YA Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells - it is a great read!!!
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is also very good.
Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton - funny and sweet - about an old lady that meets a boy that has run away from a correction facility.
2006-12-08 04:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't give your age or gender--this would help with some books. One of my favourite authors is Pauline Gedge. She writes historical novels about Ancient Egypt. Child of the Morning--About the life of Queen Hapshetsut--only female to become 'pharaoh' The Twelfth Transforming--About Pharaoh Akhenaten the heretic king The Lord of the Two Lands Trilogy The House of Dreams They have certainly kept me enthralled. If you like sci-fi, Anne Mccaffrey has written 'tonnes' of books about her 'Dragons of Pern' including: Dragonriders of Pern Trilogy For light humour I read a lot of Stuart McLean's books--they are really funny. I am on my second book by Greg Maguire--I finished 'Wicked' and now on its sequel 'Son of a Witch'. He write quirky little 'extensions' of children's stories most of us have read. 'Wicked' is the story of the Wicked Witch of the West--it has also been made into a musical. Then, if you like THICK historical fiction, there is always Edward Rutherfurd's 'Dublin Saga: The Princes of Ireland' and 'The Rebels of Ireland'. These are choices that may be somewhat different from what you have listed but variety is 'the spice of life'!
2016-05-23 06:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Harry Potter books
Twilight- Stephanie Meyer
New Moon- Stephanie Meyer
2006-12-08 16:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kendra C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Genre you are looking for I would recommend "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire if you have not read it. It is about the life of the Wicked witch of the west. Gives you a whole new perspective on OZ.
Anything by George RR Martin is awesome Drama, his song of Fire and Ice series is amazing.His work is very original, this is not Quest based fantasy, this multiple-POV epic action packed Drama.
Peter F. Hamilton writes amazing Space operas. I still miss the confederation Universe of the Reality Dysfunction.
2006-12-08 03:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by Wyleeguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks. He wrote several books that were turned into movies (Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Notebook) but not all of his books are 'mushy.' His book 'A Bend in the Road' was so suspenseful, I didn't ever want to put it down.
2006-12-08 03:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by meliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave!
2006-12-09 00:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Author : Gail Tsukiyama
Her books are like movies in your mind. I reccomend reading them in order of publication. I loved them all!
2006-12-08 04:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by veggi_chik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second Fannie Flagg
2006-12-08 04:48:39 · answer #10 · answered by stealthpaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋