I'm a 23 year old male who doesn't know what to read or what authors are worthwhile. I'm also afraid that if I pick up a random book from the library that I'd pick something that might snap my recent dedication to reading. Angels and Demons got me hooked, then the Da Vinci Code and the Bourne Trilogy kept me going and got me excited, but I'm out of ideas. I think I'm looking for adventure or excitement and I am a fan of twists or deception. I think ultimately I just need something that SOUNDS like it could be interesting, but again, I don't know what's out there. Any suggestions are welcome, especially if they are your personal favorites or had some kind of impact to you.
2006-12-11 10:19:58 · 10 answers · asked by brocket25 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Pick up a Stephen King book, that'll keep you hooked. Especially if you like suspense, and scary-ish stories. Good luck!
2006-12-11 10:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by amor fati 5 · 2⤊ 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 others:
1. A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber
2. The Language of God by Francis S. Collins
3. The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman
4. Tony Hillerman's Navajoland: Hideouts, Haunts, and Havens in the Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee Mysteries by Laurance Linford and Tony Hillerman
2006-12-11 10:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you could try books by Wilbur Smith they are suitably full of adventure and twists.
Jeffrey Deaver is good also, his books are chock full of twists that you would not even realize. Especially Bone Collector, Stone Monkey, Blue No Where that are especially good.
Umm Digital Fortress and Deception Point by Dan Brown.
Maybe even Agatha Christie...note well that those with Tommy and Tuppence are not as focussed on detecting and solving like those with Hercule Poirot and Ms Jane Marple
Kay Hooper's the Evil Trilogy, or A Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novel.
If you like science fiction you could try Black on Black by K D Wentworth, then Sisters of Glass
but you should actually choose your own books...yes incorporate what advice is given to you but also look for authors in the same genre who write interesting stories.
Like with Robert Ludlum you could read Ian Fleming the author of the Bond series if you like Bond and spies. Indeed also Ken Follet, Jack Higgins and others.
If you like Deception Point then you could try Michael Crichton books especially Airframe, Prey or others.
I hope this is helpful to you
And welcome back to the land of the book worm.
Happy Reading!!
2006-12-11 10:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by latterlycool 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a few recommendations:
The Eight by Katherine Neville - Novel set both in 1972 and 1790, this novel is full of twists, mysteries, danger, and deception. It's a long novel, but reads quickly and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've read it several times.
The Egyptologist: A Novel by Arthur Philips - This is a great suspense novel, and is very interesting in how it's told. Not by running prose and dialogue, but through correspondence, journal entries, etc. from the three main characters in the story. It may sound strange, but I highly recommend giving this a read - it read much more smoothly than I was expecting.
The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry - It took me a while to get into this one, but once I did, it was very good. Good suspense, and cleverly put together.
I also recommend anything by Carl Hiaasen. My dad recommended him to me and I love his books - my only problem with them is that once I open one, I can't put it down. I haven't yet read one that I didn't like, but I recommend starting with Skinny Dip.
2006-12-11 10:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by WrenRae 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you like adventure, some books by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston, may be interesting. I especially like the Pendergast Novels: Relic, Reliquary and Cabinet of Curiosities.
2006-12-11 10:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by K. C. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Howdy, if you are into adventure I would suggest Matthew Riley. He is an australian author who has written a number of books such as Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Scarecrow, Hover Car Racer. I have read them all and loved them. Its like a big block buster action movie.
2006-12-11 10:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by mcqueek 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stephen Leather's books have nice twists and excitement, as well as James Patterson's. They are easy reading for someone who is starting into reading again.
I particularly enjoy Stephen King.
2006-12-11 10:26:34 · answer #7 · answered by RedSoxFan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I enjoyed the books by Orwell and H.G. Wells. Moby Dick is an exciting book that can be read on many levels. Mark Twain also is a writer whose books can be enjoyed by the young and old and those in between.
2006-12-11 10:23:52 · answer #8 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
King Fortis the Brave!
2006-12-11 12:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Night by Elie Weisel
It's about the Holocaust
It is pretty short but very moving.
I read it twice, it is my favorite
2006-12-11 10:30:50 · answer #10 · answered by <3 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋