going to the library, any books i should look out for?
I am nearing the end of Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone, i'm finding it brilliant if you need a recommendation. many thanks.
2006-12-14 01:58:43 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Lovely Bones by Alice Seabold. its totally amazing. a little girl is murdered and she tells her story form heaven. brilliant writing. it had me hooked from the first page. anyone who hasnt read it i recommend you get it !! xx
2006-12-14 02:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by suziebeth1983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re-read some classics, always good for the soul. I would also recommend Barbara Vine-aka ruth Rendell. As BV her books absolutely brilliant-though I love Wexford too. Really edgy and gripping -try grasshopper for starters.Nearly finished and am ekeing it out as don't want it to end. Will try Mr Clarinet, thanks for rec.
2006-12-14 23:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by emmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Yearling by Majorie Keenan Rawlings.
2006-12-14 02:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by mackjcsf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
All other books will look second rate after this. Don't take my word for it go to the library and read the first page, you'll be booking it out whilst reading it and won't sleep till you've finished it.
2006-12-14 03:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by John H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christmas Carol
Of Mice and Men
Marley and Me
A Dog's Life
2006-12-15 06:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really depends on what you're into! if you're like me and read scifi/fantasy:
specific books:
jonathan strange and mister norrell (susanna clarke) - good plot, well written
labyrinth (kate mosse)
and for generally excellent authors:
anything by mary gentle - excellently written, good plotlines
anything by terry brooks - again good author, but make sure you start at the beginning of a series
anything by anne mccaffrey
both series by trudi canavan (esp. magicians trilogy, v well written, good plot)
caroline stevermer (+ collaborations with patricia wrede - the enchanted chocolate pot - regency england + magic)
garth nix (only the sabriel series)
lloyd alexander
diane duane
tolkein (of course)
phillipa gregory (well written historical fiction set in tudot period)
i could carry the list on...
hope this helps, rachel
2006-12-15 02:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by rachel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Collector Collector - Tibor Fischer
2006-12-14 02:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
StormBraker by Anthony Horowitz if you have red that one go on to Point Blank then Skelinton Key then Eagle Strike then SCORPIA then Ark Angel and try and read them in less than 6 weaks i did they are grate (better than the film)
2006-12-14 05:56:07 · answer #8 · answered by Michael D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Nabokov's Laughter in the Dark
and Joseph Heller's Catch-22!!! Worth your time:) Very interestin:)
2006-12-14 05:37:14 · answer #9 · answered by May 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try out AN EQUAL MUSIC by Vikram Seth. It's one of the best books I've ever read. Or, if you prefer older settings, you might like to try THE SWORD AND THE SCIMITAR by David Ball (I think - can't remember the author).
2006-12-14 03:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋