2006-12-15 07:47:07 · 38 answers · asked by majones83 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I have been on a reading binge of late - I dont recall author names but here are some of the books I can remember the names of....
Daniel isnt Talking
The Girls
Sex as a Language
Sweet Ruin
Bad Twin
You're not You
Have you tried Janet Evonavich (sp?) She has a whole series, they are hysterical to read
2006-12-15 07:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by his temptress 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty that I can't think of, but I'll give you a few that I liked. Anne Rice's Vampire series was awesome, the first two were great and then they started to taper off. Also, with the last Harry Potter book coming out, you could always get started on that series. They are fun and an easy read and with 6 large books they could keep you busy for a little while.
2006-12-15 07:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like books with great well developed characters I can relate to.
Currently I am reading Slaughter House Five and I'd have to say it is my favorite in a long time.
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 other favorites:
1. The Wold According to Garp by John Irving
2. Fire Starter by Stephen King
3. Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson
4.The Stand by Stephen King
5. Jurassic Park by Michael Cricton
6. The Language of God by Francis S. Collins
7. Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
8. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card
9. Blue Beard by Kurt Vonnegut
10. Sideways by Rex Pickett
2006-12-15 07:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorite books is "Pillars of the Earth" my Ken Follett. It's the only book where I felt completely emersed into another time/place. Its a LONG book and it is hard reading in the beginning but once you get through the first few chapters you are hooked. I went to Notre Dame in Paris years after reading this book and I could appreciate and almost envision the workers who built it ...as the characters in the book built a cathedral. I have to admit...I almosted cried as I finished this book...I just didn't want it to end.
The Stand by Stephen King is also an amazing book to get lost into.
Some more are: Whispers/Dean Kootz, Memoirs of a Geshia, Secrets/Julie Garwood (romance), Leap of Faith/autobiography of Queen Noor of Jordon, Harry Potter Books
2006-12-15 07:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cage
By Ruth Minsky Sender
or
The Child Named It
By David Pelzer
2006-12-15 07:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please visit the website below, I hope you can find some interesting ones, however, some other favorite books of mine are:
1. A suitable boy by Vikram Seth
2. The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib Mahfouz
3. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
4. The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston
5. Animal Farm by George Orwell
2006-12-15 12:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Stand by Stephen King
Mist of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
2006-12-15 07:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
2006-12-15 07:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for some thing fun and light, try Janet Evanavich, she has a series of Stephenie Plum books. They have a little mystery and a lot of fun. If you like mystery with a little futuristic, try J.D. Robb she is a great writer with a good mystery. There are alot of good books out there, keep reading, and keep looking for new authors, it is fun to find new ones.
2006-12-15 08:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by missy b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
2006-12-15 07:49:01 · answer #10 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋