I'm a college student going on Winter Break and looking for some books to read, preferably best sellers or classics.
2006-12-21 01:51:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
These are all either Bestsellers or Classics
Sense and Senseability-Jane Austen
Prise and Prejudice-Jane Austen
The Warden (and) Barchester Towers-Anthony Trollop
(excuse my spelling, its midnight where I am)
If you like something creepy:
The Collector-John Fowles.
Also...
The God of Small Things-Arundhati Roy
The Picture of Dorian Grey-Oscar Wilde
Animal Farm-George Orwell
1984-George Orwell
The Catcher in the Rye-J.D Salinger
Sula-Toni Morrison
Saturday-Ian McEwan
The Chosen-Chaim Potok
The Secret History-Donna Tartt
Great Expectations-Charles Dickens
A Child in Time-Ian McEwan
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ;) Eh! Its Good!
Interview with the Vampire-Anne Rice
The Great Automatic Grammatizer-Roald Dahl
Les Liaisons Dangereuses- Choderlos de Laclos
The Reader-Bernard Schlink
In Cold Blood- Truman Capote
That should keep you going!
2006-12-21 02:11:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Da VInci Code- Dan Brown
Timline- Micheal Crition
any book by Tamora Pierce
The Thief, the Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia- Megan Whalen Turner
Harry Potter
Pride and Predijuce- Austen
Lord of the RIngs- Tolkien
2006-12-21 11:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
anything by Jane Austen
Middlemarch by George Eliot (though that may take a little longer, but it's worth it)
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens
The Moving Finger (or others) by Agatha Christie
2006-12-21 10:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Adriana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ISBN: 1-4208-9737-3 (sc) Red Bird Just Like This by Earl Jesse Stevens. Go to Authorhouse.com. It's an autobiographical novel about a man who sees E Zivindi Yag (the living fire) among very few.He develops a sense of humor that pulls him through many disappointments. He finds love, loses love, almost loses his life, and eventually becomes content and graceful. Ah, what the fork, you already know how it goes,don't you? Think again.
2006-12-22 01:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's a new medieval fantasy series in hardcover that you might like. The title of the first episode is THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY. It's 445 pages of action, adventure, magic, mystery and mayhem. If you're a fan of Conan, LOTR or Wheel books, this is one you'll enjoy. A Hollywood producer said it was, "Like Braveheart meets Lord of the Rings." (See other comments & reviews below.)
Publishers Weekly said in a rare STARRED Review:
"A fast pace, sly humor, amusing dialogue and a richly researched background lift Baxley's fantasy, the first of a new series set in medieval Britain. When Merlin's long-ago apprentice Kruzurk Makshare (aka the Boozer) receives a dreamlike visitation from the legendary mage, he learns he must destroy another former apprentice, the villainous Seed of Cerberus. To do so will require a visit to the demon-guarded Blackgloom Keep. Enter young Daynin McKinnon, who discovers a curious rune-covered headstone, which may be the fabled Blackgloom Bounty, and brings it to Kruz's attention. Kruz believes it will provide entry into the fortress, while Daynin hopes the sale of the stone will restore his family's fortunes. The colorful cast of good guys and ne'er-do-wells includes the Pictish ghost of Brude McAlpin liberated from his tomb, assorted pursuing Caledonians and a bemused Prior Bede, whose monastery serves as a hiding place for the Blackgloom Bounty. Suitable for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages."
Library Journal said:
"This series opener...is a good choice for fans of epic-style sagas and Scottish history."
Harriet Klausner, Amazon's #1 Ranked Reviewer said:
"This terrific medieval fantasy...will elate readers for its fast-paced, action-thrilled story line starring a strong cast."
Nancy McCulloch, PRWEB Article:
"Two thumbs up for a colorful cast of characters, nonstop, rapid-fire action and compelling storyline!"
Fantasybookspot.com Review:
"Taking place in Medieval Scotland, this tale of magic, adventure and love really captured my attention..."
Blackgloom @ Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594144...
Online excerpts:
http://the-blackgloom-bounty.blogspot.com/
2006-12-21 11:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by FiveStarAuthor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave, Harry Potter or Eragon would all be excellent choices
2006-12-21 13:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by Caveman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some good sci-fic Terry brooks and horror Steven King
2006-12-21 21:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by timsbabe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not classic (yet), but the fantastic first book in a series in which all of the books are excellent:
Outlander, byt Diana Gabaldon
You will be amazed at how much fun her books are. At least read the first one (Outlander).
http://www.amazon.com/Outlander-Diana-Gabaldon/dp/0440212561
2006-12-21 10:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by allaboutthewords 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless by Carol Shields (or any of her other books)
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (or any of her other books)
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Empire Falls by Richard Russo
2006-12-21 10:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gabriel Garcia Marquez' books are really good (unless you took them up for college already..)
Sara Gruen's water for elephants is also nice (its newly released)
Cecilia Ahern's P.S. I love you (for light reading).
actually, i dont know what kind of books you'd like (i.e. the genres) but if you want other titles, just mail/mail me a message.
2006-12-21 10:06:35 · answer #10 · answered by Lena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋