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I'm looking for a novel to buy. There are so many dam books I don't know what to get. I'm a 22 year old male, so I don't want any boring crap. What should I get? Thanks

2006-12-30 07:59:07 · 25 answers · asked by Big P 1 in Arts & Humanities Books & Authors

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Im reading Stephen Kings The Cell. its gory but its quite an easy read and it is keeping my attention very well with all the mystery and suspense! Oprah interviewed the guy who wrote A million little pieces and he had to nationally apologize for writing false information......

2006-12-30 08:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Caleigh 5 · 0 0

If you are the philosophical sort, I would recommend Atlas Shrugged or The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Even if you disagree with parts or most of her philosophy, as I do, it will make you think. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a very good mystery/crime novel. If you are truly ambitious, try Anna Karenina by Tolstoy or Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. Generally, I think you will find that the more effort you put into a book, the more rewarding it is, so don't just go in the front door and pick up one of this weeks bestsellers. If its still a best seller in a year, read it then. For the record, Dan Brown's novels are entertaining reads, but I'm not sure they deserve quite the accolades they have received, especially based on quality of writing.

2006-12-30 20:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by violingrl07 2 · 0 0

David Preston's "The Codex" is a good adventure story. Old man Broadbent made a fortune pilfering the tombs of Mayan and Incan kings. Now, his three sons (all in their 30's) find out he has decided to take his fortune with him when he dies. They have to find his tomb and become grave robbers themselves if they want a single penny. Two of the main characters appear in his new book, "Tyrantasaur Canyon."

Looking for a great comedic crime caper, Donald Westlake's "Drowned Hopes" is brilliant. John Dortmunder is known for his skills at planning heists, too bad fate has it in for him. When, grizzled ex-cellmate Tom Jimson comes to him seeking help in recovering stolen loot, it sounds too easy. Of course while Jimson was locked up, the city of New York built a resevoir over the cash. Now, Dortmunder has to assemlbeshis crew to stop Tom from blowing up the dam and killing thousands on the wrong side of the water. Can Dortmunder get to the money before Tom's itchy finger lights the fuse on the dynamite?

2006-12-30 18:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0 0

The new Thomas Harris book is out but if you haven't read Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs or the Hannibal then you may not follow the story along. I read alot of Stephen King, Clive Barker. If you want to read a really great book I would suggest Swan Song by Robert McCameron. It's out of print but you might find it a Half Price Books.
Hope this helps.

2006-12-30 16:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by Steven R 1 · 0 0

The Hobbit as well as the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by Tolkien
The Locket by Richard Paul Evans
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Marley and Me (only if you like dogs)

2006-12-30 19:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by Puff 5 · 0 0

I enjoy James Patterson books. A good one to start off with to teste the waters is Cat & Mouse. It is not the first of the Alex Cross series, but it is the first one I read and really enjoyed it.

Patrica Cornwell writes books about Dr Kay Scarpetta who is a medical examiner.

That being said, both of these authors are mystery type writers, without knowing your interests (Mystery, horror, thriller, sci fi etc) it is a bit hard to recommend a book or author.

I don't read horror, but I like thrillers so I do read a bit of Dean Koontz.

2006-12-30 16:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by mj_schrader 3 · 1 0

If you like quirky, I would suggest Tom Robbins, especially 'Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates.' If you like to travel and read about other lands, then I'd recommend Paul Theroux (any of them really), or for something funnier, Bill Bryson. I'm reading 'A Walk In The Woods' right now (it's about hiking the AT), and it's hilarious!

2006-12-30 18:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by Amy B 2 · 0 0

The Fifth Ring series by Mitchell Graham

2006-12-31 23:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by K.K. 5 · 0 0

Red Storm Rising

2006-12-30 16:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by A Person 5 · 0 0

Neil Gaiman (but don't get Stardust--it's more for women). American Gods is the best, then read Anansi Boys (the lighter side of some of the chacters: extremely witty and funny). Also, if you like more fantasy/sci fi style, but not hardcore, try Neverwhere. His short story collections are all wonderful, and his new one, Fragile Things is excellent.

2006-12-30 16:13:53 · answer #10 · answered by Angry Daisy 4 · 1 0

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