with witty language, interesting thoughts, and easy to find=)
Thanks!
2007-01-04 16:33:54 · 14 answers · asked by angela 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
One of my personal favorites has to be Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman. It's not so much a novel, but more of a collection of essays and articles on all things pop-culture. He also has several other books out, but I would recommend you start with this one!
2007-01-05 02:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by boo!_ahh! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like adventure, you should read David Morrell & Clive Cussler. Never liked the latter, but I never really enjoyed adventure... "Long Lost" is an excellent book by Morrell, as are all his books with the character Dirk Pitt.
One of the best works of fiction ever has to be "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" by Jeffrey Archer. You should read that as well.
If you enjoy fantasy, Terry Pratchett is your man! He's one of the best fantasy writers. You could try Philip Pullman too.
"The Bartimaeus Trilogy" by Jonathan Stroud is an excellent series. The first especially is brilliant. The books are (in order):
1. The Amulet of Samarkand (DEFINITELY worth reading!)
2. The Golem's Eye
3. Ptolemy's Gate
2007-01-05 00:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by dd f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garlic and sapphires by Ruth Reichl.
As the New York Times's restaurant critic for most of the 1990s, Reichl was determined to review the "true" nature of each restaurant she visited, so she often dined incognito--each chapter of her book highlights a new disguise, a different restaurant (including the original reviews from the Times), and a fresh culinary adventure.
The Cop and the Anthem by O.henry.Its about a young tramp Soapy who tries desperately to get arrested so that he can spend the winter in jail.He eats in expensive restaurents,steals,insults women,cause general mayham.But to no avail.he just doesn't get arrested until...
The Gift of the Magi,From the cabby's seat,Last leaf all by the same author are terrific stories.
Rebecca Paisley-A basket of wishes.
Its about a fairy Splendour who is ordered to marry a human( a duke).The poor hero is confused by the woman who will shrink if not kissed regularly,drinks apricot face lotion.On top of that he is harassed by splendour's sister who even turns him into a snail.His cousin Emil thinks that Splendour is exactly what the doctor ordered for the staid ,boring Jordan.
2007-01-05 10:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catch-22
2007-01-05 01:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're interested in fantasy then try reading Terry Goodkinds Sword of Truth series, you will be so engrosed in the book that it will seem only seconds have passed when you reach your destination...... Also check out "Letters from earth" by Mark Twain.
2007-01-05 01:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Earth Cleansing Series is fantastic it's a must read the first book is 'The Chosen One' then 'Stalker's Revenge' and lastly 'Zeb the Dogman' by Kenneth Baker. Hope you enjoy as much as I and friends did.
2007-01-05 00:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by NeedaSugarFix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any book of short stories. One in particular is Chocolate for a Womans Soul.
2007-01-05 00:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by soozemusic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treasure Island.
2007-01-05 00:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rapture of Canon. It's kind of a chick book but it's interesting
2007-01-05 00:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by kberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Kill Two Birds and Get Stoned" - Kinky Friedman
-a humorous, witty, quirky mystery with a lot of . ."color". very fun!
"Still Life with Woodpecker" - Tom Robbins
-another quirky story with a romantic plot and a lot to offer
"Me Talk Pretty One Day" - David Sedaris
-a darkly humorous autobiographical piece. highly recommend
2007-01-05 00:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by ZenBrain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋