So I haven't seen any books that are really popping out at me lately, and I've got $70 at Barnes and Noble. Anyone read a good book lately that they can recommend?
2007-01-08 05:55:11 · 12 answers · asked by Delvala 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Only buy books that you're going to read over-and-over again. For "one-time-reads," visit your local library. If you still have trouble picking out a book, ask the people who know you best (friends and family) what they're reading. I'm sure they'd be more than willing to offer reading suggestions. Happy Reading!!!
2007-01-08 06:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 23:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Madeline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends what you are interested in.. if you want a good suck me in read Angelas Ashes is great.. or right now im reading the Teacher Man by the same author, Frank McCourt. If your interested in autobiographies, believe it or not Jenna Jameson's book was amazing she has lived a very interesting life as well as Anderson Coopers book. There are so many great books out there just go into a Barnes and Noble when you have nothing to do and go through the sections that interest you and pick one and read the first chapter youll know by then if its a good one. also staff favorites are also great choices rather than the bestsellers lists. Tell me what you like and i can help more i am a huge book worm
2007-01-08 06:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by BrittBritt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always want to get books that are great for both reading and future reference. My best investment is a book called "Encyclopedia of Things That Don't Exist" which is a huge green book full of world myths and creatures. Another must have is "Bulfinch's Mythology", I don't know how many times I had to loan mine out.
And get yourself some fairy tales. Hans Christian Anderson's work has recently been re-translated from Dutch to English and its made a world of difference. And there was also the discovery of a new Grimm fairy tale that is now published among their other stories.
2007-01-08 06:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what books you decide to buy, here's a tip for making the most of your gift card. Buy your books online at Barnes and Noble.com. You can get free shipping and books are much cheaper than in their stores. You'll be able to get more for your money that way.
Happy Reading!
2007-01-08 06:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
really depends on your taste...age..and reading ability/desires..go and browse.....Barnes and Nobles lets you sit and read so pick up any book in the general category you are interested in and read a chapter...you will definately decide wether to spend more time with the book by the end of the first chapter (although I have read some excellent books where the first few chapters were torture to get through)
2007-01-08 06:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by kerfitz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like books with great well developed characters I can relate to.
Currently I am reading some Kurt Vonnegut (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
2007-01-08 06:13:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I do recommend Joan Didion's "The Year of Magical Thinking." It is a recount of the death of her husband and her dealings with grief. I think that after the 9/11 attacks, we have become more focused on the process of grieving, and Didion does a good job at giving an intimate account of it. It is a pretty good read. Also "Bee Season" by Goldberg is pretty good. This one is about a little girl, the Spelling Bee, and God.
2007-01-08 06:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what kind of books you like but I can honestly say that Twilight by Stephenie Meyer was my absolute favorite book 2006.
2007-01-08 06:03:32 · answer #9 · answered by DemonBookLover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
memory keeper's daughter and daughter of fortune are both really good. Don't forget, you do not have to speand it all at once!
2007-01-08 07:50:52 · answer #10 · answered by gauchogirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋