Know any good books?

Question

hey if you all can give me the name of a book that was good and if you can tell me what it is about.. thanks :)

Answer 1

Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini.When his best friend, a young clergyman, is killed in a mockery of a duel by an arrogant noble, just to quiet his eloquent expressions of democratic ideals, Andre-Louis Moreau vows revenge. From that point, through meteoric careers as a consummate actor and scenario writer, then as a fencing master, and finally a politician, the brilliant Moreau keeps thwarting the aims of the aristocratic Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr. However, the nobleman causes pain to Moreau as well, and the time must come when the two will meet to settle their enmity once and for all. You are not likely to guess how their confrontation finally turns out. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this swashbuckling novel is exciting throughout, and it presents one of the most dashing heroes in fiction, a man who can fight equally well with his mind, his mouth, his pen, and his sword, a man who stirs up events wherever he goes.

Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini.Brilliant swordfights,marvelous schemes and beautiful damsels abound in this fascinating tale of a condottiere or mercenary in 15th century Italy.As the story unfolds Bellarion a convent bred orphan youth is on the way to Padua for higher studies. He gets entangled in the affairs of Princess Valeria of Montferrat.And immediately takes up her cause.He acquits himself marvelously in the court intrigues at Montferrat.However the situation proved too hot and he escapes to Milan.In Milan he passes himself off as the son of Facino Cane,the great mercenary captain to escape the clutches of Gian Maria Visconti the bloodthirsty Duke of Milan.The real Facino Cane was amused at Bellarion’s deviousness and adopts him as his son.Under Facino Cane’s tutelage Bellarion emerges as one of the greatest mercenary captains of that age.

Dresden file book series by Jim Butcher.There are 8 books in the series beginning with stormfront.It narrates the story of Harry Dresden,chicago's only professional wizard who works as a detective.He stands between the general population who is ignorant about the supernatural world and the monsters - vampires,werewolves,fallen angels,fey.He is aided by Bob,a talking skull.Karrin Murphy-a police officer and Thomas-a white court vampire.

Dragonjousters series(joust,alta,sanctuary,Aerie) by Mercedes Lackey.The setting is ancient Egypt.Hunger, anger, and hatred are constants for young Vetch, rendered a brutally mistreated and overworked serf by the Tian conquest of his homeland. But everything improves when a Tian jouster requisitions Vetch to become the first serf ever to be a dragon boy. His training is intense, and his duty clear-cut: to tend his jouster, Ari, and his dragon, Kashet. That is only the beginning.The rest of the books are about his escape to Alta,how the war between the two kingdoms is stopped etc.

The Time-Master trilogy By Louise Cooper.(review from Amazon)The books are 'The Initiate',The Outcast and The Master.It tells the story of Tarod a fascinating anti-hero, evolving throughout the series from a loyal disciple of Order to the God of Chaos that is his true heritage, with the repeated examination of his humanity thrown into the mix.

The door to december by Dean Koontz.A psychiatrist's daughter was kidnapped by her ex-husband years ago. When the daughter is finally found, the real fight begins. One by one the people who held her captive become mysteriously tortured and killed. Everyone is afraid the young girl will be next.

The mystery unravels as to what happened to the young girl while she was kidnapped. The young girl, Melanie, is unable to speak, but her mother soon learns that the young girl went through extreme torture as her father used her for a rat in his experiments.

Landslide by Desmond Bagley.Bob Boyd wakes up in a hospital with no memory,the only surviver of an accident.He was burned badly all over and needed extensive plastic surgery which was payed by a mysterious sponser.He is told that he's a geology student with a bad past.However Bob recovers and gets on with his life.Hired by the powerful Matterson Corporation to survey land before they build a great new dam, he begins to uncover the shaky foundations of the Matterson family and becomes a fly in their ointment.His accident and the Matterson family have more in common than he thought.

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.

Count of Montecristo by Alexander Dumas.The hero is Edmond Dantés, a young French sailor who, falsely accused of treason, is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of Château d'If. After staging a dramatic escape he sets out to discover the fabulous treasure of Monte Cristo and catch up with his enemies. A novel of enormous tension and excitement, Monte Cristo is also a tale of obsession and revenge, with Dantés, believing himself to be an `Angel of Providence', pursuing his vengeance to the bitter end before realizing that he himself is a victim of fate.The author did a great job describing the emotions of the prisoner.Disbelief,denial,self pity,madness,apathy and finally hope.For God's sake don't see any of the movies based on the book.They don't do justice to the book.

Answer 2

I remember this really good book I read in like 7th grade...it's called "Searching for David's Heart" by Cherie Bennett. I think it's actually a movie now and was aired on ABC Family. It's just the best book you will ever read. And I really think that if you pass up the chance to read this then you're really missing out.


I also loved "Where the red fern grows" by Wilson Rawls. Its a book about a boy who wants 2 coon dogs, but his parents are poor. He finds an ad in the paper for two pups for 50 bucks. He works for 2 years and saves up the money. He travels out into the city to get his pups. He trains em and they become the best coon huntin dogs. In the end, the pups died( lil ann, the girl, died because she couldnt live w/o old dan) and old dan died after he had a fight with another animal. Where they were burried, a red fern grew. Its really a sad story of never giving up. I loved it a lot.

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Answer 3

"The Great Shame, and the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World", by Thomas Keneally.
In the nineteenth century, the Irish population halved. 'The Great Shame' traces the three causes of this exodus: the famine, the emmigrations and the transportations to Australia. The book covers 80 years of Irish history.

Answer 4

I know a gazillion good books, so it's hard to just pick out one to tell you about, since you don't tell me any of your preferences in reading material! But here's one I think everyone can enjoy:

"How I Paid for College: A Novel of Sex, Friendship, Theft, and Musical Theater" by Mark Acito. It centers around Edward, a high school senior in the 80's, whose father is refusing to pay for his college education to Julliard. He's got to find a way to finance it, and he'll try anything, with his kooky friends, his sweet girlfriend, the cute jock he can't help but drool over, and a couple of people I won't mention (don't want to spoil it). It's immensely funny, as Edward is the perfect narrator- witty and bright in his delivery, but real, and the situational humor is just as good, too. It's hilarious, sexy, and kooky, but has a good story behind it. I enjoyed it immensely and I bet you might too!

Whatever you choose, happy reading!

Answer 5

a book called "The Barcode Tattoo" FOR SURE! this book is sooooooo awesome! it has lots of crazy things that pop up out of no where! its soooooo suspensful! its about people in the future and they have these things called barcode tattoos and this 1 girl doesn't wanna get 1.so lots of really bad things start happening 2 her family.but if u don't like bloody stuff then u shouldn't get this book but if u do u should deffinently get it.2 find out what happens 2 her family and if she servives u'll have 2 read this book.oh yah

Answer 6

the Emperor series, by Conn Iggulden.
1. The Gates of Rome
2. The Death of Kings
3. The Field of Swords
4. The Gods of War

It's basically the life of Julius Caesar, fictionalized around historical events by the author. The story is VERY good. The best books I have ever read (Although I still have to read books 3 and 4). Honestly. Read them. Gates of Rome was a bestseller, I know that. Dunno bout the others, but I liked Death of Kings a little more than Gates of Rome because it kept me at the edge of my seat.

Answer 7

How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie. The Power of Positive thinking by Norman Vincent Peale.

Answer 8

historic Fiction: the two sides of Time sequence- Caroline B. Cooney (additionally romance) Bloody Jack sequence-L. A. Meyer (additionally adventure) If I ought to Die till now I Wake- Han Nolan the super and poor splendor sequence- Libba Bray (additionally fantasyish fiction) the different Boleyn woman- Philippa Gregory The Queen’s fool- Philippa Gregory The consistent Princess- Philippa Gregory The Bolelyn Inheritance- Philippa Gregory The e book Thief- Markus Zusak Fantasyish Fiction Twilight sequence- Stephenie Meyer (additionally romance) The Mediator sequence- Meg Cabot (additionally romance) Avalon severe- Meg Cabot (sorta) Uglies sequence-Scott Westerfeld Midnighters sequence- Scott Westerfeld Fiction: All American woman- Meg Cabot Airhead- Meg Cabot The Earth, My Butt, and different massive around issues - Carolyn Mackler Fly on the Wall- E. Lockhart Megan Meade’s handbook to the McGowan Boys- Kate Brian fortunate T- Kate Brian The 5 human beings You Meet in Heaven- Mitch Albom My Sister’s Keeper- Jodi Picoult exchange of heart- Jodi Picoult The Da Vinci Code- Dan Brown Romance: The Angels Trilogy- Lurlene Mcdaniel The p.c..- Jodi Picoult The workstation- Nicholas Sparks secret: Stranger With My Face- Lois Duncan Down a dismal corridor- Lois Duncan Locked in Time-Lois Duncan Any e book with tips from R.L Stine Non- Fiction a new child called It- Dave Pelzer Who Killed My Daughter- Louis Duncan Diary of a youthful woman- Anne Frank

Answer 9

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a fantastic satire on human nature played out with animals.

Answer 10

that depends what kinda books you're into

my favs are (i know someone already said these)

Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings(really good books if you're into that type of thig)

Harry Potter (what else can i say?? Harry Potter !!!! )

Series of Unfortunate Events (couldnt put it down, one of my absolute favorite book series)

Narnia ( its really fun--im only on the third one but theyr really good--so fun to read )

check out the library...ask for some recomendations

good luck !!!!! keep reading!!!!

Answer 11

twilight
new moon
by stephenie meyer
a great teen vampire romance, not those old century types. for teen girls, but guys too

silver kiss
by annette curtis klause
same as twilight, just different in other ways

blood and chocolate
by annette curtis klause
like silver kiss, not really, but with werewolves
movie comes out on jan,26

cirque du freak series 1-12
by darren shan
http://www.darrenshan.com
a vampire adventure series. so gruesome!!!

demonata series 1-3
by darren shan
a demon adventure series, like cirque, also gruesome!!!
http://www.darrenshan.com

alex rider series 1-6
by anthony horowitz
a great teen spy books, like james bond, but more teen
the 1st book turned to a movie, dvd out now