Good Book?

Question

Hey, can anyone reccomend a good book to read?

I enjoy books like The Harry P.s and Eragon and Eldest.

Answer 1

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

Answer 2

The Bartimaeus Trilogy-Jonathan Stroud(books are The Amulet of Samarkand, The Golems Eye, and Ptolemy's Gate.
1Ravens Gate 2Evil Star-Anthony Horowitz(series)
The Last Apprentice-Joseph Delaney
Dead Air-Bob Larson

Answer 3

If you like Harry Potter and Eragon, you'll love King Fortis the Brave

Answer 4

I just recently read a very engaging novel by Spanish author Carlos Ruiz Zafón called The Shadow of the Wind. It is difficult to define by genre - the cover includes descriptions ranging from "gothic", "romance", "mystery", "erotic" - but I like to think of it as a coming of age narrative which features those elements. It is quite a good read - atmospheric and intriguing, if at times a little vague. Its well worth the time invested to check it out - it was a number one best seller in Spain, and its translated edition is almost equally as successful.

It is set in 20th Century France and the plot revolves around a young boy named Daniel and his investigation into the past of an author named Julian Carax, whose life and choices mirror his own.

If that is a bit much, I'd read the Artemis Fowl novels by Eoin Colfer. They are very simple to read, but in my opinion, excellent irrespective of the reader's age. There are I belive five of them, so the engaging series should take up some of your time.

Answer 5

"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones. It's BRILLIANT; my favorite book ever. I'm a fan of HP, and the Inheritance books to an extent (Eragon and Eldest).

Answer 6

You'll probably enjoy the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.

Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. It's another good series 3 books in total.
The other two are Amber Spyglass and Subtle Knife.

Answer 7

So you love dragons and magic.You'll like 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 how he gets a dragon of his own,his escape to Alta,how the war between the two kingdoms is stopped etc.

Mercedes Lackey's Take a Thief is the tale of Skif, a young orphan reminiscent of Oliver Twist, making his way in the knock-and-tumble neighborhood between two of Haven's outermost walls. Skif is intelligent, good-hearted and creative enough to forage up three meals a day in a place where food is scarce and kindness almost unheard of. After a chain of events leave him homeless, Skif lands in the lair of Bazie, an Faginish ex-mercenary who trains thieves...until he is "Chosen" by one of Valdemar's magical horses and becomes a Herald serving the Queen.

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.

I liked the Mars book series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.Captain John Carter of the Confederate Army is whisked to Mars and discovers a dying world of dry ocean beds where giant four-armed barbarians rule, of crumbling cities home to an advanced but decaying civilization, a world of strange beasts and savage combat, a world where love, honor and loyalty become the stuff of adventure. The later books are about his son Carthoris,daughter Tara etc.I liked those books better than the earlier ones about John Carter.

The best among the Tarzan novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs is 'Son of Tarzen.' Jack,the son of Tarzan shared his father's love for apes.He was only trying to help an ape escape to Africa from his cruel trainer.However he got involved in a murder and couldn't return home.He chose to live in the jungle with the apes.Its a fascinating book.The social system among the intelligent giant apes,Korak's relationship with Miriam are all interesting stuff.Its a great coming of age book.

You can get free e-books by edgar rice burroughs,O.Henry and rafael sabatini from Project Gutenberg.

Artemis Fowl book series by Eoin Colfer is about teen age criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl who even plots to steal the gold from the fairies.

Diana wynne jones writes some books based on a character called Chrestomanci.He is a nine-life enchanter.Read the books in the correct order.The best of the lot is magicians of caprona.

Answer 8

Harry Dresden would be right up your alley. It is like an adult Harry Potter. I haven't had a complaint yet from anyone I recommended it to.

Answer 9

The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker. Books are Red, Black, and White, but I'm not sure if that's the right order!!!

Answer 10

Try the "Dragonlance Chronicles" Saga.. the Charachters are wonderful and some spin-offs like the Twins saga are simply GREAT!

I am sure you will love them :)