I either want something non-fiction - interesting but fairly easy to read - I like things to do with psychology and conspiracy books - such as Jon Ronson's "Them" ! or crime/mystery fiction books - favourite writers in this genre would include Alex Kava, Mark Billingham, etc
Also love Jodi Picoult books!
I just want something a bit different and interesting to read!
2007-01-16 12:44:22 · 26 answers · asked by mcascadd 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
oh yeah, one series of bookws I hate (sorry and no offense to anyone!!) is the Harry Potter ones ! I'm not a huge fan of fantasy/magical fiction like that!
2007-01-16 12:54:52 · update #1
The minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes is a great book if you like an in depth look at the mind of someone seriously disturbed. This book is based on a true story. Billy Milligan was institutionalized for crimes he did not even know he commited. It follows the psychologists working with him as the try to discover all the personalities, how they came to be and which one committed the crimes. It focuses more on the human aspect of it and doesn't get too technical so it's easy to read. I've loaned this book out to several people and everyone has loved it. Below is a link for the item page on Amazon. You can read the first page and see some reviews to see if it's something you'd like.
2007-01-16 13:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Angela H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crime/mystery fiction:
Michael Connely
Robert Crais
Andrew Vachss
Thomas Perry
Elmore Leonard
Lawrence Block
James Lee Burke
Charles Willeford
These writers are masters of modern crime fiction. Enjoy!
2007-01-17 08:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "Ursula Under" - can't remember the author, sorry, but it's fairly new in paperback. Also Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. Don't be put off Ruth Rendell just because she's so popular - every one is totally different and quite deep and thought provoking - also her books written as Barbara Vine are very good - there'sloads to go at. For non-fiction, and a real experience of another world, try The Bookseller of Kabul.
2007-01-17 07:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by jennifer c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking for something new and interesting to read, get away from the stuff you're doing now and try a good historic biography pre-1800 - you'll find loads of crime, intrigue and blood seeping from the pages. Any book on one of the kings, queens or nobility may well kindle an interest in why society has arrived at today's destination has to be thought-provoking. Alternatively you could read about the real Clan Haggis!
2007-01-16 13:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by BRIAN M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a big fan of the bible. It has all kinds of sex and violence with wars and bloodshed and begetting going on left-right-and-centre.
There is a really good chase scene where a guy called "Moses" manages to outwit a fairy from Egypt at some river-crossing. It is a bit of a controversial book, but there is still something for everyone. The best thing is that it is written in a simplistic way, so that even really stupid people can understand it.
I enjoyed the film too, with Charlton Heston, but I prefer the book as the film misses a lot of really good stuff out.
Oh, I'm sorry, you say you wanted NON-FICTION. I appear to have completely wasted your time.
Oh, well! Got to go, I'm due in Hell at 8am. Iv'e been a very bad boy. *
2007-01-16 16:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try The Historian. A bit slow to start but Im a TRUE story geek and this is an absolutely fantastic,magical fiction (but with a lot of on the spot history) tale that would encapture any hard nosed book worm. A true spine chiller.
2007-01-16 14:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by kosmikgirl05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't read too much fiction, as I find the real world to be fascinating enough. Here's some ideas:
"Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns. Readable account of Lincoln's presidency. Sounds dull, but it's pretty interesting reading.
"Bad Astronomy" by Phillip Plait. Casually written indictment of America's ongoing fascination with pseudo-science
"The St Valentine's Day Massacre" by Heilmer and Bilek. Latest forensic research, and likely participants.
"Mr.Capone" by Schoenberg. Great bio of Al Capone, and this times in Chicago
"A World Lit Only By Fire" by William Manchester. Excellent history of the Dark Ages concentrating on people, rather than events/dates.
2007-01-16 12:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll recommend something a little different. It's called the time travellers wife... an amazing book which i believe is being made into a film. This is not just a book for the ladies, i've had good reviews from guys that have read it too.
2007-01-16 13:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by melanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
2007-01-16 14:22:22 · answer #9 · answered by Gabriela Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little outside of your taste, I recommend Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. Book 1 is Eye of the World, and I guarantee you'll be hooked.
2007-01-16 12:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋