I like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Artemis Fowl, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tale of Two Cities, Pendragon, James Patterson books, Eragon and Eldest, 1984, The Naming, Inkheart, Chronicles of Narnia, The Great Gatsby, Cut, The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo, His Dark Materials, War of the Worlds, Stephen King, Edgar Allen Poe. Dante's Inferno, A series of unfortunate events.
I like a lot of different books any suggestions for a teenager to read.
2007-01-19 08:09:03 · 24 answers · asked by llamallama 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Ooh, cool, you like a lot of the same books that I do! ^_^ Ok, I have a few suggestions for you then:
There's this really engrossing fantasy series that I absolutely loved by Mindy L. Klasky. The books going from 1 through 5 are: 'The Glasswright's Apprentice', 'The Glasswright's Progress', 'The Glasswright's Journeyman', 'The Glasswright's Test', and finally 'The Glasswright's Master'.
Another series which is on the top of my favorites list right next to Harry Potter and LotR is the Obernewytn Chronicles by Australian author Isobelle Carmody. Also very engrossing. Book one is 'Obernewtyn', then comes 'The Farseekers', then 'Ashling', and then 'The Keeping Place'. Book 5 is coming along hopefully sometime this year (October I believe) and it's apparently going to be called 'The Sending'.
There's also the 'The Sun Sword' series by Michelle West that I enjoyed even though it had a pretty difficult writing style to read... it seemed to drag on a bit because each book was so long. However, judging by the books you like I'm guessing you can easily get into long, intricate and extremely detailed books that might be confusing for most teens. 'The Sun Sword' definitely has some very compelling characters to keep you interested until the final book, which basically makes reading the whole series worth it. My favorite character was Diora, and her story kept me going through some of the more boring parts of the series :) - I really wanted to see what happened with her in the end. The titles of the books (1 thru 6) are: 'The Broken Crown', 'The Uncrowned King', 'The Shining Court', 'Sea of Sorrows', 'The Riven Shield', and finally 'The Sun Sword'.
Another series I loved was 'Tales of the Otori'. It's a beautifully written series set in a sort of alternate, mythical Japan with lots of ninja and magical elements to it. There's also a wonderful love story ^_^. Book 1 is 'Across the Nightingale Floor', then 'Grass For His Pillow', then 'Brilliance of the Moon', and then 'The Harsh Cry of the Heron'.
You don't wanna miss out on 'Crown Duel' and 'Court Duel' (which are usually published as one novel nowadays) by Sherwood Smith.
'The Assassins of Tamurin', by S.D. Tower is another excellent novel.
You definitely wanna read Libba Bray's series starting with 'A Great and Terrible Beauty' followed by 'Rebel Angels'. Book 3 called 'The Sweet Far Thing' ought to be published late this year.
And you most certainly ought to read 'Poison Study' and 'Magic Study' by Maria V. Snyder.
Those books should keep you busy for a while, I think ;).
2007-01-19 08:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Taralou 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can give you some suggestions in the fantasy department. Since you've read the LOTR, try The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks. It's similar, an 'epic' quest type book.
Piers Anthony has some good series: Xanth, The Apprentice Adept, The Mode series, Incarnations of Immortality.
Try some of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover books or Anne McCaffrey's Pern series.
Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams
Magic Kingdom of Landover series by Terry Brooks (the first one is called Magic Kingdon for Sale: Sold!)
Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg
2007-01-27 08:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by awanderingelf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like 1984 and War of the Worlds, I would recommend Brave New World as well. It is Aldous Huxley's take on the future. It also gets referenced a lot, so it's one of those books you should read to be well-read.
I happen to love American Literature, and I see you like The Great Gatsby. You should try some of Ernest Hemingway's works. The Sun Also Rises is similar in that it focuses on The Lost Generation (it's about expatriates in Paris in the 1920's). I also love The Old Man and the Sea, although it's a very different sort of book. I also enjoy William Faulkner (As I Lay Dying) and Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath) -- writers of classic American literature. The Grapes of Wrath gives an emotional tale of life during the Depression and the Dust Bowl. Kind of similar to To Kill a Mockingbird in that it takes place around the same time in the early 20th Century and deals with class issues. Again a must-read and a really good book.
The Red Badge of Courage is a story of a teenage boy who fights in the Civil War and his emotional struggle during this. Also one of my favorites. You might like it as a different take on a war story. It's really psychological.
You seem to really like fantasy and adventure stories, too, but I really don't have any recommendations for you there. You seem to have it well-covered. Maybe Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradberry; it's kind of science fiction related. Slaughterhouse Five does refer to aliens in it, but it's also based on the author's experiences as a soldier during the bombing of Dresden in WWII. It's an unusual but interesting book, too.
I hope this helps a little.
2007-01-19 08:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by true tiger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
know you said no vampire books...but I think Twilight is great! It's a good book and it's in a humans point of view, not a vampires! It's also a movie. There's: Twilight; New Moon; Eclipse; and Breaking Dawn... Though Breaking Dawn is not out in the cinema's yet... If not Twilight, then how about some Jaqueline Wilson books? They're awesome!!! And really funny. Hope I helped(:
2016-05-23 22:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a teenager myself, I would suggest these authors and books:
Wayne Thomas Batson's- The Door Within Trilogy
L.A. Kelly's - Tahn and Return to Alastair
Karen Hancock's - Arena and Legend of the Guarian-King
Stephen Lawhead's- Hood and In the Hall of the Dragon King Trilogy
Donita K. Paul's- Dragon Spell, Dragon Quest, and Dragon Knight
Books:
Count of Monte Cristo, The Hobbit, Letter Perfect, Pride and Prejudice, The Kingdom Series, Bible, A Wolf Story, Child of Mist,and Giver of Roses.
2007-01-19 08:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son just got done with the warrior heir by Cinda Chima and loved it. Also try Eragon and Tempest. Also Suzanne collins writes the Gregor series. John Marsden writes the tomorrow series. Then you have all the trinistyr trilogy series the Eudor trilogy by Ree soebee, margaret weil and tracy hickman writes for teenagers, a rumor of dragons, night of the dragons,, the nightmare lands, to the gates of palanthas, and 2 more in that series There is also another series caled knights of the silver dragon theat has 4 books in it.
2007-01-19 10:08:46 · answer #6 · answered by kb201A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am reading the first book of the Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis, called "Out of the Silent Planet" and its really interesting. Its very different from The Chronicles of Narnia but I like it. I have never read a book like it before. You should try it. Another great book I have "heard" that is good is called "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. I can't really recommend this book yet but I is suppose to be really good. I have it on hold at the library right now and can't wait to pick it up. Have fun reading. I love to read all the books you like.
2007-01-22 08:05:40 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew90 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, since you just named almost ALL of the books that I like, I'll reccomend to you one of the only books that I like and that you left out. It's a trilogy, okay? They're written by Jonathan Stroud. They're called the Bartimaeus trilogy: #1: The Amulet of Smarkand, #2:The Golem's Eye, #3:Ptolemy's Gate. They're REALLY REALLY good. I'm practically in LOVE with them!!!! I really think that you should try them. I'm a teenager, just like you and I think that, if you know anything, anything at all, I suggest that you try them. Well, I know that different people have different tastes, so let me tell you a little bit about them (I won't spoil them, though). They're a Fantasy series. But, they're not that kind of Fantasy series that is, like, so cheesy that you just put it down. The main character has a lot of attitude, and you can sometimes get a really good laugh in. The author makes it sound like he's really talking to you when written in the main character's point of view (Bartimaeus). But, maybe you are into magicians and magical beings, stuff like that?? Well, this has got it all!! Geez, I sound like a frikin salesman....k, so one of the main characters is a magician and Bartimaeus is a magical being. But, I told you it's not like totally cheesy. He's (more-or-less) a shapeshifter. He's sooooooooo cool. Okay, if you haven't started to heed my advise, then you will probably never read this book. And let me tell YOU: If you don't read this book then you will be missing out on a big part of life, buddy. It's like never knowing how to tie your shoes or comb your hair or ......yeah, I'll shut up, now. I guess I could probably reccomend some other books, too.
Well, have you read the City of Ember Trilogy??
#1:The City of Ember
#2:The People of Sparks
#3:The Prophet of Yonwood
All by Jeane DuPrau
So you Want to be a Wizard by: well, I forgot, sorry!
Sequels:High Wizardry & Deep Wizardry
-OR-
The Vampire Plagues by: Sebastian Rook
Oh, I guess I have one more for you:
Magyk by: Angie Sage Sequel: Flyte
I heard this one was very good, but I haven't read it yet. I'm about to get it, though! I've been waiting forever, so I'm very Excited!
Well,I hope I helped (I should have, since I wrote.... A LOT!!!) Well, good luck! I hope that you find what you're looking for! But, seriously, I really suggest trying the Bartimaeus series, they're REALLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-19 13:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
U nearly have the same taste in books as me. I also like harry potter. LOTR, chronicles of Narnia, Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, tale of two cities,the Hunch back, Dante...etc
Try Roald Dahl...Most of his books are children's...but they 're hilarious. Try for him " the witches", " tales of a boy" ,"charlie and the chocolate factory". I also love an author called Elizabeth Adler...her books are wonderful..they r social romantic with a suspense plot. try for her" A property of a lady" and " The rich shall inherit".
My fav for Charles Dickens are " tale of two cities " and " Oliver Twist". U can also try George Orwell..."Animal farm" and " 1984" are his best. there's also " Brave new world" for Aldous Huxley. I also Love" Gulliver's travels" for Jonathan Swift.
2007-01-19 10:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Berry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you like Harry Potter and Eragon, you'll love King Fortis the Brave!
2007-01-19 09:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by Caveman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋