What do you suggest, and why should i read it?
2007-01-25 16:02:33 · 16 answers · asked by Jez 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Not sure what you like, but I'll offer a non-fiction choice:
Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything
If you're familiar with Bryson's writing, you'll know that he injects humour into just about everything he writes. A Short History... discusses the origin of everything and how we came about the conclusions we have today. After reading this book, I was amazed at how human some of the scientists were with their petty jealousies and squabbling. I also was amazed at how much I didn't know about the planet I live on. In the end, I learned a lot and enjoyed myself while doing so.
On the fiction side of reading... many of the people ahead of me have given some great suggestions. I don't recall seeing anyone mention Terry Pratchett whose Discworld series often lampoons and satirizes (somewhat) current issues and brings about some truth by pointing out our absurdities.
2007-01-26 03:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by Shell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-26 00:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by ¢Î§¢Ø 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Douglas Preston's "The Codex" is a thrilling adventure story. Old man Broadbent made a fortune robbing the tombs of Mayans and Incans. Now he has vanished and his home is stripped bare. His sons find a video tape with their names on it. The message is from their father and tell them he is taking all him money with him to be burried like the ancients; if they want an inheritance they must locate and rob his tomb. So, the treasure chase begins. Can the boys work together? What about thier father's ex-partner?
Who is this young pharmasuitical researcher and why is she interested in their father?
A great story and the follow-up "Tyrannasaur Canyon" features the two main heroes from "The Codex."
Looking for something funny to read? Try Donald Westlake's Dortmunder series. Dortmunder is a brillant planner, but his criminal capers always run into bad luck. Fortunately Dortmunder refuses to quit. The best of the series so far is "Drowned Hopes" but it is much longer than some of the others in the series. Other good introductions to this hard luck thief include "Good Behavior", "Why Me?" and "Don't Ask". The earlier books suffer a bit from technilogical advancements; but if read in the setting of when they were written, they are still very funny.
2007-01-26 00:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a total fantasy fan, so I loved Harry Potter, Eragon, and Artemis Fowl. They're books that pique your imagination with magic and fairies. It may sound a bit childish, but these series are actually quite in depth and fascinating to read. The scenes are well described in Eragon. The characters are also different and unique, each with their own story and personality.
Mystery and suspense are always fun books for me too. Though Da Vinci Code was controversial, the plot itself is very interesting and fun to read. There is mystery, a touch of romance, and history. Angels and Demons was also a very very good book. I personally liked it better than Da Vinci Code. It also has mystery, suspense, and a bit of romance. The plot is fast paced and keeps you constantly interested. Finally, I really loved Digital Fortress and Deception Point as well. All these books are by the same author, Dan Brown. Those two books also served to keep me interested in the plot and the characters.
All of the books I mentioned were great reads that I really enjoyed.
2007-01-26 00:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by KaitouKID 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
White Fang by Jack London.
This book is my absolute favorite. It effectively portrays the constant struggels between the "civilized" world and the wild spirit through the life of a creature who could be concidered a mutt, as he is 1/4 dog and 3/4 wolf. This book always keeps you wondering, "what if..." because nothing is ever as you would expect it would be. What's more is that this book conveys a wide range of emotions. There were times in this book I wanted to be angry, cry, or just wonder.
2007-01-26 00:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by wolface6999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Of Mice and Men"
"The Good Earth"
They're good because they were the ONLY books I EVER actually read in high school for book reports. Other books that were required I just skimmed though and I'd typically get D's on the book reports, often I just made stuff up. But I found those two books interesting. And if its good enough for my pitiful self, its good enough for you.
2007-01-26 00:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just finished Marley and Me- by John Grogan. What a great book! I laughed out loud, and had tears in my eyes also at some parts. He is a very good author. It's one of my favorite books now.
2007-01-26 00:17:06 · answer #7 · answered by macybluedawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not sure which genre you like, so I will give you some suggestions from my favorite, Fantasy:
Terry Goodkind's "A Sword of Truth" series.
Jane Lindskold's "Firekeeper" series.
George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.
Any of Raymond E. Feist's books.
2007-01-26 00:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by littlevivi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll suggest a book-styled magazine - Reader's Digest. Easy to read, and you can never get bored as there are general stuffs to read on.
2007-01-26 00:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by Lacieles 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe
2007-01-26 01:16:25 · answer #10 · answered by tickledpink11111 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋