i want to buy my dad some books for his birthday but dont know what to get him! he loved davinchi code and things like that! also true life adventure books that involve hiking/walking!
2007-02-10 23:43:28 · 12 answers · asked by rocky 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I've just finished reading Pelé's autobiography (Simon & Schuster).. it was such an interesting read & surprisingly very well written.
I also enjoy Wilbur Smith... a fantastic story teller with most of his novels based in Africa. He does his research well & very often I find myself reading well into the wee hours of the morning.. or wake up with the book on my face & bedside light still on with sunlight streaming thru the window :-))
2007-02-10 23:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the hiking/walking books, your Dad probably already has the books I'm thinking about: Bill Bryson has several travel books that involve him walking or hiking around. The most notable one I can think of is A Walk in the Woods about Bryson's attempt to hike the Appalachian trail. A very enjoyable read.
2007-02-10 23:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Shell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dad likes Dan Brown, then you need go no further than Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. He also has another one called Deception Point.
The best book I have ever read is The Watchers by Dean Koontz. To say it is fantastic doesn't really do it justice. It is about two animals which have escaped from an experimental lab, one good and one bad.
The good one is a Labrador retriever and the interaction between dog and the man who finds him is heart warming and hilarious. Despite the humour, this book has a very serious side, and once started you will find any interruptions maddening.
This book is a marvellous read and even if you don't buy it for your dad, I would advise you read it yourself.
2007-02-11 00:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by mollysadler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Into Thin Air
A New Adventure Every Day: 541 Simple Ways to Live With Pizzazz
find them on Amazon.com
2007-02-10 23:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by missourim43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Papillon by Henri Charriere is a FANTASTIC book. Have read twice. Supposedly true life story about escape from French penal colony. Filled with adventure!!
2007-02-11 07:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by astrokitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk Across America
A Walk in the Woods
The Hobbit by Tolkien
2007-02-11 03:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Bill Bryson is a good idea! Also if he liked the Da Vinci Code, what about some other of Dan Brown's books?
2007-02-10 23:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by findmenowniallhaha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Angelhair by Joseph Noga. This was a thriller that I liked alot. Web search the author if you want more book info. If you like the story pass the word along.
2007-02-11 01:56:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse (not the model) si similar to Da Vinci Code, set in French Pyrenees, longer but also IMHO better story and better written.
2007-02-12 01:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by Cheryl P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he'd enjoy books by Robert Goddard and Gillian White.
2007-02-11 00:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋