I often read books that are witty and touching. NO ROMANCE though. Just books with a lot of surprises and that keep me guessing!
2007-02-11 08:57:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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2007-02-11 09:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by m&ms 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell are two you may want to consider. You can read about them at the links below, which I suggest you do before taking them on--they both fall under the category of thought-provoking social commentary and are probably more disturbing than they are witty and touching. Neither is a romance, however. Another good one is John Grisham's The Testament; it is witty and touching without being disturbing. Good luck finding something you're interested in.
2007-02-11 09:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you like witty, try Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. There are dozens of books in the series, but I believe the first one is The Color of Magic.
Also, try Lamb by Christopher Moore. I laughed out loud several times.
2007-02-11 09:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't like romance novels either!
For a little mystery/suspense try Harlan Coben's 'Gone For Good'.
It will keep you guessing until the very end!
2007-02-11 17:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by just_another_nerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you said no romance, but its not the regualr sex romance stuff. its called twilight by stephenie meyer. a gaurantee love.
from back of book----
About three things i was absloutely positive.
First edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him- and i didn't know how dominant that part might be- that thirsted for my blood.
And third, i was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
----a truly good book, hope you read it. not sappy but a true page turner.
2007-02-11 09:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by j c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried taking a bite out of the book 1984?
2007-02-11 09:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by Frost bite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lark Rise To Candleford.
2007-02-11 09:03:39 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't like romance either. For something totally different try "Lightning" by Dean R Koontz
2007-02-11 10:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kathie Emmanuelite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few that we really enjoyed:
"Beyond Pelelui" by Peter Baird
"The Calling" by Karl Arthur
"The Inu Gami" by Gerald Kinro
"Hide & Seek" by Sandy Whelchel
2007-02-11 09:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lucas by Kevin Brooks is good, as well as Obsession, by Wendy Morgan. Great suspense books!
2007-02-11 09:06:56 · answer #10 · answered by D@H0tr3dGur1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋