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 12:51:26 · 17 answers · asked by m&ms 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Have you read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, by Mark Haddon? That probably fits your request.
Don't know about "witty and touching" but most of Jodi Picoult's books have lots of surprises and compelling plots (also interesting ethical issues). The only one I haven't cared for is Salem Falls.
If you like cats, the Joe Grey mystery series is full of wit and surprise. Start with Cat on the Edge.
Some other things I've read in the past year or two that you might like as well:
Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett
The Life of Pi, by Yan Martel
A Year of Wonder, by Geraldine Brooks
The Dress Lodger, by Sheri Holman
2007-02-11 13:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really liked the book The Adventures of Cavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon.
I thought it was both witty and touching, but dont want to go into details that will spoil the book. Dont let the fact that it is about comic book writers be a turnoff.
2007-02-11 21:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis De Bernieres. The story was told during the World War 2. It has a lot of wit and moments, but with a bit touch of romance. Still, when I read the book, it's hard to put it down; I just keep on reading.
2007-02-11 21:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out these:
*Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
*A Trout in the Sea of Cortez by John Salter
*Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews (There is a small romantic plot but that's kind of a side issue. Very well written, funny and intelligent. There is also a mystery plot and the main character likes to go hunt for antiques).
2007-02-11 20:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by Nina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christopher Moore writes witty vampire novels with a hint of romance.
I usually stick to beach-book types or biographies and I like "You Suck" by Christopher Moore so far!
2007-02-12 00:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by brassinpocket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
William Gibson's-- " Pattern Recognition" is full of suprises, will keep you guessing until the very end, and is actually quite touching (though to really get there you do have to read the whole thing), and it features a strong, intelligent, resourceful, and independent female!
2007-02-11 21:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by peacedevi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thurday's Child by Chaiken
The Blue Bottle Club by Stokes
To Kill a Mockingbird by Lee
Dove in the Window by Fowler
2007-02-11 22:10:40 · answer #7 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, i LOVE horror, it keeps me wondering, and it surprises me a lot. But it also depends on ur age. So for teens and up i wound recommend, "A Mystery: Haunted" By Judith St. George. "The Dark Hills Divde" By Patrick Carman.
2007-02-11 21:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by cutiepie1019664 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Remember Me" by Mary Higgins Clark. Great book. You'll be surprised at the end.
2007-02-11 20:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by tylerbrickley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Painted House by John Grisham.
Although it seems like a hokey little story of small town America,it gets really good.
2007-02-11 20:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋