The most recent books that I have read and loved are:
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister - Gregory McGuire
The Buffalo Soldier - Chris Bojalian
Me Talk Pretty One Day - David Sedaris
and my all time favorite books include:
The Outlander Series - Diana Gabaldon
The Princess Bride - William Goldman
The Green Mile - Stephen King
Types of books that I don't like are:
Anything by Nicholas Sparks
Lord of the Rings or similar
Star Wars or similar
I'd appreciate any suggestions you can give! Thanks!
2007-02-14 13:03:32 · 17 answers · asked by EvilFairies 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Maybe you would enjoy something like Memoires of a Geisha (Arthur Golden). 'Mr Pye', by Peake, is a good little book. You could try 'Angela's Ashes'.
2007-02-14 13:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by Tree of Jesse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gotta say - The Princess Bride rocks my socks off!
Try:
Magical Thinking - Augusten Burroughs
The Last Unicorn - Peter Beagle
Jitterbug Perfume - Tom Robbins
Any Joseph Heller Book - particularly Catch - 22 and Closing time
The Silmarillion - J.R.R Tolkien
Happy Reading!
2007-02-22 06:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by mizkc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a Buick 8- Stephen King
Odd Thomas, Forever Odd, and Brother Odd- all Dean Koontz
Cold Mountain, Thirteen Moons- both by Charles Frazier
A Prayer For Owen Meany, Cider House Rules, Until I Find You- all John Irving
email me for more, or to discuss
2007-02-14 13:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by iammsblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe we like the same types of genres!
I can't stand reading Star Wars and Lord of the Rings either.
I read Diana Gabaldon's series. It was completely fabulous.
I just recently finished reading a book by Josie Litton called 'Come Back To Me'. Historical romance as well. Her writing style isn't too bad and the love in it is beyond beautiful. Another historical romance author is Elaine Coffman. I was addicted with her books.
Stepping into more present time, Suzanne Brockmann is a great author of contemporary romance. You immediately fall in love with her Navy SEAL heroes. <3
Hope you check them out and enjoy it!
-ELaine
2007-02-14 13:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by x_fragility 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you liked The Princess Bride, you might also enjoy The Neverending Story by Michael Ende.
2007-02-15 01:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try and see if you can get a hold of the old Timothy Zhan star wars novels. Zhan was the first licensed star wars novelist and his books were considerably better then most franchise based sci-fi. Although, i was much younger when i read those books so i might be remembering them as being better then they really are.
2007-02-14 13:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by Russ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Darling, you need to come raid my book shelf.
Let's see....
Well, you have to read "Wicked" and "Son of a Witch" if you haven't done so already.
Also, "Barrel Fever" is a great collection of short stories by Dave Sedaris.
Have you read "The Outsiders" by SE Hinton?... another GREAT book.
My last suggestion is anything by Louise Erdrich, but my favorite is "Love Medicine." Its about a native american tribe. I love every book on your list, and this one is a little different, but still incredible.
"All Souls" by Michael Patrick McDonald is also amazing, but I'm a little bias because I grew up in MA. (It takes place in "Southie" an area of Boston)
Happy reading
2007-02-14 13:10:37 · answer #7 · answered by Aurora 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pet Cemetary
2007-02-21 06:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by james a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Enchantment, by Pam Binder
When Conor McCloud appears in a Seattle antique shop to beg her help in regaining his 14th century castle, Eilan Dougan cannot refuse to go back in time with him, though she risks charges of witchcraft.
2007-02-15 00:19:43 · answer #9 · answered by cbklover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure this sure this series is exactly to your liking but the Amelia Peabody books by Elizabeth Peters is very enjoyable.
2007-02-15 22:11:16 · answer #10 · answered by Coyote 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋