A few things I've read and enjoyed:
-The Da Vinci Code
-Angels and Demons
-Coffin Dancer
-Map of Bones
-Death Run
As you can tell, I'm looking for something with mystery, action, and history. Anything?
2007-03-06 12:15:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Dark Rivers of the Heart by Dean Koontz (fantastic thriller - I won't tell you anything about this, except I couldn't put it down)
The Sugar Pavilion by Rosalind Laker (historical novel - set in France and England around the time of the French Revolution - most of it is based in Brighton, England and the Sugar Pavilion refers to Brighton's Royal Pavilion)
Children of the New Forest by Captain Marryat (historical novel set around the English revolution in the mid-late seventeenth century. I've just read it for the first time and although the language is a bit old-fashioned (he wrote it in 1847) it's a riveting story with great historical accuracy
Empress Orchird by Anchee Min (the story of China's last empress - again, strong story with incredible historical information)
The Two Georges by Harry Turtledove and Richard Dreyfuss (historical mystery - the American War of Independence is never fought as the Two Georges, Washington & King George come to an gentlemans agreement. The book is set in the present day, but a future very different to our own. The story tells of a Police detective facing rebel elements and enemies in his own Police force whilst attempting to track the historic painting of the 2 Georges meeting which has been stolen by rebels in an attempt to disrupt relations between the loyal American colony and Britain. Fascinating "what if" scenario.)
Also, try anything by Leon Uris and Wilbur Smith - good action stories but with extremely accurate historical backgrounds.
And although they don't fit your specified categories, no library is complete with the six books in Armisted Maupin's "Tales of the City" series. No fast action, no mystery, not really any history (unless you count seventies San Fancisco) but the most compelling set of characters - I've read these books loads of times, and still want to meet my own Michael!
2007-03-06 12:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jayne H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the Amy Tan books and Pearl Buck but an ancient Chinese Classic would be the Tale of Ginji. Your students would probably be familiar with it in the same manner as students here are familiar with Cinderella etc. I would recommend reading everything your Chinese friends recommend though since they might be more familiar with the current culture.
2016-03-28 22:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Raw Shark tales by Stephen Hall.
Supposed to be the best seller of 2007.
2007-03-06 12:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Radio Flyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god call girl. True story of a nun who leaves the catholic church and becomes a pro. Lots of insight into the crule world of nuns nd convents nd also lots of insight into the the world of prostitutes. Just very interesting look at humainity
2007-03-06 12:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by joeyjo123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak
Twilight
Dreaming Water
The Assassins of Tamurin
A Wrinkle in Time
The Princess Bride
House of Leaves
Just to name a few of my favorites. ;)
2007-03-06 12:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kay the Great 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋