2007-03-17 04:01:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Hotel Veronica by David Stone
http://www.lulu.com/content/439199
"When Martin Lawrence starts his journey of recovery from alcoholism he is not on his own. He has a supportive family and a team of professionals to help him. But he also has a host of painful memories, stretches of time he can remember nothing about and half a million pounds in his bank account that isn't his. As he struggles to come to terms with his past, make sense of the present and build plans for the future he collects a colourful array of friends and enemies in an adventure, told at breakneck speed, that is as heartwarming as it is disturbing."
Yes, I am the author!
2007-03-17 11:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by D S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Dragonflight is one of my favorite books ever! I'm reading Philip Pullmans Dark Materials at the moment. Book one is called "Northern Lights". They are making a film about it this year. Also good are "Eragon".
Non Sci-fi female good read. The best trashy novel ever is "Riders" by Jilly Cooper or "Rivals" which is another fantastic holiday read.
Non of the above are highbrow english literature, but excellent books with great pageturnability.
Oh and if you want something with history, romance and excitement, battles, sex and villainy, read "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. Its fabulous darlings. Read it on holiday in France last year and couldnt put it down! 1700 pages!!! but WOW
2007-03-17 05:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by laurasimonuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends what you're after. Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels are funny and thrilling. Jasper Fforde's novels are definately worth dipping into. Ben Elton did a great novel called Dead Famous which is about a murder in a Big Brother style house, and another called Chart Throb about an X Files show, both are very funny satire. I'd also recommend anything by Terry Pratchett, particularly his Discworld series.
2007-03-17 05:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by saarandom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read "Grendel" by John Gardner. It's the telling of the Beowulf story, except from the perspective of the "monster" who's actually a highly-intelligent but misunderstood creature...like me. :(
Seriously, though, it's beautifully written, and I usually don't read fiction. It's literature and storytelling at their best - and it's even educational: besides for the history value, "Beowulf" is a seminal text since it's consider to be the first piece of English lit; "Grendel" puts that story in a new light.
Oh, and it has won all kinds of awards - see link below.
2007-03-17 04:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by no_good_names_left_17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not knowing your tastes I can only guess, but if you like a humourous light read then I would take with you 'The Hitchikers guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. Hope you have a great holiday
2007-03-17 04:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If youre into anthropomorphic fiction I suggest "Watership Down"
If you like enlightenment and stories of hope and faith.
"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" (Richard Bach)
Magical fairytale epics - "Quest for the Faradawn"
Abstract Sci-fi - "Oryx and Crake"
Other good reads:
The world according to GARP
The art of War (By Sun Tzu)
One of the funniest books I have ever read was:
"Good Omens" (By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimmon)
"Neverwhere" (By Neil Gaimmon ) is also very interesting
2007-03-17 04:11:19 · answer #6 · answered by BlissDreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your mood then you will know which books to read during the holidays.
2007-03-17 04:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by maua 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jonathon and the Dream Master - Best Fantasy adventure since Lord of the Rings, but quite light hearted and funny.
2007-03-17 09:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an easy read which is a little more intelligent than a bonkbuster, try The Island by Victoria Hislop.
2007-03-17 04:04:25 · answer #9 · answered by f0xymoron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going somewhere foreign then what about a book all about the country itself and the laguage and people.
2007-03-17 04:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋