What book should i read before i die??

Question

I've already read the davinci code and every nicholas sparks book.


i dont really care about classics or not.




just as long as its good

Answer 1

Before u die I strongly believe that u must read ur RELIGIOUS BOOK. THE Quran, for example

Answer 2

If you want good, read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. It is a classic, but for good reason. I read and re-read it because every time, I am enlightened about the human condition.

If you like a good mystery, read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. I won't say too much more, other than I literally stayed up all night reading it the first time because every time I tried to put it down, the story seemed to be called to me from the pages of the closed book on the night stand.

I second the suggestion of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Excellent story.

Short stories, novellas, and novels by Gabriel Garcia Marquez offer a refreshing change from American and British literature. Start with the short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings."

I love the short stories of Flannery O'Connor. Check out "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and "Good Country People." Let me try to describe O'Connor: dark and intriguing, yet light (as in "not heavy") at the same time.

Sula by Toni Morrison is absolutely beautiful. The descriptions of the people and settings are just amazing. The story, well, it's captivating.

One last one, and then I'll shut up. Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart.

Answer 3

You said you don't care for the classics, but then you mentioned that you wanted to read "good" books. A piece of literature that can stand the test of time has gone through the greatest trial possible.

"The Iliad" is 3000 years old, and it's still a best seller.

If that's too esoteric, try some of the English writers. "Middlemarch" by George Eliot is one that can be difficult to put down at times.

There are many great books around that are new, too. The author Terry Pratchett makes me laugh out loud. He's billiant.

Answer 4

I could go on and on, but here are a top few...

1. To Kill a Mockingbird -- Harper Lee; A wonderful book about coming of age, realizing the humanity of the world, and the importance and value of family.
2. Tuesdays with Morrie -- Mitch Albom; A poignant reflection on the life and learnings of the important people in life.
3. Imagining Argentina -- Lawrence Thornton; A masterful rendering of the importance and power of imagination and belief in man's ability to endure and survive almost anything.
4. The Stand -- Stephen King; Although considered a "horror writer," King's novel is an archetypal masterpiece of the battle between good and evil.
5. Catch-22 - Joseph Heller; A brilliant satire about the irrationality of war.
6. A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolf; A must-read for any woman with a desire to build a sense of self, outside of the other roles in life.
7. Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck; Portrays the complexities of personal friendship, responsibility, and society
8. Walden - Henry David Thoreau; A beautiful look at how simplifying life can make it more enjoyable.

Answer 5

Well if you liked the Da Vinci code then you'll also like some of Dan Brown's other works: Angels and Demons, Digital Fortress, and Deception Point. I really enjoyed them.
However if you're looking for something completely different, I absolutely loved The Story of Avis by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. It's a really good read about a woman who dealt with the conflict of having a career as an artist and the stereotypes of women in the home during the 1800's.

Answer 6

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
Conversations with God by Neil Donald Walsh
Clan of the Cave Bear series by Jean Aual

Answer 7

A good step up from Dan Brown are Michael Crichton (sp?) and Dean Koontz.

I can't help you with similar books to Nicholas Sparks - I think he's in a category all his own.

I never get tired of re-reading the Austen books and the Bronte books - like someone else has already said... classics have stood the test of time - they are often extremely good pieces of work!

Answer 8

If you are interested in epic classics, you should not miss out on
1. Mahabharata
2. Iliad

If you are an animal lover

1 The Animal Connection by Jean Yves Domalain
2. King Solomon's Ring

are great books

Answer 9

Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut.

Answer 10

My top five excluding any already mentioned would be:

1-Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt (my personal favorite)
2-Oil by Upton Sinclair
3-The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass
4-The Cider House Rules by John Irving
5-Animal Farm by George Orwell (although considered a classic, it is the funniest book I have ever read-very easy to read)

Answer 11

Well, I have to say author, Sarah Dessen is spectacular in most of her books. I loved Dreamland. It is a great book. If you would like to know more about it you can go to Sarah Dessen's website listed below.
Oh I also wanted to mention the author, Francsca Lia Block. I loved the book: I Was A Teenage Fairy. These books are really deep and about life.