I have to confess that I have not read a book since "The DaVinci Code". Now that I finally have a little time on my hands I would like to start reading again but I don't even know where to start. I like both fiction and non fiction, biographies, histories and historical novels, mysteries and intrigue ...no fluff or romance novels. I would really appreciate some recommendations.
2007-04-25 08:09:39 · 18 answers · asked by marilu 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
In fiction I would suggest The Kite Runner
or Life of Pi or The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.
In non-fiction I would suggest Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Godwin
In memoirs, I would recommend Teacher Man by Frank McCourt
2007-04-25 08:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Q by Luther Blissett is the best historical novel I ever read.
Recently I read also The Critique of Criminal Reason by Michael Gregorio. Its a historical mystery novel early 19th century Prussia and involves Immanuel Kant. Interesting.
If you have any interet in vampires or the balcans you should read The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova (someone else suggested it also as I see).
Also House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski. A kind of horror story but very, very strange and a book with a very interesting layout.
2007-04-25 15:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by dimitris k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the books for you would be Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon series. He combines fiction with history, mystery and intrigue in a very amazing way. His prose is brilliant. His historical facts are dead on accurate and they also give you a tremendous insight into the current world issues in the middle east. They are far better than Da Vinci Code. Pax - C.
2007-04-25 15:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two favorite authors are John Irving (Hotel New Hampshire, Cider House Rules, A Prayer for Owen Meaney) and Joyce Carol Oates (but she is perhaps an acquired taste)
Have you ever read Gone with the Wind (Margaret Mitchell)? Fantastic book.
2007-04-25 15:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've now read all of Lindsey Davis's Roman era mysteries and only the second one was not very good; I'd recommend starting from the beginning.
Another favorite is the Starwolves trilogy by Edmond Hamilton; he wrote too fast sometimes, but his short stories in sci fi are wonderful.
Happy reading.
2007-04-25 15:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by Robert David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you read Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons" ? It is the book before "The DaVinci Code". Try Will Cuppy's "The Rise and Fall of Just About Everyone". I just got done with it and it is great.
2007-04-25 15:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I you are interested in reading more about the Jesus and Mary Magdalene aspect of "The Da Vinci Code," I recommend the writings of Bart D. Ehrman.
"Peter, Paul, & Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend."
Ehrman has written several books including a book on the newly published Gospel of Judas.
2007-04-25 15:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by Darrol P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Master of Disguise - Mendez
Spy Dust - Mendez
1984 - George Orwell
Band of Brothers - Stephen Ambrose
2007-04-25 15:28:39 · answer #8 · answered by Cpt. Amazing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Historian
2007-04-25 15:13:41 · answer #9 · answered by Eve H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend a book titled "Silverlock" by John Meyers Meyers.
A fictional account of a man lost at sea who cares not if he lives or dies.
It is a fantastic read.
2007-04-25 15:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋