I love to read and am in search of a good book.
2007-05-03 09:39:02 · 15 answers · asked by MoonDove 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Classics: The Brothers Karamazov,1984, Hamlet, The Sound and the Fury, Jane Austen, Othello
Stephen King:The Dark Tower series. Desperation. The Stand
Theology: Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, Blue Like Jazz, What's So Amazing About Grace,
Christian fiction: Redeeming Love, Mark of the Lion series,
Bible bits: Proverbs, John, James, Hebrews, 1&2 Samuel,
Best book on college life: I am Charlotte Simmons
Fantasy: Harry Potter, Sword of Truth series 1-6, Anita Blake series 1-8 (if you read beyond those, you'll be sad), Lord of the Rings (but the movies are better, I think), The Dresden Files Series (funny, and get better as they go), Odd Thomas
Children's books: The Giver, The Westing Game, A Wrinkle In Time, Confessions of Georgia Nicholson,
Non-fiction: PostSecret, Mean Genes,
Anne Rice stuff, Poisonwood Bible is ok, Nicholas Sparks blows unless you're into small-town romance. If you like Evanovich, try Anita Blake 1-8 first. I thought Wheel of Time was slow-moving and hard to care about, but still good.
2007-05-03 09:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Eric Cartman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a serious reader, looking for a long story to sink into, I greatly recommend Stephen King's 7 book novel, The Dark Tower. Be warned, it if you love to read you may find it hard to put any of these books down. If you can't find the first in the series(titled The Gunslinger) don't worry. The books include short forwards where a general outline of the story up to that point is included. Plus, each book can stand alone as an enjoyable story.
Title: The Dark tower.
Length: 7 book series, with book length from 300-1000+ pages.
Primary genres: Adventure, psychological.
Secondary genre: Romance, horror.
Setting: A decaying wasteland that once used to be a paradise.
Note: This series makes references to many other Stephen King books. Although it's not necessary to understand the story, I recommend reading Salem's Lot, Desperation, and The Stand. All of them are also incredible reads on there own, but the primary villain of the Dark Tower series makes many appearances in these books. Reading these stories will help to explain a bit more of the villain's history, and give you a glimpse into his mind. Enjoy!!!
Regards, Siekuto.
2007-05-03 10:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by _ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On The Edge - Susan Kearney
One For The Money - Janet Evanovich
Such A Pretty Girl - Laura Wiess
A Million Little Pieces - James Frey
A Bend In The Road - Nicholas Sparks.. I believe that is who wrote that
2007-05-03 09:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by Abby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canadian West Saga by Janette Oke. It is actually a series that contains 4 books beginning with When Calls the Heart. My all time favorite books, and I read like crazy!
2007-05-03 15:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by misskatiemichelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you edit to include a genre, style, subject, or reading level I might have a better recommendation.
Meanwhile, I suggest "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. It's a very interesting story of the family of an American Baptist missionary who travels to Africa (specifically Congo) during a period of political upheaval. There's a lot to like about this book. The characters are believable, there's political intrigue, and it's smart and funny as hell. It's probably my favorite book.
2007-05-03 09:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE to read so I have several. James Patterson is one of my favorite authors. Some good books by him are the Women's murder club series. Some other books by him that are not murder mysteries are the Maximum Ride YA series. Books by him similar to Maximum Ride but more adult are "When the Wind Blows' and 'The Lake House'. Other good authors are Mary Kay Andrews, Sarah Dessen, and Stephanie Meyer.
2007-05-03 10:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by bblove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with bertine, you should read Terry Pratchett. Also, "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan is a really good series. Any books by Anne McCaffrey are good, bbut I would especially suggest "The Dragonriders of Pern" series. These are all fantasy books and they are also very good.
2007-05-03 09:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to read a good book, try with reading some of Jostein Gaarder's books. I'm sure he'll lead you to the hidden places of your imagination, making you wonder about things around you and giving you a touch of a new philosphy. "Maya" is my favorite, but any of his books will give you the same feeling.
2007-05-03 10:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by freya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Clique novels by Lisi Harrison are my absolute fave books. Also Interview with a vampire by Anne Rice and Dovey Coe ( I'm not sure who it's by)
2007-05-03 09:47:18 · answer #9 · answered by Flower Child 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Collector by John Fowles. It's a really good book. I promise you will love it.
2007-05-03 09:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋