everyone must have a book that is an absolute classic that everybody must read. im looking for inspiration on what to read next
2007-05-14 04:05:47 · 32 answers · asked by icclesnugglebuddy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Falling Angels -T.Chevalier
2007-05-14 11:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by tarantula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to choose - there are so many fantastic books out there!
You don't give your age so firstly if you are an adult:
My favourite book of all time is Pride and Prejudice - I read it again and again. I agree with another answerer that Enid Blyton should be read (whatever your age). I also like most of the Bronte sisters work. I liked The Davinci Code by Dan Brown but didn't like others by same author. The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martinez is reasonable but not really a must read book.
If you like "raw" books based on true lives try Lynda La Plante.
I recently read The Gentle Spirit by Dostoyevsky - It was a mad confused read, but a fabulous portrayal of someone close to madness after their wife commits suicide. I suppose as one of the supposed "Great" authors, you could give this a try.
Tender is the night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is another cracking book
If you are a child try JK Rowling, Enid Blyton regardless of age.
Older children might enjoy Jeff Stone (martial arts based )
Robert Muchamore's Cherub series, The Barf-O-Rama series ( very very funny and totally gross) - I'd recommend these for adults too if you want a good belly laugh!
There are so many to choose from - as soon as I finish this I'll think of fifty more I wish I had suggested!
2007-05-17 08:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Cry of the Peacock by Gina B. Nahai
Roots by Alex Haley
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Goodnight, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian
2007-05-15 11:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by Samarama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
journey to success - by martha rodgers
If u want to be successful in life, or know the purpose for life or knnow why must u be educated or even if u have no real motives like these,, this book is for u. It is for everyone. It is about a young girl called Betty who learns a lot about life. It is an amazing piece of work... please be sure to read it. It is really good and useful and interesting!
2007-05-14 05:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by christabelnaomi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wild
1984 by George Orwell
Much to Do about Nothing by William Shakespear
Diary of Anna Frank by Anna Frank
Sherlock Holmes by Conan Doyle
So many it makes my head spin.
2007-05-14 05:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by timeluckwish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt call it a 'classic' but an amazing story to read is definitely My Sister's Keeper, by Jodie Picoult. It tells a story, from four character's perspectives, about a girl who was conceived and born into the world to supply cord blood for her sister who has a life threatening disease. An emotional read that feels like it is real. Highly recommended.
2007-05-14 04:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by blundery 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For an readable classic go with To Kill a Mockingbird or East of Eden. I love novels with a stong good vs. evil storyline.
2007-05-14 05:53:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dice Man - Luke Rheinhart
2007-05-14 04:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by William H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter and All Enid Blyton books are a must read.
2007-05-14 06:09:18 · answer #9 · answered by robbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the wilderness series by Sara Donati is awesome. the first book is Into the wilderness. It is about upper new york in the 1780's there are 5 books to the series and they are awesome I have read all except the last one
2007-05-14 04:12:26 · answer #10 · answered by dinkylynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the travel series by Paul Theroux provide a fantatstic insight into other cultures - try Riding the Red Rooster about train travel through China
2007-05-14 04:15:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋