Im a 23 year old female, and have never been much of a reader, but I have a job now that I have a lot of free time(waiting for the phone to ring) and would like to start reading.
Can anyone recomend a good book to start me off??
2007-06-28 08:33:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Pick a subject that interests you. What genres do you enjoy? Mysteries? Sci-Fi? Fantasy? Romance? Non-Fiction? Humor? Christian?
Are you looking for a wonderful long novel or lighter short books? Or are you just not sure yet.
Go to your local library and browse the selections. Once you discover a favorite author or 2 you'll have plenty to read. Start with the best sellers. After all they are best sellers for a reason.
Some of my favorite authors are John Grisham, Diana Gabaldon, Terry Brooks, John Nance and David Baldicci.
2007-06-28 08:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Maquis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a new novel I have wanted to read called Falling Man... I do not remember the author, but it is stories from 9/11 interwoven into a good drama...
Good luck, I sit and wait all day on the phones as well, that is why I play around here a lot.
2007-06-28 10:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Holmes C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really anything by Nicholas Sparks. I try to read a book of his every 4th of July weekend -- it's become like a tradition of sorts.
The Notebook
The Guardian
A Walk To Remember
This year I'm reading At First Sight.
I love how romantic he is without being overly sappy. The Guardian was a great book featuring a Great Dane (love dogs).
Have fun!
2007-06-28 09:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends which way you want to go...
You have the "chic lit" by authors like Marian Keyes, Helen Fielding or Jane Austen (yes, she really were the "chic lit queen" of the 19th century!).
You can go for the Harry Potter hystery. Starting with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone".
You have the detective novels by the swedish author Håkan Nesser. His books are translated to other languages then swedish too. In case you don't speak swedish =)
But if you just want to read one great book... read "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
2007-06-28 09:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by cess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older V.C. Andrews...go with a Flowers in the Attic. If you like it,read the series.There was a single called My Sweet Audrina..but the newer ones are by a ghost writer..and that is what they are..so don't bother if you've already read the first series.
2007-06-28 15:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by jen_n_tn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-01 09:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could try reading some of the "classics." It really does feel like you're taking a step back in time reading them. Try "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte :)
2007-06-29 21:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here r a few of my favorites:
Five People You Meet in Heaven- Mich Albom
Chicken Soup for the Working Woman's Soul- various authors
In the Lake of the Woods- Tim O'Brien
Cloudstreet- Tim Winton
The Progress of Love- Alice Munro
Like i said these are some of my favorites and i hope you like them too!!
tell me how they work out!!;D
2007-06-28 08:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by ~GirlNextDoor~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what kind you would be interested in...
my fave author is Michael Phillips... he writes historical fiction novels... and has written over 6 dz...
mainly series... like with three or four books in them...
anywhere between 300-600 page books, but after u begin reading them, it doesnt matter anyway, b/c they r so good!
they r Christ related... and full of wisdom!
2007-06-30 06:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by Savv ;) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a cute one I'm reading:
"Love walked in" by Marisa De Los Santos
2007-06-28 08:37:38 · answer #10 · answered by JJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋