What is your favorite book and why?

Question

I am looking to read a book.. but I don't know what to read. I want to read something extremely interesting and if possible.. any kind of literature.. the last book I read was called "Kindred" By Butler.. I totally loved it! The point is.. I want to know what is YOUR favorite book and why...

Answer 1

Harry Potter books of course...
Than Robinson Crusoe (by Defoe) it's really really good!!!!!! Really interesting!
Around the World in 80 Days (by Jules Verne) it's ust soo interesting.
The Robot Series (by Isaac Asimov) if you like sci-fi.
and many many many other... there are really interesting though :)

Answer 2

Transformation by Carol Berg

Unfortunately it did not get nearly enough attention as it should have. It is a fantasy book (which is probably why) and it has the two most amazing characters in any book I've ever read.

I bought it, read the first few pages, got bored, and put it down. Two weeks later I picked it up again, and I don't think I put it down until I was done.

Talking about it really doesn't do it justice but I'll try my best. It starts out sort of slow, but gets more and more interesting as you read.

Seyonne's race was attacked and enslaved by the Derzhi Empire. After 16 years of slavery, he finds himself sold to the Crown Prince of the Derzhi Empire, Aleksander.

Sorry, can't tell you any more without spoiling it. Just go read it. I guarantee you, you will forget its a fantasy book, and you will probably forget where you are and get swept up in this amazing story. Before, I had never read a book like this. It starts out as a dark story and turns into the ultimate Salvation.

Have fun!

Answer 3

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith. It's a fantastic coming of age classic about the early 20th century through the eyes of a young girl living in impoverish area of Brooklyn, New York. The young girl (Francie Nolan) captured my interest from the first page. Although she was poor, she didn't let her poverty define her and never let her troubles come in the way of achieving her dreams.
The novel contains several intertwining characters, events and settings that add to the novels charm and make it real. Since it's a coming of age book, its plot is quite hard to describe and I don't want to give away the story. It's a great summer read and I highly recommend it.
I mostly love this story because it gave me a glimpse of life in a big city with destroying poverty. I have always lived in suburban California, so Francie's surrounding were entirely different than my own. You stated you wanted something interesting, and this is definitely the most interesting book I've read so far. I seriously couldn't put it down!

Answer 4

I have my copy of Kindred autographed. She was an awesome lady.

You could read other books by Butler or I recommend Sheri Tepper. Quite a feminist.

My favorite book is Lord of the Rings.

Answer 5

The Stand by Stephen King. Its almost biblical in nature but only through his demented mind. His version of Armaggedon has characters like the Trashcan Man, The Walking Dude, Mother Abigail, Stu Redman etc...
The Story is terrific and the ending equally as such.

Answer 6

Lonesome Dove. The depth of the characters is amazing. You feel as though you actually know them and you are easily transported to the settling of the west. This is one of those books you finish reading and find you can't immediately start another because you just have to sit with it for awhile and let it totally soak in.

Answer 7

I just love the Earth children series by Jean M Auel. She writes a mix of adventure, literature, knowledge and drama and emotion that, after the first half of book one becomes so captivating that you want to read all the books. ( I think 5 of them) it kept me reading anyway... and I am a critical reader... if the story doesn't flow...I stop reading.

Answer 8

I am currently into the book named Freehold. It is a sci fi book about a a society Known as Freehold and is about a pure democracy goverment. Not a Republic like ours.

Answer 9

I like the book thief by markus zusak. and the phoenix series is really good too. It's actually a comic series, but it reads like a novel. it's incredible.

Answer 10

I have more than one favorite book. I love Conversations W/God by Neale Donald Walsch. I also like Paulo Coelho's collection. He has different books about different subjects, but I'll put here the ones I liked the most:

1.- The Alchemist
'Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book – a magical fable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow your dreams.'
This is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a worldly treasure as fabulous as any ever found. From his home in Spain, he journeys to the markets of Tangiers, and from there into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him.
With Paulo's visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, 'The Alchemist' is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people's lives.


2.-Veronika Decides to Die
Veronika has everything she could wish for – young and pretty, with plenty of attractive boyfriends, a steady job, loving family. Yet Veronika is not happy and one winter's morning takes an overdose of sleeping pills, only to wake up some time later in the local hospital. There she is told that although she is alive, her heart is now irreparably damaged and she has only a few days to live…
This story follows her through these intense days as she starts question all her ideas about life. Soon she comes to realise that every second of existence is a choice we all make between living and dying. This is a moving and uplifting song to life, one that reminds us that every moment in our lives is special and precious.
'Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic…He gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.'
THE EXPRESS
'His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.'
THE TIMES
'One of the few to deserve the term "publishing phenomenon".'
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

3.-The Fifth Mountain
In 'The Fifth Mountain' Paulo Coelho takes us back to the 9th century, to the turbulent Middle East, where the prophet Elijah is struggling to keep his faith alive amidst a world of constant war, tyrannical royalty and pagan worship.
Evoking all the drama and intrigue of the colourful, chaotic world of the Old Testament, Paulo Coehlo turns the trials of Elijah into an intensly moving and inspiring story – one that powerfully brings out the universal themes of how faith and love can ultimately triumph over suffering.
“His books have had a life-enhancing effect on millions of people.”
THE TIMES

4.- The Zahir
It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession.
One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified – and increasingly fascinated – by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts.
His search for her – and for the truth of his own life – takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny.
With The Zahir, Paulo Coelho demonstrates not just his powerful and captivating storytelling, but also his extraordinary insight into what it is to be a human being in a world full of possibility.
In Arabic Zahir means 'visible, present and unable to go unnoticed.' It refers to something or someone that ends up being the only thing we can think of. This state of 'possession' can be understood as saintliness or insanity, with a fine line between the two.

5.-The Valkyries
Haunted by a devastating curse, Paulo is instructed by his mysterious spiritual master to embark upon a journey – to find and speak to his guardian angel in an attempt to confront and overcome his dark past. 'The Valkyries' is a compelling account of this forty day quest into the searing heat of the Mojave Desert, where Paulo and his wife, Chris, encounter the Valkyries – warrior women who travel the desert on motorcycles, spreading the word of angels.
This exotic spiritual odyssey is a rare combination of truth, myth, imagination and inspiration. Ultimately it is a story about being able to forgive our past and believe in our future.


6.-The Witch of Portobello (it's a new book he published, I haven't read it but I'm sure it's good).

Well, I hope this helps.