i am a junior in highschool, what r some good like, suspense, action non boring books to read.......something interesting......
2007-11-13 11:31:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
How about nonfiction? "Ibn al-Haytham: First Scientist" by Bradley Steffens tells the fascinating, true story of a medieval Muslim scholar who overcame bouts of mental illness to develop the scientific method.
Born in Basra (located in what is now Iraq) in 965, Ibn al-Haytham first studied theology, trying unsuccessfully to resolve the differences between the Shi'ah and Sunnah sects. He turned his attention to the works of the ancient Greeks mathematicians. He was the first person to apply algebra to geometry, founding the branch of mathematics known as analytic geometry.
He traveled to Egypt to build a dam on the Nile, failed, and ended up imprisoned in Cairo for ten years. During this time he developed the idea of systematically testing hypotheses with experiments—the core of the scientific method.
"Ibn al-Haytham: First Scientist" was just chosen by California Readers, a nonprofit organization, to be part of the 2008 California Collection. You can find reviews of the book and a sample chapter at http://www.ibnalhaytham.net/
2007-11-16 08:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Centaur 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In horror/suspense I would recommend The Door to December and The Taking both by Dean Koontz (if you *really* like horror, try Brian Lumley's Necroscope series)
In mystery I would recommend Sue Grafton's alphabet series, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, James Patterson's Alex Cross series, or anything by Jonathan Kellerman or Mary Higgins Clark. Anne Rice's Vampire series and Ramses novel are both great.
For pure fun, you can't go wrong with Tim Dorsey's Florida books and Lawrence Sander's McNally series.
Hope that helps!
2007-11-13 11:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by Erica R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eragon, Eldest- Christopher Paolini
Inkheart, Inkspell, Dragon Rider, The thief lord- Cornelia Funke
Pendragon books- D.J. Macdale
Magyk, Flyte, Physik- Angie Sage
Series of unfourtunate events- Lemony Snicket
Land of Elyon books-Patrick Carman
2007-11-13 14:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like reading non-fiction, about what goes on nowadays - I recommend these two -
1) "Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader"
written by Bradley K. Martin
2) "Rogue Regime"
written by Jasper Becker
These two well-written books give an insight about the North Korean Government.
Fiction?
Try all the books written by Clive Cussler.
The hero is Dirk Pitt, with his sidekick Al Giordino. These are well-written.
2007-11-13 16:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by Living In Korea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lighting by Dean Koontz is good a little adult and the beginning is a little boring but if you stick with it you will not be disappointed
Prince of Darkness by Barbra Michales.. surprising not a vampire book and not bad
Kajira of Gor by John Norman Kinda kinky..okay really kinky The author is a little repetitive ,,As long as the idea of women being nothing more than sex slaves to men doesn't bother you then you should like it..
2007-11-13 11:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dezy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Left Behind Series written by Tim Lehaye and Jerry Jenkins.
2007-11-13 12:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Paige Turner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Anthony Horowitz books
2007-11-13 11:37:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE RIDDLE OF THE SANDS by Erskine Childers
WATERSHIP DOWN by Richard Adams
THE RULE OF FOUR by Ian Calder
RENDEVOUS WITH RAMA by Arthur C. Clarke
STARSHIP TROOPERS by Robert Heinlein
PASSAGE TO MUTINY by Alexander Kent
AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS by H.P. Lovecraft
THE LURKING FEAR by H.P. Lovecraft
HERBERT WEST: REANIMATOR by H.P. Lovecraft
THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGE by Edgar Allen Poe
2007-11-13 11:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ted Decker's triology Black, Red, and White... i dont like fiction usually but they were awesome
2007-11-13 11:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋