I'm looking for an interesting book to read, any suggestions?

Question

I'm an 19 year old and the last book that I enjoyed very much was The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time by Mark Haddon. I liked that it was written in first-person narrative. Does anyone know of a book that is worth reading? I may go to Barnes and Nobles tomorrow.

Answer 1

If you like romances and horror you can do no better than my favorite author, Dean Koontz. My favorite by him is called Watchers, but I am sure you will find a large selection of his books at B&N. He is best-known for writing many successful novels that could broadly be described as suspense thrillers, but which also frequently incorporate elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Several of his books have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List.

The "Odd Thomas" Books are also very good. Odd Thomas is an interesting character. For synopses of his books, go to the site below. Hope you find a good book to read.

The Darkest Evening of the Year (November 27, 2007)
The Good Guy (May 29, 2007)
Brother Odd (November 28, 2006) (Book three in the Odd Thomas Series)
The Husband (May 30, 2006)
Forever Odd (November 29, 2005) (Book two in the Odd Thomas Series)
City of Night w/ Ed Gorman (Book two in the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series) (July 26, 2005)
Velocity (May 24, 2005)
Prodigal Son w/ Kevin J. Anderson (Book One in the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series) (January 25, 2005)
Life Expectancy (December 7, 2004)
The Taking (May 25, 2004)
Odd Thomas (December 9, 2003) (Book one in the Odd Thomas Series)
The Face (May 27, 2003)
By the Light of the Moon (December 24, 2002)
One Door Away from Heaven (December 26, 2001)
From the Corner of His Eye (December 26, 2000)
False Memory (December 28, 1999)
Seize the Night (Book Two in the Moonlight Bay Trilogy) (December 29, 1998)
Fear Nothing (Book One in the Moonlight Bay Trilogy) (January 14, 1998)
Sole Survivor (January 29, 1997)
Demon Seed (1997) (revised)
Ticktock (1996)
Intensity (1996)
Strange Highways (Cemetery Dance Publications, 1995) (collection of short stories)
Icebound (1995) (extensive revision of Prison of Ice)
Dark Rivers of the Heart (1994)
Winter Moon (1994) (extensive revision of Invasion)
Dragon Tears (1993)
Mr. Murder (1993)
Hideaway (1992)
Cold Fire (1991)
The No No Spot (1990)
The Bad Place (1990)
Midnight (1989)
Lightning (1988)
The Servants of Twilight (1988, as Leigh Nichols)
Shadow Fires (1987, as Leigh Nichols)
Watchers (1987)
Strangers (1986)
The Door to December (1985, as Richard Paige)
Twilight Eyes (1985) (reissued in 1987 with a second half)
Darkfall (1984)
Phantoms (1983)
The House of Thunder (1982, as Leigh Nichols)
The Eyes of Darkness (1981, as Leigh Nichols)
The Mask (1981, as Owen West)
Whispers (1980)
The Funhouse (1980, as Owen West) (novelization of The Funhouse, a Tobe Hooper film)
The Voice of the Night (1980, as Brian Coffey)
The Key to Midnight (1979, as Leigh Nichols)
The Vision (1977)
The Face of Fear (1977, as Brian Coffey)
Night Chills (1976)
Prison of Ice (1976, as David Axton), reissued as Icebound (1995)
Invasion (1975, as Aaron Wolfe), reissued as Winter Moon (1994)
Demon Seed (1973) (later revised and reissued)
Shattered (1973, as K. R. Dwyer)
Chase (1972, as K. R. Dwyer), revised and reissued (1995)

Answer 2

I just read a very good book. "The Seer of Shadows" by Avi. It's about 200 pages and it's not really fantasy. It takes place in 1872, I believe. Don't let that turn you down. It's about a boy who is a photographer's apprentice and takes his first pictures. Something bad, very bad, comes out of it. That might not sound very good, but it is. It's just me. I can't explain a book without letting all the details out. Ummm...there is some segregation issues and slavery. If that interests you more. It's not childish in anyway. Maybe the youngest would be 5th-6th grade, but I don't know if they would like it. Not very emotional at all, unless you get attached to the characters I suppose. I'm in 7th grade and loved it so I'd give it a try. ;)

Answer 3

Reading is awesome. Mark Haddon wrote another book; I've forgotten the title. Phillipa Gregory wrote a bunch of historical novels. They're fascinating. I'm working on A Chorus of Stones by Susan Griffin. I don't know if B&N would have it, though. Ellison's Invisible Man is classic and one of my favorites. Persepolis is beautiful and a bit traumatic; it's a graphic novel.

Answer 4

Start reading Mary Stuarts Merlin trilogy. Those are the best books in the world. The crystal cave is the first book, then the hollow hills, and the last book is called the last enchantment. I read these books for the first time when i was a teenager and they have been my very favorite books ever since. I really hope you read them they are definitely worth the read.

Answer 5

Dont Bet Against Me -- Deanna Favre

You don't have to be a sports, football, or Green Bay Packer fan to enjoy this book. It's very detailed and touched me like no other book has. It's a must read for any female out there or anyone who has personally or has known someone that has been affected by breast cancer.

Answer 6

All the Way Home by Tatlock
The Joy Luck Club by Tan
To Kill a Mockingbird by Lee
Christy by Marshall
The Blue Bottle Club by Stokes

Answer 7

If you like a romance, suspense kinda book then you should definitely read the Twilight series. The dialog can get repetitive but Edward Cullen totally makes up for it!

Answer 8

Hey Texas Gal,
If you live in or near Houston, you can borrow some of my extensive collection of books. If not, buy books from Alibris or other on line booksellers for much less than retail cost. Alibris is my favorite because when I buy one kind of book, they make suggestions for other similar books, or different types. They also offer many coupons. Another way to get good books is to haunt yard sales. You can email me through my profile.

http://www.alibris.com

Answer 9

Eleven Minutes by Paolo Coelho

Answer 10

A child called it- Dave pelzer
Falling leaves-Adelin Yen Mah
Mao's last dancer- Li cunxin