2007-11-18 18:53:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. wonderful story, couldnt put it down. normally books that have different stories woven together tend to become very confusing but this one is done very well. and feel almost mystical, even though it could potentially be a true story. another good one is Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King. its a short story in a book called Different Seasons. if youve seen the movie, you know what its about, and the movie was almost word for word of the book. its incredible :)
2007-11-18 20:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jenna H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest reading:
When Heaven and Earth Changed Places
By Le Ly Hayslip
This book opened my eyes towards the savage nature of war. But if you want something upbeat and fun I would suggest:
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
By Christopher Moore
Its absolutely HILARIOUS.
2007-11-18 19:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by SEM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorite recent reads was Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. It's narrated by a nine year old boy in New York struggling to deal with the aftermath of 9/11. It's heartbreaking and beautiful and funny all at the same time.
2007-11-18 19:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read "Finding Flow" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi; its a very good book on how to get into a state of 'flow' so that you achieve happiness.
It is a slightly heavy read, but the book is full of examples of everyday life, and how to feel happy in what you do.
2007-11-18 19:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest reading "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card. Why? Because it's an excellent book, and I think it would appeal to people of all ages. (Science Fiction)
Romance - Jane Eyre. By Charlotte Bronte. Riveting!
2007-11-18 18:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by Ladyhawke 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non fiction-The Myth of Male Power, I assume you're a man. It gives examples of what has happen to some men and you might want to be aware. I also read the classics because people are always referring to them and it's good to be in the know. Otherwise, Clan of the Cavebear series is good.
2007-11-18 19:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Heart of man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down River by Joh Hart.....kept the pages turning and
Too Late to Say Goodbye by Linwood Barclay...another page turner!
2007-11-18 23:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last witchfinder: james morrow. This book was great. It was funny and facinating. Takes place in colonial times. Involves witchtrials, indians, ben franklin, castaways on an island.
2007-11-18 22:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by speechy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a unique experince... "Gospel Enigma: and the Young Heretics"
It's a free read.
It FLIPS the genre thing on its head. Nonfiction becomes fiction and fictional characters deliver the non-fiction. Don't pass it up.. It's amazing.
2007-11-18 19:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything from Sidney Sheldon.
He was the master of the game.
2007-11-18 18:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by Just asking 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋