Anyone recommend a good book .what are you reading at the moment and why is it good?

Answer 1

"Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. I have read this book umpteen times and it never fails me. It always keeps me interested even though I know what is going to happen. Each read I discover something new. It is the first in a series of 6 books and I guarantee you won't put it down after the first 50-60 pages. And you will read it over again because you will just race through it the first time because you won't be able to wait to find out what happens next. It is a very adverturous, sexy, romantic historical novel and I guarantee 100% satisfaction. Try it and let me know what you think. There is a yahoogroup book discussion group called "Outlandish Voices" and we discuss the book in detail. It is about 10 years old and new members join up and the discussion starts all over again. We discuss all 6 of the books, so if you join the group, be sure to read all of the books first so you don't get any spoilers. Anyway, I know you will like it.

Answer 2

I'm not reading a book i've only read about 4 or 5 my whole life. Most people don't know that "the university of hardknocks" is a book title. I have an original 1938 copy. I read it. in a couple days. didn't want to put it down. you can get a paper back copy on the net pretty cheap. believe it or not as old as this book is. I think it is still in print. I loved. unless you meant a novel. the only novel I ever read was "flowers in the attic". for me it has to be a pretty good book or i'll. put it down after the first three pages. I'm not into books. when I was kid in school. I used the same book. every year so I would just use the same book report. I never even knew they had intesting books. untill I found the non-fiction. stuff.

Answer 3

John Steinbeck's The Wayward Bus
Martin Millar's The Good Fairies of New York
Jim Munroe's Flyboy Action Figure Comes With Gasmask

And right now I am reading a non-fiction book by Ishmael Beah called A Long Way Gone.

Answer 4

Nowadays I am finishing up the Ruth Rendell mystery books a friend gave me. Rendell has won numerous awards for her work both here and in her native country of Great Britain. Her mysteries are all set in England.

She is called the best for British crime novels nowadays ("her only rival is P.D. James"), getting "creepy and chilling" when she writes from the viewpoint of the criminal, and "still better" when she writes from the viewpoint of the police department, the same police she features in many books.

I like the ones from the criminal's viewpoint. Well, no, I like them all; it is only that the criminal ones are more varied.

It IS very good British mystery, though pretty easy reads that can be done in a day when sufficiently intrigued (or when I have the time!).

So now the book is called "Wolf to the Slaughter" by Ruth Rendell. It's good because the of the rising tension.

Answer 5

WE NEED TO TALK ANOUT KEVIN by lionel shriver ,was such a good book and the end left me really shocked, i tried to read her next book though and i ust couldnt get into it

have you ever read martina coles books they are really good i reccomend mauras game and then 2 women, both really good and if you like them it is worth reading more but deffinately start with those two

infidel was reccomended by someone on here and that waas so truthful it is painful but really teaches you something about a background that i know nothing about

also i love jodi picoult books too and my favourite one was also my sisters keeper

have a go at all these authers you may be surprised

i read the autobiography of michael fox and that was really truthful and inspiring without being too wishy washy

best wishes to you


xxx vici

Answer 6

I'm now on the Fourth Jane Austen Mystery novel by Stephanie Barron. The book is called Jane and the Genius of the Place. This series is written as though Jane Austen is writing about real adventures in which she participated. If you like Jane Austen, I'd highly recommend the books I've read so far. Stephanie Barron actually makes it SOUND as though Jane Austen, herself, is writing these first person accounts. The stories are really good in themselves, but feeling like you're reading Jane Austen's words and about her true experiences is fascinating!

Answer 7

It would help if you gave your age and interests, but here goes:

http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com

Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content. There is also a "Reader's Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books. Next on my list is "The Farthest Shore", to be followed by "The Sword in the Stone" (which I have read previously and which makes me laugh out loud).

Also these: http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/grtother.html#great . Lots of lists, but I especially like the Harvard Classics list - all the books that I should have read, but (mostly) never did.

Finally, these: http://www.awardannals.com/wiki/Honor_roll:Genres - pick your genre, find the best books ranked by how many awards they've won.

I hope this helps.

Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/

Answer 8

I've recently read a book called The Book Thief which was probably the best book I have ever read. I was in tears at the end it was very moving, I highly recommend it. Also, Dean Koontz's books are very good to read if you like things like thrillers/horror.

Answer 9

Twilight
It's a romance novel, but I don't think you'd like that
Pendragon Series
It's about other dimensions in the universe
Magyk, Flyte, Physik
Fantasy magic book
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
It's a classic, but I still do love reading it
Anne of Green Gables
Same as Tom Sawyer, it depends on what you like to read, I suppose

Answer 10

Well I'm not sure if your into World War II history, but if you are you should read The War of the World by Niall Ferguson. I just enjoy the thorough history covered by him, delving deep into the core causes of World War II, and how economics,religion,culture, technology, played a major part. Great book.