Can someone recommend a good book to me?

Question

I want a book that will keep me up at night and that I will remember for years to come and probably tell my children and quote from it. I know its based on opinions and all but I did ask for a recommendation....thanks:)

Answer 1

"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. It was just chosen by California Readers to be part of the 2008 California Collection. You can find reviews of the book and a sample chapter at http://www.ibnalhaytham.net/

Answer 2

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card--the first of a trilogy, but the best in its own way ^^

I cannot stress enough that you should at least give this a try!

If you do read this, definitely keep reading till the end (even if the beginning seems a little.. childish). The writing seems to grow with the character, so don't judge on the first chapter. =) This book definitely stayed with me years after I read it--the first time I did, I had to read it all in the first day because it was impossible to put down!

The books go in this order:
1. Ender's Game
2. Speaker for the Dead
3. Xenocide

Answer 3

Redeeming Love By Francine Rivers

Answer 4

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.

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 5

In my humble opinion, the best book for that is the good book-
The Bible. There are parables in it and lots of scripture that is
good for quoting to children. It has Proverbs for how to deal with life and the problems with it, Psalms for praise, the Roman road to help learn about salvation. It also documents the life of Jesus.

Answer 6

"Seabiscuit" was an interesting and easy read.
"The Di Vinci Code" was interesting for the most part.

If you're looking for something more substantial:

"The Exorcist" I read in 3 or 4 days. Couldn't put it down. Same for "The Godfather".

I've read "The Hobbit" and the Trilogy about 4 times. Very visually intricate. Start with The Hobbit and find out where 'the ring' came from before you start the Trilogy.

Answer 7

Pl. Read " Wasted Talent " " Musings of an Autistic" By Krishna Narayanan.

Or " From a Mother's Heart- Journey of Life " by Jalaja Narayanan.

Mother of a Child with Autism, which ones u read u won't Forget.

Answer 8

Tuesdays With Morrie
The Five People You Meet In Heaven and
One More Day......
By Mitch Albom all very good books

Answer 9

"The Lost Language of Plants" by Stephen Buhner
"A Language Older Than Words" by Derrick Jensen
"Childhood's End" by Arthur Clarke
"The Jesus Incident" by Frank Herbert
"Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver
"Snowcrash" by Neal Stephenson
"Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
"The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul" by Douglas Adams

Answer 10

I think that a good book for you to read is The Pact by the Three Doctor.....it teaches you how to reach success in life no matter what situation you are coming from. Another one is Forged by Fire...it is very emotional and teaches lessons.