Fabienne Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) I have a goal in life to read as many books as possible before I die, so I was wondering if you can give me any book recommendations? I also just love to read, and need some recommendations. You can list as many books as you want, that'd be great. I'm not restricted to genres, so just list books you love and would recommend. Also, you don't have to recommend Harry Potter. I've read and loved them all. Edited November 12, 2010 by Fabienne Link to post Share on other sites
130671 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Maybe you could try the original "Dune" series by Frank Herbert. Not exactly easy to read, but he does have to say a lot about politics and justification of actions. It`s not just sci-fi. Link to post Share on other sites
Harleen Quinzel Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 - Noughts and Crosses series by Malorie Blackman - Noughts and Crosses, Knife Edge, Checkmate, Double Cross. There's also An Eye for an Eye, which is a novella that takes place in between N & C and Knife Edge - The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice - Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Damned, The Tale of the Body Thief, Memnoch the Devil, The Vampire Armand, Merrick, Blood and Gold, Blackwood Farm, Blood Canticle Merrick, Blood and Gold, Blackwood Farm & Blood Canticle are Vampire/Mayfair crossovers. The Lives of the Mayfair Witches is another trilogy written by Anne Rice. It consists of The Witching Hour, Lasher, and Taltos. There are more, but I can't think of them right now >.< Link to post Share on other sites
The Dude Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Animal Farm - George Orwell The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck Link to post Share on other sites
Fabienne Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thank you all so much! Definitely going to be checking those out. Link to post Share on other sites
The Dude Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thank you all so much! Definitely going to be checking those out. Come back and tell us what you think of them. Link to post Share on other sites
hobbitses Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 any book by douglas coupland, his books are brilliantla candy series - lauren conradno time for goodbye - linwood barclaytoo close to home - linwood barclaynineteen minutes - jodi picoultthe passage - justin croninshutter island - dennis lehanethirteen reasons why - jay asherthe old kingdom series (sabriel, lirael, abhorsen) by garth nixany book by nicholas sparksthe hour i first believed - wally lambany book by michael crichton (one of my fav of his is pirate latitudes) Link to post Share on other sites
Fabienne Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 Wow! Thank you so much! I wouldn't have heard of most of these books if it wasn't for you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Fabienne Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 Come back and tell us what you think of them.I will! I've actually read Animal Farm and Of Mice and Men, but I've never read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, and I think I'll go get a copy. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
Arie Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I just read the most amazing book ever!!!!!!!!!! Dancing for Degas by Katherine Wagner My all time favorite is Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie... definitely worth the read!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Neve Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'd suggest "War & Peace" and "Crime and Punishment" - two major pieces of Russian literature, both very demanding but unforgettable. I sweated blood over reading them, they're really not a walk in the park, but they're worth every minute of your time. If you're aiming for something a bit lighter, then maybe anything by Hemingway. Link to post Share on other sites
lavieenrose Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 This is a fabulous thread, thanks for starting it Fabienne. Link to post Share on other sites
sarahelizabeth Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I will! I've actually read Animal Farm and Of Mice and Men, but I've never read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, and I think I'll go get a copy. Thank you. the Adventures of Tom Saywer Is an American Classic Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbledores Woman Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 In Cold Blood - Truman Capote To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R Tolkein. Of Course. His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman Link to post Share on other sites
emwatsonsuperfan Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs was SUCH a good read.So was The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Both get pretty mature and graphic though so be prepared for that. Amazing though. For something lighter, I absolutely adooore the Series of Unfortunate Events series. SO clever as a whole. Edited January 3, 2011 by emwatsonsuperfan Link to post Share on other sites
Arie Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 any Jane Austen is a must!!! Also, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I have an idea of recmmending when I have read a good book, so, Jade's Recommendations Pride and PrejudiceNorthanger AbbeyAlice in WonderlandTo Kill a Mockingbird If you like mangaRosario and VampireDeath Note Edited January 4, 2011 by Hermione Link to post Share on other sites
ckravitz Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 In no particular order: CK's Recommendations:To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Lost Symbol by Dan BrownAmerican On Purpose by Craig FergusonMarine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills (a biography of a sniper in Vietnam) by Charles HendersonSilent Warrior (the same story as before, but with more stories and details. Both are worth reading) by Charles Henderson What Jade posted above me reminded me of my all time favorite manga, Desert Coral. Link to post Share on other sites
honeytinkle Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 The Sorrows of Young Werther by GoetheFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyThe wind-up bird chronicle by Takashi MurakamiOut by Natsuo KirinoLet the right one in by John Ajvide LindqvistHandling the undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbledores Woman Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Animal Farm & 1984, both by George Orwell. A Room With A View - E.M. Forster. Anything by Austen or Bronte. And if you like reading plays, I'm a little in love with Arthur Miller. Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I have an idea of recmmending when I have read a good book, so, Jade's Recommendations Pride and PrejudiceNorthanger AbbeyAlice in WonderlandTo Kill a Mockingbird If you like mangaRosario and VampireDeath Note Jade's Recommendations BooksPride and PrejudiceNorthanger AbbeyAlice in WonderlandTo Kill a MockingbirdNorthern Lights MangaRosario and VampireDeath NoteVampire Knight Link to post Share on other sites
honeytinkle Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Atonement by Ian McEwan is great. And Kafka on the shore by Takashi Murakami. Link to post Share on other sites
hobbitses Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 the book i'm currently reading is room by emma donoghue. it's one of the best books iv read. its a book inspired by the fritzl case (more so of felix fritzl according to an interview with the author) HIGHLY recommend it Link to post Share on other sites
Neve Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Atonement by Ian McEwan is great. And Kafka on the shore by Takashi Murakami.Atonement blew me away, I'd highly recommend it too. I recently read "Norwegian Wood" by Murakami, a friend had given it to me, and I was surprised how much I liked it. It made me laugh out loud several times. I'd recommend anything by Kazuo Ishiguro: "The Remains of the Day", "Never Let Me Go", "When We Were Orphans". Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Atonement by Ian McEwan is great. And Kafka on the shore by Takashi Murakami.Atonement was good, but I highly recommend the book to, not the movie. Link to post Share on other sites
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