What good books would you recommend for others to read? Tell us why, if you like. No profanity, please!
#41
The Catswold Porthole by Shirley Rousseau Murphy I discovered it 20+ years ago and have read it a dozen times. Its not easy to find, but if you love cats, fantasy, and a dash of mystery.
4points
#42
Stronger than you Know- Jolene Perry
When- Victoria Laurie
When- Victoria Laurie
4points
#43
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah was so engaging and vivid, I went to Google Street View to "walk" around his neighborhoods as I read.
4points
#44
Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland. best dragon fantasy novel ever besides Harry Potter.
4points
#45
W.c Ryan. A.m. keen. I love a good ghost story, haunted house, or mystery. I found a bunch of good ghost stories in the YA section at the library. Check that section out if You have read the mystery section at the Library like I have. I was surprised at the vast selection in YA. I have to throw in Stephen King also.
4points
#46
I have two that I would recommend. The first: The Outsiders by S.E.Hinton and the second: From the Corner of His Eye by Dean Koontz. Both are amazing books.
4points
#47
J. R. R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy - the best fantasy world I have ever seen.
Any stories about Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. They keep your brain wondering, putting clues together and figuring stuff out. Great exercise and a nice insight into the period.
Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October" - one of the best... hmm.. strategy novels (?) I have ever seen! It's exciting, packed with interesting information, and has a lot of strategy employed. Definitely recommend!
4points
#48
The Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. Especially "Unseen Academicals". The world is so extremely colourful and his writing so awesome and witty.
For young readers, i recommend the Harry Potter books, the Percy Jackson series and The Hunger Games also.
Also, many books of Dostojevski.
For young readers, i recommend the Harry Potter books, the Percy Jackson series and The Hunger Games also.
Also, many books of Dostojevski.
4points
#49
Definitely Terry Pratchett. I prefer the City-Guard stories but just read anything you can get your hands on. I have a very soft spot for "Feet of Clay"
"Good Omens" by T Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
"Watership Down" by Richard Adams
As a fantasy-nerd (for young adults, but I still like it as an older adult): "The Dragonbone-Throne" (and following) by Tad Williams
and for German speakers: "Die Stadt der träumenden Bücher" by Walter Moers
Oh, and "Lord of the Rings" goes without saying.
4points
#50
I love any medevil and Romans. One of the best I have read is the son of Spartacus. After the Romans kill Spartacus they discover he has a son. Not knowing, his son was trained as a gladiator by the Romans. And Spartacus son did not no his true identity either but it all comes out in the end. No spoiler alert here. you have to read it. highly recommended!
3points
#51
scythe and the red queen and immortal rules
3points
#52
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
3points
#53
The hate u give by Angie Thomas
3points
#54
The Serafina series by Robert Beatty. It has everything. Gore, mystery, books, fantasy, magic! I would definitely recommend these books.
3points
#55
Cornelia Funke's Mirrorworld books. It puts a really cool spin on all the old fairytales. FrostFire by Zoe Marriott is also fantastic. I also highly recommend The Lord of the Rings and all of the Sherlock Holmes books. And if you like high fantasy, the Inheritance cycle by Christopher Paolini
3points
#56
Fantasy PG:
The Bartimaeus trilogy by Johnathan Stroud. Fantasy series but also humorous and actiony. Very un-cliche if you ask me, though it does have that coming-of-age element.
The Bartimaeus trilogy by Johnathan Stroud. Fantasy series but also humorous and actiony. Very un-cliche if you ask me, though it does have that coming-of-age element.
Light reading any age:
The Merchant of Marvels and The Peddler of dreams by Frederic Clement- very surreal and artistic, lots of pictures
The Merchant of Marvels and The Peddler of dreams by Frederic Clement- very surreal and artistic, lots of pictures
My own books! Very scifi and cerebral. When they're finally published in a million years.
3points
#57
Atlas Shrugged! Ayn Rand
TIMELESS!
TIMELESS!
3points
#58
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield - Just read it! It's the only book that actually made me feel like I was participating in the story, like I was next to the protagonists. Amazing experience!
3points
#59
Anything on basic economics and law really. I know it sounds boring but a lot of schools miss out on teaching this stuff and it can really help you later on in life. I'm not saying you should become an expert on economics and law and their history, but you should at least understand how the country you live in works.
For fun- His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. I see lots of people have recommended HP and LoTR and those are very good and popular. This series is somewhat less known, though recently the first book was adapted in a tv series by the BBC.
For fun- His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. I see lots of people have recommended HP and LoTR and those are very good and popular. This series is somewhat less known, though recently the first book was adapted in a tv series by the BBC.
3points
#60
We're All Wonders - R. J. Palacio
Why We Sleep - By Matthew Walker
Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World - By Matthieu Ricard
21 Lessons for the 21st Century - By Yuval Noah Harari
Why We Sleep - By Matthew Walker
Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World - By Matthieu Ricard
21 Lessons for the 21st Century - By Yuval Noah Harari
3points