Hey Pandas, What Book Would You Recommend For Everyone To Read? (Ended)

The Dear America series. Various authors. They are aimed at children, but many adults would enjoy them. They are written in a diary format and written from a child's point of view. They are based on true history. I've read most of the series (There are 36 in all). You get hooked.

"The Sacred and the Profane" by M. Eliade--an exploration of the history of these basic human concepts and their fundamental meanings.

"Finite and Infinite Games" by J.P. Carse--looking at life as a game, and defining the differences between the two categories of games.

"The Wisdom of No Escape" by Pema Chodran--Buddhist advice and teachings for everyday life (from which there is no escape).

"The Denial of Death" by Ernest Becker--Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1974, this book looks at the normal activities that fill our days and nights and helps the reader to recognize the truths underlying much of what we do, as individuals and as a society.

The Bhagavad Gita--In "The Song of God", Hinduism's ancient holy scripture, the deity Krishna teaches his human friend Arjuna the fundamentals of ultimate truth and reality: Even though this body is born, ages, and dies, the Self is unborn, changeless, and eternal.

"How to Raise an Ox" by Dogen/Cook--Essays by 13th century Japanese Zen master, intended as an introduction to the practice of meditation, and to the religion/philosophy of Buddhism."The Sacred and the Profane" by M. Eliade--an exploration of the history of these basic human concepts and their fundamental meanings.

"Finite and Infinite Games" by J.P. Carse--looking at life as a game, and defining the differences between the two categories of games.

"The Wisdom of No Escape" by Pema Chodran--Buddhist advice and teachings for everyday life (from which there is no escape).

"The Denial of Death" by Ernest Becker--Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1974, this book looks at the normal activities that fill our days and nights and helps the reader to recognize the truths underlying much of what we do, as individuals and as a society.

The Bhagavad Gita--In "The Song of God", Hinduism's ancient holy scripture, the deity Krishna teaches his human friend Arjuna the fundamentals of ultimate truth and reality: Even though this body is born, ages, and dies, the Self is unborn, changeless, and eternal.

"How to Raise an Ox" by Dogen/Cook--Essays by 13th century Japanese Zen master, intended as an introduction to the practice of meditation, and to the religion/philosophy of Buddhism.

Any Raina Telgameyer books (is that how you spell her name???), resistance, bad girls dont die series.

In a totally different direction than most people here area going, but "The Four Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss. I found this book life changing. It is full of different, well thought out philosophy's, as well as cool stories and is very practical.

the mysteries Benedict society series

Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie.

Haroun sets out on an adventure to restore his father's gift of storytelling by reviving the poisoned Sea of Stories. On the way, he encounters many foes, all intent on draining the sea of all its storytelling powers. Salman Rushdie gives us an imaginative and, at times, humorus allegorical warnings of a world trapped by oppressive thought control and bereft of the extraordinary power and illumination of storytelling.

All Quiet on the Western Front
Johnnie got his Gun
Atlas Shrugged

Harry Potter Series and Enid Blyton
There's these books that I've read during my spare time and they're from an author called Amish. The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of The Nagas and The Oath of The Vayuputras are the three books I've read. Another author whose books I've read is Christopher Doyle (btw he's an Indian author).

"Oh the places you'll go" by Dr Suess

It's no literary masterpiece, but it's been given to me more than once (once by my employer) as it's supposed to be inspiring or something. It's a pretty quick read though, so even if you don't like it, it doesn't take much time to read.

Definitely ALL of the Harry Potter books, the Boy on the Wooden Box (By Leon Leyson), Les Miserables, and other books that I'm too lazy to list right now.

Either any of the Cassandra Clare novels or even short stories, Shadowhunters Fandom, or the Medoran Chronicles. Literally my favourite books ever. Or, if you don't like fantasy, Leah on the Offbeat and Love, Simon.

Okay, I have a few.

1. The summer I turned Pretty series by Jenny Han.
2. The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth.
3. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. (WHOSE EXCITED FOR THE PREQUEL!)
What NOT to read (in my opinion)
1. Any pandemic-horror books. Not a good time, in my opinion.

New Hunger Games Prequel, The ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Percy Jackson series or any book by Rick Riordan. Wouldn’t exactly recommend the Apollo series. The character is a little cranky and annoying.

I’ve read a lot of books in my life, but one of the most memorable is Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet by H.P. Wood. It’s set partially in New York City and partially in Coney Island in the 1980s.The protagonist, Katherine, or “Kitty,” Hayward, has recently been evicted from the hotel she and her mother were staying in, but her luck changes when a group of performers takes her in. They help her adjust to her new surroundings, become more confident, and, ultimately, reunite with her mother. As the book also deals with the Black Plague and its effects, there are a few sad moments, but the more humorous ones provide a good balance. All of the characters bring something different to the plot, but in a way that doesn’t feel forced or unnatural. Some of the dialogue is in different languages, but that doesn’t detract from the novel. This book is ideal for people who enjoy historical fiction, the circus, and books that make you laugh and cry.

Robert Heinlein, classic scifi before it was cool.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Husseini.

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth--or as is is better know, The bible. It has it all. Love, Intrigue, Romance, Murder, Incest, Law, History, Parables, Future Events, and Hope. I would recommend the New King James Version.

I have a few favourites I would recommend.

Hold on, bit don’t hold still by Kristina Kuzmic.
Anything by Rachael Johns especially The art of keeping secrets
Could it be magic by Melanie Rose
Saving Grace by Fiona McCallum
The grass is greener by Loretta Hill
The five people you meet in heaven by Mitch Albom
The guardians trilogy by Nora Roberts
Trylle trilogy by Amanda Hocking

That is just a small list of books I absolutely loved. I am into a lot of chick lit, country romance, drama and some fantasy style of books.

Sandman Slim by richard kadrey
Reaper man by Terry pratchett
The mad scientists daughter by Cassandra rose clark
The gargoyle by Andrew davidson
Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Irona 700 by dave Duncan
Black sails by jo Graham
Hand of isis by jo graham
American gods by Neil gaimon

Certainly not all, but some of my favorites and ones that just stuck simply because of how well written they are.

If you're into mysteries, thrillers, and young adult fiction, you will love any book by April Henry.