timtamboy63 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 This thread is for everyone that loves to read~~What are your favourite books/authors/series?I really like Matthew Reilly, he has a pretty awesome fast pace and has a pretty grand plot I also liked Kite Runner, it was written quite well Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahzuk Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I absolutely love the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead.i know i know, i've fallen into the vampire craze but they actually hardly mention the vampire aspect at all. Generally I prefer more complex literature, especially Russian novels, but this really grabbed me as it is such an easy read yet each book has a cliff hanger and great drama for some light entertainment. The characters are intense and it's surprisingly difficult not to get emotionally involved! I also love all of Jane Austens's books, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and a good bit of HP Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuta ♥ Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Girls of Riyadh by by Rajaa AlsaneaGirls of Riyadh wiki-------------------------------------------3-part book by Jean P. Sasson: Princess Daughter of Arabia Desert Royal-------------------------------------------------Without Mercy (Really nice book)Without Mercy--------------------------------------------------------Across the nightingale floor by Lian HearnAcross the nightingale floor wiki--------------------------------------------------------No one listened by Isobel & Alex Kerr----------------------------------------Silent Boy, Beautiful Child( very nice) by Torey Hayden.-------------------------------------------To Kill A Mockingbird : very classic I know, but still liked it.--------------------------------------------Tuesdays with Morry by Mitch AlbomWiki--------------------------------------- I forgot the best one: The DaVinci Code! I LOVED that book. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I like The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShineeLikeMe Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I personally really like really simple plots with nothing to analyze. Like Percy Jackson? Although I really did enjoy Dom Casmurro. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMBATMAN Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 My favorite book: The Catcher in the Rye: By J.D. SalingerMy favorite author: Stephen King Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissist Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 The Book of The New Sun series (4 vol.) by Gene Wolfe, genious!Science fiction/philosophy/love/debate, the protagonist has got a cool name and is HOT - IT'S COMPLETE!Two of my favourite authors are Fjodor Dostojevskij and Hjalmar Söderberg. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) I personally really like really simple plots with nothing to analyze. Like Percy Jackson? Although I really did enjoy Dom Casmurro.I really don't like expressing dislike for books which everyone hates on, not be cause they aren't bad, but because they are bad for obvious reasons that don't really lend to thoughtful discussion. Having a big hate fest only serves to reinforce an unfounded feeling of self importance and propagate an elitist mob mentality. Not to mention put down those who enjoy said book.I thought the Lightning Thief was a cute book and it's obviously for a lower age range, so it's not unforgivable that it's less complex than Russian masterpieces. Edited October 13, 2010 by Grumps Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtamboy63 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys, i'll be sure to check them out.How about genre's? What would you say is your favourite genre's?Mine would probably be Science-Fiction, and/or Dystopian settings in the future, but I also like thriller, especially those with a pretty giant plotedit: Forgot to say I LOVED Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer. I read it a 3-4 years back, and for a week, every other book seemed bland. Now I own a copy Edited October 16, 2010 by timtamboy63 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Glau Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 One of my favourite books ever is The Secret Garden I also liked the Everest series by Gordon Korman, even if it's a bit too simple for me now I can't think of all the awesome books I've read at the moment... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeciliaL Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 The God of Small Things - Roy Arundahti Atonement - Ian McEwan 1984 - George Orwell Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexa Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Little Brother and For the Win by Cory Doctorow. I'm such a nerd. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia32 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Heart of Darkness - Joeseph Conrad Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruan Chun Xian Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 The Time Traveler's Wife is pretty good. I wouldn't say it's the best piece of literature ever but I enjoyed it. I loved Phillippa Gregory's Tudor series (The Other Boleyn Girl - movie was horrible though, The Constant Princess, etc). She managed to make me sympathise with both Katherine and Anne and Mary which is interesting because her characterisation of all three was quite radical. The historical inaccuracies could be quite jarring if you care too much about it like me, but overall the books got me hooked enough that I could forget them for a while and just enjoy it. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMedic Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 My favorite book so far is The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoFavorite author is John Grishamreally recommend to everyone The Firm - John Grisham and The Last Juror by the same authorUs, Gods series and the Empire of Angels by Bernard Werber is also very good and sets you thinking.Wkiki Werber Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannie.osv Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 i love how so many of these books are included in the ib curriculum, ahah!personally, my favorite books are jonathan safran foer's extremely loud & incredibly close as well as lionel shriver's we need to talk about kevin.beautifulgorgeousamazing <34567 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panch Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Books: "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro, "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, "The Kite Runner" & "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled HosseiniAuthors: J.K. Rowling, Khaled Hosseini, Stephenie Meyer, Kissinger Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtamboy63 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 My favorite book so far is The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoHoly Crap, reread that yesterday it's an amazing book Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILM Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 My favirote book is 1984 by Geroge Orwell.And "the three parts of Garnada" by Radowa Ashoor (Arabic writer). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazmine Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Okay I LOVE these booksWalking Chaos Series by Patrick NessUglies by Scott WesterfeldVampire Academy by Rachelle MeadChronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather BrewerAnd sooooo many moreBut if I must, my all time favorite books would be:Carpe Diem by Autumn CornwellAndThe Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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