Suggest a book or 2 for me to read please :)

Keltin · Post by **Keltin** » 18 May 2009, 22:18

Ok,im a high school junior and I need a novel to read.It must have been written in the past 10 years.Here are a few books I loved.
-Catcher in the Rye
-Twilight Series (Yes...im a fan)
-The Great Gatsby (easily my favorite)
-At the Edge of the City
-Good People

-I like a good classical mafia type genre (must be within past 10 years,so no Godfather)
-But I also like a Very psychological book,like The Catcher in the Rye.
-Stephen King is a no no
-Doesnt need to be "child friendly",I can handle randy stuff.

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atrixa · Post by **atrixa** » 20 May 2009, 12:30

Seeing the Wires by Patrick Thompson isn't, as far as I know, very well known, but I thought it was a cracking read. It's got a great twist in the middle (or near the end, possibly). Not sure if it fits into all your criteria, but it's fairly contemporary and there's a few interesting psychological elements.

dragoncub · Post by **dragoncub** » 21 May 2009, 00:29

I recommend you these books... I am sure you will love to read them..

1. Realms (Fiction/Romantic book)
http://www.dragoncub.com/books/fiction/ ... asy/realms

2. Jimmy (Horror/Suspense book)
http://www.dragoncub.com/books/fiction/ ... ries/jimmy

3. Approaching Our Destination (contemporary literature)
http://www.dragoncub.com/books/literatu ... estination

4. Blowing Hot and Cold
http://www.dragoncub.com/books/literatu ... t_and_cold

5. Strange Attractor: signed, limited hardcover
http://www.dragoncub.com/books/literatu ... _hardcover

xoxo · Post by **xoxo** » 01 Jun 2009, 15:12

Hey,

umm i think if you like friendship and a really heart touching story read
"A thousand splendid suns" by Khaled Hosseini it's really lovely
Or
try reading "Confession of a shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella after watching the movie it's fun comparing them

Ell · Post by **Ell** » 02 Jun 2009, 09:10

Maybe you should try something completely new, for example Murakami or classic books by Tolstoj?

leedale · Post by **leedale** » 02 Jun 2009, 09:18

I am currently engrossed in Little Bee. Little Bee is a story both sad and hopeful, horrific and funny. It's told in the voices of two women: Little Bee, a 16-year old from Nigeria who, after two years, finds herself "unofficially" discharged from an immigration detention center in southern England; and Sarah O'Rourke, magazine editor, mother, reporter's wife. Among Little Bee's few belongings are Andrew O'Rourke's driver's license and business card. Not knowing anyone in the UK, she decides to head for the address on the driver's license. And thus begins a journey for both women

I can't wait to get back to it...

leedale · Post by **leedale** » 02 Jun 2009, 09:20

I especially loved "A thousand Splendid Suns" and really enjoyed "Confessions of a Shopaholic". "Suns" was an engrossing story and "Shopaholic" I just found fun.

xoxo wrote:Hey,
umm i think if you like friendship and a really heart touching story read
"A thousand splendid suns" by Khaled Hosseini it's really lovely
Or
try reading "Confession of a shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella after watching the movie it's fun comparing them

leedale · Post by **leedale** » 02 Jun 2009, 09:21

xoxo wrote:Hey,
umm i think if you like friendship and a really heart touching story read
"A thousand splendid suns" by Khaled Hosseini it's really lovely
Or
try reading "Confession of a shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella after watching the movie it's fun comparing them

dragoncub · Post by **dragoncub** » 04 Jun 2009, 06:38

Another good book:

The Missing Extra

ebookman568 · Post by **ebookman568** » 04 Jun 2009, 21:47

agreed

leedale · Post by **leedale** » 05 Jun 2009, 07:08

I also loved this book

Thanks...leedale

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ebookman568 wrote:agreed

Bonanzle4Books · Post by **Bonanzle4Books** » 09 Jun 2009, 00:22

Water for Elephants
Nineteen Minutes
Tenth circle
My Sister's Keeper
Fablehaven - fantasy series very engrossing

leedale · Post by **leedale** » 09 Jun 2009, 08:43

Thanks for the suggestions on books to read. I will check them out. I have heard of Water for Elephants. My neighborhood book club had this book as a discussion.

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vorsta · Post by **vorsta** » 24 Jun 2009, 17:03

Would you like Little Brother by Cory Doctorow?A fascinating book for readers of any age. A great sample of a “Young Adult” book that adults can comprehensively enjoy. It Furthermore, serves as a great candidate to get teens hooked on science fiction. Adults will like it for the thought-provoking topical issues and the insight into the minds of today’s tech-savvy youth. The youth vs. adults aspect is sure to attract teen readers, who will love the book for its defiant themes. Hackers and teaches will love it for the frequent applications of technologies and views at where they might be headed. SF fans (and conspiracy theorists) will love it for the extrapolation of receding civil liberties and privacy issues. In short, this is a book with extensive appeal, regardless of age and background. I would also offer this book as a great candidate to get teens hooked on science fiction.

sexybibliophile · Post by **sexybibliophile** » 04 Jul 2009, 11:09

Have you ever read any Ray Bradbury or Kurt Vonnegut? I'd suggest Fahrenheit 451 (a classic), The Cat's Pajamas (a collection of short stories), or The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury or Slaughterhouse 5 (another classic) or Cat's Cradle by Vonnegut. They're two of my favorite authors and I think you'd enjoy them. Hope that helps!