Looking for Good Books to Read

[rapurthng]

I just finished reading "The Radioactive Boy Scout" by Ken Silverstein. It was ..........scary. Not in a BOO! sort of way, but in a holy shit, this really happend sense. It is a Nonfiction book about a kid who tries to build a nuclear reactor in his backyard. Weird, wild and wacky stuff.

Also, I read the "Millionaires Mind" and "The Millionaire Next Door". The latter is better than the former in my opnion.
I could name some childrens books that are good if anyone is interested. It seems to me that quality childrens literature is often better than alot of the crap that is marketed for adults.

 

[sheath]

rapurthng made me realize...nobody has mentioned "Harry Potter" yet, have they?

I got these books for my kids and I was the one who wound up hooked on them. J. K. Rowling pulls you into her world so easily, it is like you are a part of Hogwarts, standing right there with Harry and Ron and Hermoine...written for children, yes, but as an adult I savor every line.

Another good one, not a children's book..."Conversations with God" by Neil Donald Walsch. It really makes me think. I don't know that I can do a review and do this book justice, but...it's a worthwhile read.

S.

 

[sheath]

Agree you're biased but I have no doubt you speak the truth. I was serious in my compliment...I don't give them lightly. I don't think I can put into words how sheath's writing touches me...I just know it does...and like no other. Remarkable indeed.

You just made my whole damn day, wicked woman. Thank you.

S.

 

[sheath]

I just finished reading "The Radioactive Boy Scout" by Ken Silverstein. It was ..........scary. Not in a BOO! sort of way, but in a holy shit, this really happend sense. It is a Nonfiction book about a kid who tries to build a nuclear reactor in his backyard. Weird, wild and wacky stuff.

Wow...I'm going to order that one right now. A true story that bizarre HAS to be an incredible read.

S.

 

[dollface007]

Also, I read the "Millionaires Mind" and "The Millionaire Next Door". The latter is better than the former in my opnion.

Suze Orman's books are excellent too. They're great reads for those of us who have alot of emotional baggage stemming from money-related issues. I've learned more about money from Suze than i ever did from my parents.

 

[midwestyankee]

rapurthng made me realize...nobody has mentioned "Harry Potter" yet, have they?

I got these books for my kids and I was the one who wound up hooked on them. J. K. Rowling pulls you into her world so easily, it is like you are a part of Hogwarts, standing right there with Harry and Ron and Hermoine...written for children, yes, but as an adult I savor every line.

Another good one, not a children's book..."Conversations with God" by Neil Donald Walsch. It really makes me think. I don't know that I can do a review and do this book justice, but...it's a worthwhile read.

S.

I strongly second Sheath's recommendation of the entire Harry Potter series to date. Our oldest, who is most of the way through college, had ignored them for years. He got roped into seeing the latest movie with some friends and then sat down the the books. He was done with them in three days (oh to have such time to read, eh?). And this from someone who reads Tom Clancy and is on his umpteenth re-reading of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

 

[watergirl]

I have to say it.

I am an unAmerican heathen, a blasphemer, and a harlot.

I HATE THE HARRY POTTER BOOKS - BLEAGH!!!!
uking smiley:

I tried the first two or three, and they were such derivitive, bland, fluffy, overly long wastes of time I've ever met. EVER.

Ok, I take that back. They were perhaps a quarter of a step up from Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, of which I sampled the first and second books.

And so many chapters. I'd rather read a novel based on every 1/2 hour episode of Scooby Doo.

*expects the deluge of Harry Potter missionaries*

 

[wicked woman]

Originally posted by sheath
You just made my whole damn day, wicked woman. Thank you.

S.

Seems only fair now doesn't it? You're welcome sheath.

 

[tigerjen]

books I enjoyed

"Silence of the Lambs"; "Hannibal"; "Red Dragon"
---all by Thomas Harris

"The Firm"; "The Pelican Brief" ----John Grisham

"The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy" ---A.N. Roquelaure
(penname of Anne Rice)

"Delta of Venus"; "Little Birds"; "White Stains"
----by Anais Nin

"Forever"; "Wifey" ---by Judy Blume

"The Pearl" ---Anonymous

"The Best American Erotica" series (1993-2004 so far)
----edited by Susie Bright

"How To Write a Dirty Story" ----Susie Bright

"Interview With the Vampire" (and other vampire books)
----by Anne Rice


Happy reading!


tigerjen

 

[sheath]

A few others that came to mind...

"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. A children's book, technically, it won the Newberry Medal way back in 1963, I think it was. An amazing book. This was one of the first 'really good' pieces of literature I ever picked up.

And anything at all by Maya Angelou. "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" was one of the books that convinced me every single person has a story to tell. My love of autobiographies was born with that book. Maya is amazing, no matter what she writes...it just flows from the soul of a woman who was BORN to write.

S.

 

[curious2c]

I just ordered a book yesterday. By Gwen Master's...I read an excerpt from it and had to have the whole thing.

I have read Harry Potter and liked the whole series, looking forward to the next...and the next...and the...well you get the idea.

I grew up on Loius LaAmour, Jules Vern and Franklin Dixon (Hardy Boys). my tastes vary, but I can read quite a bit when at work in camp. Lost of time to use there when not writing, working out, or thinking.

 

[sheath]

I just ordered a book yesterday. By Gwen Master's...I read an excerpt from it and had to have the whole thing.

Thanks.

S.

 

[curious2c]

Thanks.

S.

You are very welcome


Of course I am headed back to work Tuesday morning...so I'm going to have to wait until I get home again on the 29th to be able to read it. Damn the luck. Going to be bugging me the whole time I'm at work.

 

[sheath]

You are very welcome


Of course I am headed back to work Tuesday morning...so I'm going to have to wait until I get home again on the 29th to be able to read it. Damn the luck. Going to be bugging me the whole time I'm at work.

I could stoop to the heights of cruelty and send a few more chapters to tease you.

S.

 

[It'sasecret]

I'll have to strongly agree with those that reccomended Wally Lambs books. I read them both several times. Excellent books. I keep waiting for another release from him. "She's Come Undone" was interesting b/c it had the "feel" of a women author.

 

[SXCRgirl]

...any takers??

*raising hand*

 

[SXCRgirl]

The Harry Potter series is awesome! I've read and reread them and have enjoyed them every time.

I will admit that I didn't read all of the threads, just the most recent one. Has anyone mentioned The DaVinci Code? It's a fascinating read and definitely a thought provoking one, if you're into that kind of stuff.

I picked it up last year to read on my way to Oklahoma and I could NOT put it down.

Oh and as far as sheath's book goes, I'm ordering my copy this week. I CANNOT wait!

 

[bsbrian]

Ayn Rand ... Atlas Shrugged is my favorite

Frank Herbert ... The entire "Dune" series

Larry Niven ... Just about anything he's written

H.P. Lovecraft

W.E.B. Griffin ... Any of his WWII books

 

[fille]

I highly recommend Life of Pi. Middlesex and House of Sand and Fog are also very good.

 

[dollface007]

I highly recommend Life of Pi. Middlesex and House of Sand and Fog are also very good.

Read "House of Sand and Fog" if you love Greek Tragedies. Good book, but it will give you a feeling of ickiness

 

[watergirl]

Yeah!

Ayn Rand ... Atlas Shrugged is my favorite

Frank Herbert ... The entire "Dune" series

Larry Niven ... Just about anything he's written

H.P. Lovecraft

W.E.B. Griffin ... Any of his WWII books

I'll second Ayn Rand, and Larry Niven!

 

[sheath]

Read "House of Sand and Fog" if you love Greek Tragedies. Good book, but it will give you a feeling of ickiness

It definitely isn't light reading...but there is so much dark truth in it, I couldn't put it down. The domino effect of the story was what shook me up about that book...one little mistake and the whole house of cards tumbles down. *sigh*

S.

 

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[assister49]

If you are an animal lover: James Herriot's books are wonderful.

Oh yes - and the entire PBS TV series is available on tape to watch. We had a lot of fun watching those (until they got to the last season where they changed the actors - not as good; lost the chemistry).

 

[someplace]

If you are an animal lover: James Herriot's books are wonderful.

Oh yes! And splash out for the big one with all the pictures if you can. They're beautiful!


I'm a history nut and one series that keeps me coming back (it's great for summer days at the beach or by the pool) is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. It's got a little bit of everything: history, time travel, romance, conflict and adventure. But more than anything, it has two very strong central characters that will suck you in! Once you're hooked you'll have to continue on through the other three books in the series -- and they're all in the 700-800 page range I think. They'll definitely keep you busy (and enthralled)!