Any good books??!:D?

Question

Anyone have any good books to recommend?

Anything about anything.:)

Something you really liked.

And tell me a bit about it, too!:D

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Answer 1

Classics. That's always my suggestion for a good read. It picks no gender nor age group. But then, classics are hard to understand at first, since some of the words aren't spelled as they are today. But it's worth it.

Take Pride and Prejudice (I always recommend them) by Jane Austen. It's a romance novel but it's not the mushy type. Mr. Darcy is perhaps one of the best written male characters ever and Lizzy Bennet is a picture of a woman of logic and emotion at the same time. Really great read.

Answer 2

The Host

Wicked

The Uglies

A Great and Terrible Beauty

Answer 3

these are some of my favorite books:

'the hobbit' & 'the lord of the rings' trilogy by jrr tolkien (nothing beats tolkien for me)

the 'harry potter' series by jk rowling

'the neverending story' by michael ende

the uglies series ('uglies', 'pretties', & 'specials') by scott westerfeld

the gemma doyle series ('a great and terrible beauty', 'rebel angels', & 'the sweet far thing') by libba bray

'roverandom' by jrr tolkien

'i was a teenage fairy' by francesca lia block

'the rose and the beast' by francesca lia block

'peeps' by scott westerfeld

'sophie's world' by jostein gaarder

'the once and future king' by t.h. white

'wicked' by gregory maguire

'the jester' by james patterson

'fahrenheit 911' by ray bradbury

'the great gatsby' by f. scott fitzgerald

'maus' by art spiegelman

'a taste for rabbit' by linda zuckerman

aaand that's all i can think of right now. heh.

happy reading!

Answer 4

The Mediator series by Meg Cabot

synopsis:

There's a hot guy in Susannah Simon's bedroom. Too bad he's a ghost.

Suze is a mediator-a liaison between the living and the dead. In other words, she sees dead people. And they won't leave her alone until she helps them resolve their unfinished business with the living. But Jesse, the hot ghost haunting her bedroom, doesn't seem to need her help. Which is a relief, because Suze has just moved to sunny California and plans to start fresh, with trips to the mall instead of the cemetery, and surfing instead of spectral visitations.

But the very first day at her new school, Suze realizes it's not that easy. There's a ghost with revenge on her mind.and Suze happens to be in the way.

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Confessions of a Not It Girl by Melissa Kantor

synopsis:

High school is never easy . . . and when you are suffering from a hubris complex and are convinced that the gods on Olympus have focused their attention on you, things are sure to get even harder.In this smart and sassy debut novel, the spotlight is on Jan Miller-a self-labeled "Not It" girl struggling to find out what and who she wants. From her best friend, who is an It girl, to her parents, who are way too embarrassing to her crushes (who always seem to be in the right place at the wrong time), there is never a dull moment for Jan. With college application deadlines looming and a group of seemingly vindictive gods ready to sabotage her every move, Jan is about to set off on a memorable trip through senior year and prove that being a "Not It" girl has some major rewards. From first-time author Melissa Kantor comes a fresh and witty look at senior year from the perspective of one girl convinced she is everything but "It." Melissa Kantor teaches at a high school in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her husband. This is her first novel.

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Planet Janet and Planet Janet in Orbit, both by Dyan Sheldon

synopsis:

With a Mad Cow for a mother, an eccentric psychotherapist for a father, and a dweeble for an older brother, it’s no wonder sixteen-year-old Janet Bandry is ready to enter the Dark Phase of her life. As this determined British teenager sees it, the DP requires dressing in black, listening to jazz when she can find the right radio station, and thinking about Deep and Meaningful Things - when she isn’t thinking about boys, what color to dye her hair, or whether her nose piercing is infected. Told in diary entries with a comical dose of melodrama, Planet Janet shares the painfully funny travails of a winning new heroine who just knows she is destined for greatness.

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Amazing Grace by Megan Shull

synopsis:

Gorgeous teen superstar Grace Kincaid has it all- an electric smile, million-dollar endorsement deals, and blond cover-girl looks. But what happens when America's "It" girl doesn't want "It" anymore? With the paparazzi stalking her every move, Grace quietly slips out of a TEEN PEOPLE photo shoot, ducks the press, and call s her mom from the boiler room of the fabled USTA National Tennis Center. And right there, in her custom-made Nike warm-ups, tears streaming down her face, Grace says the three magic words that her mom told her she could say anytime, anytime this whole crazy life wasn't fun anymore. Three simple words-and her new life begins. For the hottest girl on the planet, life's about to change. Grace gets a make-under, a new identity, and a new life in a rugged little town on the edge of nowhere, population 813 (including one cute boy: one very cute boy). Megan Shull's AMAZING GRACE will grab you from the first paragraph (go ahead, read it!) and keep you reading till its satisfying, transporting-shhhh-happy ending. A sparkling new voice in teen fiction.

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Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan

synopsis:

In the tradition of Anne Rice and Stephen King's Salem's Lot, Cirque Du Freak is the frightening saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak shows leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires.  Author Darren Shan's vivid detail and original voice will have young readers glued to their seats in terror.  Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampires, and a petrifying ending, Cirque Du Freak will chill, thrill, and leave readers begging for more.

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The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

synopsis:

He holds the secret that can end the world.

The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life.

The records show that he died in 1418.

But his tomb is empty.

The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankin

Answer 5

What kind of books do you already like, and how old are you?

Well, without that info, I can suggest books for a 15/16 year old..

Twilight/New Moon/Eclipse...

  -They're about vampires and loveee. You pretty much either love them or hate them. I love them.

Harry Potter

  -Wizards and Witches. Always pretty fun. There's a good plot line and it gets pretty dramatic in some places. Plus, all the Weasleys are funnnny.

A Mango Shaped Space

  -About a girl who's different, but overcomes it. That's a crappy description. Just read it, it's good.

Lovely Bones

  -A girl is killed. She watches from Heaven how things are on Earth after she's gone. Again, it's good.

The Five People You Meet In heaven

  -It's a good book, and it teaches you a good lesson. Plus it gets really sad in a few parts. It made me cry.

Feed

  -It's a really good book about life in the future. the underlying problem is how humans have destroyed everything and how people are pretty much dieing because of it. It's really really good, but I do put up a caution on language. They curse. ALOT.

As I think of more, I'll put them up, okay?

Answer 6

Yes, it does depend how old you are. But I was looking for some books and i just did a google search for good books for a ___ year old/_grader. it worked for me. I really liked twilight and that book is appreachated by people of all ages.

Answer 7

uglies and its series

uglies, pretties, specials, and extras

the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series

and what im reading now is inkheart and its sequal is inkspell

great books all of them u should try them out k  

Answer 8

If you liked the Harry Potter books you'll probably like the Inkheart trilogy by German Cornelia Funke. They kept me hooked for days and are written really well. I think it's coming out in the movies soon...

Answer 9

I'll recommend a few books that I found especially intriguing. I'm not sure what type of novel you're looking for, but all of these are considered "classics."

1. "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen.

Summary:  A woman and a man from two different worlds learn that first impressions are not always correct, and by putting aside their differences (one's pride and the others prejudice), they find that they are able to fall in love with each other.

This is my favorite book because it's so full of so many different things. Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy are my favorite literary characters. Jane Austen tells their love story with fantastic wit, weaving throughout the story many issues of the day, such as marriage with love and the roles in society that each individual member was expected to play.

2. "The Picture of Dorian Gray," by Oscar Wilde

Summary: A spoiled, prideful, vain young man manages to keep his outward beauty, though a particular portrait of himself ultimately reveals the person he *really* is.

I liked this book because it's an example of everything someone shouldn't be. In it, Wilde mocks the importance that society places on a person's physical beauty, and ultimately he tells his audience that though someone may be absolutely stunning on the outside, they can be hideously ugly on the inside.

3. "The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Summary: Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

This novel also has it all: love, obsession, societal expectations, money, tragedy, etc. It's a timeless tale, and one that captivated me from the very beginning.

4. "The Awakening," by Kate Chopin

Summary: A woman finds herself, rebelling against her "expectations" as a woman. Though she has a husband and two children, Edna Pontellier defies what is expected of her and engages in activities that would be seen as shameful and completely inappropriate.

These books are amazing, and I'd definitely recommend that you read them at least once in your lifetime. Happy reading!

Answer 10

I would suggest Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy.

The first book "Assassin's Apprentice" open's up by a very young Fitz (the main character) being taken by his grandfather and dropped off in a castle.  He learns (and the reader does through his perspective) that his father is the heir apparent, and he is the b*****d son.  The series is full of court intrigues, unusual kinds of magic, secret passages and unrequited love.  The three book series is a new kind of fantasy, and she (Robin Hobb) does an excellent job of keeping you looking out of Fitz's eyes.

You might also like Clive Barker's "Abarat" since it concerns (if I remember correctly) a girl your age moviing between the real world and a magic realm.

John Saul's "When the Wind Blows", "Comes the Blind Fury" and "Darkness" would also be right up that "your age" alley...but they are more dark/horror (though not blood and guts).

Answer 11

Try some of these:

Neil Gaiman is an amazing author! Any of his books are good. Try Neverwhere, Stardust, or Coraline.

Edgar Allen Poe is a really good author. Check out his poems and short stories.

William Shakespeare is good too.

Any books by Scott Westernfeld or Neal Shusterman are really good too.

Any books by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes are amazing! There is In The Forest of The Night, Demon In My View, Shattered Mirror, Midnight Predator. And then there is the The Kiesha'ra series: Hawksong, Snakecharm, Falcondance, Wolfcry and Wyverhail.

A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause

How To Kill A Rock Star by Tiffanie Debartolo

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

13 Little Blue Envelopes and Girl At Sea by Maureen Johnson

Abarat by Clive Barker, Make sue you get the hardcover version though!!! If you liked the first one be sure to check out the next book in the series Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War.

Daughters of Destiny series: Keeper of the Winds,Keeper of the Waters, Keeper of the Flames and Keeper of the Earth by Jenna Solitaire.

The Abhorsen Trilogy (Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen) by Garth Nix

The Maximum Ride series (The Angel Experiment, Schools Out Forever, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, The Final Warning) by James Patterson

His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) by Philip Pullman

A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels and The Far Sweet Thing by Libba Bray

The Riddles of Epsilon by Christine Morton-Shaw

The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill

The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding

Inkheart and Inkspell and Inkdeath (coming soon!) by Cornelia Funke

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Holes by Louis Sanchar

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by Ann Brashares

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

A Mango Shaped Space by Wendy Mass

The Morganville Vampire series (Glass Houses, Dead Girls Dance, Midnight Alley and Feast of Fools) by Rachel Cain

The Inheritance Trilogy by Christopher Paolini

The Chronicles of Narnia (7 books) by C.S. Lewis

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien

Impulse by Ellen Hopkins

The Secret Under My Skin by Janet McNaughton

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

All-American Girl by Meg Cabot

Uglies series by Scott Westernfeld

The Wind Singer, Slaves of the Mastery and Firesong by William Nicholson

Define “Normal” by Julie Ann Peters

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Go Ask Alice by Anonymous

The Sight and Fell by David Clement-Davies

The Prophecy of the Stones by Flavia Bujor

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Wake by Lisa McMann

Old Magic by Marianne Curley

Thieves Like Us and Thieves Till We Die by Stephen Cole

The Alex Rider series (starting with Stormbreaker) by Anthony Horowitz

Looking For Alaska by John Green

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

The Earthsea series (starting with A Wizard of Earthsea) by Ursula K. Le Guin

Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne

Dream Spinner by Bonnie Dobkin

Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll