Rosy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hey--I'm new to the world of fiction and looking for recommendations. I'm open to pretty much anything, as long as it's substantive and well-written. (and yes, I've searched some of the older threads.) What do you all suggest? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Honestly, my favorite fiction is Harry Potter. I know it is supposedly children's literature but I rarely come across much adult literature that is as well written and entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I love Dracula. It's one of my favorite books. I also love The Little Prince. I know! What a contrast in stories, huh? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I like most of James Clavell's work, James Mitchener's 'Poland,' Tamora Pierce's teen fantasy, Garth Nix's Abhorsen series, 'Phantom of the Opera,' for starters :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Honestly, my favorite fiction is Harry Potter. I know it is supposedly children's literature but I rarely come across much adult literature that is as well written and entertaining. :iagree: Absolutely LOVE the HP books. I never thought I would. Books and movies are so very subjective. You're looking for substantive and well-written .. I'll try my best here based on my list of favorite books. The Kite Runner then wait about 6 months (or else it's Afghanistan overkill ;)) before reading his even better book Thousand Splendid Suns - this one, by far, is amongst one of the best books I have ever read The Help The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende and anything else by her - but this is her first and IMHO, her best book Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg - her best one - don't know if it's particularly substantive and well-written, but really, really a nice read Funny in Farsi - if you need a good laugh (and, don't we all?) :D Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett The Secret Life of Bees The Book Thief I LOVE these book threads. I love all the suggestions and ideas. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I like most of James Clavell's work, James Mitchener's 'Poland,' Tamora Pierce's teen fantasy, Garth Nix's Abhorsen series, 'Phantom of the Opera,' for starters :)Rosie Rosie, need to look into some of these. I have loved some of James Michener - The Source and Caribbean. The others, I'm going to look into. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Rosie, need to look into some of these. I have loved some of James Michener - The Source and Caribbean. The others, I'm going to look into. :) Ok, I know how to pronounce it. I was too lazy to check the spelling :tongue_smilie: I've read a few of his, but I thought Poland was the best. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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