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LollypopJodie | 10-01-2011 00:57

Iv'e never really been a big reader but i just wondered if anybody could recommend a few good books?

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Schatzi | 10-01-2011 01:10

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is brilliant. For something funny David Sedaris writes hilarious short stories. My favourite book of his is Dress Your Family in Corduroy & Denim. Naked is also up there. Quick fun reads for me are Carl Hiaasen novels. Stormy Weather is probably my favorite Hiaasen novel.

LollypopJodie | 10-01-2011 01:18

Ahh thanks, ill defiantly have to check a few of them out!

Krikri | 10-01-2011 08:40

i like Paulo Coelho and Kafka books. i also like mysteries and thrillers: Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen King...

Rubbo81 | 10-01-2011 09:42

The Lord of the Rings

Or R.A Salvatore, dark elfs saga

Olivevoile | 10-01-2011 11:35

Sorry, i dont know ur age so my recommendations are: books by English writer Daphne du Maurier,by French writer Francoise Sagan and "Devil wears Prada" (although there's a movie the book is a special one).

Arual_92 | 10-01-2011 16:03

1000 splendid suns, the kite runner, shadow of the wind, the color purple, things fall apart

ModiMagic | 12-01-2011 16:21

Seems they should also make a Lets-Read-it community

Check out-
1. the "Booker Prize" winners over the years.
2. the "New York Times: Best-Seller Lists"

Let me know which books you selected to read

LollypopJodie | 12-01-2011 21:13

Thankyou for all your suggestions! Defiantly going to check some out.

Chords | 13-01-2011 23:00

Ohh, I know!
Read The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky!
It's a really good book, where the main character will be you new friend. (That sounded weird... hmm..) But really, this book is one of the best. He looks at everyday events in a very interesting point of view. Recommended!

jonajager | 15-01-2011 13:55

Stranger in a strange world - Heinlein- possibly the best book i've ever read.

breathe | 16-01-2011 00:28

harry potter!

Schatzi | 16-01-2011 04:09

Water for Elephants is also one of my favourites. Perks of Being a Wallflower is good also but it depends on how old you are I think for that one. I tried to re-read it a few years ago & I just couldn't get into it. It definitely helps to be a teenager for that one.

IngeVS | 15-01-2012 12:09

It depends on what you like to read aff course.
But meybe a tip: Make a profile on Goodreads.com and put there the books you've read and you can rate them. Then they will search what book you might like. I already found very interesting books there.

Tamianth | 01-04-2012 22:56

Dragon Riders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey

Tamianth | 01-04-2012 22:58

Oh, also Mercedes Lackey - Valdemar Series

Vixen75 | 04-04-2012 14:44

the Bible

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