Good books - any suggestions?

Philippines
February 1, 2007 9:31pm CST
I'm looking for good books old and new to read during my spare time. I need your suggestions and why you think its a good read. Thanks!
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• United States
6 Feb 07
I love reading books and I just finished one that I could just not put down. The title is: Baby Steps by Karen Templeton. An excellent story. There are two main characters that the story surrounds with a few of there friends thrown in for good measure. The shy store owners name is Dana Malone and you have a handsome realtor whose name is C.J. Turner. Her cousin has always been one who does things without thinking and her name is Trish. There is a long period of time and no one knows where she is and then all of a sudden Dana gets a call from her and asks if she can come by later. She has been out of town for quite some time and no one knew where she was. Dana says yes and wonders why she is contacting her. Well, the time comes and goes and a baby materalizes at her doorstep and there is no Trish any where to be found. A note left in the basket is all there is. The story is getting more interesting page by page. On the birth certificate is the fathers name C.J. Turner. Now this is a man who claims not to want commitment. Of course, Dana met C.J. before this happened through looking for a new store location for her store and that is when she met C.J. He has made it quite evident that he is not interested in any commitments. They get together looking at different store sites and the vibes are there between them. Well, when Dana sees the birth certificate with C.J. Turner named as the father things start to happening. You have to read it. It is a very good book. I had never read any books by this author but I will now.
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
Hi sunshine lady. Thanks for your suggestion. I would try to get hold of a copy and read it myself. It sounds like a great suspense. :)
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• United States
7 Feb 07
Excellent book. It is a cross between a suspense and a romance. The whole story is woven together excellently. I love to read and am always on the look out for good books. I don't have just one kind of book but a variety of different types. I hope you like this story when you get ahold of it.
@Kowgirl (3490)
• United States
6 Feb 07
It is kind of hard to recommend a book when I don't know what your interest is...but I would have to say once you have read any book written by Robin Cook you will be hooked on reading anything he writes. Before he became a prize winning author he was a physician. So most of his books deal with things of this nature. Another good author is James Patterson, if you have never read any of his books try reading Mary, Mary for a surprise ending. If you like to read about attorneys and law I would suggest John Grisham and last but not least Stephen King. He is one of the best, not to mention he is the best known when it to fiction. Happy reading Oh and if you want a good scare read "The Sisterhood"
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
I'm open to suggestions that's why I posted this discussion. I read a lot and open to reading new stuff. Thanks for the insight.
@vabh4u (610)
• India
6 Feb 07
i would recommend you "the alchemist" by paulo coelho, "the monk who sold his ferrari"
@maribel1218 (3085)
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
hi hartnsoul! If you are familiar with "THE NOTEBOOK" and "MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE" by New York bestseller author Nicholas Sparks then I gladly endorse this awesome pocketbook " THE WEDDING" this is the follow-up to the sequel of the "THE NOTEBOOK".
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
hi Maribel! Tahnks for the info. I've read "The Notebook" and have seen it as well. Ill try to get a copy of "The Wedding"... If you like The Purpose Driven Life, you might be interested to read "Make a Life, Not Just a Living" BY Dr. ROn Jenson... Just sharing :)
@posterBOY (116)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
I see you've read "Tuesdays With Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet In Heaven", so I'll recommend books in the same vein. Paolo Coelho comes to mind first, so I highly recommend you take a look at his body of work. I've read a book or two from his work. His style is simple and easy to read, but don't be fooled; he wraps up a lot of meaningful things in his words. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading his works. :)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
Hi Posterboy! Yeah I've read his work. "Eleven Minutes" and Veronica Must Die" I found it a good read. Thanks for the insights :)
@leahmae (105)
• Australia
7 Feb 07
try reading jhumpa lahiri's 'the namesake.' it is wonderfully written and i'd recommend it anytime. you can also try 'the time traveller's wife' by audrey niffenegger. it's a different kind of love story, very unique plot yet i enjoyed reading it a lot.
@hbmavuri (254)
• India
2 Feb 07
born to win ,personality developmentby perry,Auto biography of a yogi by Paramahamsa Yogananda,positive thinking by Norman Vincent peale.
@samraf (725)
• India
2 Feb 07
for that i should be knowing that whats the topic or subjects you are fond off. then only i can help you out by providing the name of the books. Regards, Sam
@urbangirl (1456)
• Australia
2 Feb 07
The series of books I could not put down and would recommend to you starts with "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith. Don't be misled by the title - it's not just a detective story - it's set in Botswana and the heroine is someone with good humour. I guarantee its a book you won't be able to put down adn will want to continue with the series.
• United States
2 Feb 07
The Alchemist is very good. I second that motion. Also, The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruis Zafon. Kind of like The Name of the Rose, but set in 1920s Spain. Love and loss, arson, and books. Very good.
• Philippines
2 Feb 07
It depends on what you're interested in. My personal fave would be Paulo Coehlo books. The Alchemist if the best of them all, i think. It's like The Little Prince. The setting, characters and the plot is a surefire comer. Try to get a copy.
@Mathurin (491)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
you might want to try Wheel Of Time, it's a series, kinna thick but still it is light and easy to follow i would also recommend you try under the tuscan sun or the ripening sun, have you read the joy luck club or life of pi? try bridget jones just for laughs
@jayzanne (68)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
By The River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept by: Paulo Coehlo The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd The Wedding by: Nicholas Spark All Bob Ong's book (it's so hilarious I'm telling you)