What is the best book that you ever read...and why?  

I would have to say that my favorite book that I have read so far is actually four books. I am of course talking about JRR Tolkein's books, The Hobit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. These are wonderfull books and are my favorite because I love fantasy writings, and in my opinion the king of all fantacy books is the Lord of the Rings books, including The Hobbit.

I am not sure I have a favorite book as I read all of the time. JRR Tolkien has to be among the best. Amy Tan as you mentioned is also very talented at bringing home the humor and heartache of her characters one of my favorites from her is The bonesetters daughter, you might want to check that one out. I am a Stephen King fanatic and have read nearly every word he has written.
Anne Rice is on the top of my list also with her vampire chronicials. I was disappointed when she stopped writting them. The Prince of tides comes to mind as a favorite by Pat conroy. I also enjoyed the North and South series by John Jakes. Not to mention Harry potter, can not wait for the next one. My 12 year old read them with me, we had such a good time. Jean M. Auel has a series called earth children starting with Clan of the cave bear, another one of my tops.....Gosh I could go on and on here..clive barker some of daniel steel and lets not forget the classics that we were forced to read in school but now I enjoy.

Well, the best book ever given to me was entitled THE END OF TIMES. Its about preparing ourselves of the coming of our Lord. I got so many lessons and insights from that book. And how to enhance my faith more.

many books like my fedel lord by tehmina durani even "taboo" and ya "Alive" by Piers Paul Read. It really shows you how brave and strong human beings can be when a tragedy happens. It makes your pronlems seem small, and your complaints in life seem trivial when you read this

I don't really have a favorite book that I have read. I do have a favorite author. I love anything written by Beatrice Small. She is a historical romance writer and in my opinion she is the best historical romance writer out there.

well, i would not say that this was the best book i ever read.. but it certainly was one good book.. the harry potter series..

seriously.. the way the story evolves.. the suspense.. it keeps u on the tip of ur toes.. i mean, the turning points in this book.. are just too natural..

one hell of a job by JK.. !

There are two ways that I usually find out about new books. The first is by heading to the local library. The second is by going to the local Border's bookstore and browsing through the new arrivals section. They always have the latest!!

My favorite book would have to be "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" by Mitch Albom. Its a different take on what possibly happens to you when you die. An added bonus is that it was released as a movie. I've found that most books that are turned into movies are lacking certain details to allow for time. This movie was just as good as the book!! I would definitely recommend both.

A few other favorite authors are John Grisham, Kristin Hannah, and Nicholas Evans.

i dont read much but probable dr. seuss books they were the best great story and catchy so them but really thas all i read because i hate reading but who does

The last book I read was a really good one. It was called Join Me. It was about a guy that asked people to join him, he didn't have a reason at first. All he asked was for a picture and you saying you would join him. It started because his Grand pa wanted to start a village. He didn't get it done so he thought he would try it but justed asked people to join him.

It was a really good book and funny and well written, and a true story. There is a web sie today last i knew if people wanted to still join him.

I read oddesa file few years back and found it most interesting as it is quite thrilling and the suspense was maintained till the end of the novel.