I need new books to read... Help me what is your favorite books of all time?
By wheel416
@wheel416 (1019)
Canada
December 16, 2008 4:52pm CST
HI there, I love to read. I will read just about anything that I can get my hands on including, biographies, medical biographies, biographies of personal triumphs, medical mysteries, political dramas, courtroom dramas, medical thrillers, horror and fantasy just to name a few.
As you can see from the above list I'm not exactly selective in what I enjoy reading. As winter is approaching, I find myself shut-in so to speak until the sidewalks clear (I'm in a wheelchair, and it's just not safe with the snow to be out walking with snow and ice) So, as I hibernate for the winter I need some good books to read. I'm not necessarily interested in the new releases or new books in particular. Just great books that you loved. Give me you all time favorite books and a brief synopsis, so it least have a clue of what it's about, as well as the author's name.
Hopefully, with your help I will have an excellent reading list that will keep me interested and engaged as I hibernate until the spring thaw. Thanks for giving me a hand in picking out the good books out there, as I have someone bring my books to me over the winter.
And as for me, my all time favorite book is "I know this much is true" by Wally Lamb. It is a fictional family saga about two twin brothers, one of whom has schizophrenia and the other who is healthy. I just find that it has a lot of depth to it.
So what are your favorite books? I have my pen and paper ready to write down all your suggestions.
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@katran (585)
• United States
16 Dec 08
Oh my gosh! I Know This Much is True is also my favorite book! I have yet to meet another person who loves it as much as me. That is so cool! Wally Lamb is an amazing author. He recently came out with a new book called 'The Hour I First Believed' and it looks pretty good. I can't wait to get my hands on it. He also wrote a book called She's Come Undone, but I have not had a change to read that either.
Other than that, I tend to really like to read the classics. Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and Grapes of Wrath are some of my favorites. I also enjoyed Cry The Beloved Country, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Little Women, Ethan Frome, The Great Gatsby, and Passing (by Nella Larson)....to name a few. I unfortunately don't have much time to read anymore, because school takes up all my time. Good look in finding some good books to read though, and happy reading. :)
@MichaelJay (1100)
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16 Dec 08
Perhaps you would care to comment on or review my novel Letter from Poitou.
There's a sample chapter on my website
http://www.letterfrompoitou.co.uk
It's a good old fashioned sword and battle bodice ripper abouit some ancestors of mine in the 4th century.
