Subject: Best book to read
Posted by: blake_aus_nsw
Date: Jul 13 19
I want to read a book, but I'm not sure which one
would be best if you could list one or more books that that would be helpful. Thanks
Posted by: blake_aus_nsw
Date: Jul 13 19
I want to read a book, but I'm not sure which one
would be best if you could list one or more books that that would be helpful. Thanks
9 replies. On page 1 of 1 pages. 1
UmberWunFayun 
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Wow, that's a tall order! There are so many different genres and styles out there, and what you enjoy reading is quite a personal thing. For instance, my favourite author is Stephen King, but his work is definitely not everyone's cup of tea. Would you prefer a shorter book, or do you fancy diving straight in with a lengthy epic? Are you interested in fantasy or history? Romance or mystery? If you're not sure, there are lots of anthology works full of short stories by collections of authors. Maybe you could start with a couple of those, and if a writer's particular style catches your attention, look at longer novels they've written. Reply #1. Jul 13 19, 8:19 AM |
Dagny1
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I see you list computers and electronics as your hobbies so you might enjoy a technological thriller. Reply #2. Jul 13 19, 11:17 AM |
Mixamatosis
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Can you narrow it down for us? What sort of books have you enjoyed previously or will this be your first book? If so what sort of stories or subjects do you enjoy in general (from whatever media)? Reply #3. Jul 17 19, 10:39 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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I see you are from Australia. I really liked Colleen McCullough's series on Rome and the Romans but I'm sure it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. If you like adventure, why not try something by Neville Shute. Now I've exhausted my knowledge of Australian Writers. I know Peter Carey is one but I've never read any of his books. He has won awards though. Reply #4. Jul 17 19, 10:42 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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If you enjoy video games, you might enjoy ' Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. Reply #5. Jul 17 19, 10:44 PM |
1packfan
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The Note Book. Reply #6. Mar 19 20, 11:18 PM |
paulmallon
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"The Caine Mutiny" by Herman Wouk. (I've read it it three times over 30 years-it got better each time:-) Reply #7. Oct 17 20, 9:58 AM |
F6FHellcat
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As UmberWunFayun said, reading is a personal thing because we don't all share the same tastes. This doesn't mean that two individual with similar tastes would not potentially be interested in the same author. The key word there is potentially. For instance, two readers might share a love for romance stories, but they may not share a love for the same author in that genre with one find that author to be an amazing storyteller while the other may find them too dull. Still, if someone is interested in the romance genre then that allows suggestions within that genre of authors' works they may try. And that is the thing right there, if they are interested in the genre then people have an idea of what to suggest. And though I have used romance as an example here, I do not mean simply that one genre. You can substitute any genre and what is said would still remain true. If someone simply asks for something to read there is too much too offer. Romance, adventure, historic fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, techno thrillers, etc. Further we can not ignore non-fiction, which opens up even greater possibilities. The individuals being asked don't know what the asker might be interested in. It is that which allows for the better possibility of suggesting something the reader would be interested in. Reply #8. Mar 10 25, 2:24 PM |
Cymruambyth
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blake-aus-nsw, I endorse Mixamatosis' recommendation that you start with Australian writers (although, Mix, I have to correct you - Neville Shute is not an Australian author but a British author who emigrated to Australia after the Second World War). It is always best to start from a place you know. I would also suggest, as have others, that you choose a book that reflects your interests. Finally, from the bottom of my bibliophile heart, I ask you not to stop after you have read A Book. Read as many books as you can. Reply #9. Mar 11 25, 5:03 PM |
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