What's your favorite book??? (Page 1 of 3)

Read that years ago - fantastic book, thoroughly researched footnotes and all.

I do my best reading during the summer months, give me a beach or pool, a cooler of beer and a good book and I can make a day of it. The rest of the year, my reading is pretty much accomplished on the throne .

I got the new James Patterson book, "I, Alex Cross" for Christmas. I've read most of his stuff, so I feel committed, but honestly, it's not as good as it once was. I get sickened by the selling of his name - i.e.: Co-written by..... give me a break.

I dig pretty much anything by Baldacci and Vince Flynn these days. There are others, but I am as bad at remembering authors as I am remembering titles. I have bought the same book twice on more than one occasion.

I'm not much for reading anything other than the King James Holy Bible which i have yet to finish without starting over. I have read a few of Max Lucado books and a couple of Autobiographies by some of the retired pro wrestlers. I guess i'm more of a magazine reader.

I like Bible study.  I think the Gospel of Luke is my favorite.  It's all action, no fluff.  Just get to the good stuff and move on.  It's like the whole message of the New Testament in twenty pages.  Anyway, I got a copy of Henry's Commentary on the whole Bible as I've been struggling my way through Psalms for some while. 

What I read most now are the Federal Acquisition Regulation and associated audit manuals and announcements of proposed rulemaking.  Exciting stuff.  Not.  But it interests me and puts food on my table and a roof over my family's head and for that I am immensely grateful. 

Lieven, may I recommend the Wizard of Earthsea Trilogy?  I think it's by Ursula Le Guin.  The first book is "The Wizard of Earthsea."  I don't remember the other titles.  Each book is short.  They're easy to read with a mellow pace, but not boring.  The characters are very believable.  The landscape she paints is easy to imagine, and the character development is interesting.  I like that it's an island world with many boats and on-water scenes.  It's more like bays and ocean than my beloved rivers, but water is water.  You get a real feel for the personalities of the characters.  It starts with the wizard as a young man full of himself and ends with him as an older, humbler man.  It is a morality tale, but the moral of the entire tale is worthwhile food for thought and not religious in any way (as I know that offends some).  If you are a fan of JRR Tolkein, I think you'd like it.  It was first published in late 1960's and early 70's, but is still in print in paperback I think. 

Another trilogy series and fantasy world is Stephen R. Donaldson's Horsemen series.  Horsemen of Ra or some such.  Hopefully someone here will know what I'm talking about and correct me.  I didn't much care for it, but I think you may connect with the main character given the situation of the hero of the series. 

- Zurf

Until recently, I've been reading George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. I finished the 4th book (Feast for crows) and have to wait for the next one to come out. It's really a great series but George RR Martin is really taking his sweet time for the next book.

Otherwise, I've picked up Ken Follet's The Pillars of Earth and can't stop reading. It's a novel about medieval times in England right after the passing of King Henry and centers around the building of a cathedral. Lots of action and amazing character development.

I highly recommend both, but please be aware that these books contain quite a bit of violence and other mature themes. DEFINITELY NOT SUITED FOR CHILDREN.

If you like dogs try "The Art of Racing in the Rain". I just finished it and the story is told from the perspective of a dog. Sounds crazy but is actually a great read.

I can't say I have a favorite; I'll read just about any fiction that crosses my desk/nightstand and over the years there have by many good ones and many bad ones as well.

my fav book is brobobly one of the twilight books by stephanie myers:)

Reading Ozzy Osbournes autobiography at the moment, its excellent.

cheers.

gag.

I've read a couple really great books recently:

The Book Thief by Mark Zusak- excellent read depite being under the 'young adult' section. The writing style is a little different, sort of punctuated, but its really striking. Its a sad story, but very well written, and its about two of my favorite things: children and books. The fact that its narrated by the person of Death is what initially intrigued me, and I was not dissapointed. I'd almost call it my favorite book even though I've only read it once.

The Road by John McCormick (is that the right name?)- Another sad one actually (I guess I'm no good unless you're looking for something to make you cry am I?). Its a post-apocolyptic America and the story of a man and a boy trying to survive. Its vague, and at first the writing can be a little confusing (it jumps around alot). My bf recommended this one and I was pleasantly surprised. Its a quick read.

Don Qixote- I'm actually in the middle of this one. Its a classic, but don't let that scare you. Its genuinely entertaining, which I think proves something about quality that I won't get into lol

Hey!  I think I'd like a chance at making The Adventures of a Reluctant Printer my new favorite book.  When's it due out Buvvy?

Oh boy, favorite book, where do I start.  Well first and foremost, I am a bookaholic and have been since childhood.  If there's a bookstore anywhere, I have GOT to check it out.

Now, I'll start with "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne.  Stories by Robert E. Howard..(Conan, Kull, and many other fantasy/sword and sorcery adventures), Volcano books ( I have collected over 209 of them and eagerly scan for more.)  Geoscience books in general. 

LOTR by Tolkien

The Book of bad songs, by Dave Barry
Miles from Nowhere by Dayton Duncan
Any Star Trek books I can get my hands on.

A lot of what I read depends upon what strikes my fancy and grabs my attention.  But, a book is never very far from my reach, especially if I have to go someplace and wait.

Hi Johncross,

If you want to wait a while ill get  the hitchers guide autographed
for you. My friend is away at the moment sunning here derrier air off. Lucky her.

Old Doll

I'll check them out.  Thanks for the suggestions.

"When I get a little money, I buy books, And; if any is left, I buy food and clothes."  --Erasmus