good books

[Anonymous]

I am looking for something new to read. I generally like fiction set in other times or places or mysteries. Sometimes I like a non-fiction or biography, but only if the topic is inspirational. For example, I ready Sonia Sotomayor's biography and thought it was great. My favorite book all time is 100 Years of Solitude. I also really liked The Alienist.

Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

For historical fiction, I recently enjoyed Teatime for the Firefly. I also love M.M. Kaye, especially The Far Pavilions. The Autobiography of Henry VIII (historical fiction) was also good.

A lot of people love Cutting for Stone, though it wasn't really to my taste.

[Anonymous]

For good fiction set in historical times:

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Doc by Mary Doria Russell
Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For good fiction set in historical times:

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Doc by Mary Doria Russell
Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

I really loved Rules of Civility!

[Anonymous]

Have you read, "The Glass Castle?"

Even better than that.

"Tuesdays with Morrie." <---- After reading this book, you will NEVER be the same person you were before you read this book. Promise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you read, "The Glass Castle?"

Even better than that.

"Tuesdays with Morrie." <---- After reading this book, you will NEVER be the same person you were before you read this book. Promise.

Okay, I never do this--but the subject line specified "good" books.

[Anonymous]

For historical fiction I like Ken Follett. I also loved The Invention of Wings.

[Anonymous]

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is very good

[Anonymous]

Fiction: the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
Nonfiction: Unbroken and Seabiscuit both by Laura Hillenbrand

[Anonymous]

I recently enjoyed the Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you read, "The Glass Castle?"

Even better than that.

"Tuesdays with Morrie." <---- After reading this book, you will NEVER be the same person you were before you read this book. Promise.

Okay, I never do this--but the subject line specified "good" books.

How rude to respond like this.

Good is quite the subjective term and I was only offering up my suggestions.

If you didn't want my opinions, then don't ask for them next time.

[Anonymous]

One of my favorites is The Poisonwood Bible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am looking for something new to read. I generally like fiction set in other times or places or mysteries. Sometimes I like a non-fiction or biography, but only if the topic is inspirational. For example, I ready Sonia Sotomayor's biography and thought it was great. My favorite book all time is 100 Years of Solitude. I also really liked The Alienist.

Any suggestions?

The Kite Runner

Books by Amy Tan

Ocean at the End of the Lain by Neil Gaiman

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One of my favorites is The Poisonwood Bible.

Yes! I love this one too and reread it every few years. OP, if you haven't read it definitely pick it up

[Anonymous]

THe good lord bird