Good Books

[mw2530]

The purpose of this thread is to share good books that you have read and that you would suggest for others to read. I don't read a ton, but would like to always have a book to read when I have spare time. There are so many to choose from, and I don't want to waste time reading a book that isn't anything special. Of course, determining whether a book is good or not is always in the eye of the beholder. Anyway, I'll get started by listing a few that I have read recently and have liked. I like history and nonfiction, but am open to other genres as well. Hopefully this will become a ongoing thread.

Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Blind Descent: Surviving alone and Blind on Mount Everest
American Sniper

There are more, but can't think of all of them right now.

 

[kay]

Sex on Six Legs, can't remember the author but it was a fun insect book.

 

[Gritches]

"Games People Play" by Dr. Eric Berne. It's the manual on how NT social interactions work, complete with diagrams. It's a fun read, short too.

Never gonna stop recommending this book at every opportunity, it changed my entire outlook on social interaction and advanced my social skills by years.

 

[Streetwise]

just started big ideas veggietales bible story book i was cautious about it as im not a profound thinker but i laughed at the title dave and the giant pickle (the smiling peas are cute )

 

[tree]

Sex on Six Legs, can't remember the author but it was a fun insect book.

 

[kay]

Thank you!

 

[mw2530]

Thanks to those who posted. It is disappointed how some threads just don't seem to "take off". I hope it is simply lack of interest in the particular thread, and not based on who begins the thread. I might be spending too much time on this site.

 

[Bolletje]

@mw2530 I'm sure it's nothing personal. For me, the description of "a good book" is too vague, which is why I didn't post a response yet. I was unsure whether you meant fiction or non-fiction, and if fiction, whether there were certain genres that you do or don't want to read. The old Aspie insecurity trap: insecure about so many things I end up not responding at all.

 

[Cinnamon115]

Any of Sharon Kay Penman's books. They are historical fiction books about the reign of Henry II of England and about Llywelyn the Great. She also wrote a book about Richard III of England as well. The only downside is that they are usually in the 800-1000 page range. I also recommend the Dresden Files. I've only read the first few books, but they are awesome. It's about a wizard solving supernatural crimes in Chicago.

 

[celestialregale]

If you like Tudor Era historical fiction, Phillipa Gregory is superb!

 

[Cinnamon115]

I've tried her books, but it bothers me how she does the research into the era and then changes it just to make her story more exciting.

 

[celestialregale]

I've tried her books, but it bothers me how she does the research into the era and then changes it just to make her story more exciting.

Oo, I can get that.

 

[celestialregale]

I just discovered a new author, he's christian and his books have christian allegories. I didn't even figure that out until 2/3's of the way into the first one I read. His name is Ted Dekker and I would put his books into the same genre as Dean Koontz. I love 'em. Dark and twisted plotlines...

 

[Cinnamon115]

A book series I've been enjoying lately is The Dresden Files. It's tough to describe them, but it's about a wizard P.I. in Chicago. The first two books aren't the greatest but the others are awesome. Most people recommend starting at book 7, but I would recommend starting at book 3.

 

[tlc]

I don't do fiction. So for me it is "Not So Big House".

 

[Jeff :)]

I love Japanese literature.

Haruki Murakami
Junichiro Tanizaki
Shusaku Endo
Natsume Soseki
Osamu Dazai

Some of my fave writers.