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Kite Runner.

It's a 'true story'.

I think you'd also like 'Pearl', or Rushdie's new book (although as with everything he's ever written I found the prose a little dense)

Oh and I thought Anasi Boys was a fantatic read, but I'm a big Neil Gaiman fan, so I'm probably slightly biased there.



Edited, Sat Dec 3 09:59:51 2005 by Smasharoo

Too bad you don't want a series - I am on the third book in The Farseer Trilogy (Assassin's Quest) by Robin Hobb - pretty interesting fantasy fiction that isn't typically traditional fantasy.

Anything by Terry Pratchett is always a fun read and each book stands alone. I'm looking forward to reading his latest, "Thud," when it becomes a paperback. I just picked up "Going Postal" in paperback (easier to take to the office restroom than a hardcover, hehe).

One of my other favorite genres is Mystery - my parents gave me "The Italian Secretary" by Caleb Carr (author of the Alienist - great book as well!). It's Carr's attempt at writing a Sherlock Holmes novel. I haven't read it yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Welcome back, Smash!

Edited, Sat Dec 3 10:13:49 2005 by Smoggy

That's cool - I really only find the time to read when I'm about to go to bed or as I mentioned before, bathroom breaks - yes, it's embarrassing, I know, but beats staring at wallpaper or stall doors (when at work).

Stranger Than Fiction : True Stories by Chuck Palahniuk, the auther of Fight Club , was very entertaining.

It's a bunch of short stories from different magazines he's written for. Some of it's experiments (Him and a friend dress in Animal Costumes and hit the Streets of Seatle, he does steroids), and some of it's observational (American's who live in Castle's they've built themselves, "doing" a tour with some Submariner's, the "******** Festivel", and a Tractor Derby).

It's pretty funny and a light read. If you like his style there's always his fiction as well.

I've been reading graphic novels lately. Catching up on "The Authority" and "Planetary" at the moment. Both good, but both series that have sucked me in.

And I'm pretty excited about Stephen King doing a Dark Tower comic with Marvel. I loved those books, and a comic prequil of sorts has me all sorts of geeky.

I second Kite Runner. I very rarely cry while reading books but this one did it. It's a great read, Nexa.

I saw Anansi Boys in Borders and was all ready to buy it for hubby for Christmas when he said that our friend was probably giving it to us and that's why he didn't tell us it was out. So bah, now I have to wait a month.

If you haven't read them yet Da Vinci and Angels and Demons are great "vacation reading". Dan Brown's writing gets annoying after a while, but it's still great fun to read.

As far as The Posionwood Bible goes, my father sent me a big box of books because I was desperate for reading material, and that was in it. I put that one off, because of two things. One, it said "Oprah's Book Club" on the front. Then, when you read the jacket, it sounds like some religous weird book. I was convinced it wouldn't be good. It ended up being the best book in the box he sent, and I have recommended it to a few other people. I dunno, maybe give it a try.

Oh, and Naked was also in that box. David Sedaris is just a really funny guy. More of a fun read, I suppose. That was another of my favorite books in the box.

My third favorite book in the box was Father and Son, but I am a big Larry Brown fan. I have a thing for southern fiction.

I've actually read this one. It was pretty great, hehe. I didn't realize she had another, I may have to check it out.

Nexa

Thirded on Kiterunner. Great book.

Dean Koontz has written a lot of good stand-alone books, not all of them are really horror or suspense. If you want to be scared, I recommend The Taking, one of the scariest books I've read in a long time. (the ending is meh, but everything else made me feel like going around the house and checking the closets) Odd Thomas is another great Koontz book, a really enjoyable read.

I can't stand Oprah, but she usually picks good books.

"A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey

Easy and interesting writing style.

My daugher, an avid reader, has recommended both these books to me. (I haven't read either though)

I finished up Shadows of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon not to long ago. It was worth the read.

Anything by Charles Bukowski. He has some of the best short stories and poems I've ever read.

You might also try The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. I hear it is a really good book, but its always out when I go to the library so I haven't had a chance to read it.