Come on we all have one. It can be a single book,
a series, multiple volumes, whatever. Also if you
wish to share your favorite genre of books.
(°Ώ°)
[question posted by jumpinjack00]
responses and comments:
I would have to say The Neverending Story by Michael Ende [moonchild1au]
I enjoyed that book very much as well. And like any excellent book made into a movie (several in this case) it was a travesty of literature. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
The Little Old Man Who Could Not Read by Irma Simonton Black is my favorite book. It is a children's book about an old man who is a toymaker who did not know how to read. He learns how important reading is when his wife goes out of town and he is forced to go shopping for himself and buy all the wrong things because he cannot read the labels. [lilybug]
I'm definitely going to look for this book at the library. I know a brother and sister who would benefit from a story like this. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
Another good one is Charlotte Sometimes...I don't know who wrote it but it's good...it's really a teenage girls book but I always enjoy it when I pick it up. [moonchild1au]
It's by Penelope Farmer. I looked it up. It's a nice story and good lesson about adapting. Anyone who wants to read a summary go here. http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781590172216 (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
my all-time favorite is a trilogy. The Last Herald Mage, by Mercedes Lackey. or for that matter every single book in the Heralds of Valdemar series lol! my favorite genre is Sci-Fi/Fantasy. i also love the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. and and and..lol FAR too many to continue listing im afraid. [CinderInMySoul]
I too used to be a huge Sci-Fi/Fantasy reading. Unfortunately, in a way, over the years I have become much more earthbound. However, I'm always looking for a good read. I'll look them up when time permits. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY i have read it about 10 times already and although there's some boring stuff in it as very long description of of totally useless stuff everything else is just perfect. [lorelai]
One of my favorite classics as well. Absolutely outstanding piece of literature by an unbelievably talented writer. I have the first edition in book format. The actual first publishing of this story was in a magazine around 1890, 1891 or so. Which for back then wasn't so different from a book. Many magazines were bound with multiple editions in a book binding. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
when you ask about all time favorite book I clearly have to say all kids books by Astrid Lindgren the Swedish author of the "Karlsson" and "Children of Bullerbό" stories. [book1962]
Cool. On that recommendation I will take a look. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I love jane eyre. It's one I've read several times [brimia]
I took up this secondary profession because of my love for books. I get a awesome rush hunting down rare books for clients and then seeing their face when the book is in their hands. You would be surprised at the gold mine of priceless books that are available if you simply hunt. Which isn't simple. LOL (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I love the books written by Anne McCaffrey, particularly the Dragon Riders of Pern series. I am a huge fan of fantasy fiction and this series really is one of the best. [recycledgoth]
I just looked her up. She's written quite a bit of Sci-Fi/fantasy. Some of them look like something I would be interested in. As I said above. I used to be heavily into this genre but over the years it's taken mostly a back seat. I do pick up what I hope to be a good story on occasion, so I'll give her a look more closely. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I am not sure if I could pinpoint one book as my favorite but my bookshelf is full of books that I absolutely love and read over and over again. Some of my favorites are mood books that I reread when I need the inspiration that they give me like Way Of The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman and Out On Limb by Shirley MacClaine. I really enjoy the Earths Children Series by Jean M. Auel. I also enjoy the Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton. Of Course I really enjoy the Harry Potter Series. I would say that my favorite genre is Mystery/Thriller. I did just finish reading a really good book that is actually taking a while to sink in. It took me a long time to read it and I think it is one of the most intelligent books I have ever read. It is called Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. I will read just about anything. I love to read. I just really enjoy visiting new worlds without having to pay a lot. LOL. [sunnypub]
Believe me I know how you feel. It's virtually impossible to narrow it to just one. There are a few books I read as well to find inspiration from time to time. I will take a gander at the books you mentioned, perhaps even Shirley Maclaine's book. Not to keen on what actors write but I always keep an open mind. Of modern literature, you couldn't have picked a better philosophical masterpiece, interwoven with mystery, romance, and science fiction. Your last sentence pretty much sums it up for those of who love to read. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
well this is kind of a hard one for real because there are alot of books, The left behind series is my fav sequel and Juny B. Jones is my fav kids and on and on lol I will stop here. [firechick72]
Hey firechick72. Like I said above. I know it's almost impossible to narrow it down. I know of the Left Behind books but had to look up the J B J. books. They look like great books for little girls. I know a couple whose daughter these books would be wonderful for. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
As a little kid it was Little Black, My Pony A little older and it was Mary Poppins High school it was Forever Amber Now - the trilogy series by Fern Michaels: Las Vegas Rich, Las Vegas Heat, Las Vegas Sunrise Texas Rich, Texas Heat, Texas SUnrise, Texas Fury This tracks a family linage througout the mid 40's to early 90's. It is literally a "can't put it down to save my life" books.They are fantastic! It is a "drop the bomb - I don't care! I HAVe to find out what happens next!" [coffeebreak]
Ha, that's funny. I've been in the same boat as you with some books. Setting some serious time aside for a book is a commitment for us certified book nuts. lol (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
it's hard to say. i have so many favorites, it's hard to mention all [thatcrazyqbanita]
It's extremely hard to pick one. I know. Just think, you have a lifetime of reading to "maybe" decide. If you don't pick one, who cares. It's the joy the books have given you that matters. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
My favourite book is "The Brotherhood of the Roses" by David Morrel.the creator of Rambo,Morrel tells the story of two orphans brought up by a CIA agent to become assassins. [husi_007]
Whoa!! I really need to check this book out. Sounds like it could have the makings of an exciting movie as well. You never know. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I am currently reading the 3 book series of The Celestine Prophecies by James Redfield. I am about in the middle of the second book called The Tenth Insight. I have to say these might be the best stories I have ever read. The author portrays a view so vividly and believably that you begin to examine many possibilities about life. I can't wait to get to the third book. It's the kind of book you never want to put down. [wahptb]
You have a good holiday also. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
jude deveraux "a knight in shining armour" i have to admit, i am a sap for a romatic story. [badkat83]
I just read the first several pages on Google Book Search. What a fantastic beginning. Sap, hmmmmmmmm? Oh well, I guess I am also. A good book is a good book. Isn't that correct? The wonderful thing about books is. No matter the mood you are in or want to be in, there are almost unlimited choices to further whet your appetite. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
hi jumpinjack!^__^ i rarely see you here nowadays.. i wonder why.. ^__^ my all time favorite would be LM Montgomery's anne shirley series although i have only read the first few books (anne of green gables, anne of avonlea, anne of the island, and i can't remember the other one). its hard to find her books because they are already classics just like the Secret Garden, Little Women and Little Men. i also love Anne Rice's books - the vampire chronicles and the Mayfair witches trilogy. ^__^ [secretbear]
yay!!! Lost will return on January 31st??? Season 3 is still being aired here in one of our local channels. ^__^;; yay! i can't wait! thanks for sharing that video jumpinjack! ^__^ [secretbear]
I have read so many books in my lifetime to pick just one is almost impossible ..but the one I read daily and have done so for so many years is the Bible..it's my most favorite of all the books I have read. It's one book that the more you read it the better you understand it. [littlefranciscan]
Funny thing is that's why I put "kinda" in there. I know how impossible it really is to narrow it down, whew. You can't go wrong with the Bible as long as people read it the way it was meant to be read. As a compilation of life's lessons. Not as a book read word for word in the literal sense. It has so many more important things to teach us than walking on water or building an arc. If people only knew. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
i definitely have to say the perks of being a wallflower. i love that book. i was so upset when i got to the end of it because i didn't want it to end! [xleslieanne]
I heard about this book some years ago from a friend and was intrigued. Unfortunately I soon forgot about it. I meant to suggest it to a friend's son who is no stranger than any other kid but sure thinks he is. As to coming to the end of a beloved book, I can truly sympathize with you. I know that feeling all too well. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I have just finished the book "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. It is one of those self improvement books, but this one really stands out. My ultimate choice is the King of Torts by my favorite author John Grisham. A fantastic insight of how vulnerable people are when it comes to fraud, especially when the guinea pigs are people with serious illnesses. Excellent book and like all John Grisham's books it is very intelligently written and researched. [Anniedup]
Hmmmm? the "law of attraction." I heard of this book by a friend who saw it and the author on Oprah. After I read a review I believe I'll take a look at it. What I read about "King of Torts" doesn't surprise me at all. It's plot is carried out daily by not only pharmaceutical companies but also governments around the globe. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
My all time favorite series is the Anita Blake series. The reason being not only is the main is a woman but it puts alot things together, like actions and romance and paranormal. The main character is Anita Blake and she is a Vampire Executioner through the story you find out that she is a very powerful necromancer, but that is only about after the 6th book.. they give you inclings through out the books that she is strong magically, but give her a gun and couple that with her sarcastic attitude and a bunch of vampires, weres, and other paranormal things and you have a great series. [bellaofchaos]
I absolutely love this genre of writing. You most certainly have intrigued me. I will be giving a serious look at Laurell K. Hamilton"s books. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I would have to say Erica Jong's Fear of Flying. I re-read it a couple of times. A roommate in college gave me a copy of that book. It makes me feel empowered when I read that book. [berryliciousme]
Geeee, I haven't read that in years. Like you, I too have re-read the a few times. It really is an empowering piece of literature. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
i just read this book recently but i really like it. its entitled "the celestine prophecy". i also love children books. [makaira]
it really is a nice book. realized a lot of things. you better checked it out. happy new year!!! [makaira]
i like philosophy, my favourite one (in spanish) Asi hablo zaratustra ISBN: 978-84-206-1377-2 not the best but my very own favourite [melomarcelo]
melomarcelo. I absolutely devour philosophical books. I'm open to any recommendations so I will give this title a look. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
This one isn't easy at all... I would say, at first, the dark elf trilogy, by RA Salvatore. Then again, I liked the foundation series by Asimov... I've read so many books, and liked so many of them so much... what about Dragon lance? the first fantasy book (series) I've read? And the Death Gate Cycle? It isn't such an easy question at all... and I can't decide... [Healthkeep]
Yeah I totally agree, it's not an easy question to answer. That's why I threw in "kinda." I also didn't name my favorite because I could change my mind minutes later. lol I also immensely enjoy fantasy novels. The great thing about them is one can go on as long as the author wants or until the imagination runs dry. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
The Courage to Heal by Laura Davis [barbaradjt]
Wow Barbara, I Googled the book only to find that it must be really intense. That's a very serious subject. I'm glad I don't know anyone in which I would suggest this book to. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]
I really like Iris Johnsen's series of books with Eve, and her adopted daughter and her boyfriend John Quinn. Most of these books are about murder so they are suspense books but I enjoy reading them. [Shaun72]
Hmmmmm. Sounds like a very interesting mix of main characters in this series. Not to mention that they're plots mostly involve murder. I'm with you, I love suspense as a genre also. (°Ώ°) [jumpinjack00]