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boredwriter · Mar 7, 2008, 09:27 PM

I have had trouble lately finding good books to read. I wondered if anyone could recommend books they like. Lately I have enjoyed books with kind of depressing plots, with angst, attempted suicide and distraught friends, but I like happy endings. But I don't like to restrict myself to one genre, I'm open to all kinds of books. I'd love to hear any suggestions people have!

Jackie D Star · Mar 7, 2008, 09:58 PM

Harry Potter :D

alkalineangel · Mar 7, 2008, 10:23 PM

Read the incarnaions of immortality series by piers anothony or the Ender series by orson scott card. Both excellent series. Also gerlads game by stephen king. All my faves

friend4u178 · Mar 9, 2008, 10:02 PM

There is a thread with many good suggestions on this forum , I have attached the link below.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/books-...ad-170860.html

KalFour · Mar 9, 2008, 10:20 PM

Oooooh... there are so many!

Um... here are a few off the top of my head. I'm sure you've read at least some of these if you're an avid reader.

Catch 22 - a heavy yet deeply amusing perspective of war
To Kill a Mockingbird - some very series socio-political issues from the point of view of a young girl. One of the most profound books I ever read.
A Separate Peace - very depressing, all about high school angst, and close friendship being built on jealousies.
Catcher in the Rye - If you haven't read this, you should

None of those are recent books, but they're all classics.
Here are some more recent ones.

Checkers - teen drama set in a psychiatric care facility
The books in the 'His Dark Materials' series.
George Martin's 'A song of Ice and Fire' series
Tenderness - Very angsty, so from the sound of things you'll like it.
Eat Well and Stay out of Jail - the name says it all really.

rachel101 · Mar 9, 2008, 10:33 PM

I've always enjoyed Mitchner and Uris. They both write historical novels and I find them educational and entertaining. I've also gone to the classics when at a loss for a good read. Tale of Two Cities by ens is one of the most beautifully written books, in my opinion. Also Prince of Tides is a great read... Pat Conroy writes beautifully. Spiritually my latest is "We're all doing Time" and it's a good one if you're into eastern philosophy practices.

Good luck... let me know if you stumble on something great! I'm always looking too.

Alty · Mar 9, 2008, 10:45 PM

Have you read "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon? It's my all time favorite and it's got a bit of everything in it. It will make you laugh, cry, think, and scream. It's truly a marvelous book.

Lixue-Sebille 3 · Mar 13, 2008, 06:05 PM

Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer! It's a series, and it's romantic and suspensful. ^_^