What kind of book is your favorite ?

@May2008 (179)
China
March 31, 2008 8:33am CST
Reading is one of my hobbies. I like to read various kinds of books especially literary ones, such as fairy tales, great writers' novels, comments, translation works,etc. Recently I am reading Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I am impressed by its colloquial speech and the deeper meaning of the theme. It reminds me of the words" All human beings are created equal." A great man's great work! How about your favorite books?
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emeraldisle
@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
31 Mar 08
I love to read and I read all sorts of books but they are mostly fiction. I'm not big on true life books. I love historical fiction, mysteries, horrors, romance, fantasy, and even some sci-fi books. I just finished reading "The Black Sun" by James Twining. It deals with clues to find a missing Nazi treasure. Keeps you guessing as to what the treasure is as well as who the good and bad guys are. It was very good. Some of my other favorite authors are Piers Anthony, Nora Roberts, Elizabeth Moon, James Patterson, Kathleen Woodiwiss, and J.K. Rowling to name a few. A lot depends on the storyline, if it catches my imagination I'll read it.
emeraldisle
@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
1 Apr 08
You're welcome and thank you for best response. Not sure where you are located but most of what I read are American authors although James Twining and J.K. Rowling are English. That can make it harder for you.
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
1 Apr 08
Thank you for your response. Many of the books or authers you've mentioned are not available at least for me. If i have the chance, I would choose some.
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egdcltd
@egdcltd (12059)
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31 Mar 08
I mostly read science fiction and fantasy - my current favourite series is the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. I also read some horror, and quite a few thrillers (which I can usually get fairly cheaply at the supermarket).
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
1 Apr 08
I have never read a real horror novel before, but I prefer watching horror film, such as stories about vampire. I don't know the exact differences between reading and watching a horror film.
egdcltd
@egdcltd (12059)
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1 Apr 08
One thing with the horror genre is a lot of stories would also fit into science fiction, fantasy and horror
rookiekan
@rookiekan (882)
• China
31 Mar 08
i like reading,but the kind i liked was different from ur guys.i like reading some computer books and technology books.i just think it will useful for my future life and maybe it could help me for seeking jobs.fiction-science books is my second favourite books i like reading,but i usually more exciting watching on TV screen than the page of books i c.detective book also very suit my liking.thx
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
1 Apr 08
Me too. I also think that computer knowledge is important. Just several days ago, I decided to learn computer by myself and to get a bachelor degree. I know it must be very hard. I'll have a try.
leo321
@leo321 (214)
• China
1 Apr 08
i like reading too,and everyday i spend one or two hour on my reading,i like to read the books that based on the earthy society.
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
2 Apr 08
I guess you must like enjoying detective stories, haha! The image that you choose is Conan. Am I right? I like it too.
Gargoyle0134
@Gargoyle0134 (1257)
• United States
31 Mar 08
Well, I have read most of the classics, like Thoreau's Walden, Louisa May Alcott, etc..and Hawthorne, plus Emerson. I have dipped into philosophy and read Allegory of the Cave, etc.. (Various writings by Socrates and Aristotle, or Kant, etc...) I have read many differetn kinds of books. Includung science texts by those such as Darwin and Hawkings. Still, when it is a rainy day and I just want to relax, I read ghost or other paranormal books from authors like Anne Rice or Stephen king for my entertainment.
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
1 Apr 08
Classics are easy to get comparing with other kinds of English books. So in my spare time, I enjoy classics most. Several days ago, i finished reading The Scarlet Letter.
Rosekitty
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
1 Apr 08
I have always loved books and read whatever i could get my hands on, but now I'm reading more Fantasy like Juliet Marillier trilogys and Marian Zimmer Bradley..who wrote Mists Of Avalon. After reading their books, I've gotten hooked on wanting to read more of what they wrote and similar authors. My Library at home has grown so much just on their books. Thankfully i have a Half price bookstore close by. By The way Mark Twain is an excellant Author!
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
1 Apr 08
Because of the long distance, maybe, current books are not available to me and people living here. hence, Classic is relatively easy to get. However, I can find numerous brilliant elements in each classic work.
youless
@youless (112366)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Mar 08
I like reading and I have various kinds of books at home. I especially enjoy reading science fiction books.
May2008
@May2008 (179)
• China
1 Apr 08
It seems that science fiction is a wide enjoyable kind. Thank you for your response.