What do you consider a good book to read?

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   alexandriaruthkposted 11 years ago

   What do you consider a good book to read?
   
   When choosing a book to read, how do you choose which is a good book? The author because of his credibility and past authorship, the story, lessons learned, readability, practical usage?

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   msorenssonposted 11 years ago

   When I was young I read about anything and everything. When I got older I only read, outside of school, religious books..
   
   The answer is dependent on what interests you at the moment.
   
   There was a time when I only read Ayn Rand...

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   hetal varmaposted 11 years ago

   In my case i am a moody person.... i really avoid most of the fiction one because some time i got too much attached with the subject which does not exist in practical world
   I mostly read books on current topics, history or something which can enhance my career, my life something knowledgeable....

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   Emily Sparksposted 11 years ago

   The best book is God's Word.  I love reading, but this one is certainly my favorite!  It comforts, convicts, and encourages!

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   If the book is well written. I normally read one chapter or some of the book to understand if I would like to read more about it. Is the story good? Does it follow a story line that makes sense? Is it psychologically possible? Are the characters interesting? Do the characters connect to my life style or my desires at all? Etc.

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   Clive Donegalposted 11 years ago

   I think that I have an answer for every mood.
   I like to read the writing of people who care about words and ideas.
   Two of my favorite books are "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Wuthering Heights." I have read the former more times than I can count. I love the way Dickens sets everything up in the first chapter and then weaves all of those bits of subtle foreshadowing into the rest of the story. I love his well-rounded characters and the fact that seem to discover something new every time I read it.
   The latter is more of a mood piece. Brote takes her time to set a mood and then to devlop it, with a bit of goodebumps, mystery and surprise thrown in.
   T.S. Eliot's poetry is rich with imagery and diction. He uses words in such a way that they have levels and facets of meaning that shine and twinkle or wink shyly from shadows.
   I also like the Harry Potter books, especially the first, so filled with whimsy and delight. Rowlings has a gift for finding --or creating-- the perfect word.

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   inevitablesecretsposted 11 years ago

   My favorite newer book is The Fault in Our Stars.  It's an enjoyable read with little nuggets of wisdom within.

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