What is your favorite book?

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   starstreamposted 10 years ago

   What is your favorite book?

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   David De Jesusposted 10 years ago

   I'll have to say a fairly recent read, "Unbroken" is my favorite book. That book was written so well, the real life characters just jumped off the pages. Filled with sadness, happy days and several funny moments.
   
   One of the memorable parts of the book was when one of the American prisoners in a japanese prison camp was teaching one of the prison guards how to say his japanese name in english. This guard was so happy, that he would always tell the new American prisoners to the camp his name in english.
   
   Except, the American who taught the guard on how to say his name in english, wasn't completely honest. The guard would introduce himself to the new prisoners telling them his name in english as, "I'm an A%hole". Unfortunately, I can't remember the exact instance as it was told, but you get the idea.
   
   The story in this book was a great example of the American spirit. Something to remember as we approach the 4th of July Celebration.

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   Mr Archerposted 10 years ago

   I have many that I read and re-read over and over. What Dreams May Come by Richard Mathison; Thunderhead by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child; Crow Killer by Raymond Thorpe; Centenniel by James A. Michner; River by Colin Fletcher; Without Remorse by Tom Clancy; and The Shack by William Young, to name but a few. But I think the one that I have enjoyed the most over the years is A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean. It is short, at only a little over a hundred pages, but it is easily the most visual book I have ever read. Maclean was a true master at his craft. Because it is short, one may have a tendancy to hurry through it; don't. Allow it to wash over you and pull you in. Savor it, and you will see what I mean about a visual book. I actually have a hub about it, listing some instances between it and the movie starring Brad Pitt.

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      starstreamposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Thank so much for your list of favorite books.

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   Georgie Loweryposted 10 years ago

   My all time favorite book is Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. It's a great read!

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      HLKeeleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I have that book. I just have not gotten around to reading it.

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   billybucposted 10 years ago

   To Kill A Mockingbird has been my favorite since the first time I read it many decades ago.  One of the most beautiful works of art ever written.

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      Mitch Alanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      great book...

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      starstreamposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for sharing your favorite book.

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   HLKeeleyposted 10 years ago

   Hands down "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. It was such a great, dark teen fiction. You are just so curious to find out why the narrator is on the list. When you find out, its a bit disappointing because all of the build up, but other than that the book is a great read that has stuck with me for years!

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   maharg1956posted 10 years ago

   Good question and very difficult to answer. Same as the favourite film type of question. I suppose most people could nominate several books but, suppose I was going to be stranded on a desert island and could only take 1 book with me then it would be The Lord Of The Rings, simply because I have already read it about 20 times over the past 40 years or so and each time I read it, I seem to read a slightly different book from the last time!
   
   Mind you, the Bible is an extremely strong contender too and who knows, as that ship was going down and I had to grab my book, the Bible could still be the one I reach for first!

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      starstreamposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Maharg1956,
      Yes, I think it is likely I'd grab for my Bible first too. Thanks for pondering and answering the question.

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   startupninjaposted 10 years ago

   "The Alchemist" by Coelho... changed my view on life and shaped my youth.

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   dobo700posted 10 years ago

   "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson (but I'm a mac nerd)

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    jadesmgposted 10 years ago

    hitchickers guide to the galaxy. there's 5 or 6 of them. Haven't read the last two if there's six but the 4 books are good, gets better actually by the 3rd. It's just a really simple, understated humor that I really like.

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       Mitch Alanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

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    Mitch Alanposted 10 years ago

    Mine too would be a list rather than a single book. It would definately include the Bible, Lord of the Flies, Animal Farm, the Shack, The Collected works of Shakespeare, The Return of the Dark Knight (graphic novel) and the Bathroom Reader (any edition)...

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       starstreamposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for sharing your favorites.

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    iggy-kunposted 10 years ago

    The Art of Racing In the Rain by Garth Stein. Very amazing book and so touching. It is through the eyes of a dog, Enzo, who lives with his owner Denny Swift, a race car driver. Some people might not like it because of that (and I'm not much of a fan of talking animals too), but I found myself laughing and crying when reading. It was so good, I would suggest reading it!

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       starstreamposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       This book sounds interesting. It is certainly unique since the story is told as seen through the eyes of a dog.

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    Darkmetalyposted 10 years ago

    mine are the morgan kane books i love the setting and the stories and it reminds me of all the western movies i watch and love. if i had to pick a favorite morgan kane book it would be To the Death, Senor Kane the first one i read.

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    hazelwood4posted 10 years ago

    One of my favorite books is by, Ray Bradbury, Zen in the art of Writing.  Ray Bradbury is such an AMAZING writer!

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       starstreamposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I haven't seen this book yet. Thanks for sharing your choice!

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