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What is the best book you've read within the last 6 months?
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Started by JaChelli 1 year ago 1 Comment

Assuming you are a regular and avid reader, I'd really like to know what the best book you've recently read is? Genre doesn't matter and neither does fiction vs non-fiction.

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1.	The Life of Pi by Yann Martel Enjoyable, and also creates introspective thought. Add a comment	Vote! 3 votes 60 pts
2.	The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Self-portrait of an autistic as a young man. 1 Comment	Vote! 3 votes 58 pts
3.	To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee I know, I know. It's a classic. It's a mystery as to how I got this far in life without reading it. For those of you who still hav... [show more] I know, I know. It's a classic. It's a mystery as to how I got this far in life without reading it. For those of you who still have not, it takes place in a small, southern town, at a time in which prejudice is very much alive. The main character is the lovable little girl, Jean Louise (Scout) Finch. The book walks the reader through the journey of her discoveries about the world; why prejudice is wrong, that life is unfair, and that innocent people, (the proverbial mockingbirds) sometimes are wrongfully put to justice. This book really helps children, and other first-time readers open their minds, and their eyes, to the world around them. I highly recommend it to any who enjoy a sweet, but exciting, thoughtful read. [show less] 3 Comments	Vote! 2 votes 40 pts
4.	Turning Point by Lisanne Norman OK, I know I have weird tastes in science fiction, and I mentioned this as well in the "What are you reading poll" but of all the ... [show more] OK, I know I have weird tastes in science fiction, and I mentioned this as well in the "What are you reading poll" but of all the books I have been reading, this one, in addition to the whole Sholan world's series have wholly captured my attention (Pictured, Sholan Worlds cosplayer with author) [show less] 4 Comments	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
5.	The Ogre by Michel Tournier A disturbing, but interesting work. The psychology of the main character is amazing and complex. He is vile, to be sure, but he ho... [show more] A disturbing, but interesting work. The psychology of the main character is amazing and complex. He is vile, to be sure, but he honestly believes that he does what he does out of compassion and a yearning for the perfection he felt he witnessed as a child. He is obsessive, if not a bit creepy. I forgot who translated it, but they did a great job. The language is very nice. About the author and his works: http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/tournier.htm A film version (though I haven't seen it): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118043/ [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
6.	The Medici Conspiracy The illicit journey of looted antiquities - from Italy's tomb raiders to the world's greatest museums by Peter Watson. A real e... [show more] The illicit journey of looted antiquities - from Italy's tomb raiders to the world's greatest museums by Peter Watson. A real eye-opener into corruption in the world of art and antiquities. More on the art in Peter Watson's other book "Sotheby's", another good read. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
7.	Girl, 15, Charming but Insane I had to read a book for my adolescent development class, and this was it. . Written from a 15 year old British girl's perpesctiv... [show more] I had to read a book for my adolescent development class, and this was it. . Written from a 15 year old British girl's perpesctive it was surprising fresh, witty and on occassion, hilarious. I'll be hanging on to it for my daughter. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
8.	A Thousand Splendid Suns A story set in Afghanistan, about the oppressed life of women, and still the sparks of life and love. Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
9.	The Lost Boys Set in early (pre-PC) computer days, the story of change, adaptation and loss in a (Mormon) family. I have re read it several tim... [show more] Set in early (pre-PC) computer days, the story of change, adaptation and loss in a (Mormon) family. I have re read it several times - it reminds me of being a young parent, being new on the job and very career oriented, striving to make the best life for my children, juggling the resulting conflicts on a daily basis. and the inevitable sacrifices that result. Unintended consequences of daily life decisions. I put the Mormon in () because although the fact that the family is Mormon is evident in their beliefs and practices, this is not a religious book. Or, Mormonism in this book is similar to Judaism in Chaim Potok's The Chosen - religion as interwoven into daily life. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
10.	Always Coming Home by Ursula Kroeber LeGuin Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
11.	The Terror by Dan Simmons Very unusual mixture of historical narrative and horror. While this, perhaps, isn't the best by Simmons, it's certainly very uniq... [show more] Very unusual mixture of historical narrative and horror. While this, perhaps, isn't the best by Simmons, it's certainly very unique and intrigueing. For me, the mythical horror element wasn't as disturbing as the historical narrative components -- men making bad decisions resulting in a hopeless battle with the brutal environment of the polar winter. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 19 pts
12.	Don't let's Go to the Dogs Tonight Childhood in white Rhodesia as apartheid is coming to an end. Farm family, militantly pro-white in the beginning adapting and liv... [show more] Childhood in white Rhodesia as apartheid is coming to an end. Farm family, militantly pro-white in the beginning adapting and living during the astounding social changes of that era. An all pervading sense of the love of family, the land and being African. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 19 pts
13.	Running with Scissors A memoir by Augusten Burroughs. You will find it hard to believe this is not fiction. ... [show more] A memoir by Augusten Burroughs. You will find it hard to believe this is not fiction. [show less] 4 Comments	Vote! 1 votes 19 pts
14.	A Thousand Pieces of Gold A young Chinese farm girl whose family tries to survive through countless droughts - they even unbind her feet so she can work in ... [show more] A young Chinese farm girl whose family tries to survive through countless droughts - they even unbind her feet so she can work in the fields which is a disgraceful thing. However, the father loses his resources and she is finally sold at the ripe age of 14 (?) to a brothrel. She gets incredibly lucky there and is resold immediately and shipped to the US as a brothrel slave. The rest of the book follows her to her death in old age . Fascinating character, fascinating history (what a Chinese person could or could not legally own), fascinating book. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 18 pts

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JaChelli 1 year ago

Feel free to tell us why you liked the book in your description.

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The Life of Pi by Yann Martel

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

Turning Point by Lisanne Norman

The Ogre by Michel Tournier

The Medici Conspiracy

Girl, 15, Charming but Insane

A Thousand Splendid Suns

The Lost Boys

Always Coming Home

The Terror by Dan Simmons

Don't let's Go to the Dogs Tonight

Running with Scissors

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

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