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Let's see, try All Quiet on the Western Front. It's about one of the world wars and told from the German standpoint. Rather depressing and I think you could argue that both sides lose in a moral/metaphorical sort of way. Another really good war novel is The Things They Carried by Tim...

Try The Alienist by Caleb Carr. It's a very good historical thriller about a bunch of semi-misfit type characters in turn of the century New York. They're led by a doctor who is also a leading psychologist of his day. There's also a couple of the last uncorrupted cops in the city, an orphan...

Haha, that last one (Wadderya want? A medal?) reminded me of a line that used to have me in gales of laughter in high school: Well, whoop-de-shit, have a cookie.

You're The Giver! by Lois Lowry While you grew up with a sheltered childhood, you're pretty sure everyone around you is even more sheltered. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, you were tapped on the shoulder and transported to the real world. This made you horrified by your prior upbringing and now...

Happy birthday to you, Steffee!

A very happy belated birthday, Ronny!!:D

SFG, if you are seriously considering being a law librarian, I can tell you they make big bucks. They have to get a library science degree AND a law degree (so basically, they could be practicing) so if they work at a major university, the university pays them what regular lawyers would make...

I agree wholeheartedly. Although sterilization might be cheaper I think this would be more effective. Child abusers clearly need more than an operation - they need punishment and possibly mental help.

Honestly I'm not sure, but I bet that question is addressed in one of Tolkien's other books concerning Middle Earth: The Silmarillion. It gives the history and background of Middle Earth and its peoples.

Stephen King's short story "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" got turned into an amazing movie. Also, they did pretty well adapting The Princess Bride by William Goldman into a movie.

I agree with Disco Dan. If you want to get him onto other genres that still have a mystery element in them, I suggest: John Grisham novels for Thrillers Isaac Asimov novels for Science Fiction Janet Evanovich novels for Humor Laurell K. Hamilton novels for Horror. Some of my favorites...

There's a book called Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton about a woman who's an animator, meaning she raises the dead for a living. Most of the plot is driven by vampires, though, so I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for.

How about Behind the Attic Wall by Sylvia Cassedy? Customer review from Amazon:

I loved The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey. The story is very engaging, well-told, and creative. It can be read by both young adults and adults.

$70-$80 for the two of us. Do you recycle?

Right leg first. When you're nervous about doing something, do you jump in and get it over with or do you put it off for a while?

Veggiedog, let me first say that overall I agree with your arguments, on an emotional basis. However, I can't resist playing the devil's advocate here: You (and many others) are fortunate to have such a caring, loving family. But, people can be really evil. Honestly, I can see a family...

Ooo! I had never heard of this book before I saw this thread. I love "well-known story with a twist" novels (like The Mists of Avalon, about King Arthur) and this went on my TBR list right away.

Try The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells. As I remember, he used proper grammar and the story isn't too bad. It's not too long either so if you don't like reading fiction, you won't have to suffer very much.

I hated As I Lay Dyingby Faulkner. Your mother is a fish?!? No, you're just crazy, kid!!! :mad: :confused: I felt that Faulkner was being deliberately obscure, but without any higher purpose for the obscurity. It was highly annoying. And depressing as hell.