Recommend just one book to Read,and sell it to us .

[Kurt.]

The Valachi papers was a good read, again not up there with the best at all but it was groundbreaking as the first real insight into the American mafia when its existence had been denied for so long by law enforcement agencies

 

[summerisle]

Probably the best book I’ve ever read. I absolutely adore him, in an authentic vulnerable way - he didn’t seem to ever shy away from telling truths.

I almost felt the cuts, blisters and bruises reading some pages.

I listen to some cookery programmes that recreate historical recipes. On one of them they mention Bourdain, and highlight that he also wrote biographies. The one they featured was :

*'Typhoid Mary' was a cook, they recreated one of her recipes (peach ice cream) which infected her employer and family with typhoid.

 

[RufusCat]

Reading is a form of escapism for me, ever since I was a teenager I have enjoyed reading fantasy fiction, and still do. Over the years I have read dozens, if not hundreds, of fantasy books, and one I go back to and re-read periodically is Magician by Raymond E Feist. Although the book is a self contained story in its own right he wrote numerous additional books, some in collaboration with other authors, and it developed into a saga (some better than others).

 

[summerisle]

Reading is a form of escapism for me, ever since I was a teenager I have enjoyed reading fantasy fiction, and still do. Over the years I have read dozens, if not hundreds, of fantasy books, and one I go back to and re-read periodically is Magician by Raymond E Feist. Although the book is a self contained story in its own right he wrote numerous additional books, some in collaboration with other authors, and it developed into a saga (some better than others).

My favourite fantasy book is Mythago Wood, very original. The first three are very good, unfortunately the author couldn't resist writing another four which declined in quality.

 

[RufusCat]

My favourite fantasy book is Mythago Wood, very original. The first three are very good, unfortunately the author couldn't resist writing another four which declined in quality.

Unfortunately this appears to be quite common. An author called David Eddings wrote a series called The Belgariad which was 5 books, which were good. As they were popular, and made a large amount of money, he then continued the series, and wrote some other books, but essentially it was the same original story just slightly rewritten - the quality diminished over time.

 

[summerisle]

Unfortunately this appears to be quite common. An author called David Eddings wrote a series called The Belgariad which was 5 books, which were good. As they were popular, and made a large amount of money, he then continued the series, and wrote some other books, but essentially it was the same original story just slightly rewritten - the quality diminished over time.

I've noticed it's a common trait in fantasy/sc-fi authors. Can't really blame them if it brings in the mazuma. Easier as well, than coming up with another original concept.

 

[verreauxi]

Burnam Wood (by Eleanor Catton)

Part thriller, part social commentary on corporate greed, part social commentary on youthful idealism. Subtle satire. Just a great summer read. One of the better books I've read in the last year or so.

 

[SerenityNigh]

The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb. Maybe you’ll read this and be smarter, maybe you’ll read and be more successful in life. Probably you’ll just be confused and need to read again.

The hundred year old man who climbed out a window and disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. Because sometimes you need to read again silly book for the enjoyment.

 

[jaspercabbage]

The Road was the last fictional book I read, very emotional as a dad myself.

No fiction always my go to, mainly ancient history, pre flood theory etc. So in that vein Andrew Collins' 'From the Ashes of Angels' will turn your view on civilization and its origins, how power structures formed. How myths and fables formed traditional religious dogma to create those structures to be abused.
Jonathon Black's 'Secret History of the World' follows it succinctly.
But if you like swashbuckling history try Tony Bushby's 'Christ Conspiracy', how the catholic church was a deranged and debauched institution full of perverts, weirdos and deviants

And it never. ever changed.
Got to agree with The Road, a book that stays with you long after you finish it.

 

[Goodison87]

Stories of your life and others by Ted Chiang. Amazing Sci-Fi book of short stories, one of the stories was turned into the movie Arrival! Read it a couple of times and its description is much better articulated in this link. Highly recommend.

 

[Jamiednm]

I would genuinely love to be in to novels, the idea of having an intentional reading nook in my house where I can escape in to my imagination and saturate in to different realm sounds amazing.

But unfortunately, I can’t read.

 

[Part scouse]

David Baldacci - Atlee Pine series.

If you like detective/crime books, these are a must read.

 

[Rita_Poon]

I would genuinely love to be in to novels, the idea of having an intentional reading nook in my house where I can escape in to my imagination and saturate in to different realm sounds amazing.

But unfortunately, I can’t read.

@chrismpw seems someone is after some advice.

 

[Tony Hibbert's Wife]

Based on some of the nonsense posted on here, it may be a difficult read for some, but it's worth a try.

Must've read this a couple of hundred times. A Squash and a Squeeze is still my favourite Donaldson book, though.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Autobiographies.
Maybe with a person you know something about.
Martin Kemp
Greame Sharp
Andy Gray.
Take your pick.