I am a devoted bookworm from a long line of bookworms on both the maternal and paternal side. Which means I read everything in sight. My favorite books are fiction, and I like SF, Fantasy and Historic Fiction and Humour.
My favourite authors are :
James H Schmitz
Lois McMaster Bujold
Steve Miller & Sharon Lee
Patricia Briggs
Roald Dahl
Terry Pratchett
Authors whom I wouldn't read if I was stranded on a desert island for ever and ever with only one book and no chance of rescue.
Settled down to read a dean koontz book on the balcony yesterday in the sun, felt guilty and read Qur'an instead. Should I be feeling guilty about reading novels of this kind, also feel I need to make up lost time with Qur'an. would love to read a novel as missing it immensely
"O ye who belive! Endure, outdo all others in endurance, be ready, and observe your duty to Allah, in order that you may succeed"
^Ah, Dean Koontz. Only book I've read by him was "the Face", I really liked it! My favorite parts was how the anarchist worked, his different methods for corrupting society in such subtle ways.
^Ah, Dean Koontz. Only book I've read by him was "the Face", I really liked it! My favorite parts was how the anarchist worked, his different methods for corrupting society in such subtle ways.
I read most of em nw, the best one if u wanna read another is intensity, I stayed up all night and phoned in sickat work to finish it in one go !
"O ye who belive! Endure, outdo all others in endurance, be ready, and observe your duty to Allah, in order that you may succeed"
Crayon: it is awesome, and somewhat long, which makes it better
dean koontz: i reead his 'watchers'-when i was 11 i think:X- and 'midnight' a couple of years ago, he has a unique style, don't really like the genre as whole though,,
here are some of my favorite books (from the top of my mind)..
the Quran
The Islamic Conquest of Syria by Imam Al Waqidi
Fadhaail Amal
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Boxcar children children series
A change of heart by jodi picoult
How to Kill a Mocking Bird
Pride and Prejudice
The Little House books
Boxcar Children series
practically all of Anne Rinaldi's books
and at one point, Harry Potter
I've heard that Sarah Dessan is a good author, so I'm thinking of trying out her stuff soon.
here are some of my favorite books (from the top of my mind)..
the Quran
The Islamic Conquest of Syria by Imam Al Waqidi
Fadhaail Amal
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Boxcar children children series
A change of heart by jodi picoult
How to Kill a Mocking Bird
Pride and Prejudice
The Little House books
Boxcar Children series
practically all of Anne Rinaldi's books
and at one point, Harry Potter
I've heard that Sarah Dessan is a good author, so I'm thinking of trying out her stuff soon.
I think everyones a fan of Pride and Prejudice (the girls that is lol)
the Quran
The Islamic Conquest of Syria by Imam Al Waqidi
Fadhaail Amal
the Islamic Conquest of Syria is one of my all-time faves too. and as Fazail-amal was written by the founder of my school and one of the greatest muhaddiths of the past couple of decades its hard not to like it!
Also, Khalid bin Walid RA. The binding's terrible though.
i could start listing my library but id be here all day!
Agatha Christie and then there were none. Very good book and very unpredictable.
I was looking at myself talking to myself and I realized this conversation...I was having with myself looking at myself was a conversation with myself that I needed to have with myself.
^Not yet, but it's on my 'to read' list. Is it any good?
I started 'to kill a mockingbird' a while ago, but I haven't been able to really get into it yet. I keep reading a bit then stopping, it doesn't help that I don't have much time anyway.
To Kill A Mockingbird goes deep, into many many topics. Good book. Anyone interested in Harry Potter? I confess I love the series.
But I recommend:
Path to Perfection By Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi
Stories of the Sahabah Series by Noura Durkee
Khalid Bin Walid by A I Akram
Fiqh ul Akbar, commentary by Mufti Abdur Rahman Manghera
^^ I found "To Kill a Mockingbird" very overrated. I don't think its sooo good.
My all-time favourite is Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" though it talks about gangsters
Sabr wa Shukr (Patience & Gratitude) by Ibn-Qayyim (rahimahullah) is a masterpiece as well.
If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust.
Surah Ale Imran : 160
It was narrated that Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:
The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) climbed up Uhud, accompanied by Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthmaan, and the mountain shook with them. He struck it with his foot and said: “Stand firm, O Uhud, for there is no one on you but a Prophet or a Siddeeq or two martyrs.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (3483)
Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Taala) does not inspire seeking forgiveness in a slave whom he wishes to punish.
^Not yet, but it's on my 'to read' list. Is it any good?
I started 'to kill a mockingbird' a while ago, but I haven't been able to really get into it yet. I keep reading a bit then stopping, it doesn't help that I don't have much time anyway.
I haven't read it either so I was wondering whether anyone has?
Just finished 'Poirot Investigates' by Agatha Christie. It's a short story collection about Hercule Poirot (bet you didn't see that coming). It's nice to finally read the source material of the many TV adaptations. It's also nice to compare and contrast Poirot with Sherlock Holmes - the former relies on his 'little grey cells' and is reluctant to even examine the scene for subtle clues when he can simply think about them. He solves one case while bed-ridden in another city!
I also read 'Farenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, which is excellent. Brilliant use of language, great characterisation and plot, fantastic insight.
^^ I found "To Kill a Mockingbird" very overrated. I don't think its sooo good.
I've just finished it, and I agree. I kept waiting to get to the profound "oh my god this book is incredible" moment and it never came. It was a good book, but nothing sublime. I would have said it was okay, but I think it redeemed itself towards the end, I really liked the ending.
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I also read 'Farenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, which is excellent. Brilliant use of language, great characterisation and plot, fantastic insight.
I've been wanting to read that for ages! Banned books are always the best!
Ali & Crayon: You guys have not been in depth with it I suppose. It holds a lot of meaning.
Farenheit 451: EXCELLENT BOOK!! It's interesting because Bradbury wrote it 50 years ago, predicting in exxageraiton how our lives would revolve around the TV. Think about it, Plane, cars, houses, everywhere has TV these days.
People watch movies, and throw away their books. It has perfect exemplification.
Farenheit 451: EXCELLENT BOOK!! It's interesting because Bradbury wrote it 50 years ago, predicting in exxageraiton how our lives would revolve around the TV. Think about it, Plane, cars, houses, everywhere has TV these days.
People watch movies, and throw away their books. It has perfect exemplification.
And the TV isn't just a box, it's a flippin' wall. Four, maximum. An entire room. I wouldn't be surprised if flatscreen televisions evolve in that direction, especially since the trend is to emulate cinema screens - and what's the biggest cinema screen? Imax. All fifty feet of its height.
That sounded kind of bitter. I didn't mean it to. If anything, I'm simply bemused.
I loved how despite (and indeed, because of) the censorship, the books survived through people learning them off by heart. As a Muslim, that particular point had additional resonance. As did the conflict of both your friends and your enemies being able to back up their points with (sometimes, exactly the same) books. Characters making the case for censorship by using the words of the very books they wish to ban. Brilliant.
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I love Alternate History, History, and Fantasy. My favorite books are:
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien.
Any Harry Turtledove books.
Louis Lamour books,
Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, Anne Mcaffery. and others. Panther in the Sky.
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