Books you love or hate

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Well, Harry Turtledove is rather crude, in language. He says words most authors are like "not a good idea" its cause he doesn't care, he tells you how they actually thought back then, and he actually researches, unlike so many authors today.
 
eHafiz said:
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
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I love harry potter, not a huge fan of the movies though. I think that the author incorporates everything into the series, theres a bit of romance, humour, action, tragedy and suspense.

I also enjoy reading Jodi Picoult's novels, currently busy with harvesting the heart.
 
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To Kill a Mockingbird might be better with a analytical view of it, and considering the history of that time period... Otherwise, yea it would come off as overrated.

The Innocent Man and The Devil's Knot are really good books, both real life stories. Can't remember any other books I read recently. :X
 
I remember on my old forum a sister suggested this book called Lock & Key.

Later figured it was a girl's book full of love and romance. >_>


But I would recommend the Noura Durkee Series of the Sahabah. Full of stories that are entertaining and full of lessons and morals from the righteous.

another book I recommend: Medicine of the Prophet, by ibn Jawziyya. Mashallah, such an informative book.

Also, First Things First, by Khalid Baig. Overpriced >_> but still good mashallah. Well, can't say it';s overpriced. It has tons of good knowledge in it masha'Allah.

In terms of story books... Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry? I used to read them when I was in High School. Now I just read text books. >_>
 
Medicine's of the Prophet is one of my favorite books, one of the few that I don't agree In giving to people in fear of them ruining it or loosing it lol
 
Na7lah said:
Medicine's of the Prophet is one of my favorite books, one of the few that I don't agree In giving to people in fear of them ruining it or loosing it lol
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Indeed. I have two copies, though. Lots of interesting stuff. I always refer to it. And before I read the book, I never knew what Ruqayya was. Fascinating!
 
Proudly_Muslim said:
I love harry potter, not a huge fan of the movies though. I think that the author incorporates everything into the series, theres a bit of romance, humour, action, tragedy and suspense.

I also enjoy reading Jodi Picoult's novels, currently busy with harvesting the heart.
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I confess that in one point in my life, I opened a forum and club for harry potter. Over a hundred people joined, too.:X

I used to read the rumors etc as well. I hate the movies as well, though I've only watched a few minutes of one. I read the reviews and was disgusted. I think Rowling also got too perverted in the last few books. Just an opinion. That's why I didn't go all crazy when she stopped at 7. Too much Romance.
 
I finally found a copy of Blade of Tyshalle by Matthew Woodring Stover that did not cost my spleen. The book blends deconstructive fantasy with chaos theory, the existence or illusion of free-will, different types of courage, the nature of morality, the nature of religion, the nature of both mental and physical pain and sheer blood-pumping, visceral martial arts action. If all this is giving you the idea that it is a brilliantly written masterpiece, that's because it is.

Also, last night I finished reading Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. It's an excellent read. Such imagination from start to finish, elements of horror, socio-political themes including different types of religion that could result from the fantasy world Mieville has created. Certain themes are recognisable in everyday life - it's not an 'escapist fantasy' at all. It's a fantastic, believable and stunningly realised literary accomplishment.

Now, for a complete change of pace, I just need to read something by Cormac McCarthy...
 
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Those both sound very interesting. I'll have to see if my library has them.

On a (quasi) related note, I absolutely adore the Hunger Game series by Suzanne Collins. It's a kid's book, but not a dumbed down kids book. It's really easy to read, so it's a good escapist fantasy if you're not looking to think too hard.
 
Love:

Under the Dome by Stephen King
The Stand by Stephen King
The Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene

Hate:

Anything by Dan Brown
 
Muezzin, it's been 3 months since you said you wanted the Blade of Tyshalle, good for you~!!

now, I wonder if manga could be considered 'books'...it seems that's all I'm reading these days
 
assalam to all my brother and sis'
QURAN is the best book of the world . so plz read it every day and get a pray of GOD
another book which have a great advise for us which name is bukhari.
i love these books to much and need to all love it .
 
alcurad said:
please elaborate :)? I'm interested in how people deal with such things, suffice to say I've been there before :/
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^That was a bit of an exaggeration, but it was a disturbing book overall. Just the way the author killed off the characters was pretty gruesome and gory. Or maybe I felt that way because I was in elementary school when I read it.
 
wildkat said:
My fave is Dan Brown (dont think anyone has mentioned him yet!!)
The "Davinci code" and "angels and demons" are so cool!
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:omg: finally found a name I recognize :p
Add Digital fortress to the list! :D
I like
ummm...J.K. Rowling.. :p
khaled Husseini
Paulo Coelho...though I hated 'The Zahir'
I love 'A walk to remember'...I need to watch the movie too
Meg Cabot? :X ;D ;D
Five people you meet in heaven..Mitch Albom..
Agatha christie ;D ;D
The Twilight series...done with only two books so far though :p
Sweet Dreams Series.. :embarrass ;D

I know my taste is very childish but who cares? ;D

Hate:
Stephen King.
AhlaamBella said:
Anyone read Inkheart :?
I'm about 200 pages in :D
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Saw the movie :p
 
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