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Friends and parents and teachers some time or other will tell you the names of some books that you must read before you die.

You may ask what is in a book. What is in a classic novel? Well! Particularization of the specifics of a book, current or classic may be hard but one thing is sure that when a serious book reader enjoys reading a good book, he/she, for sure derives a typical pleasure from recommending the same to friends, students and prodigies

Although The Holy Bible remains the most read book of all times, some works of fiction and non fiction do deserve a mention here for those who have not already read these all time greats.

Best of the Best Books by Title

1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four), by George Orwell
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
The French Lieutenants Woman, by John Fowles
Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell
The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Handmaids Tale, by Margaret Atwood
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams
Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov
Lord of the Flies, by William Golding
Native Son, by Richard Wright
On the Road, by Jack Kerouac
Seize the Day, by Saul Bellow
Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert Heinlein
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Bridge on the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle
Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham

Best of the Best Books by Author

James Joyce Try something simpler and start with The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. first and then move on to Ulysses or Finnegans Wake

Toni Morrison Read everything, especially being sure to cover The Bluest Eye, Sula, Tar Baby, and Song of Solomon.

Ayn Rand An intelligent and philosophical author wrote thought provoking fiction on altruism. Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, and Night of January 16th give superb reading pleasure to those of philosophic frame. Ayn Rand remains unparallel by any other author save perhaps by Camus and Jean Paul Satre.

Ernest (Papa) Hemingway He wrote in realistic and to the point style. All his books are worth reading especially Old Man and the Sea, The Sun Also Rises and A Moveable Feast, as well as the early stories collected in our time. If you prefer Hemingways more popular themes of war, for example, read A Farewell to Arms, for starters.

Thomas Hardy if you find old world tragic plots charming. Tess of the Dubervilles, Mayor of Casterbridge and The Return of the Native will take you back in the time.

Jane Austen for great readings in 19th century romantic stories, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Persuasion depict romance woven in excellent plots.

Virginia Woolf Woolfs writing is primarily stream-of-consciousness, and speaks to a time and a mindset (, at that), so definitely check out Mrs. Dalloway or To the Lighthouse.

John Irving A most accessible and engaging writer, Irving brings us such poignant works as Hotel New Hampshire and the World According to Garp and such provocative novels as A Prayer for Owen Meany.

John Updike for a contemporary but full writing style, Updike will delight you with his brilliance and accessibility to his brilliance. Read about the ex-basketball star, following him through the decades of his life in the series of Rabbit titles, or get steamy with Couples, or have a tryst with mysticism in The Centaur.

James Mitchner for in depth analysis on the topics he write about. The Source, Chesapeake and The Covenant make excellent reading about Jews, Chesapeake Bay and South Africa respectively.

This should be enough to keep you reading into the November of your life by which time you too may find at least a few titles for your own best of the best list to pass on to your students, friends, or loved ones.
Here is one wishing you happy reading.

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Meet Mercy Thompson, a stubborn, shape-shifting female mechanic that wears her heart on her sleeve. Mercy is a “walker”, a supernatural being that can shape shift into the form of a coyote. Although she’s not linked to the werewolf race or the cycles of the moon she’s much stronger and faster than most humans.

In Iron Kissed, Book 3 in the popular contemporary fantasy series by Patricia Briggs, Mercy becomes involved in a local fae problem. It seems that a mass-murderer is on the loose and Mercy’s talents are needed to catch the killer. Although Mercy is reluctant to assist because of the cunning nature of the fae she eventually agrees to help when asked by friend. What follows is an engaging adventure of intrigue and suspense.

The Story:

Mercy’s former boss and mentor Zee, himself a member of the fae community, requests that Mercy accompany him to the fae reservation to investigate a recent string of mysterious murders. Because Mercy possesses an enhanced sense of smell while in the form of a coyote, Zee is hoping she can sniff out the identity of the person (or being) responsible for the murders. Mercy is forewarned not to ask questions about what she might see during the visit because although the fae announced themselves to the human race several years ago they try to maintain a low profile. The facade presented to humans is that of a kindly, jolly race; think elves and fairies. Their true nature is more deadly and they’re known to use any means necessary to preserve the illusion.

Mercy’s trip to the fae reservation proves to be productive: she’s able to identify the killer. However a series of circumstances lands Zee in jail for murder. Because he’s a friend Mercy attempts to prove his innocence but this exposes her too many of the fae’s well kept secrets. Unfortunately Mercy’s curiosity about their culture gets the best of her and she finds herself on a fairy hit list.

On top of that Mercy is forced to come to terms with her feelings for Adam and Samuel. Iron Kissed provides more back story on the two werewolves vying for Mercy’s affections. Patricia Briggs does a brilliant job of delving into the psyche of the werewolf culture by highlighting their humanity while preserving the traditional mythology surrounding their violent and aggressive nature. The precarious and delicate mentality of two werewolves in particular is explored, providing insight into their motivations without emasculating them in any way.

An important arc occurs near the end of the book that represents a life changing event for Mercy. Loyal fans may be shocked by the tragedy but the event further humanizes the main characters. Briggs must be commended for her courage in introducing this development. It significantly strengthens the storyline.

With Iron Kissed Patricia Briggs has written another entertaining and believable fantasy adventure. As with the other books in the series the storyline is nicely balanced with action, humor, and a little romance. Reading Moon Called and Blood Bound, the first and second books in the series respectively, is recommended but not required. Patricia Briggs has a talent for providing just enough back story for new readers while maintaining the interest of return readers. Read the first books because they’re just as enjoyable and captivating as this one.

Overall, Iron Kissed represents a solid winner for Briggs. It will undoubtedly score entries on several Must Read lists for 2008.

Scarlett Moore writes reviews of urban and contemporary fantasy books written by award winning authors like
Kelley Armstrong and Chris Marie Green. Come explore your darker side at http://bestfantasystories.com.

Writing a book report sounds fairly simple till the time you are actually expected to do one at school by your teacher. The start is fairly simple read the book which needs to be reviewed. But after that what is one supposed to do? Confusion, bewilderment and inertia sets in and you start to wonder whether you will ever be able to accomplish this task which you set out to do. Rather than grounded yourself to a halt or raving in desperation at the impending deadline for your submission look for templates and examples.

Ask other people who have done book reports as to how they had proceeded after reading the book. You could ask your teacher or mentor, your parents or elder siblings or a friend. You could probably ask the librarian since she is sure to have done a book report at some time in her life.

There are numerous books which explain in detail about how book reports should be tackled and approached. One such book that you might want to refer to is How to write Terrific Book Reports by Elizabeth James. This Student Survival Guide explains what a book report is and the main definitions and descriptions required. It also includes lessons on how to choose a book for reviewing, how to use the library and also how to read the book and what to notice while doing so. It also provides sample book reports as a test case.

Another such book is How to Write Book Reports by Dawn B. Sova and Harry Teitelbaum. This book is similar to that by James but also includes the difference between reports and reviews and how to take notes for writing a book report.

Though the Internet is an excellent platform for all information, to write your report learn from the gurus and choose the site from which you judiciously. Only refer to sites which are likely to be genuine and effective. It is important to do so since there may be many sites which may be a sham and provide fake information. Some of the sites which you might find useful are TeensPoint.org, TeenInk.com (which has more than 600 book reviews), and NancyMatson.com (which along with reviews offers a recommended book of the month).

You may choose any or all of the sources to refer to for your book review but the fun is in writing your own report and verbalizing your options and perceptions rather than copying it from someone else.

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