favorite 3 books published 2000 or later [Archive]

danceken

10-31-2008, 12:54 PM

Hi everyone,
I am interested in seeing what everyones favorite books are that are published from 2000 on plus I need some new books to read. My favorite 3 would be harry potter, twilight, and book thief Thanks Kenney

Tallon

11-01-2008, 12:10 AM

Haven't read many at all. Life of Pi By Martel was enjoyable, as was True History of the Kelly Gang by Carey and Norwegian Wood by Murakami.

kelby_lake

11-01-2008, 08:12 AM

Atonement was good. I haven't read many either.

Josef K

11-02-2008, 10:43 PM

Life of Pi and The Brothers K are the only novels I've finished that have been published since 2000. They were both decent novels.

Vincent Black

11-02-2008, 11:09 PM

I read the life of Pi but i wasn't that fussed on it. The only really good post 2000 book i've read would be the road by cormac mccarthy

Dark Muse

11-02-2008, 11:14 PM

At first it seems like I haven't read many but when I think about it, there is more then I would have thought.

Middlesex
Water for Elepahnts
The Birth of Venus

DeadAsDreams

11-02-2008, 11:16 PM

Recursion by Tony Ballantyne
Fitzpatrick's War by Theodore Judson

Both were books I randomly picked off the shelf because they looked good.

Simao

11-03-2008, 03:25 AM

I liked The Kite Runner and Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Houssini. Can't remember any others maybe The Davinci Code lol?

RG57

11-03-2008, 02:11 PM

I've read the Potter books and Life of Pi, but I mostly go for the classical stuff or non-fiction.

Joreads

11-03-2008, 07:09 PM

[QUOTE=Simao;635574]I liked The Kite Runner and Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Houssini.

I loved both of those books and I also loved The Road. I am sure there are others but I can not remember them at the moment.

We are to busy getting ready for the running of the Melbourne Cup hopefully this year I will win:p

*Classic*Charm*

11-04-2008, 02:13 PM

At first it seems like I haven't read many but when I think about it, there is more then I would have thought.

Middlesex
Water for Elepahnts
The Birth of Venus

I LOVED Water for Elephants

I might add My Sister's Keeper to that list...I don't know what else.

waryan

11-05-2008, 08:08 AM

I read Life of Pi but really couldn't get into it at all =/ I still have it though, so I should re-try perhaps?

I agree the Road is good, if you want something lighter/less literary I suppose, No country For Old Men was also quite good and very quick.

Josef K

11-05-2008, 09:05 AM

I read Life of Pi but really couldn't get into it at all =/ I still have it though, so I should re-try perhaps?
Wouldn't recommend it. You aren't missing out on much!

Drkshadow03

11-05-2008, 10:08 PM

waryan

11-05-2008, 11:59 PM

Less literary than No Country for Old Men, or in general?

Whoops sorry, I meant that No Country to me seemed like a lighter alternative to the Road, it was a bit quicker and for some reason I felt it was less "literary" as Cormac's previous works.

ravilobo

11-06-2008, 12:26 AM

Try SHANTARAM, good book.

waryan

11-06-2008, 06:12 PM

I agree, Shantaram is an excellent read, which I hear they are currently filming an adaptation for

ravilobo

11-07-2008, 10:32 AM

The last time I heard about it is - that the filming has been postponed to 2010!

livelaughlove

11-07-2008, 11:21 AM

Time Traveler's Wife, love the Twilight saga.. and I loved Water for Elephants! Life of Pi was okay... some parts I loved and some parts were just average.

Tallon

11-07-2008, 06:28 PM

I thought The Time Traveler's Wife was absolute tosh, and i very rarely dislike books.

Tietong

11-09-2008, 06:42 AM

I have to echo Norwegian Wood by Murakami.

Also the following books were all fairly good and easy reads.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Haddon
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Hosseini
Survivor by Palahniuk

And although this book was published a couple years before 2000, I'd suggest Top Dog by Jerry Jay Carroll if you want another easy fun fantasy book to read.

Quilp

11-09-2008, 07:38 AM

Hmmm this one made me think.

On Chesil Beach - Ian McEwan (I adore most of McEwan's work)
Mister Pip - Lloyd Jones

and mid-way through 'The Book Thief' but really can't get into it.

pgwodehousefan

11-09-2008, 08:33 AM

My dear, I shouldn't have thought it was humanly possible to like Twilight. That female (named B something) has to be the most vain, selfish little wretch ever to exist.

Cailin

11-09-2008, 10:38 AM

Tis hard to decide on this one - I may come back in a while and change my mind, but for the moment......

1. On Chesil Beach even though I read it on my honeymon!!:lol:
2. One Half of a Yellow Sun (Adichie) - opened my eyes to a piece of history that I was totally ignorant of
3. Mothers and Sons (Colm Toibin) I LOVED these short stories - one of the best Irish writers of the moment IMO (but maybe you need to be Irish to truly appreciate the unique relationship between Irish mammies and their sons ;) :lol:)

As for those who are advocating Shantaram, I'm on the 8th chapter and I'm finding the narrator far too self-conscious to be credible, should I stick with it? :confused:

livelaughlove

11-09-2008, 12:15 PM

Hmmm this one made me think.

On Chesil Beach - Ian McEwan (I adore most of McEwan's work)
Mister Pip - Lloyd Jones

and mid-way through 'The Book Thief' but really can't get into it.

Have you read 'The Comfort of Strangers'? If so, what did you think? I was a little bit disturbed near the end, but I thought McEwan did a good job with the character and story development.

Vintage34

11-09-2008, 01:40 PM

*Classic*Charm*

11-09-2008, 01:58 PM

I couldn't get into Life of Pi either. Finally gave up on it. I did like Water For Elephants very much, and I'm looking forward to the movie. Hope they don't ruin it.

They're making a film version of Water for Elephants?? That's awesome!

I really enjoyed A Complicated Kindness my Miriam Toews as well. Her prose style is very interesting- no quotation marks when characters speak.

livelaughlove

11-09-2008, 03:22 PM

I couldn't get into Life of Pi either. Finally gave up on it. I did like Water For Elephants very much, and I'm looking forward to the movie. Hope they don't ruin it.

Recent good reads:
Bridge of Sighs - Richard Russo ( Empire Falls)

The Story of a Marriage - Andrew Sean Greer. I loved this book. One of my favorites this year.

Water Carry Me -Thomas Moran - Takes place in Ireland in 1980's during peak of IRA, etc.

I had no idea they were making Water for Elephants into a movie. It was such a great book, I really enjoyed it... I just hope the movie is as good! You always take a chance with movies that are based on books.

Did you enjoy Bridge of Sighs? I've been really wanting to read it, especially since I visited Venice in the summer but I haven't found a copy yet. I've heard mixed reviews so I'd be interested to hear your take on it.

Quilp

11-09-2008, 07:07 PM

Have you read 'The Comfort of Strangers'? If so, what did you think? I was a little bit disturbed near the end, but I thought McEwan did a good job with the character and story development.

I loved 'The Comfort of Strangers' - I was sweating by the end! LOL! It really had me where it wanted me and it didn't disappoint at the end.

I find McEwan has so many interesting observations when it comes to people, particularly those in a relationship. I always have time for him and can't think of one that I haven't enjoyed immensley.

My most disturbed must have been reading 'The Cement Garden' but McEwan is so skillful he even seems to make incest seem sort of understandable and acceptable! LOL!

livelaughlove

11-09-2008, 08:40 PM

I loved 'The Comfort of Strangers' - I was sweating by the end! LOL! It really had me where it wanted me and it didn't disappoint at the end.

I find McEwan has so many interesting observations when it comes to people, particularly those in a relationship. I always have time for him and can't think of one that I haven't enjoyed immensley.

My most disturbed must have been reading 'The Cement Garden' but McEwan is so skillful he even seems to make incest seem sort of understandable and acceptable! LOL!

Hmm.. I haven't read that one yet. Sounds interesting though, I'll definitely have to add it to my list. I really admire his writing style.

Vintage34

11-10-2008, 12:57 AM

I liked Atonement very much. but it wasn't until I read it a second time that I really understood the characters and the complicated story. I also thought the movie was good. Most people hated it. It would be hard to understand what was happening if you hadn't read the book. I thought the Dunkirk scene was amazing. From what I have read and heard about Dunkirk, it was just as shown in the film - complete chaos.

To those who asked about Bridge of Sighs. The title is actually a metaphor, as the story has nothing to do with the real Bridge. It takes place in upstate New York. However, one of the characters ends up living in Venice, so there is a connection. Worth reading I would say, but not as good as Empire Falls.