Favorite Writers / Books ?

[sesame]

Dan Brown- Da Vinci Code
( This book displays the uncanny power of good writing and research to make bullshit palatable.)

Swami Yogananda- Autobiography of a Yogi
(Great writing, but also a bit biased at certain places)

Swami Rama- Living with the Himalayan masters
(Superb, Top notch, un-put-downable
It describes the lifestyle of Yogis living in the Himalayas)

Paul Brunton- A search in secret Egypt
(Its a very interesting research work; never vexing at any point.
It also describes some really wierd things.)

[ila]

Originally Posted by sesame

Dan Brown- Da Vinci Code
( This book displays the uncanny power of good writing and research to make bullshit palatable.)

That is so very true although I didn't find the bullshit all that palatable. It made me start to gag after a while.

[ila]

My favourite author of fiction would be Robert Ludlum. My favourite book from him is The Parsifal Mosaic. In my view it is a true masterpiece of intrigue.

Another favourite author is James A. Michener. He has written some truly interesting books, both fiction and non fiction.

[ila]

Another favourite authore is Shakespeare. Although he wrote plays and not books I think he is one of the greatest wordsmiths of the English language. I was not interested in his works at first, but then I had an English teacher, many years ago, that really explained what was being said and provided great insight to his works. Since then I have gained a deep appreciation for his writings.

I like mostly history books. I also like fiction in which historical facts can be woven into the story of the fictional characters.

Books on the military are another favourite, but I prefer to read the stories of the common soldier.

I'm not too fond of biographies or autobiographies, but there are some that I will read.

I must not forget one of my favourite reference sources. I like to read encyclopedias. It was a habit I developed when I was very young and these many years later I still read them just for general interest.

[sesame]

Originally Posted by ila

Shakespeare ... ...I was not interested in his works at first, but then I had an English teacher, many years ago, that really explained what was being said and provided great insight to his works. Since then I have gained a deep appreciation for his writings.

Ila, why dont you start a new thread about Shakespeare? Or, you could explain what is being said by Shakespeare in lucid terms...

Pleeeeeeeeease!

[Loki]

Clive Cussler, Stephen King, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, James Rollins, Dan Brown

[ila]

Originally Posted by sesame

Ila, why dont you start a new thread about Shakespeare? Or, you could explain what is being said by Shakespeare in lucid terms...

Pleeeeeeeeease!

I appreciate the thought Sesame, but I'm not sure where I would even begin.

[hankhavelock]

Hmmm... hook me up with some Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum or Len Deighton, and then I'm totally happy. I can't brag about being particularly "litterate".

[hankhavelock]

Originally Posted by ila

My favourite author of fiction would be Robert Ludlum. My favourite book from him is The Parsifal Mosaic. In my view it is a true masterpiece of intrigue.

Another favourite author is James A. Michener. He has written some truly interesting books, both fiction and non fiction.

Hehe, The Parcifal Mosaic... that's where I got my nickname ;-) And I kid you not :-)

[victornl]

I think i've read all the Michael Crichton books, i really like his writing style.
For the rest i read mostly (action) thrillers

[ShemaleFan_UK]

My favourite author is Isaac Asimov and my favourite books by him are the books in the "Foundation" series.

Another favourite book is "I Will Fear no Evil" by Robert Henlein.