I've become very interested in the topic of speciation lately, but I'm having a hard time distinguishing which books would be the best to start with. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2008 - 7 answers 
I need a longish, interesting, well-written book (fiction) to read on an upcoming trip. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2008 - 57 answers
What should I read? Recommend a book (fiction or non-fiction), life affirming, something to be read after a heartbreak/letting go. Possibly involving fate/destiny, and the uncertainty/infinite possibilities of life.
posted on May 30, 2008 - 26 answers
Books about anthropology, psychology, sociology, modern rituals...I think. Can you point me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 11 answers
I just finished reading Scott Smith's "The Ruins" and loved it. I want to read more books like this (and his original "The Simple Plan"). Basically, I want all the suspense and horror, but the people have to seem real to me. I don't have to like them, I just want to know what they are thinking/feeling/fearing so that they aren't just numbers on some gorefest scoreboard. Bonus points if the author is semi-prolific, so I have choices for further reading. Help me, hive mind!
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 14 answers
Recommendations for books with bumbling wizards? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 32 answers
I've read "The Dangerous Book for Boys" and I generally love those kind of books (information about anything with guides on doing stuff). What other books are out there that are in a similar vein? I'm a 21-year-old girl but would rather not have a "girly" book.
posted on Aug 25, 2007 - 22 answers
Recommend some bed-time and weekend fiction or non-fiction reading that will keep me enthralled after a long day or a long week [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2007 - 31 answers
I've been a member of gym now for the last few months. I've gotten some training on some of the myriad of machines at the place, but I'd like to know more about using them in-depth. Can anyone recommend good books or web sites that focus on the various exercises you can do and/or exercise machines you can work out with at a gym? P.S.: am not much interested in a *lot* of heavy weight-lifting using barbels and such, just mostly the other devices.
posted on May 17, 2007 - 20 answers
I've recently realised that I'm into certain types of fiction books. Please recommend some other books/authors I might find interesting. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 55 answers
I'm looking for more great non-fiction books. Requirements: writing to make an English major swoon; a thesis or narrative structure that makes for an organized, logical flow; well-reported; interesting; true, with embellishments of known fact made known by the author. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 46 answers
My mom loved The Secret Life of Bees and The Year of Magical Thinking. She couldn't get through much of The Time Traveler's Wife. What else might she like? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2006 - 30 answers
I'm searching for an Epic Adventure/Fantasy novel or series to read. I loved Lord of the Rings and feel that is a great example of what I am looking for and what I mean when I say "epic."
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 86 answers
Book recommendations for a bored East Asian Studies major... [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2005 - 10 answers
i'm reading gibson's pattern recognition. i'd like something the same, but better. more inside.
posted on Jun 20, 2004 - 28 answers
my girlfriend is a fan of writers such as chuck palahniuk, dave eggers, jeffrey eugenides, david sedaris.
recently,she's expressed interest in finding an author (or authors) with a similar style-- but female.
any thoughts or suggestions?
posted on Apr 4, 2004 - 32 answers
