Give me some book recommendations

[Doggiedog]

I'd like to get a fun or interesting book for a female friend of mine. Any good thoughts?

And please, no Kama Sutra, porno, war or violent books.

Thanks

 

[911paramedic]

This Book is really funny. I find myself laughing out loud, literally, when I read his books. This is the best of his last three.

Highly recommended.

 

[royaldank]

John Irving books are really good. Lots of character development which chicks seem to like. I'd recommend Cider House Rules, Prayer for Owen Meaning, World According to Garp, or the Hotel New Hapshire. All of these are solid books and well written.

Then, there's Douglas Adams and Hitchhikers Guide.

Donald Westlake writes good crime books about losers who never win. Any Dortmunder (he's the main character and will be listed in the book summary) book is a quality read and well worth the time you'll put in.

 

[sublime79]

Not exactly sure what kind of book you're looking for, but Timeline by Michael Crichton is great.

 

[killface]

Ishamel - Daniel Quinn. Great, short book. It's an outside view of human civilization. One of my favorites

 

[chickendinner]

anything by dave barry is extremely entertaining; a great serious book is Red Azalea by Anchee Min

 

[Oyeve]

Bright Messangers and the sequel Double Full Moon Night are good reads. They have female lead characters. Its a good read if you are a fan of Gentry Lee and/or anything RAMA related.