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Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by llaykorn: 6:37am On May 08, 2016 |
That should be We Were Soldiers Once and Young by General Harold Moore, a battalion commander and Joe Galloway, a journalist. It tells the story of the tragedies that took place in the Ia Drang valley when a newly established and poorly equipped American helicopter regiment was sent into a valley in the heart of Vietnam to fight against thousands of native Vietnamese soldiers. Years ago, a certain lady borrowed the book and she never returned it. We've lost contact and that was one of the most painful things that ever happened to me. That was the last good book I lent out. This year I saw the movie, but it was nothing like the book. Nothing! ![]() |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by kaziblake(f): 6:42am On May 08, 2016 |
I read romance and historical novels a lot. The best book I have read up till date The education of Caroline and Sebastian by Jane Harvey....love war and emotional reunion....i cried it's was so touching |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by chinchong: 6:48am On May 08, 2016 |
anyone ever read a novel with "unslopogaas" as it main character? |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by ebig21(m): 6:49am On May 08, 2016 |
weep not child by James ngugi, followed by things fall apart, and the Holy bible, |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Canelle(f): 6:52am On May 08, 2016 |
Mmmmh thread bookmarked, im salivating at some of the suggested books- will go and grab them. I can't name my favourite book, still a lot to read. Im currently reading The Nature of Personal Reality by Jane Roberts (channeling Seth). Okes been writing about the powers of the mind and emotions for decades even centuries, its funny how most of us still don't grab it. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by fippycbk(m): 7:12am On May 08, 2016 |
I can go on and on. There's Jeffery Archer's "A Matter Of Honour", Dan Brown's "Digital Fotress", J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series, Achebe's "There was a Country"... |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by itunity007(m): 7:21am On May 08, 2016 |
Bleep e-book if u knw what i mean 1 Like |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by nameo: 7:26am On May 08, 2016 |
Drefan: Plzzz, do you have all the series in soft copies? I have read just 3 and have been seriously looking for the others. I would be MUST GRATEFUL if you can gift me with the others ![]() Tanchu Bya the way, you are right. Terry is dope. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by genetics111: 7:27am On May 08, 2016 |
My Favorite book is Toad for Super by Chukumeka Ike. The main actors are Amadi from East and Beautiful Girl Funke From West. Both love each other like tongue and mouth. they wanted to married each other but due to tribal Saga Amadi father refuse. This lead to Funke to run mad while Amadi did not get himself. The incident happened before independent. I first read it when I was in Secondary School_ Ekiti State Government College. I cried that day ' cos I know both would have made great couple. 2 Likes |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Rilwayne001: 7:28am On May 08, 2016 |
I love epic fantasy series: the sword of truth and the wheel of time. Just started the latter though. ![]() |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Reddington(m): 7:28am On May 08, 2016 |
The Stieg Larsson trilogy: Book 1-The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo. Book 2- The Girl Who Played With Fire. Book 3- The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest. Welcome to the world of lisbeth Salander!!! 1 Like |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Shakur86(m): 7:29am On May 08, 2016 |
I've read many books but I'd say The beautiful ones are not yet born by Camara laye |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by sinceraconcept(m): 7:39am On May 08, 2016 |
My favorites of all times are: Davinci code by Dan Brown A thousand splendid suns by Khaled Hussein 3 mistakes of my life by Chatan Bhagat The Broker by John Grisham The Firm by John Grisham The testament by John Grisham Master of the game by Sidney Sheldon Stars shine down by Sidney Sheldon If tomorrow comes by Sidney Sheldon Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Beverly Hills dead by Stuart Woods 4 Likes |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by ayusbobs(m): 7:42am On May 08, 2016 |
I technically choose what to read, i remember how i fell inlove with Kenneth Kaunda's Zambia Shall Be Free and Wole's Man of the people. I need to someone to recommend biography abt the alqaeda activities and other deadliest terrorist group. I will try to gt the copy of the book abt communist and capitalist rivalry rhat led to the war |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by IKON360(m): 7:46am On May 08, 2016 |
My favorite is the Harry Potter series, I read 'em in my yr 1 and till now J. K. Rowling is still my favorite author. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by theshaderoom: 7:48am On May 08, 2016 |
Decker: i spot a Kay Scarpetta fan, i just finished "Blowfly" its quite more interesting than Postmortem. i dont like Patricia's books, i read them when ive exhausted my reading options |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by theshaderoom: 7:50am On May 08, 2016 |
i dont have a favourite book but my favourite writer is MARY HIGGINS CLARK ...If its a MHC, mystery then i love it.
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Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by dhesire(m): 7:52am On May 08, 2016 |
Talk of books...argh!!! The Acquintane Progression by Robert Ludlum, ahhh! This book is super filled with suspense and also too mystical for young minds. For romance landers try your hands on any of Danielle Steel's classics. A night over water by Frederick Foresight is another crime/romance/comic novel to try. I think iv also tried over 40 episode of James Hardley Chase's books. Lest I forget, Vendetta by Maria Corrie is one hell of a book for revenge seekers, I love the suspense and the ingenuity of the the Italian writer. For newly married couples or couples having problems with pregnancy, I think you should combine 'Every woman' with 'Supernatural Child birth' The Bible is one book I have read, I am reading and will continue to read. I rest my touch pad. 1 Like |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by bezimo(m): 7:55am On May 08, 2016 |
Mine is Everything I Know At The Top I Learned At The Bottom-Dexter Yager Full of insights. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by IKON360(m): 7:55am On May 08, 2016 |
llaykorn:No movie is as good as the book. Maybe except Van Helsing. The director of that movie had them do everything in the book. Same can't be said of Harry Potter sha |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by ibullem(m): 7:58am On May 08, 2016 |
Springz: OMG... i feel nostalgia when you mentioned "if tomorrow comes" by Sidney Sheldon. i read that book while in Jss 3, stole it from my sister's room, as she wont let me read it cos i was underage. One of my favourite books of all time alongside Daniel Steel's "star" 2 Likes |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Darey00(m): 7:59am On May 08, 2016 |
I am a book freak. My top books and quotes will have to be: 1. Wary Transgressor by James Hadley Chase.. man i love this book. It tells a story about an army deserter in Milan trying to get a living and at the same tine trying to get an American passport,legally or illegally. The ending was shocking sha. Quote: (Hennessy) well the General is the worst of the lot. A single dirt on his ashtray and you are in 2 weeks hard labour 2. Black Boy by Richard Wright: this autobiography of a boy living in the American south when racial segregation was still a thing 3. HARRY POTTER SERIES.. my fav character would ne Lord Voldermout. lol 4. Animal farm by George Orwell Fav quote: ALL MEN ARE EQUAL,BUT SOME ARE MORE EQUAL THAN THE OTHERS 5. The Narrow Path by Francis Selormey 6. Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe WHEN I WAS YOUNGER 7. Chike and the River by Chinua Achebe 8. Without a Silver spoon (forgot the author) 9. Eze goes to school 1 Like |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by ungab(m): 8:00am On May 08, 2016 |
Requiem at Rogano and The Matarese Circle |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Bisiebae(f): 8:00am On May 08, 2016 |
My favourite is "Pretty Little liars" About four pre-teen who witnessed their friend's murder, the thing is they don't remember what happened. Immediately, the families of the children moved away, few years later, the girls all grown up come back to the community as strangers are haunted by their dead best friend. Vampire Academy: A young Royal vampire, Lissa, decides to run away from a special school for vampires with her loyal body guard Rose. Few years long the line, they are back at the academy, trying to fit and escape the school. PS TO ALL THE BOYS I HAVE LOVED: A young teenager's sister was moving to another country for college. The older sister breaks up with long time boyfriend, Once she left, her sister began developing feelings for him. Bridge To terabithia: Jesse is an ambitious boy, whose goal was to be the fastest runner at his school. Surprises happen, a new awkward girl moves in next door and beat him to it. A rivalry was formed, but Jesse soon knew the meaning of true friendship when she went miss. Witches of East End: Two sisters grew up being normal and ordinary. The worst happened at Freya's engagement party when she meets a guy she sees in her dream. She found out he was her Fiancé's younger brother which she passionately kissed. Her paranoia builds up when her Aunt visited. Then secrets started spilling about their existence. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Ps3ver: 8:00am On May 08, 2016 |
lordseb: It is most certainly not impossible I've seen even faster readers. There are even clubs for speed readers rather than call people liars, improve your reading skills 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by jojosweet(f): 8:00am On May 08, 2016 |
quivah:u are such a tease |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by bellville: 8:03am On May 08, 2016 |
I enjoy fiction especially by African writers. I do not have a favorite of all time but I have 2 books that I thoroughly enjoyed: 1. The last duty by Isidore Okpewho 2. The Spider's web by Dumebi Ezar Ehigiator. For the best of books, check my signature. 1 Like |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by gallantsoldiers(m): 8:08am On May 08, 2016 |
CHIKE AND THE RIVER. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by Gmajor(m): 8:15am On May 08, 2016 |
Drefan:seriously ? I bet you read only the first book in the series. I've read 9 out of 12 and i must say that the books are dry. The first one was good but after that the series went downhil 1 Like |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by SilvanusII(m): 8:16am On May 08, 2016 |
What have i not read biko? I read all the books in MATE's library. Read Cyprian, Amadi, Soyinka, Chinua. Read comics, read John Bunyan (Pilgrim's Progress)...was terrified for weeks after. I read NACKSON (it wasnt meant for kids). Read James Hardley Chase (crappy), M&B, Harlequinn, a set of christian romance books too, LOTR, Harry Potter,... My favorite genre is Fantasy/Adventure. Currently, my favorite publications are from Wizards of The Coast. The DragonLance Series or Forgotten Realms. They are standalone books, part of series in a connected storyline. None have managed to beat the Ed Greenwood Elminster Series tho. The Forgotten Realms is set in a time of Gods, Wizards, Priests in the different races of the setting. Elminster, an orphan prince became the chosen of Mystra, Goddess of Magic. He is randy, cheeky, honorable, powerful, has been called a meddler because of the acts of the Harpers who are ppl in a group he formed with priests and adventurers of other races and gpds. He doesn't need to sleep, can wield the silver flames (perks of being chosen). His arch nemesis is Lord Manshoon, who incidentally is a wizard of the God, Bane...who hates Mystra anyways. I have also loved Drizzt, a dark elf in the same setting. Contrary to the nature of all drow who are evil, conniving, sadistic and having a sense of superiority, Drizzt life tells the story of a dark elf who wouldn't just be a normal dark elf. He hated the Demon Goddess of their race, Lloth, left Menzoberranzan, his underground birth city and came to become a ranger in the world above. He is THE BEST weapons master the dark elves never had. He and his companions; Bruenor, Gwen, a halfling have several adventures. When I need to get in touch with reality, I'd say Patricia Cormwell's Dr Kay Scarpetta inspires me sorta. She makes me realise u can be anything u wanna. From a relatively broken background and scarred childhood, she combines a law and medical degree, chief medical examiner and consultant at Quantico. She works with Marinho, Lucy (her niece) and whats that het FBI bobo's name sef. There is crazy maniac on the loose they've been trying to capture tho. |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by xtervaganza(m): 8:17am On May 08, 2016 |
I don't have a favorite book. I've read Shakespeare's, Soyinka's, Achebe's and so many others I can't remember. But that was like 2 years ago Nowadays I'm too tired or busy to read |
Re: Tell Us About Your Favourite Book by bellville: 8:24am On May 08, 2016 |
Shakur86:Not by Camara Laye. The author is Ayi Kwei Ama. Camara Laye wrote The African child. Shop for books. Check my signature. |
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