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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ajebuter(f): 8:59pm On Jun 28, 2020
Pedrocross4568:


Wow. Some great authors u listed here sister.
Respect to you dear. But I think James Patterson and David Baldacci should be on your list.
If you are yet to read any of there books, pls do get one and thank me later.

You're right dude!

Great writers..

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ajebuter(f): 9:01pm On Jun 28, 2020
GabrielYulaw:


Wow! we share much of the same tastes. For me, Dan Brown's Inferno had to be the most gloriously amazing book of the 21st century. It's sublime to the highest.
Kane and Abel was endlessly amazing and awesome and Jackie Collins' Hollywood Wives is A-class.
As for Robert Ludlum, dude is in a class of his own. He's one of my top 5 writers of all time, along with Tom Clancy, Mario Puzo, T.H. White and Harold Robbins.

Tom Clancy, the war writer..

Mario Puzo: The Mafioso writer... I love his Don Corleon saga! grin grin

Harrold Robbin to me is the male version of Jackie Colin.. rauchy stories and unapologetically foul mouthed..

Purely for adults especially jackie Colins

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:02pm On Jun 28, 2020
ajebuter:


Agatha Christine and James Hardley Chase... My teenage books

Harrold Robbins writes exactly like Jackie Colins..

Page turners, all of them..

Not true. Jackie inserts a lot of comic relief in her books, like someone leaving a pile of fresh shit on another person's desk in Hollywood Wives.
Harold Robbins doesn't do that. In my opinion, he's far superior to Jackie. It's like comparing Naomi Campbell to Tiwa Savage.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:07pm On Jun 28, 2020
mdpeace:
Ishmael beah, Khalid Hossein and Dan brown

.A Thousand Splendid Suns. That book made me so mad. Bleep the patriarchy and Bleep the opression of women everywhere. And Bleep the Taliban too.

Ishmael Bea introduced me to Naughty By Nature and OPP. Better say OPP with pride or else smiley

As for Dan Brown, there's none better than him at what he does. That's the highest possible accolade.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by madjune(m): 9:09pm On Jun 28, 2020
Roald Dahl.

I'd bet my weekend if anyone can tell any of his books and literary style off the bat of his/her head.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ajebuter(f): 9:10pm On Jun 28, 2020
GabrielYulaw:


Not true. Jackie inserts a lot of comic relief in her books, like someone leaving a pile of fresh shit on another person's desk in Hollywood Wives.
Harold Robbins doesn't do that. In my opinion, he's far superior to Jackie. It's like comparing Naomi Campbell to Tiwa Savage.

I meant, Harold Robbin's language and diction flow so greatly.. ( that's what I believe they have in common)

Unlike Jackie Colin who is so foul-mouthed with ecletic multiple characters ( 0ne madder than the next)

In fact , most of Jackie colin novels should be rated 18.. Damn! She's so graphic and paints the craziest picture in one's head..

I also like how she creates a character and builds on him or her through about 5 novels.. Like the Lucky/, Dino Santagelo, Lennie Golden,, Stanislopous, SAntino Bonatti, etc..

She developed those fictious chracters all through 5 novels and at a point i almost believed Lucky santagelo is real..

Actually, an American writer-friend told me Lucky Santagelo is actually the real life of Jackie Colin.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ceeceeuwa: 9:11pm On Jun 28, 2020
Sirheny007:


I have all of them in e-book format (Epub to be precise)
Can you kindly post a link?
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ilemona4u: 9:13pm On Jun 28, 2020
Sirheny007:


Send me a Pm via mail so I can give you a site.
There is no book written on the face of the earth that you cannot get there (As long as the author is recognized internationally)
Type in the name of the book (must be spelt correctly) on the search bar in the website and the available E-format would come up.
Then you download.

I always prefer the E-pub format because I have an app called supreader installed on my phone where I read with ease.
bro. I am also an avid reader of chase books. could only get 14in the local market. pls help me with the site too
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by DropsMic(m): 9:14pm On Jun 28, 2020
BankyGee:
Literature Titans!
Who is your favourite author of all time? Foriegn or Local.

For me, Rene Raymond Brabazon a.k.a James Hadley Chase is my favorite author of ALL time!

He's the crowned KING of all thriller writers!

50 of his book have been made into films!
He's a legend. He's my mentor!

Keep the comments rolling in!


Sidney Sheldon
James Patterson
Agatha Christie
James Hardly Chase
Peter Swanson
Nora Roberts
MARY HIGGINS CLARK

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:17pm On Jun 28, 2020
madjune:
Roald Dahl.

I'd bet my weekend if anyone can tell any of his books and literary style off the bat of his/her head.
.Good on ye Mugatroyd.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Obsession4u: 9:19pm On Jun 28, 2020
Okele
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Sirheny007(m): 9:19pm On Jun 28, 2020
ilemona4u:
bro. I am also an avid reader of chase books. could only get 14in the local market. pls help me with the site too

I've sent to almost 50 people from this forum.
Just sent me a pm

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by AFvckingAlpha(m): 9:19pm On Jun 28, 2020
Slawormir:
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Isoright

Real niggarrrz don't do those novel, literature and story book Shit
They are for pussy asss niggarrrs
Real niggarrrz read real books that has meaning to life like maths, chemistry, statistics and dynamics, engineering mathematics, physics, machine language ( programming)



My guy you be vibe aje! Make i just dey with you grin

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Sirheny007(m): 9:19pm On Jun 28, 2020
ceeceeuwa:

Can you kindly post a link?

Send me a pm bro!

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:23pm On Jun 28, 2020
ajebuter:


I meant, Harold Robbin's language and diction flow so greatly.. ( that's what I believe they have in common)

Unlike Jackie Colin who is so foul-mouthed with ecletic multiple characters ( 0ne madder than the next)

In fact , most of Jackie colin novels should be rated 18.. Damn! She's so graphic and paints the craziest picture in one's head..

I also like how she creates a character and builds on him or her through about 5 novels.. Like the Lucky/, Dino Santagelo, Lennie Golden,, Stanislopous, SAntino Bonatti, etc..

She developed those fictious chracters all through 5 novels and at a point i almost believed Lucky santagelo is real..

Actually, an American writer-friend told me Lucky Santagelo is actually the real life of Jackie Colin.

You don't think Harold Robbins is foul mouthed and sex-crazed ? Then I guess a much deeper read of his books are called for.

His sex scenes are the best I've ever come across and the boner they give you is strong enough to support the weight of the world. wink

Harold Robbins also writes books in series. Check out the Jonas Cord character and you will find multiple books relating to him.

It's been a very long time since I read a book by Harold Robbins. Like 15-20 years or so. I've downloaded new ebooks of his and will read up soon as I can.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by DanWord(m): 9:23pm On Jun 28, 2020
John Grisham
John Macdonalds
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:25pm On Jun 28, 2020
DanWord:
John Grisham John Macdonalds
Condominiums was the first John D MacDonald's book I read. I was very impressed.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Originalsly: 9:25pm On Jun 28, 2020
vivaciousvivi:

My first Cook was Godplayer. I was 14yrs old and never wanted to enter a hospital afterwards again. That guy is a beast on paper.
Same with Dean Koontz - I have almost all his books in paperback.


grin grin ... love the bolded... he really is!

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by DanWord(m): 9:26pm On Jun 28, 2020
madjune:
Roald Dahl.

I'd bet my weekend if anyone can tell any of his books and literary style off the bat of his/her head.



I read Dahl book when I was 10. He writes children books. I read two giant peach and cholocate factory
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Reddington(m): 9:27pm On Jun 28, 2020
Tough one, really. There're quite so many great writers with different styles and approach to writing & storytelling. For me, in the indigenous aspect of things, I'll go for Achebe and Chimamanda . OMG they're glorious writers! Chimamanda Adichie could literally blow your mind with her ingenious ability to describe. She's a genius at describing even the faintest detail!
Foreign writers? John Grisham & Stieg Larsson. Like me, if you love legal/court dramas laced with thrills, Grisham's got you covered! Dude is gorgeous entertainer!
Honorable mentions:
* Dan Brown (Grandmaster of mystery)
* James Hardly chase (the grandpa of thrillers)
* Anthony Doer ( Tells powerful stories.. "All the Lights we Cannot See" will get tears rolling freely down your red cheeks without your knowing it!)
* Gillian Flynn
* Markus Zusak (History master "The Book Thief" was artfully written!)
* Jeffery Acher (A gifted humorist.. He could get you giggling all alone with his brilliantly written books)
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:29pm On Jun 28, 2020
ajebuter:


Tom Clancy, the war writer..

Mario Puzo: The Mafioso writer... I love his Don Corleon saga! grin grin

Harrold Robbin to me is the male version of Jackie Colin.. rauchy stories and unapologetically foul mouthed..

Purely for adults especially jackie Colins

Lol. Puzo doesn't always write mafia stuff. Read Fools Die and perishsmiley It's my favorite book in the world. I would marry it if I could.

Tom Clancy doesn't always write war books. He's into war AND thrillers. The two doesn't always combine.

Comparing Harold Robbins to Jackie is like an indirect insult. Both are excellent, but Robbins is in my opinion much superior.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Angelou(m): 9:31pm On Jun 28, 2020
BankyGee:
Literature Titans!
Who is your favourite author of all time? Foriegn or Local.

For me, Rene Raymond Brabazon a.k.a James Hadley Chase is my favorite author of ALL time!

He's the crowned KING of all thriller writers!

50 of his book have been made into films!
He's a legend. He's my mentor!

Keep the comments rolling in!
Dan Brown.
read all his books and still looking forward to more

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:31pm On Jun 28, 2020
DanWord:




I read Dahl book when I was 10. He writes children books. I read two giant peach and cholocate factory

Roald Dahl writes children books? Lol. He wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But he's not a children's book writer. Explore his works if you will. They cover all possible themes from nature to thievery.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Haywhymido(m): 9:34pm On Jun 28, 2020
Slawormir:
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Isoright

Real niggarrrz don't do those novel, literature and story book Shit
They are for pussy asss niggarrrs
Real niggarrrz read real books that has meaning to life like maths, chemistry, statistics and dynamics, engineering mathematics, physics, machine language ( programming)

And how many meanings have you brought to life after reading 'em real books or maybe you arnt a real niggarrr as you think
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by BankyGee(m): 9:35pm On Jun 28, 2020
ceeceeuwa:

Do you have any link to where I can download free ebooks of James Hardly Chase?

Check 'em out here:

https://www.jamiiforums.com/threads/james-hadley-chase-novels.1019730/page-5
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ilemona4u: 9:41pm On Jun 28, 2020
Sirheny007:

I've sent to almost 50 people from this forum. Just sent me a pm
just did sir
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by ultimateprof: 9:41pm On Jun 28, 2020
1.Who Moved My Cheese?
Book by Spencer Johnson.
2. James Allen.
3. Robert Greene, 4.Napoleon Hill.
5.How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Book by Dale Carnegie.
6.Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Book by Robin Sharma.
7. The Alchemist
Novel by Paulo Coelho.
8. The power of now by Eckhart Tolle.
9. Rich Dad poor Dad by Robert T kiosaki.

Just to mention few. ..... I can't have the best, I keep on exploring and the most useless book ever written is called " the beautiful once are not yet born"
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by dasanchez1(m): 9:41pm On Jun 28, 2020
Bornfool:
Alex nektrin the founder of naked Forex and Jack swagger the founder of market wizard
Munehisa Homma , founder of candlestick trading Bible and Technical
Analysis Explained by Martin J. Pring Fifth edition.

The one you posted is among my top 5 books ever read on Forex ... Babypips come create the foundation wink
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by DanWord(m): 9:43pm On Jun 28, 2020
GabrielYulaw:


Roald Dahl writes children books? Lol. He wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But he's not a children's book writer. Explore his works if you will. They cover all possible themes from nature to thievery.


Really. Bros I saw that book under children or Young Adult section.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by DanWord(m): 9:46pm On Jun 28, 2020
GabrielYulaw:


Condominiums was the first John D MacDonald's book I read. I was very impressed.


The Travis Mcgee series is what I am currently reading now. I love the dialogue. I hope to read the executioner later on.

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Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by GabrielYulaw(m): 9:46pm On Jun 28, 2020
DanWord:


Really. Bros I saw that book under children or Young Adult section.
Yeah. His books cover a wide range of themes and topics.
Re: Who Is Your Favorite Author Of All Time? by Sirheny007(m): 9:48pm On Jun 28, 2020
ilemona4u:
just did sir
Sent.
Check your mail

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