Books

: What are some good books you would recommend for an 8th grade girl? So for my English class we have to choose our own book and read it. I need some good book suggestions. I don't like girly, girly novels. I can deal with a little romance as long as it is not like kiss kiss all throughout the book. The book needs to be long, not as long as Harry … [Read more...] about What are some good books you would recommend for an 8th grade girl?

JaneDoe: What is the literature that I need to look into to know about available international development theories? I'm in the process of writing a PhD proposal on poverty and international development theories. I've been advised to do go through available literature on international development theories, but don't quite know what to look into. … [Read more...] about What is the literature that I need to look into to know about available international development theories?

Cobaya: Will a time travel theme hurt the chances of a novel being published? I want to write a young adult science fiction novel, and I have an idea about time travel. It's somewhat different than how time travel is usually depicted in fiction. In fact, it's almost satiric of the idea. But I'm wondering if time travel is too cliche now to market? … [Read more...] about Will a time travel theme hurt the chances of a novel being published?

Aly: What are good books for teenagers that are around 14? I love romance books and books that have a point. I did not like the Bermudez Triangle because it may of had love but it didnt have a point. I love all the Sarah Dessen books, Twilight is my favorite, The Clique Series, The Private Series, The Pretty Little Liars Series, and the Ugles … [Read more...] about What are good books for teenagers that are around 14?

Annika H: What are some books that are similar to Middlesex by Jeffrey Euginides? I really enjoyed it(I read it six times in the past year) but I have a hard time finding books that I really enjoy and the people at the book stores are very unhelpful to my dillema. I am going on vacation and I love those books that I can't stop reading or thinking … [Read more...] about What are some books that are similar to Middlesex by Jeffrey Euginides?

fireriver007: What are your five favorite pieces of literature? Preferably in order of favorite to least favorite. When I say literature, I mean pieces you would read in English class, not current bestsellers. Thanks so much! Answers and Views: Answer by PineconeLord of the Flies Oliver Twist White Fang A Seperate Peace The Book … [Read more...] about What are your five favorite pieces of literature?

Kristen: What are universities with very good english and literature colleges? I'm considering San Francisco State University and the University of San Fransisco. Do those have good english and literature colleges? And what are some other universities with good english colleges? If there is a Study Abroad program, that's a bonus. I want to do more … [Read more...] about What are universities with very good english and literature colleges?