Dimitar recommends The Tao of Pooh

The Tao of Pooh is a representation of Eastern wisdom, hidden in the character of Pooh and interpreted by the author. The book tells a story about how we should act in a natural way, what is our true human nature and how to reach it. The book is very short and easy to read.

SIlvia recommends Naked, by David Sedaris

This is a book that is written in the form of several autobiographical stories. There is a lot of sarcasm in them and it is often very funny. Naked is a more modern book but it is not for everybody. Sedaris talks openly about his sexuality and life in general.

Ivo G. recommends...

The autobiography of The Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer tells the thrilling story of a drug addict who could rap becoming a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee. It shows everday situations through the mind of a rock star. The exciting story of a lifetime has turned into a bestseller for a reason.

Simona recommends...

The graphic novel Persepolis is about an Iranian girl growing up during the Islamic wars in the 20th century. Many people whom she know and loves die during the war for standing up for what they believe. However, this does not stop her from being a rebel and always saying her opinion out loud even if that's gonna bring her trouble.

If you like graphic novels, you might also like: Maus

Goran recommends...

For those interested in political regimes or the whole history of how politics came to be, this would be a great read. It is not short but it is very easy to grasp. The book begins from ancient Greece and continues till all the different branches of capitalism. Each political system is explained systematically. Along the way one would also learn a lot of history. It's amazing - never thought you could tell the history of politics in an easy-to-understand and elegant way.

Dimitar D. recommends...

The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, is a book sending a message to everyone about the incredible power of the mind that each one possesses. Although Rhonda Byrne is the author of the book, in it many people have written their stories and have given advice.

Related Book: Quantum Physics; Mind Power into the 21st Century

Alex and Vesco recommend...

If you like graphic novels, I recommend Maus. It is a story about the holocaust. A father tells his son what happened with a lot of details. The thing that makes this holocaust story special is that all the Jews are represented as mice and all the Nazis - cats. The Polish peopls are represented as pigs and the Americans as dogs. I really like the drawings, they are well made and perfectly show emotion. If you studied Night in 9th grade and want it like a graphic novel, then I recommend that you read it. Read it in one go, it will take you less than two hours. -Alex

Are you interested in the Holocaust? Are you bored of heavy books that talk about WWII? Then Maus is the book for you. It's not just a book - it's a graphic novel that tells the story of hte Jews during WWII in an unusual way. Watch the Nazis and Jews play like a cat and a mouse. Who's going to win? -Vesco

Goran recommends...

D-Day is a non-fiction historical book on one of the most important days in the history of the modern world. It talks about all the preparations and people behind the actualization of this operation, code named "Overload." The opening of a second front is a key turning point in WWII. If you have read any of Ambrose's other books, such as Citizen Soldiers, this book is the one you're looking for. It is very long and complex but is ideal for people extremely interested in 20th century history and World War II.

Lora recommends...

The book I liked most from those I read this year is Death and a Compass, by Jorge Luis Borges. It's not a novel, or a few short stories. It's different essays on different topics. What I liked most about it was the style and that I learned the point of view of numerous themes by the genius author. I've never read anything like that and it was brought to the reader in an extraordinary way.

Recommended by Ms. Potash: On Writing Well

There are a lot of books I would recommend about writing, including Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott, The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White, Travel Writing, by Don George, and On Writing, by Stephen King. But the best and most readable book ever written on writing, in my opinion, is On Writing Well, by William Zinsser. He gives advice on improving your style and focus without ever coming across as a textbook. It is fun to read, and easy to incorporate the advice into your writing.