I read a book that I really enjoyed and passed in on to my uncle.  Well he can not find it and I can not remember who wrote it or what it was called but it is worth getting it again as it is a story that still has stuck with me and I would like to read it agian.  So if anyone can help that would be so great!  Long story short, plus I am not good with info such as the title and author, it is about these people who find/have this sphere (large round thing?) and build a boat/ship to get it across the ocean.  They end up on an island and think they know what it (the thing) is all about. I know its a long shot but it only takes one person to read this and know what I am talking about!  Thanks so much for reading!

did you get the book here? would your transaction list be of any help?

try putting as many details as you can think of into a google search. you'd be surprise what will come up.

Are you possibly thinking of Sphere by Michael Crichton?