Book suggestions

[Sidelle]

Hi there. I am in a book rut. I want to find a new story to get into while I wait for my favorite authors to finish sequels. (ASOIAF, the Outlander series - just a couple examples).

Here is a list of the types of books I usually like:

Apocalyptic
Dystopian
Time travel
Historical (ancient Rome is interesting)
Suspense/horror

Willing to read about other stuff too as long as it's well written and intellegent. I don't like shallow, predictable stories. The bigger the book the better, usually. A series would be awesome. I just want something that will make it hard to put down.

I wish they had Choose Your Own Adventure for adults. I always loved those as a kid.

[beyondinfin]

Have you read Philip K. Dick? He's my favorite author. He wrote the book Blade Runner is based on. All of his books take place in semi parallel dystopian realities, usually surrounded my scifi stuff, but something is always not right..Usually there is something bigger behind the plight of the characters, and it's that confusion about what's going on that I love about his work.

Id recommend checking out Ubik. It's got time travel, astronauts and ubik (in a spray can). Also Flow My Tears The Policeman Said is good about a man who ceases to exist (he was never born, his ID becomes invalid). And The Man in the High Castle is also interesting, about a post ww2 in which the axis powers won.

[Stinkum]

Stephen King's The Dark Tower series is amazing.

[Sidelle]

Never heard of Philip K. Dick but will look into his stuff. Thx. :)

I have heard of the Dark Tower series but have never read so I'll check it ouf. I gave up on Stephen King a while back when a couple of his books I tried made me go "wtf". Sometimes I think he is high when he writes. Lol.

i appreciate the contributions, guys.

[Sidelle]

Have you read Philip K. Dick? He's my favorite author. He wrote the book Blade Runner is based on. All of his books take place in semi parallel dystopian realities, usually surrounded my scifi stuff, but something is always not right..Usually there is something bigger behind the plight of the characters, and it's that confusion about what's going on that I love about his work.

Id recommend checking out Ubik. It's got time travel, astronauts and ubik (in a spray can). Also Flow My Tears The Policeman Said is good about a man who ceases to exist (he was never born, his ID becomes invalid). And The Man in the High Castle is also interesting, about a post ww2 in which the axis powers won.

Lol I am browsing for books on Amazon and found a book by him called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Awesome title! The storyline sounds interesting so maybe I'll start with this one unless you (being familiar with his work) have a different suggestion.

[FoxxHound]

Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahniuck
Dragon Tears - Dean Koontz

[Sidelle]

The Bible (c. 325; King James Edition 1611)

I might read it if they just admit Mary Magdalene was Jesus' girlfriend and add the Gospel of Mary. That would be great, would read.

[Sidelle]

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Hardcover-Creation-Chainfire-Confessor/dp/B004WS499O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1379012212&sr=8-4&keywords=sword+of+truth+set

Thank me later.

Nice! On it.

[Sidelle]

Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahniuck
Dragon Tears - Dean Koontz
Lol this is what I got when I do a search of author's last name (Palahniuck) at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Pissing-Wind-C-P-Kennedy/dp/1456473999/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1379012503&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Palahniuck

For a second, I thought you were trolling and then noticed the author's name is different on this book. Had to mention it because it was hilarious.

[Sidelle]

Now it's bringing up his books. I must have typo'd before. Now am seeing what he's written and will grab a sample. Thx. =)

[FoxxHound]

yup~

[Klendathu]

Lol I am browsing for books on Amazon and found a book by him called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Awesome title! The storyline sounds interesting so maybe I'll start with this one unless you (being familiar with his work) have a different suggestion.

Isnt that what Total Recall is based on? Meh, im too lazy to Google.

[Sidelle]

http://www.amazon.com/Attar-Inc-Kama-Sutra-Book/dp/B001UYR3TG

Lol are you flirting with me? =D

[Sidelle]

Isnt that what Total Recall is based on? Meh, im too lazy to Google.

Looked it up on Wiki, it's Blade Runner I think.

[NegaStoat]

For fantasy, I think my favorite author remains Robin Hobb. Nine books total in a related series of three trilogies, none of the writing is weak.

The Farseer Series, Ships of Magic series, Tawny Man series.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Robin+Hobb&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ARobin+Hobb

For Historical mixed with fantasy, Naomi Novik with the Temeraire book series. Napoleon's campaign for Europe with the assumption that sentient Dragons are real, and trained for combat in that time period. Really strong writing again. A lot of the questions a reader would have for such a setting get answered in a satisfactory manner.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Novik&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ANovik

[feanan]

http://amzn.com/0307887448

and

http://amzn.com/0451228731

[Sidelle]

For fantasy, I think my favorite author remains Robin Hobb. Nine books total in a related series of three trilogies, none of the writing is weak.

The Farseer Series, Ships of Magic series, Tawny Man series.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Robin+Hobb&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ARobin+Hobb

For Historical mixed with fantasy, Naomi Novik with the Temeraire book series. Napoleon's campaign for Europe with the assumption that sentient Dragons are real, and trained for combat in that time period. Really strong writing again. A lot of the questions a reader would have for such a setting get answered in a satisfactory manner.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Novik&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ANovik

Awesome, thx. :)

[Thulack]

Never heard of Philip K. Dick but will look into his stuff. Thx. :)

I have heard of the Dark Tower series but have never read so I'll check it ouf. I gave up on Stephen King a while back when a couple of his books I tried made me go "wtf". Sometimes I think he is high when he writes. Lol.

i appreciate the contributions, guys.

Pretty sure he has admitted to this lol.

[Klendathu]

Looked it up on Wiki, it's Blade Runner I think.

Oh, yeah.

[Grubbz]

Check out the Sword of Truth series by terry goodkind. Its a fantasy / adventure saga that has 15 (i think) books in the series.

[Sidelle]

Check out the Sword of Truth series by terry goodkind. Its a fantasy / adventure saga that has 15 (i think) books in the series.

Great, thank you. :)

I'm so glad to have some options now. I usually take my Kindle everywhere and hate when I have nothing new to read.

[beyondinfin]

I gave up on Stephen King a while back when a couple of his books I tried made me go "wtf"

I want to read It. That's not one of his books that made u WTF was it?

[beyondinfin]

Lol I am browsing for books on Amazon and found a book by him called "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Awesome title! The storyline sounds interesting so maybe I'll start with this one unless you (being familiar with his work) have a different suggestion.

Psst. That one is Blade Runner.

[beyondinfin]

Triple post, lol ill re read thread next time i swear. But as for which PKD book to read...I dunno, whatever you think sounds most interesting. They are all semi similar. Vulcan's Hammer is about an AI that controls the humanity. THe Pen Ultimate Truth is about a post atmic bombed planet filled with freaks, and people locked away in bomb shelters. I remember that one fondly because then ending was great, and leading up to it I think i read almost the last 1/3 in one sitting. Also A Scanner Darkly is really good, about a new drug substance D (like an LSD drug that gives one euphoria + extreme paranoia) and an undercover cop whose reality starts to erode. I've not read a PKD novel i havent enjoyed, but he did write i dunno like 30 in his lifetime. My favorite of his is VALIS which is semi autobiographical, about a satellite out by Saturn that shoots a pink laser beam that gives people access to information they didn't see. That one really sums up what happened to PKD...his experiences were unexplainable, but abusing speed for years probably had an effect on his brain by then (one of his last novels too). I could go on and one :)

[Sidelle]

I want to read It. That's not one of his books that made u WTF was it?


Yeah, I think it was Gunslinger. I don't know if it was just me, but I couldn't get into it.

[Estolcles]

If you'd be willing to give Autobiographies a try, then I suggest 4 books:

- "Have A Nice Day" by Mick Foley
- "A Lion's Tale: Around The World in Spandex" and "Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps" by Chris Jericho
- "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor" by Bruce Campbell

All are hilarious.

[Sidelle]

If you'd be willing to give Autobiographies a try, then I suggest 4 books:

- "Have A Nice Day" by Mick Foley
- "A Lion's Tale: Around The World in Spandex" and "Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps" by Chris Jericho
- "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor" by Bruce Campbell

All are hilarious.

Open for anything, thx. :)

[Estolcles]

Open for anything, thx. :)

THe first 3 I mentioned are wrestling related, but you don't have to be into wrestling to enjoy, and the last one is Bruce Campbell.

I mean, who doesn't like Bruce Campbell? :p

[Ahldagor]

If you'd be willing to give Autobiographies a try, then I suggest 4 books:

- "Have A Nice Day" by Mick Foley
- "A Lion's Tale: Around The World in Spandex" and "Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps" by Chris Jericho
- "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor" by Bruce Campbell

All are hilarious.

have a nice day was the first book i bought with my own money. loved reading it, and understood how much mick foley cares about his craft which made me respect him more because he was my favorite pro wrestler then...ahh the halcyon days of youth

my suggestions are:
Anything by Cormac Mccarthy (especially The Road and Blood Meridian), James Joyce, Homer, Greek Tragedies, Albert Camus, De Sade, or Flann O'Brien.
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.
The Land of Spices by Kate O'Brien.
Touching Difficulty by Daniel Price is a good philosophy read.

[mtb tripper]

Don't doubt me on this one man, possibly the best book I have ever read, up there next to the Hobbit, but its Hondo by Louis Lamour. Give it a try man, first 10 pages will have you reading it all night

[FoxxHound]

Hmmm maybe The Shannara Series by Terry Brooks.
1- The Sword of Shannara
2- The Elfstones of Shannara
3- The Wishsong of Shannara

[SamwiseRed]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61BE7ACGN0L._SY300_.jpg

[Vega]

Yeah, I think it was Gunslinger. I don't know if it was just me, but I couldn't get into it.

The Drawing of the Three is like 10x better than first. Well worth it if you can grind through the Gunslinger. Sadly The Waste Lands was the peak for me, although it's not bad in the last books, just gets weirder.

And if you haven't read any Koontz before, he's sometimes hit or miss. Dragon Tears was good, like mentioned earlier. I also liked Phantoms, Watchers, Twilight Eyes, and Hideaway (don't watch any of the movies).

[Sidelle]

This is great, guys. Thank you!

And Lol at this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61BE7ACGN0L._SY300_.jpg

[Sidelle]

wouldn't need a book if i were there nawmean

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[Estolcles]

Oh, also let me suggest: "First Blood" by Frank Morrell.

It's got a lot of subtleties and differences from the movie starring Stallone based on it.

[Sidelle]

Oh, also let me suggest: "First Blood" by Frank Morrell.

It's got a lot of subtleties and differences from the movie starring Stallone based on it.

There always seems to be differences when it comes to books vs movies. I think in every single case so far (re: the books I have read) the books are always better. An example of the one anomaly: I love Dexter but the books aren't as good as the show.

Thanks for your suggestions. :)

[Cars]

http://www.amazon.ca/Knights-Black-White-Templar-Trilogy/dp/0143017365

Probably my favorite historical fiction series of all time.

[Sidelle]

http://www.amazon.ca/Knights-Black-White-Templar-Trilogy/dp/0143017365

Probably my favorite historical fiction series of all time.

Thx :)

[Sidelle]

You still up at 2am talking about books?

Lol, I'm busted. I don't sleep well at night.

[Sidelle]

I want to read It. That's not one of his books that made u WTF was it?

"It" was good. Loved it and still hate clowns because of it.

[Robdukes]

Recently I really enjoyed a series by Joe Abercrombie call "The First Law". I guess I'd describe it as gritty fantasy with excellent battle descriptions.

Now I'm reading "War God" by Graham Hancock. It's Historical Fiction about the Spanish conquest of Mexico. If you watch the Joe Rogan Podcast with Graham on he describes the book and the history with some nice detail.

[Klendathu]

The Death Gate Cycle was pretty good. 7 books in all, iirc.

[Dalven]

I can second Robin Hobb's books - have actually just finished rereading the first three trilogies and are top drawer. Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen is decent - first half of the series is by far the best but defo worth reading for that. Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy and the other books set in that world are awesome. For horror/fantasy with a contempory setting Neil Gaimen's American Gods and Sergie Lukyavenko's Night Watch series is also good. Terry Pratchett has a lot of good satirical fantasy as well.

For some sci-fi in addition to what's been mentioned Iain M Banks has some good stuff. For something contemporary thats a bit different Irvine Welsh's books are awesome if you can get your head around the Scottish dialects he writes his characters in (he wrote trainspotting if you've seen the movie.

[Sidelle]

I can second Robin Hobb's books - have actually just finished rereading the first three trilogies and are top drawer. Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen is decent - first half of the series is by far the best but defo worth reading for that. Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy and the other books set in that world are awesome. For horror/fantasy with a contempory setting Neil Gaimen's American Gods and Sergie Lukyavenko's Night Watch series is also good. Terry Pratchett has a lot of good satirical fantasy as well.

For some sci-fi in addition to what's been mentioned Iain M Banks has some good stuff. For something contemporary thats a bit different Irvine Welsh's books are awesome if you can get your head around the Scottish dialects he writes his characters in (he wrote trainspotting if you've seen the movie.

Hi Dalven <3

Thanks alot for the input, everyone. I now have a shit-ton of books to look into.

[Novoselic]

Read Junky by William S Burroughs.