I currently reading The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Great fantasy books that I highly recommend.
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Metro 2033, the book that the game originates from are extremely good in my mind.
Other than that, I can recommend "The Godfather" or any book by Jules Verne or Dan Brown.
Other than that, I can recommend "The Godfather" or any book by Jules Verne or Dan Brown.
If you're into near-future stuff (e.g. cyberpunk), pick up a copy of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. Even if you're not into that genre, it's still a great read.
Or you could go h4rdc0r3 r34d3r and pick up The Fountainhead or Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. I'm not joking when I say that her books can change your outlook on life. Also, if you're assaulted while reading them, you can use the books as bludgeons!
Or you could go h4rdc0r3 r34d3r and pick up The Fountainhead or Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. I'm not joking when I say that her books can change your outlook on life. Also, if you're assaulted while reading them, you can use the books as bludgeons!
I started a book recently called Cannabis, which is so far so good. But then again I'm not much of a reader and most books I do have aren't stories, more autobiography/diary orientated.
Something From the Nightside (and it's sequels) by Simon R. Green is pretty much the most fun you can possibly have while reading. Admitedly, you're not going to come away feeling like you've read something deep, as you would if you read a work of classical literature, but, you'll have had one hell of a good time. Seriously, every time a new book comes out in this series I have a hard time putting it down.
Alex Cross series by James Patterson
There's a few months of reading by how many damn books there are.
There's a few months of reading by how many damn books there are.
If you've never been much of a reader I recommend first figuring out what genres of films you enjoy. It will be the easiest transition.Jaker the Baker said:
Next I suggest finding smaller books or series. A lot of people are suggesting series like Discworld (which I'm not saying are bad) but have a lot of books in the series. Start out with something a lot less overwhelming.
Finally, I suggest classic authors. There is usually a reason authors like Dickens, Dumas, Shakespeare, etc, are still read by the masses to this day. They have withstood the test of time and proven they are great stories that surpass the time period they were written in.
After that, if you'd like to expand outwards and try something more involved, I think that would be a good idea.
To start, because I have no idea what you like, I will list a few different novels, each different but fitting my above criteria:
1) 1984 by George Orwell - A classic novel about the struggle of the human spirit in a totalitarian society. A political and psychological look at humanity, and not too long.
2) Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes - An amazing tragedy about a mentally handicapped man who undergoes surgery that makes him a genius. Then novel is written from his perspective via journal entries and shows his progression and regression through it's writing/grammar/spelling. A very clever novel, tough to put down, critically acclaimed, and has been adapted into short stories and plays for decades now.
3) Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - As far as Science Fiction goes, many agree this book to be one of the tops in its genre. It is a part of a larger series but this book stands alone and does not require you to read further. I'll admit its a bit slow to start but it is very short and picks up quickly.
4) The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien - If you haven't heard of this then well...what can I say. It's relatively short, but Tolkien has a style which many people find boring as he is very descriptive. But this story is a nice playful adventure tale about a band of thieves/explorer's in Tolkien's rich universe of Middle Earth taking place prior to the events in The Lord of the Rings. If you enjoy it it would be an easy transition into the next series as well. Personally though I did not like the Hobbit (Puts on flame shield)
That's all I can think of off the top of my head, but let me know if that helps you out. In all honesty I wouldn't listen to a lot of the suggestions here. They are some good books suggested mind you, but I don't think they are a good place to start for someone who isn't an avid reader.
Might I also suggest Graphic Novels. You can find adaptations of a lot of novels in graphic novel form, and then could try reading the book if it intrigued you.
The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Science fiction. Comedy.
That's all I can do without some details.
*Genres?
*Favorite movies, games, etc.?
*Intrests?
*Difficulty level?
*Other helpful info?
Give me something, anything to go on.
Science fiction. Comedy.
That's all I can do without some details.
*Genres?
*Favorite movies, games, etc.?
*Intrests?
*Difficulty level?
*Other helpful info?
Give me something, anything to go on.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a great, albeit depressing, thought provoking read. If you are a teenager (Or remember your teenaged years vividly), I would highly suggest it.
Anything by Dean Koontz is a fun ride as well. Not exactly heavy stuff (Some of his things are) but always enjoyable.
Speak is another interesting read, but also rather depressing, like Perks of Being a Wallflower. It is teen angst, but fufilling teen angst, however odd that sounds.
Good luck on your reading!
Anything by Dean Koontz is a fun ride as well. Not exactly heavy stuff (Some of his things are) but always enjoyable.
Speak is another interesting read, but also rather depressing, like Perks of Being a Wallflower. It is teen angst, but fufilling teen angst, however odd that sounds.
Good luck on your reading!
It really depends on what you want to read. Genres are important. I love sci-fi and fantasy so I would suggest reading the Halo books and the Sword of Truth series.
Interesting...I never saw Edding's work as a parody merely as a really cliched fantasy novel that just worked. I see how it could be a parody. I really liked it how his characters started off annoyingly shallow and one dimensional and then when you got to know them they were great.Beltom1066 said: