I need a book to read; no wait I need twenty
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The Black Company by Glen Cook
Great read and the first two parts of the series are in a colection print. (so Cheaper)
Also his Garret PI Novels are a fun read if you care for a mystery/fantasy setting.
(Glen Cook's Wiki page if your interested)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Cook
Great read and the first two parts of the series are in a colection print. (so Cheaper)
Also his Garret PI Novels are a fun read if you care for a mystery/fantasy setting.
(Glen Cook's Wiki page if your interested)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Cook
Recently I've particularly enjoyed the Temeraire series, starting with 'His Majesty's Dragon', by Naomi Novik (she recently wrote her fifth book in the series). I also liked the Dragonback series, starting with 'Dragon and Thief', by Timothy Zahn, which is now complete with six books. The Dragonback books are sometimes in the Young Adult section of the store.
It isn't fantasy, but someone gave me Jeffrey Archer's 'Cat O' Nine Tales', which is a short story book about criminals that didn't quite succeed, while I was bed-ridden a while back. It was a worthwhile read and very entertaining.
It isn't fantasy, but someone gave me Jeffrey Archer's 'Cat O' Nine Tales', which is a short story book about criminals that didn't quite succeed, while I was bed-ridden a while back. It was a worthwhile read and very entertaining.
i picked up the entire halo series (theres 6 books, first 3 are chronological and the rest and just random parts of the halo universe) and found them to be quite gripping. Also picked up Aspho Fields, a gears of war novel that was quite good.
*please note not a fan boy*
*please note not a fan boy*
wait, you've read Terry Pratchett? that's my first suggestion gone.
umm... Tamora Pierce books are quite good (song of the lioness, circle of magic, the circle opens)... but they are quite hard to find from where i am so you may need to do some searching. or you could try buying them online.
i suppose you've read Agatha Christie
if you like childrens books, i vaguely recommend the deltora quest series
umm... Tamora Pierce books are quite good (song of the lioness, circle of magic, the circle opens)... but they are quite hard to find from where i am so you may need to do some searching. or you could try buying them online.
i suppose you've read Agatha Christie
if you like childrens books, i vaguely recommend the deltora quest series
The Painted Man- Peter V. Brett
1984- George Orwell
Lonesome Dove- Larry McMurtry
All Quiet on the Western Front- Erich Maria Remarque(Its not fiction but it is a truley remarkable book and would advise you to give it a go.)
The Ultramarines Omnibus- Graham McNeil (Really good if your into Dawn of war in the slightest)
1984- George Orwell
Lonesome Dove- Larry McMurtry
All Quiet on the Western Front- Erich Maria Remarque(Its not fiction but it is a truley remarkable book and would advise you to give it a go.)
The Ultramarines Omnibus- Graham McNeil (Really good if your into Dawn of war in the slightest)
Not sure if you're into that sort of thing, but I recommend World War Z by Max Brooks. Excellent zombie novel should it interest you.
All right, most of the already suggested books are excellent, but if you want stand out fantasy, read Lynn Flewelling's Tamir Triad.
Short plot summary: Ancient prophecy says that if a Queen reigns, the land can never be taken and will prosper, but a man comes to power, and begins killing all potential female heirs who would be a threat to him.
The king's brother has born to him a boy and a girl, and uses the help of a hill witch to kill the boy child and magically bind his appearance onto the girl child, so she will grow up as a he, and stay hidden long enough to take the throne.
My writing surely doesn't do this series enough justice, please check it out.
BTW, the first book is called the Bone Doll's Twin.
Short plot summary: Ancient prophecy says that if a Queen reigns, the land can never be taken and will prosper, but a man comes to power, and begins killing all potential female heirs who would be a threat to him.
The king's brother has born to him a boy and a girl, and uses the help of a hill witch to kill the boy child and magically bind his appearance onto the girl child, so she will grow up as a he, and stay hidden long enough to take the throne.
My writing surely doesn't do this series enough justice, please check it out.
BTW, the first book is called the Bone Doll's Twin.
My friend has got it and it seems to be quite a good read although ive only seen glipses of it. A sci fi series with humour and describtion is the "mission earth" series by L.Ron Hubbard. Starting with the first book "invaders plan" lolololtheSovietConnection said:
George RR Martin's song of ice and fire series (maybe the best fantasy series ever)
Pandora's star and Judas Unchained by Peter F Hamilton (sci fi)
Obviously Harry Potter by J K Rowling
Pandora's star and Judas Unchained by Peter F Hamilton (sci fi)
Obviously Harry Potter by J K Rowling
I was pointed towards this the other day by a friend:
http://www.listology.com/list/1001-books-you-must-read-you-die
I'm a fan of "The Things They Carried" And "Going after Cacciato" by Tim O'Brien. Both are fictional Anti-war Vietnam stories tied with philosophical and psychological undertones with some humorous irony.
1000 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Marquez is also nice, but a little confusing and slightly disturbing... about the life of a family over several generations and how they keep epically failing to the point their offspring is cursed to continue their lineage of fail. ALOT of symbolism.
http://www.listology.com/list/1001-books-you-must-read-you-die
I'm a fan of "The Things They Carried" And "Going after Cacciato" by Tim O'Brien. Both are fictional Anti-war Vietnam stories tied with philosophical and psychological undertones with some humorous irony.
1000 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Marquez is also nice, but a little confusing and slightly disturbing... about the life of a family over several generations and how they keep epically failing to the point their offspring is cursed to continue their lineage of fail. ALOT of symbolism.
Hyperion series and Takeshi Kovacs series.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperion_(novel)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altered_Carbon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperion_(novel)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altered_Carbon
I am curently reading Malazan Book Of the Fallen serries by Steven Erikson. It is what you could call dark fantacy. By all means that does not mean it is depressive or emo. It just means the comleate absence of any knight in shining armor. The cast of the book is just HUGE. It makes Lord of the Rings feel deserted. The story is complex and well told. The world is fresh, dark and edgy.ben---neb said:I've got a long and boring summer holiday coming up. My job isn't suited for extra shifts, PC gaming is dire and I can't be bothered with films.
This leaves me with books. I love reading, i used to read non stop, i read War and peace in 2 weeks and really enjoyed it. Lately I've slacked off a bit and I think that now is a good time to re-start my favourite hobby.
So I need some book recommendations, one's that I haven't read. To make your suggestions more useful here's a list of the type of books I want/like:
1. Fiction suggestions only please
2. My favourite genres are Sci Fi and Fantasy or any good action book
3. I'll happily read Children's books
4. I love funny books
5. I hate overly discriptive books (i.e. Dickens)
6. Books in a series are good as I have other books to read later on
7. My favourite authors are Terry Pratchett, Tolkien, Garth Nix and Christopher Paloini
8. I have read all Twilight novels - there OK but not great
9. 'Girly' books are fine, they provide an insigh into the opposite sex
10. Expense is not an issue, I've got a £100 lying around
11. I really love books that are 'un-put downable'
I HATE: depressive, emo, moodly, sulky and depressive books. I like to be cheered up. I can cope with 'dark' novels as long as they don't make you feel like you should go slit your wrists.
Cheers folks
Plus the secound book in the serries is one of the strongest books that I have the plasure to read. (And I read a lot)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malazan_Book_of_the_Fallen
Almost anything by Douglas Adams.
Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next stories.
Charles Grant's Black Oak series (unfortunately unfinished forever).
Frank Herbert's Dune.
Tad Williams' Otherland. VERY painful to get through the beginning (first half of the 1st book), but great afterwards. Especially from the 2nd book onwards.
Also, Tad Williams' War Of The Flowers. I was skeptical at first, but this book was really enjoyable with its unusual take on fantasy.
That's all I can think of for now.
Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next stories.
Charles Grant's Black Oak series (unfortunately unfinished forever).
Frank Herbert's Dune.
Tad Williams' Otherland. VERY painful to get through the beginning (first half of the 1st book), but great afterwards. Especially from the 2nd book onwards.
Also, Tad Williams' War Of The Flowers. I was skeptical at first, but this book was really enjoyable with its unusual take on fantasy.
That's all I can think of for now.