View Full Version : quick-someone give me a good fiction/fantasy/sci-fi book to read
papillonluvr
04-11-2012, 09:17 PM
So I've finished reading the Patrick Rothfuss recommendations, and am now eagerly anticipating the release of the Third Kingkiller book.
I think while I'm waiting for it, I'm going to read The Stone Gods.
And I have to land in the camp that doesn't much like Game of Thrones. I gave it a good shot-read three of the books-and just couldn't keep going. Same happened with Dune and Wheel of Time.
I've finished unpacking my books, and realized that all my David Eddings and Anne McCathery books were part of the ones that were stolen! Waaahhhhh!
socialreject
04-11-2012, 11:16 PM
Well then I suggest you read the book--the original Dick book if they changed it after the movie for 'Bladerunner' the novel. It's darker than the director's cut, which I own. Dick was actually unhappy with the mainstream movie.
If you read Future Noir: The Making of Bladerunner, Paul Sammon writes that Dick, upon seeing some special effects footage for the first time, sat in absolute awe and stunned silence, later remarking that it is going to be unlike anything anyone has ever done before. And of course he was right. Unfortunately he did not live to see the movie completed.
This speaks volumes about the film in another way. Dick was notoriously hateful of Hollywood and all that relates to it. So his reaction to the limited footage he did see is even more impressive.
babylovexxx
04-13-2012, 04:33 PM
Everybody i know is raving about fifty shades of grey, however ive yet to read them, next on my book list though!
IQ84. It draws you in, and you won't be able to put it down. It's nothing what you expect, it's twisted and weird and will make your mind explode!
papillonluvr
04-15-2012, 06:25 PM
J.D. I read that one right before we moved to Tokyo. It was very bizarre. I see it advertised in every bookstore I've been to here-both in English and Japanese. They split it into three separate novels here, whereas on my kindle it was one extremely long novel.
Game of Thrones
Neverwhere
J.D. I read that one right before we moved to Tokyo. It was very bizarre. I see it advertised in every bookstore I've been to here-both in English and Japanese. They split it into three separate novels here, whereas on my kindle it was one extremely long novel.
Does it have a satisfying ending? Don't give it away, but tell me..... I'm too sucked in now, I can't stop, and the story has taken a turn towards a different direction, it's become very dark and nightmarish....
papillonluvr
04-16-2012, 03:31 PM
The ending was good, especially considering the rather bizarre plot of the novel. :). I've for sure read worse endings
UtahMike
04-17-2012, 11:01 PM
Ok, thats pretty funny. The best part is it covers all genres from humor to fiction to biographical to just plain old fantasy.
I haven't seen anyone recommend Stephen King's Dark Tower series yet. Its a mix of sci fi, fantasy and western. Plus, if you enjoy it, there are 7 books in total so it'll keep you busy for a while!
If you like post apocalyptic survival fiction, The Road is a great read. Pretty quick and kept me intrigued and I didn't even feel let down at the end, which is a common feeling for me and stories.
Soon to be eight books in the series. The Wind in the Keyhole will be released on April 24. It is supposed to be a standalone novel about the young Roland after he left home after the death of his mother.
BTW, there are about thirty Dark Tower books if you throw in the other novels and stories by King that are Dark Tower related.
UtahMike
04-17-2012, 11:08 PM
Alice Borchardt was the sister of Anne Rice and was a fantastic author in her own right:
Legends of the Wolves
1. The Silver Wolf (1998)
2. Night of the Wolf (1999)
3. The Wolf King (2001)
Tales of Guinevere
1. The Dragon Queen (2001)
2. The Raven Warrior (2003)
The tales of Guinevere are about a sort of Guinevere you never found in any of the other books based on the legend of King Arthur. Beware, though. You will love both of the first two books, but the third and final book in the trilogy will never be written because Borchardt became very ill and died without even writing an outline. I hoped for awhile tht someone else would finishh the story, but it has been nine years and nobody has, co probably nobody ever will. :-(
Elektra Luxx
04-18-2012, 01:21 PM
I've never read Frank Herbert's "Dune" (for shame, I know) so I realized it's long overdue and got the audiobook*. *I just LOVE audiobooks, especially when read by a talented voice actor. They're great for things like working out or cleaning, because if a book is good enough, you'll throw in a little extra time just to hear what happens. ;)
i have ADD so ever since i was a little kid i always had trouble reading books. but recently discovered audiobooks and have listened to so many books. when i say i listened a book my mom thinks it's cheating by not actually reading but i don't care i love audiobooks. only way i clean is listening to an audiobook. i have a copy of "dune" read by george guidal. he and simon vance are very talented voice actors.
Elektra Luxx
04-26-2012, 11:01 AM
"The Child Thief" by Brom is a beautifully illustrated but brutally dark version of the Peter Pan story (and chock full of Pagan mythos and imagery). I enjoyed it very much.http://www.amazon.com/The-Child-Thief-A-Novel/dp/0061671347/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333028315&sr=8-1
Natalllia,
thanks for recommending this book (i'm listening to audiobook). i've been listening to it every chance i get.
EL
missykrissy
04-27-2012, 03:37 AM
Has anyone said anything by David Sedaris yet?
sorry don't feel like reading the whole thread.
Hilarious.
Snow Crash
You didn't read the follow up to Snow Crash, which was The Diamond Age???!!! Even better, if that's possible...
Peter F Hamilton
Anything by Hamilton is good, but his The Night's Dawn Trilogy series sets the standard for incredible Sci Fi in my view.
ArmySGT.
04-27-2012, 06:13 PM
Anything by Hamilton is good, but his The Night's Dawn Trilogy series sets the standard for incredible Sci Fi in my view.
Heinlein forever in my universe.
Though I am partial to the Sci Fi Military genre with David Weber, Keith Laumer, and John Ringo. The "Forever War" by Haldeman is great for its hard science too.
baldric
04-27-2012, 10:51 PM
^Old Man's War by John Scalzi.
papillonluvr
04-28-2012, 02:54 AM
^^that was a good one. a bit confusing at first but worth the read
Natalllia
04-28-2012, 05:46 AM
Natalllia,
thanks for recommending this book (i'm listening to audiobook). i've been listening to it every chance i get.
EL
I'm so glad you're enjoying it!! I love audiobooks too, but I must say: if you ever come across the hardcover version in a bookstore or something, be sure to flip through and check out the illustrations. Brom's art really adds to his stories.
Flickdreams
04-29-2012, 11:08 PM
If you liked the Charlaine Harris books, you might want to check out the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. It's a similar type of urban fantasy world (though set in the Pacific NW rather than the deep South), and the writing is decent, fast-paced, and enjoyable.
http://www.amazon.com/Called-Mercy-Thompson-Patricia-Briggs/dp/0441019277/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333028174&sr=1-7
Hmmm, what else...
"The Double Bind" by Chris Bohjalian isn't quite sci-fi/fantasy, but you might enjoy it - especially as an English teacher. It treats the "Great Gatsby" as though it was history rather than fiction, and it follows the story of a girl trying to dig up the truth about the story.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Double-Bind-Vintage-Contemporaries/dp/1400031664/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333028147&sr=8-1
"The Child Thief" by Brom is a beautifully illustrated but brutally dark version of the Peter Pan story (and chock full of Pagan mythos and imagery). I enjoyed it very much.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Child-Thief-A-Novel/dp/0061671347/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333028315&sr=8-1
Will add more when I think of more.
Just kindled me Chield Thief (The guy who wrote Peter Pan is in my family tree, heard he's a paedo?)
Flickdreams
04-29-2012, 11:12 PM
Alice Borchardt ...........
The tales of Guinevere are about a sort of Guinevere you never found in any of the other books based on the legend of King Arthur. Beware, though. You will love both of the first two books, but the third and final book in the trilogy will never be written because Borchardt became very ill and died without even writing an outline. I hoped for awhile tht someone else would finishh the story, but it has been nine years and nobody has, co probably nobody ever will. :-(
This is my nightmare!!! Isobelle Carmody is one of my Favourite Aussie Authors but she has taken literally 20yrs to get to the second to last book of her Obernewtyn series and I'm still waiting...she has got another Trilogy 'darkfall?' which is awaitng the 3rd book. I do highly recommend her though...
iFriends
04-30-2012, 02:28 PM
Robert J. Sawyer is an awesome hard sci-fi author. Here is his site with a list of all of his books: http://www.sfwriter.com/
MyButter
04-30-2012, 04:21 PM
Human.4 by Mike A Lancaster. I'm not sure if anyone has suggested this yet, but I am currently reading it and I can't stress how interesting it is.
Wool by Hugh Howey. A series of super short novellas. Totally worth is. Actually, Wool was ranked in the top 5 on Amazon for a while.
Flickdreams
05-07-2012, 07:23 AM
[QUOTE=Natalllia;2322490]........."The Child Thief" by Brom is a beautifully illustrated but brutally dark version of the Peter Pan story (and chock full of Pagan mythos and imagery). I enjoyed it very much.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Child-Thief-A-Novel/dp/0061671347/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333028315&sr=8-1
QUOTE]
Just finished reading this, I liked it too- I'm going to chase up the original Peter Pan story (not the Disneyfied version) based on what the author says about it.
Flickdreams
08-10-2012, 06:15 AM
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