Book Suggestions?

[No Name the Walrus]

~Aliit ori'shya tal'din.~

I've recently re-acquired a library card, and like to go about every two weeks to pick out new books. The problem is that I've been reading a lot of manga (kinda in the middle of three different series right now) and not a lot of novels. Long story short, I'm always in need of suggestions for novels.

So, maybe we can all just throw out particular books/authors/series we all love? I'd love to get some new suggestions for books.

~Family is more than blood.~

 

[Emirrrr]

Wicked
Let the Right One In
Battle Royale
Catcher In the Rye
Running With Scissors
A Million Little Pieces
Howl's Moving Castle

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[Kay Of Khaos]

Good Omens - Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

I hear it is a wicked funny read, but I haven't gotten around to reading it myself. It is next on my list.

The Meaning of Night - Michael Cox

About a Victorian murderer. I'm in the middle of this and so far is pretty good.

Right now I just have a bunch of books on my self that I've been meaning to read and haven't gotten around to yet. Why is life so busy?? stressed

 

[No Name the Walrus]

~Aliit ori'shya tal'din.~

I've read Wicked, and it was a pretty awesome book. I'll have to look into the rest of those.

I'd personally suggest anyone read anything by Orson Scott Card. If you're into sci-fi, I'd suggest the Ender's Game series. If your taste runs more into fantasy, I'd suggest Treasure Box, Enchantment, or Homebody. Empire is also a good one to read, but it tends to be kind of political. smile

~Family is more than blood.~

 

[The Romantic Seme]

i've been recently reading books by an author by the name of Pete Hautman and Neal Shusterman my favorite by Neal is Unwind! books i have read are downsiders, Invisible, Rash, and also my fave series is Among the Hidden series is a fave series of mine!  

[Scratch Crow]

Anything by H.P.Lovecraft if they have any. o;  

[Madrav]

The hitcher guide to the galaxy the ultimate collection by Douglas Adams and his book called Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and the sequel The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul. Their really good books.  

[Arliia]

Laurell K. Hamilton is very good if you like long fantasy series. Be warned though, her novels tend to be very...ahem, steamy.  

[confuzedmuze]

Jim Butcher's "Dresden Files" books are awesome, very fun reads.
I agree with previous posts as well, Douglas Adams and Neil Gaiman are both excellent authors.
If you want madcap summer reading, Carl Hiaasen and Christopher Moore are awesome.
Make a list of the things you like about what you've read, i.e. female main character, crime fighting, fantasy, magic, time travel, futuristic, space travel, etc. Then, the next time you're at the library, ask a librarian if they can help you find similar books.
My favorite way to find new books is to read the book that a good film was based on. I have yet to encounter a case where I enjoyed the movie more than the book.
Be brave, read non-fiction! Read a book about a time period that has interested you, or a pop culture phenomenon. There are some fascinating books written about the cultural history of vampirism, for example.
Go ahead, judge a book by it's cover! Browse through the New Book shelves at the library, and pick something that looks intriguing.

(Can you tell that I work in a library?)  

[Lord of the Vine]

I guess it depends on your taste.

If you're big into Sci-Fi, I highly recommend the Dune series. At some points its a bit dry, but its worth reading.

If fantasy is more your thing, I can't recommend anything else but The Chronicles of Amber. Roger Zelazny has a way with words, and while you might not be able to find his books in a library, $25 is well worth the amount to buy the complete series in one book.

On a more modern note, I recommend "I am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak. Its a good read with relate-able characters.  

[Th3 WereWolf]

read the historian
or anything by clive cussler, lee child or steve alten  

[The Romantic Seme]

Dion Necurat

I guess it depends on your taste.

If you're big into Sci-Fi, I highly recommend the Dune series. At some points its a bit dry, but its worth reading.

If fantasy is more your thing, I can't recommend anything else but The Chronicles of Amber. Roger Zelazny has a way with words, and while you might not be able to find his books in a library, $25 is well worth the amount to buy the complete series in one book.

On a more modern note, I recommend "I am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak. Its a good read with relate-able characters.

your quote about "I highly recommend the Dune series. At some points its a bit dry, but its worth reading" cause you know its a book with the name that has to do with Deserts and everything and deserts are Dry!! xD just had to point that out  

[Lord General Van Voyts]

Warhammer 40k: Eisenhorn
Warhammer 40k: Ravenor Omnibus
Warhammer 40k: Titanicus
Horus Heresy: Legion
Horus Heresy: Horus Rising
Horus Heresy: Descent of Angels  

[MightyNingster]

Just One Slip by Katie Macalister, Jennifer Ashley, and Minda Webber
A Gathering of Spies by John Altman
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey  

[No Name the Walrus]

~Aliit ori'shya tal'din.~

I had no idea y'all read so much. So, I've read Hitchiker's Guide, and honestly, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I did read Dune, and highly enjoyed it, though. I'm also in the middle of The Dresden Files (I just finished Summer Knight, have yet to start the next one). The rest of it...I will definitely have to start looking into. YAY! I have more books to try to find! biggrin

And for anyone else wanting suggestions, I also highly recommend Isaac Asimov. Especially his robot stories, of course. A great collection I'm reading right now is Robot Visions. The man definitely has a way with telling stories about 'bots.

~Family is more than blood.~