{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 17, 2018 Posted April 17, 2018 So I'm a big reader, especially of genre material (speculative, fantasy, sci-fi, weird, horror), but always looking for any good recommendations. I also read crime/mystery novels, especially the ones that are hybrids with other genres. Anyone here on goodreads.com? This is me on Goodreads Holla at me if you want to be frendz and such, I like to see my feed pop off with people's recommendations/reviews. Books that I've read recently that I would recommend: China Lake by Meg Gardiner (suspense, crime) The Night Market by Jonathan Moore (crime, mystery, sci-fi) The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty (historical fantasy) I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (literary horror) Hater by David Moody (horror) Even if you're not on goodreads, please post reviews/recommendations of whatever book in this thread, that would be great as well. The more the merrier!
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 17, 2018 Posted April 17, 2018 Game of Thrones Lord of he Rings Drittz Du’Orden Saga R A Salvatore Jason Bourne series Jack Ryan Series Tom Clancy Dirk Pitt series Clive Cussler Fantasy Spycraft loved them all
LB3 Posted April 17, 2018 Posted April 17, 2018 The Wheel of Time The Stormlight Archive The Passage Trilogy
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 17, 2018 Author Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: The Wheel of Time The Stormlight Archive The Passage Trilogy Love all of these. Especially the Stormlight Archive. What did you think of the last book? Have you read any other of Sanderson's books? 1 hour ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Game of Thrones Lord of he Rings Drittz Du’Orden Saga R A Salvatore Jason Bourne series Jack Ryan Series Tom Clancy Dirk Pitt series Clive Cussler Fantasy Spycraft loved them all Which Dirk Pitt Series book would you recommend, if I was to read one? Edited April 17, 2018 by {::'KayCeeS::}
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, {::'KayCeeS::} said: Love all of these. Especially the Stormlight Archive. What did you think of the last book? Have you read any other of Sanderson's books? Which Dirk Pitt Series book would you recommend, if I was to read one? Start from the beginning really. The series is The Numa Files. He’s kind of a McGuyver but entertaining. At least a dozen and also There is a splinter story line with Juan Cabrio (I think I got that right) Cabrio rules the high seas with a high tech ship dressed as a rust bucket.
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, ShadyBillsFan said: Start from the beginning really. The series is The Numa Files. He’s kind of a McGuyver but entertaining. At least a dozen and also There is a splinter story line with Juan Cabrio (I think I got that right) Cabrio rules the high seas with a high tech ship dressed as a rust bucket. Cool, thanks for the info. I'll check it out. I've heard about it obviously, a very famous series, but never given it a chance.
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) "City of Tiny Lights" This is the kind of book that the 21st century has deliberately forgotten how to write. It's a serrated sucker-punch but in the best kind of way, like its cutting filet mignon with its fist. I highly recommend it, even though it's the kind of book that will get put down because it bristles at the seams and does not deign to slip n' slide into your comfort zone. Edited April 18, 2018 by {::'KayCeeS::}
Azalin Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 2 hours ago, {::'KayCeeS::} said: "City of Tiny Lights" This is the kind of book that the 21st century has deliberately forgotten how to write. It's a serrated sucker-punch but in the best kind of way, like its cutting filet mignon with its fist. I highly recommend it, even though it's the kind of book that will get put down because it bristles at the seams and does not deign to slip n' slide into your comfort zone. 2
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 24 minutes ago, Azalin said: To quote one of my favorite rappers: "That's the anthem, homie, I'm off the Grid, and you can't control me..." That's what I think when I listen to Zappa.
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, Pete said: I don't think I've actually read "Women". But I have a... mixed relationship with Bukowski. Not because of literary merit. In a very personal way. But I think that's the point, right? Thanks for posting.
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) "Q" If you're into historical fiction, then put this on your shortlist- set in 16th century Reformation Europe and dealing with the times around Martin Luther, and it's just really stunning in its depth, breadth, scope, but also intimacy of character. Written by four italian writers, published under a pseudonym, and the four writer thing is actually a strength, where 90% of the time i think it would be a contrived kind of thing. No matter what your faith, this is a worthy book. Reminds me in some ways of Umberto Eco. Edited April 18, 2018 by {::'KayCeeS::}
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 City of quartz the foundation series the man man in the high castle
WhoTom Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 If you like sci-fi and zany comedy, then the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series is a must. "The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man" is a fun murder mystery. So is the sequel, "Repo Madness." My son turned my on to a good sci-fi novel called "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet."
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 Oh! Forgot "A Canticle for Liebowitz" 1
DC Tom Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Most of what I read, you don't want to read (A military history of Mud? Instructions for building an Athenian trireme?). Some the average person would find interesting: Touched with Fire: Land War in the South Pacific: https://www.amazon.com/Touched-Fire-Land-South-Pacific/dp/0140246967 Very readable, and comprehensive enough that it will give you a great deal of insight into modern combat (and how it's reported or misreported). Absolute War: https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-War-Soviet-Russia-Second/dp/0375724710/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1524062470&sr=1-2 The Soviet experience in the Second World War, written at the strategic level. Bigfoot War: https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-War-Eric-S-Brown-ebook/dp/B00H3RAB1Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524062565&sr=1-1&keywords=bigfoot+wars Nothing more than what it is: a Bigfoot clan attacks a rural North Carolina town. Silly, stupid...and surprisingly fun for it. Footfall: https://www.amazon.com/Footfall-Larry-Niven-ebook/dp/B01EKJ4PQ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524062640&sr=1-1&keywords=footfall Old book, about alien invasion. Probably the most intelligent "alien invasion" story written (including "War of the Worlds"), for portraying a plausible "advanced-but-handicapped" adversary and portrayals of realistically possible technology. Dune: there's two kinds of people in the world: people who have read Dune, and morons. Edited April 18, 2018 by DC Tom 1
TheElectricCompany Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 Some recent non fiction standouts: The Big Burn - Timothy Egan. The Worst Hard Time - Timothy Egan Getting Up Slowly - Nate Jackson
LeGOATski Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 I love sci-fi. Best I've ever read is the Hyperion series (or the "Hyperion Cantos"), by Dan Simmons. It should be on everyone's sci-fi list. 2
LeviF Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 1 hour ago, DC Tom said: Most of what I read, you don't want to read (A military history of Mud? Instructions for building an Athenian trireme?). Some the average person would find interesting: Touched with Fire: Land War in the South Pacific: https://www.amazon.com/Touched-Fire-Land-South-Pacific/dp/0140246967 Very readable, and comprehensive enough that it will give you a great deal of insight into modern combat (and how it's reported or misreported). You recommended this to me several years ago and can say it's fantastic. Also I blame you for the 15 books along a similar theme I've since purchased. Anyway... The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist An Anxious Age: The Post-Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of America by Joseph Bottum So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson The Expanse Series by James S. A. Corey
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, {::'KayCeeS::} said: Cool, thanks for the info. I'll check it out. I've heard about it obviously, a very famous series, but never given it a chance. I haven't gotten to the last 3 have you seen the movie "Sahara" with Matthew Mcconaughey ? Currently, the chronological order that these books should be read in is:1. Pacific Vortex2. The Mediterranean Caper3. Iceberg4. Raise the Titanic5. Vixen 036. Night Probe7. Deep Six8. Cyclops9. Treasure10. Dragon11. Sahara12. Inca Gold13. Shock Wave14. Flood Tide15. Atlantis Found16. Valhalla Rising17. Trojan Odyssey18. Black Wind19. Treasure of Khan20. Arctic Drift21. Crescent Dawn22. Poseidon's Arrow23. Havana Storm 24. Odessa Sea 25. Celtic Empire Edited April 18, 2018 by ShadyBillsFan
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