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thecat06 · 9th Dec 2011, 10:34 PM

So.. Christmas break is quickly approaching, and I need something to read over break. I don't know of any good book though...

I like everything but romance. I really like si-fi books, but really I read anything.

Thanks!!

Jonathan · 9th Dec 2011, 11:53 PM

Have you read the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin???

feverdreamt · 10th Dec 2011, 12:08 AM

Hmm.. What about books from the romantic era?.. Like Frankenstein by Mary shelley, or the writings of Edgar Allan Poe (dark romantic era) >_<
...
Also, Perfume by Patrick Süskind
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, its a short story, but its absolutely amazing and is still one of my favorites...
To The lighthouse by Virginia Woolf is really good too, but I'm not quite sure if it would be your cup of tea
.. Since you like science fiction, Anything from HG Wells (only science fiction author that I can remember right now >_<)

Cookie34 · 10th Dec 2011, 12:18 AM

Terry Pratchett books are really good, they are mostly fantasy/humour.
Darren Shan is also a good writer and his books keep to guessing.

J Snow · 10th Dec 2011, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzzy

Have you read the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin???

THIS!!!

Also The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. I would recommend reading The Stand and 'Salem's Lot first though. They tie in pretty heavily. In fact so do a lot of his other books, but those are the most heavily influenced.

Doctor Faustus · 10th Dec 2011, 02:51 AM

"Small Island" by Andrea Levy. Amazing novel.

FJ Cruiser · 10th Dec 2011, 10:12 AM

I really like Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. The protagonist is probably my most memorable literary character.

zbjj · 10th Dec 2011, 10:14 AM

Have you read any HG Wells or Jules Verne? I particularly like Wells' stories because they are short enough to be squeezed in between longer novels you may be reading.

**Mogget** · 10th Dec 2011, 11:19 AM

Benighted, by Kit Whitfield. It's set in a world where 99% of the population are werewolves and the non-werewolves (called "barebacks"*) have the job of keeping werewolves in check during the full moon. There's a lot of hatred between lycanthropes and barebacks, and even persecution. Very good examination of the nature of hatred, persecution, and abuse of power.

*The title of the book in the UK is Bareback

The Plague, by Albert Camus. A classic of existentialist/absurdist literature. Takes place in a city that suddenly has an attack of bubonic plague. The characters try to find meaning and purpose in a world turned upside down by death. If you've read The Stranger (also by Camus) you have to read this book, I consider it a response to Stranger, which is also a good book.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson. I suppose it's a horror novel, but there's no supernatural element or violence. It's about two adult sisters living in a mansion. Several years ago everyone else in their family was poisoned, probably by the older sister, although she was acquitted in her trial. It's a story of intense isolation and alienation. Very creepy, very good. I need to reread it. You should also read her classic short story "The Lottery."

Sabriel, by Garth Nix. One of the best YA fantasy novels out there. Sabriel has lived most of her life south of the Wall, which celebrates Ancelstierre (essentially WWI-era England) from the Old Kingdom, a world where magic still exists. One day, she receives a message from her necromancer father that he has been trapped in death and goes on a quest through the Old Kingdom to find and rescue him. Nix's book Shade's Children is also very good, though much darker than the already dark Sabriel.

alex2020 · 10th Dec 2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Snow

I would recommend reading The Stand

This! It's one of my favorite books of all time.

If you're not into crime fiction, then you wouldn't find them very interesting, but the Harry Bosch novels by Michael Connelly are fantastic.

invisible manny · 10th Dec 2011, 12:42 PM

I really love Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, Choke, and Survivor. It is about a former model trying to find her identity (after her jaw got blown off) with a transgender named Brandy Alexander. Each character has their own secret that gets revealed throughout the book. After I finished the book it blew me away. I really hope you read this one!! I love the way Brandy Alexander tells the main character to forget the past and live life for your happy future. I can relate to the message of the book and hope many others can too.

RaeofLite · 10th Dec 2011, 01:42 PM

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, it's the book that the movie Limitless was based on. SO GOOD.

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (sci-fi)

thecat06 · 10th Dec 2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks everybody!! I will have to see what my local library has when I get home. I will update when I get a book.

DoctorWho · 14th Dec 2011, 01:42 PM

The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins (Sci-Fi)

Coldwater · 14th Dec 2011, 07:02 PM

Wicked by Gregory Maguire. (The book is very different from the musical.)

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon.

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.

Hana Solo · 14th Dec 2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookie34

Darren Shan is also a good writer and his books keep to guessing.

I love Darren Shan. As a fantasy/sci-fi fan, I highly recommend them! Though only the Saga of Darren Shan. I could never really get into the Demonata series. :/

vyvance · 14th Dec 2011, 08:01 PM

Lord of the Flies, 1984, and Brave New World are all good reads.

Messed Up · 14th Dec 2011, 08:28 PM

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

TraceElement · 14th Dec 2011, 09:18 PM

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

**Mogget** · 15th Dec 2011, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TraceElement

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

I wasn't a fan of that one. The ending felt horribly out-of-character, and that ruined it for me.

9th Dec 2011, 10:34 PM	#1
thecat06 EC's Biggest LNJF and SNL fan!! Full Member Gender: Let's say Pangender! Orientation: Let's say gay!! Out Status: Out to parents, campus, and 75 friends on facebook Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,504 Join Date: Jun 2011	Recommend me a Book!!! So.. Christmas break is quickly approaching, and I need something to read over break. I don't know of any good book though... I like everything but romance. I really like si-fi books, but really I read anything. Thanks!! __________________ So many years have passed, since I proclaimed my independence, my mission, my aim, and my vision, so secure, content to live each day like it's my last, it's wonderful to know, that I could be, something more than what I dreamed, far beyond what I could see -Dream Theater

9th Dec 2011, 11:53 PM	#2
Jonathan Formerly Muzzy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 3,038 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Have you read the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin??? __________________

10th Dec 2011, 12:08 AM	#3
feverdreamt Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: california Age: 18 Posts: 71 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Hmm.. What about books from the romantic era?.. Like Frankenstein by Mary shelley, or the writings of Edgar Allan Poe (dark romantic era) >_< ... Also, Perfume by Patrick Süskind A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, its a short story, but its absolutely amazing and is still one of my favorites... To The lighthouse by Virginia Woolf is really good too, but I'm not quite sure if it would be your cup of tea .. Since you like science fiction, Anything from HG Wells (only science fiction author that I can remember right now >_<)

10th Dec 2011, 12:18 AM	#4
Cookie34 Well Known Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Family only Location: England, Birmingham Posts: 101 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Terry Pratchett books are really good, they are mostly fantasy/humour. Darren Shan is also a good writer and his books keep to guessing. __________________ Come To The Darkside....We Have Cookies! xD

10th Dec 2011, 02:51 AM	#6
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! "Small Island" by Andrea Levy. Amazing novel. __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

10th Dec 2011, 10:12 AM	#7
FJ Cruiser EC Addict Full Member Gender: Guy Orientation: Guys Out Status: immediate family, a few friends Location: Deep in the Heart Age: 19 Posts: 520 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! I really like Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. The protagonist is probably my most memorable literary character.

10th Dec 2011, 10:14 AM	#8
zbjj Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: just my dad Age: 23 Posts: 46 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Have you read any HG Wells or Jules Verne? I particularly like Wells' stories because they are short enough to be squeezed in between longer novels you may be reading.

10th Dec 2011, 11:19 AM	#9
Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,026 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Benighted, by Kit Whitfield. It's set in a world where 99% of the population are werewolves and the non-werewolves (called "barebacks") have the job of keeping werewolves in check during the full moon. There's a lot of hatred between lycanthropes and barebacks, and even persecution. Very good examination of the nature of hatred, persecution, and abuse of power. The title of the book in the UK is Bareback The Plague, by Albert Camus. A classic of existentialist/absurdist literature. Takes place in a city that suddenly has an attack of bubonic plague. The characters try to find meaning and purpose in a world turned upside down by death. If you've read The Stranger (also by Camus) you have to read this book, I consider it a response to Stranger, which is also a good book. We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson. I suppose it's a horror novel, but there's no supernatural element or violence. It's about two adult sisters living in a mansion. Several years ago everyone else in their family was poisoned, probably by the older sister, although she was acquitted in her trial. It's a story of intense isolation and alienation. Very creepy, very good. I need to reread it. You should also read her classic short story "The Lottery." Sabriel, by Garth Nix. One of the best YA fantasy novels out there. Sabriel has lived most of her life south of the Wall, which celebrates Ancelstierre (essentially WWI-era England) from the Old Kingdom, a world where magic still exists. One day, she receives a message from her necromancer father that he has been trapped in death and goes on a quest through the Old Kingdom to find and rescue him. Nix's book Shade's Children is also very good, though much darker than the already dark Sabriel. __________________ "As to what I am, I once was many things but now I am only several." - Mogget in Sabriel by Garth Nix "The world is quiet here." - VFD

10th Dec 2011, 12:42 PM	#11
invisible manny Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: closest friends and lovely sister Location: Las Vegas Age: 18 Posts: 15 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! I really love Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, Choke, and Survivor. It is about a former model trying to find her identity (after her jaw got blown off) with a transgender named Brandy Alexander. Each character has their own secret that gets revealed throughout the book. After I finished the book it blew me away. I really hope you read this one!! I love the way Brandy Alexander tells the main character to forget the past and live life for your happy future. I can relate to the message of the book and hope many others can too.

10th Dec 2011, 01:42 PM	#12
RaeofLite I've got the moves like Jagger Full Member Gender: ♀ Orientation: Sapphicly inclined Out Status: My closet is for clothes! Location: BC, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 3,111 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, it's the book that the movie Limitless was based on. SO GOOD. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (sci-fi) __________________ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Bonnie Jean Wasmund (and the lesbians)

10th Dec 2011, 02:07 PM	#13
thecat06 EC's Biggest LNJF and SNL fan!! Full Member Gender: Let's say Pangender! Orientation: Let's say gay!! Out Status: Out to parents, campus, and 75 friends on facebook Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,504 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Thanks everybody!! I will have to see what my local library has when I get home. I will update when I get a book. __________________ So many years have passed, since I proclaimed my independence, my mission, my aim, and my vision, so secure, content to live each day like it's my last, it's wonderful to know, that I could be, something more than what I dreamed, far beyond what I could see -Dream Theater

14th Dec 2011, 01:42 PM	#14
DoctorWho Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Eveyone but my Grandparents Location: Brampton ON, Canada Age: 16 Posts: 105 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins (Sci-Fi)

14th Dec 2011, 07:02 PM	#15
Coldwater Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Florida Age: 28 Posts: 12 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Wicked by Gregory Maguire. (The book is very different from the musical.) The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.

14th Dec 2011, 08:01 PM	#17
vyvance Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: Texas Age: 23 Posts: 234 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Recommend me a Book!!! Lord of the Flies, 1984, and Brave New World are all good reads.

14th Dec 2011, 08:28 PM	#18
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