Book recommendations

Flowers in the Attic by Virginia Andrews

 

"Ender's game" by Orson Scott Card.

In short, it's a sci-fi/dystopian book about a gifted kid who is trained to defend Earth against a hostile alien race. But the most interesting bit to it, in my opinion, is Ender's psychological battles. He's got great talent, but he hates violence. He's a person who cares a lot about others. There's also a movie coming out later this year, so anyone who hasn't read it, now it's probably the time to think about it!

 

The Passage - Justin Cronin

Imagine Vampires mixed with Zombies, throw in the end of civilization and you've got one awesome novel. I'm only half way through and i find it hard to put down and go to work. The author has created a rich universe reaching from the beginning of a viral plague with the government turning people into the monsters to use as weapons, up to when civilization collapses and small groups of people survive and create new culture apart from the 'time before'.

Couldn't recommend it enough.

 

Battle Royale - Koushun Takami

 

Lesbian origins by Susan Calvin

 

Tuesdays with Morrie is a 1997 non-fiction novel by American writer Mitch Albom

It is the best book ever, and one everyone must read. It isn't a classic, that somehow will last the test of time, it however was everything that I needed to read when I was at my weakest and it is completely true. I own his second book, Have a little faith, which before I lost it in a move I had both. I plan to rebuy this book soon.

 

Song of Achilles By: Madeline Miller
An amazing book.

 

The Black Swan, by Nassim Taleb

If you want to know why screwy things happen on Wall Street and in the world in general read this book. Also an excellent exposition on the various frauds and fallacies associated with those who think they can predict the future.

 

Any book by Max Barry.

Really smart humor.

 

I recommend against this one, if you are a sensitive soul like me. God damned awfully tragic book, and even worse movie! Sure, quality-wise it is perfect, but what happens in it is terrible! I cried my eyes out watching the movie, and felt rotten afterwards.

So, only read it if you are good with cruelty against children.

 

Well if you liked Bad Science, you'd like "Not Even Wrong" and "The Problem With Physics".

 

Mortal Instrument series, by Cassandra Claire.

Sort of Harry Potter-ish. It is about a young girl, who discover that there`s a world hidden from the mundanes (normal people), in which there`s a bit of a war going on, where evil demons and other creatures are controlled and subdued by Shadow-hunters, who protect the mundane world by killing demons on the loose and other creatures that roam free to harm people. This by the use of magical sigils they tattoo on their bodies, that give the Shadow-Hunters strength, agility, heals, etc.

Great books, very nicely written and fitting for all ages, except <12. Nice humor, interesting characters, and all in all one of my fave series.

I suck at writing summaries, lol!

 

Yes!!! This seemed to be a very intriguing book but, like a fool, I gave it to my niece oneday when she wouldn't leave me alone. She's been holding onto it eversince. Talk about the one that got away. :eusa_doh:

Also "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness. It's an amazing meld of non-fiction history and alchemy/science meets Witches, Vampires and Daemons(an ingenious, in my humble opinion, depiction of the individuals we call "Artists.") Unfortunately, I haven't finished yet but what I have read thus far is captivating and intense.

 

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.

The true story of a woman whose cancer cells became the first to survive outside the body, leading to the immortal strain of HeLa which has been used in research and to create cures and treatments for all kinds of stuff. It also discusses issues of race, education, and ownership of cells.

 

It`s a series, counting 5 books so far :icon_bigg I love series more than I love single books, because then you have more to enjoy, and you can see more character development and dynamics. Really recommend it!