In Search Of A Good Read

Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:31 pm

I am currently on the hunt for a good book, it seems all my fav authors are taking too long with their sequels/trilogies/next books lol.... And I desperatley need something good to read! I enjoy fantasy/sci fi/fiction really any good book with a well written/thoguht out plot!

Sat Nov 20, 2004 2:26 am

PErfect, you really need to read, Prey by Michael Crichton, I think that is how you spell it, And Also The Andromeda Strain, and Slatewiper. If you like computers and are GOOD in math, read Digital Fortress. The good thing about those books above is that EVERY single one was a bestseller at one time, and they are from world renown authors.

Sat Nov 20, 2004 4:30 am

I've read a couple of those, and they're good. If you would like something funny, try any of the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. He has a very well constructed world. Or the Abhorsen trilogy by Garth Nix.

Sat Nov 20, 2004 5:32 am

Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life by Clay Aiken.

Hahaha, I am kidding. Are you a Christian? If you are, I know of some good books.. otherwise.. maybe Black Beauty.

Website · Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:37 am

I'd really recommend The Bartimaeus Trilogy (The Amulet of Samarkand and The Golem's Eye so far) by Jonathan Stroud. They're amazingly witty fantasy books.

Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:57 am

Out of the realm of those two genres, I'd recommend Angela's Ashes and 'Tis, bothe by Frank McCourt. They're really good books, but as I said, they're not sci-fi/fantasy. Autobiography-type book, but extremely interesting.

Sun Nov 21, 2004 5:16 am

Thanks I read angelas ashes already! Was a phenominal book!

No im not christian, but sometimes religous type books intrigue my interest!

Snivellus Ill give those books a look over!

I have found a book for now but it will be finished in no time!

Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:03 am

Fantasy:

Anything by Diane Duane, Diana Wynne Jones, Phillip Pullman, Eoin Colfer, Roald Dahl, Herbie Brennan, Jonathan Stroud, Hilari Bell, Gregory Maguire... And of course, Joanne Rowling (J.K. Rowling) and J.R.R. Tolkien. =)

Science Fiction:

I'm not a huge fan of Sci Fi, but I worship Douglas Adams. =P

Sun Nov 21, 2004 9:23 am

White Noise by DonDelillo. Not fantasy but a good book

Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:27 pm

Highlander wrote:Thanks I read angelas ashes already! Was a phenominal book!

No im not christian, but sometimes religous type books intrigue my interest!

Snivellus Ill give those books a look over!

I have found a book for now but it will be finished in no time!

Cool. Have you also read 'Tis? Continuation/sequel.

Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:58 pm

Not yet, but ill be sure to put 'Tis in my shopping cart

Alex I have read everything by J.R.R. and J.K! Loved Philip Pullmans Dark Material Trilogy!

Am currently reading Guy Gurivel Kay (Think thats how you spell it lol)

Website · Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:30 pm

The Song of Ice and Fire series By George R. R. Martin. Well, it depends. If your nine, or even 11, don't read them. Unless You are over 12(and in the case between 12 and 14, very mature) don't read. Them. If not, then read for lords sake! Wonderful books, my favorite, even though I barely fit my age ideas myself.

They should keep you busy for a while.

Fri Nov 26, 2004 3:27 am

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches trilogie Sp or if you like well written fiction about everyday lives mostly women any thing by Maeve Binchey Light a Penny Candle is my favorite. Also Cane River is a very good read.

Fri Nov 26, 2004 4:39 am

Highlander wrote:No im not christian, but sometimes religous type books intrigue my interest!

Then I reccomend Horsefeathers if the Religious content isn't offencive.

Fri Nov 26, 2004 7:05 am

'Holy Blood, Holy Grail' - Its the book the Da Vinci Code ate.