The Recommendation Thread - Looking for a new read?

[Rarely_an_oddity]

I'm looking for something with fantasy and romance in it. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get back into reading.

[madametrixie]

Rarely_an_oddity

I'm looking for something with fantasy and romance in it. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get back into reading.

Try Graceling. Sex is kinda time-skipped.

[Fiction1119]

Cinder by marissa meyer is a book i would suggest anyone to pick up.... its a play on the classic Cinderella story but it isnt what you think. it is considered a science fiction book as well as a young adult, according to my library that is. but i find that even those who don't particularly like sci-fy might actually like this one ^^

just check out the story plot and decide for your self. i do recommend it tho ^^

[Jassadi]

Witch and Wizard Series by James Patterson, AWESOME!

[Vir_Tellum]

The Knights of Galaria: The Crystals of Power (found it on Amazon)
or anything in in the Percy Jackson series.

[Key Somniorum]

Does anyone know of any books that deal magic in a modern day setting (aside from Harry Potter)? Something where magic is common place and not only a handful of people have it?

[Diardan]

I would recommend the Harry Potter series, the Gone series, Hunger Games, the Gallagher Girls series, and the Percy Jackson series. They're all great book series, and I loved them.

[satansrose]

I am interested in crime fiction and crime thrillers.

I like Jeffrey Archer a lot. Any other writers like him?

[Amazing Aech]

I'd like to recommend just a couple titles...

Looking for fantasy, sci-fi or adventure?

The Pendragon Series by DJ MacHale
The Merchant of Death
The Lost City of Faar
The Never War
The Reality Bug
Black Water
The Rivers of Zadaa
The Quillan Games
The Pilgrims of Rayne
Raven Rise
The Soldiers of Halla
The series starts with 14-year-old Bobby Pendragon and quickly sends him on a fantasy adventure across several worlds most people don't have any inkling of. He's charged with the task of protecting these worlds from Saint Dane. It's great if you're looking for engaging characters, informal first-person narrative and adventure. Lots of adventure.

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
If you're looking for something a little more grown-up than Pendragon, check this stand-alone first novel out and brace yourself for a total immersion into '80s pop culture. A nerdgasm for those already well-acquainted and prone to moments of nostalgia.

The Three Worlds Cycle by Ian Irvine
The View From the Mirror Quartet
A Shadow on the Glass
The Tower on the Rift
Dark is the Moon
The Way Between the Worlds
The Well of Echos Quartet
Geomancer
Tetrarch
Alchymist
Chimaera
The Song of Tears Trilogy
The Fate of the Fallen
The Curse on the Chosen
The Destiny of the Dead
This is yet another step up, more grown-up than Ready Player One but still offering the separate worlds, the politics, the adventure. These works are long, but incredibly easy to become absorbed in. Unfortunately, the author is Australian and only the first Quartet was ever published in the United States - and is now out of print, so aside from eBay and Amazon (even they still have trouble), it's incredibly difficult to get your hands on copies, either for yourself or borrowed. It's been nearly a decade since I found a copy of Dark is the Moon at a Goodwill and I'm still missing The Destiny of the Dead.

Looking for vampires and other creatures?

The Blood books and the Smoke books by Tanya Huff
Blood Books
Blood Price
Blood Trail
Blood Lines
Blood Pact
Blood Debt
Blood Bank
Smoke Books
Smoke and Shadows
Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke and Ashes
The Blood books follow a human detective, Vicki, and a vampire, Henry. It's a dark comedy and quite the suspense thriller. Each book focuses on a different type of supernatural creature, so never fear, werewolf/mummy/etc fans. Quirky characters, memorable plots and compelling storytelling. The Smoke books follow one of Vicki's contacts, Tony, who turns out to be some sort of wizard. Unfortunately, Huff seems to have abandoned the series in favor of other projects, however.

The Firekeeper Saga by Jane Lindskold
Through Wolf's Eyes
Wolf's Head, Wolf's Heart
The Dragon of Despair
Wolf Captured
Wolf Hunting
Wolf's Blood
A take on the whole "raised by wolves" cliche - and a very well executed one at that. There are two types of species, the simple ones and the smart ones that can talk. The smart ones stay away from man unless absolutely necessary, and man is making it absolutely necessary. A girl raised by the smart wolves becomes the mediator between man and animal, allowing them a tense alliance against common enemies. Tense, political and very spiritual. A powerful coming-of-age story.

Looking for something else but find yourself thinking "TL;DR?"
(In a book thread, for shame!)

The Discworld Series by Terry Pratchett
The Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop (the whole world of the black jewels, really)
The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
The Cirque du Freak Series by Darren Shan
The Confessions of Georgia Nicolson by Louise Rennison
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The Gunslinger Series by Stephen King
The Ishmael Books by Daniel Quinn
The Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer
The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

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Alright. I'll shut up already.

[claude kenn]

Rarely_an_oddity

I'm looking for something with fantasy and romance in it. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get back into reading.

i suggest the shannara booksthey always have a romance in them and they deal with elves and trolls and magic

[Rarely_an_oddity]

claude kenn

Rarely_an_oddity

I'm looking for something with fantasy and romance in it. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get back into reading.

i suggest the shannara booksthey always have a romance in them and they deal with elves and trolls and magic

Now is Shannara the name of the author...?

[claude kenn]

Rarely_an_oddity

claude kenn

Rarely_an_oddity

I'm looking for something with fantasy and romance in it. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get back into reading.

i suggest the shannara booksthey always have a romance in them and they deal with elves and trolls and magic

Now is Shannara the name of the author...?

no thats the name of the books the aruthor's name is terry brooks.

[Little Dead Soldier]

I would love to read a good book that involves a lot of religious mythology from christian myths. I want some accurate demon/angel history. Kinda like that movie Constantine, but ten times better.
I want some sophisticate literature. I want a book that will make me think and ponder about it. I do not want a simple read. I want some challenge.

Any recommendations?

[No Limits On Dreams]

I recomend the"Maximum Ride" series! 4laugh

[Emerald_Twilight5]

Little Dead Soldier

I would love to read a good book that involves a lot of religious mythology from christian myths. I want some accurate demon/angel history. Kinda like that movie Constantine, but ten times better.
I want some sophisticate literature. I want a book that will make me think and ponder about it. I do not want a simple read. I want some challenge.

Any recommendations?

I recommend Mansfield Park.