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Book Recommendations | Started by: Ennio_Morricone on Oct 12, '20 17:10 |
So I'm a huge fan of Wilbur Smith. One of my favorite novels is Monsoon. It's 16th century priacy. It's a 800 pager and have been wanting to read it again. It's been a while. He writes many novels. His detail is explicit. I highly recommend his novels to all of you. When I am reading I somehow and able to turn off everything and It's almost like an out of body experience. Until the next time. Have a great day all. |
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Reply by: Vicente-Puckett at Oct 23, '20 01:23 | |
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Been a while since i last read a book but i enjoyed reading The Martian. It follows an astronaut who becomes stranded on mars and with limited resources available they have to try to survive and escape the planet. | |
Reply by: Hosico at Oct 25, '20 08:31 | |
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Metropolis by Phillip Kerr is a great mystery thriller set just before the outbreak of World War II. Love this genre and it had be hooked from the first chapter. I would highly recommend it! |
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Reply by: Steve at Oct 26, '20 15:47 | |
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One of the best series I've ever read was the Red Rising Trilogy (although now on it's way to being an anthology). An incredibly interesting take on the class systems inherent in a society and where people are born into their roles. The action sequences are written in such an fantastic way that I spent the end of a few of those books with hands on my head! |
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Reply by: BojackHorseman at Oct 26, '20 16:38 | |
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it depends on whether you like fiction, theory or fantasy I suppose. If you haven't already, sapiens is a fascinating read but I don't think Dickens has every been bettered. Big fan of the American classics too, Mockingbird is an all time favourite and so beautifully written stephen kings dark tower series is a fabulous read too |
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Reply by: ZebedeeMcZebFace at Oct 27, '20 08:01 | |
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I'm trying to read more translations these days. Orhan Pamuk and Haruki Murakami are good starting points, as are Amitav Ghosh and Dag Solsdad. Any other recommendations? | |
Reply by: Ashura at Oct 27, '20 14:22 | |
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Right now, I am reading The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith. And I am IN LOVE. It’s fantasy, and revolves around the premise of what happens to unwritten books. In this series, they are sent to a special place in hell that serves as part of the afterlife for ‘unauthors’ (i.e., writers who never write/finish their books). I’m only a few chapters in, but the concept, character development, and world building are pretty engrossing. It’s one of the few truly unique books (series) that i have found in a VERY long time. I actually found the sequel first. And it looked so AMAZING that I forced myself to start at the beginning. And I’m SO glad that I did. |
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Reply by: Barbara_Braganza at Oct 28, '20 00:44 | |
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I've suggested If On a Winter's Night A Traveler before and I'll suggest it again. It's a beautiful postmodern piece of art that doesn't get enough credit. The Phantom of the Opera and The Unbearable Lightness of Being are also two books I enjoyed recently. |
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Reply by: Kaya at Oct 28, '20 02:02 | |
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I've only ever read the Lee Child books. The Jack Reacher series is quality. I started reading one whilst travelling the East Coast of Australia. I Then made it my mission to read them all. Constantly searching second hand book shops | |
Reply by: DiegoCortez at Oct 28, '20 04:36 | |
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I would recommend The Book Thief. Perhaps a bit too “teenagey” for a big crowd here, but the idea of having death as a narrator is very interesting - and while he is omniscient, much of the story is told through the lens of the protagonist. The prologue, something I almost always skip after a quick skim, was also really encapsulating. | |
Reply by: Orlando at Oct 29, '20 01:21 | |
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If you're into ~self-help~ books, i'd recommend Ikigai and The Moment of Lift :) I've just started reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck and I find it quite interesting tho it's my first time to read a book written by someone who sounds really drunk lol |
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Reply by: Zola at Oct 29, '20 13:19 | |
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I do love the Patriot Games but anything from Tom Clancy works. John Verdon has some great books out there a well, and I did truly love the Think of a Number. |
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Reply by: Hugh at Oct 30, '20 03:11 | |
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These books have probably already been suggested but, The Wheel of Time series of books is enjoyable. I have actually reread them a couple of times. There is also The Magician by Raymond Feist, that series is also enjoyable too and the Philip Pullman trilogy. |
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Reply by: Allegra at Oct 30, '20 12:27 | |
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Slaughterhouse 5 is a very good book. The plot can be seen as a bit bizarre, but I think it perfectly encapsulates the psychological tolls that war has on people. The theme of senseless carpet bombings is probably also a very provocative one, seeing that it was written pretty near the aftermath of WW2. The book also has an alternative title, which I enjoy more than the original: The Children's Crusade. |
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Reply by: Orlando at Oct 30, '20 17:16 | |
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When it comes to books, you need to stick with the classics. 1984 is such a good book and a must read. Kr Asher |
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Reply by: Asher at Oct 31, '20 00:06 | |
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As a follow up to 1984, I would also recommend the Fahrenheit 415. (Do not even consider watching the movie though, as it is pure shite) |
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Reply by: Hugh at Oct 31, '20 00:11 | |
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So I'm in the middle of this book called Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Or, to be more precise, re-reading it after a long time. It's written by Salman Rushdie and I still think it's one of the best books I've read. Even though it's technically children's literature, and I read it for the first time in my teens, I feel like you gain new perspective every time you read it. |
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Reply by: Ashura at Nov 01, '20 07:17 | |
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Harry Potter.. only books I've ever read all the way through.. being said, Metro 2033 is decent.. Russian set after a nuclear war.. people living in tunnels under ground | |
Reply by: Jaiden at Nov 01, '20 23:37 | |
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My favorites books are suspense or supernatural like vampire, angels etc themes. Some writers: Nora Roberts, Leon Uris, Michelle Read, Robert Cook. |
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Reply by: Giullia at Nov 06, '20 00:33 | |
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I really loved to read The Harry Potter books. Much better then watching them on the tv. |
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Reply by: Cal_Lightman at Nov 07, '20 09:08 | |
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