Books & Literature

Postby Valimure » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:19 am

I'm surprised I didn't find a thread about this by going back a few pages... Don't want to go further since I hate necroing threads.

Has anyone read any good non-vampire, non-zombie books / series lately? I have a few Barnes and Noble gift cards I need to get rid of but my last visit was hugely disappointing. Seems like I've read most everything worth reading lately. Now we just have Twilight and all its crappy spinoffs. :(

Doesn't necessarily have to include bondage, though hey that's a plus. Was always a fan of The Hardy Boys. xD

I enjoy fiction, science-fiction and mystery. Fire away!

Re: Books & Literature

Postby Zandor » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:23 am

Hmm earagon and diAry of the wimpy kid.
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Re: Books & Literature

Postby MHW » Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:30 pm

If you are looking to sink a huge amount of time into a book series, look into the Dark Tower books by Stephen King. Best 7 books I have ever read

Re: Books & Literature

Postby SamanthaBoundx » Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:11 pm

MHW wrote:If you are looking to sink a huge amount of time into a book series, look into the Dark Tower books by Stephen King. Best 7 books I have ever read


On that note, if you fancied branching out and reading something that isn't part of a series, then Stephen King is a phenomenal novelist. His books are very long, but he writes fantastically - his stories and characterization is second to none, in my opinion. The Shining and The Green Mile are, and probably will always be, my favourite books.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby MHW » Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:19 pm

Interesting enough, although he wrote my favorite series, I haven't read more then one or two of his other books. Can't even remember which ones they were, didn't stick with me all that long. I should probably go back to some again and give them a shot.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby SamanthaBoundx » Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:43 pm

MHW wrote:Interesting enough, although he wrote my favorite series, I haven't read more then one or two of his other books. Can't even remember which ones they were, didn't stick with me all that long. I should probably go back to some again and give them a shot.


I must admit that his work can sometimes be a little hit and miss - but then again, you would expect that in a guy who has written over 100 of the things! I would definitely recommend The Shining if you wanted to try reading some of his individual stuff - it's just written absolutely perfectly, so chilling and so, so clever.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby MHW » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:01 pm

I might just check it out, thanks

Re: Books & Literature

Postby Jason Toddman » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:22 pm

If you like lighter fantasy reading, I found Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain very entertaining. Disney made a movie called The Black Cauldron based on this back in the 1980s, but the books are much better. Harry Potter fans especially might find the writing style enjoyable.
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Re: Books & Literature

Postby Valimure » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:37 pm

I've read those, they are indeed excellent. :)

I haven't read much Stephen King honestly. Seems like you could spend an eternity on all of the stuff he's written, though!

Re: Books & Literature

Postby Chloé Badelaine » Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:42 am

You should try "The Cardinal's Blades"
From French Author Pierre Pevel.
One of thr most entertaining read i had. And the English version is quite good too !

Paris, 1633. Louis XIII reigns over France . . . and Cardinal Richelieu governs the country. One of the most dangerous and most powerful men in Europe, Richelieu keeps a constant, sharp eye on the enemies of the Crown to avoid their assassination attempts, thwart their spies and avert their warmongering. But he's up against people who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, even going so far as to forge alliances with France's oldest and deadliest enemies: Spain, and the Court of Dragons.

Faced with the growing threat from Spain, Richelieu summons Captain La Fargue, an exceptional swordsman, devoted officer and brilliant leader. If he's to turn aside the Black Claw's schemes, La Fargue and his legenday company of swashbucklers and rogues must be persuaded to once again risk their lives, fortunes and reputations for Richelieu, and for France.

It's the biggest challenge yet for the Cardinal's Blades, and they'll need to be sharp...

“The Cardinal’s Blades” is a lot of fun to read. The action, as promised, is non-stop, driven by short 3-4 page long chapters and multiple subplots; the intrigue is engaging and devious, full of little twists and turns with nearly every character in the book harboring a secret of some sort or hidden allegiance; the cast of characters is extensive, diverse and likeable; humor is light and enjoyable; and some familiar faces appear in the book including Cardinal Richelieu, Comte de Rochefort, and even Athos :) In short, “The Cardinal’s Blades” successfully captures the spirit of Alexandre Dumas, and should immediately appeal to anyone who is a fan of swashbuckling adventure.

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Re: Books & Literature

Postby KittyReaper » Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:51 am

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Without a doubt one of the best science fiction books written and a personal favorite of mine.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby The Black Falcon » Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:55 am

I'll say it first, at the risk of sounding predictable.
Game.
of.
Thrones.
By GOD do I love this book series! I'm currently on book four, a Feast for Crows, and so far I've been burning through these books faster than I thought possible. There's a reason it's so popular lately. A Song of Ice and Fire is damn good.
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Re: Books & Literature

Postby Chloé Badelaine » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:08 am

The Black Falcon wrote: There's a reason it's so popular lately.

In fact there are 9 reasons :
- Syrio
- Jaqen
- Bronn
- Brienne
- Daenerys
- Jorah
- The Hound
- Drogo
And... DRAGONS !
8)
What I say is, a town isn't a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it's got a bookstore it knows it's not fooling a soul.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby Chloé Badelaine » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:14 am

Roanze wrote:Has anyone read any good non-vampire, non-zombie books / series lately? I have a few Barnes and Noble gift cards I need to get rid of but my last visit was hugely disappointing. Seems like I've read most everything worth reading lately. Now we just have Twilight and all its crappy spinoffs. :(
Doesn't necessarily have to include bondage, though hey that's a plus. Was always a fan of The Hardy Boys. xD
I enjoy fiction, science-fiction and mystery. Fire away!


I forgot... Just try "The Dresden Files" from Jim Butcher
Non-vampire, non-zombie books and filled with action and mystery, much more better than the crappy tv show !
What I say is, a town isn't a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it's got a bookstore it knows it's not fooling a soul.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby KittyReaper » Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:57 pm

Chloé Badelaine wrote:
The Black Falcon wrote: There's a reason it's so popular lately.

In fact there are 9 reasons :
- Syrio
- Jaqen
- Bronn
- Brienne
- Daenerys
- Jorah
- The Hound
- Drogo
And... DRAGONS !
8)


wrong there is only Syrio. What do we say to the god of death?

Re: Books & Literature

Postby Chloé Badelaine » Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:18 pm

Not today !

Go Team Braavos !
:wink:
What I say is, a town isn't a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it's got a bookstore it knows it's not fooling a soul.

Re: Books & Literature

Postby the other one » Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:12 pm

some classics

"1984" Geroge Orwell
"Brave new world" Aldous Huxley
"Animal farm" George Orwell
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Bertrand Russell

Re: Books & Literature

Postby MoonDust » Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:47 pm

Ah, remember reading the animorphs books once. One of the best I've read must be paradise lost, such a beautifully written book.
I'm not good with author names XD Never remember them.
The ice people, swedish author. These books are so good I couldn't put them away. I swear I was all trance-like when reading them.
Friggin cold =_=