Book Opinion Needed Pleeeease.

Nov 26, 2006 19:29

Give me a list of the top, say...ten books you think I should read before I die ( Read more... )

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twinsuns November 28 2006, 04:35:52 UTC
Hmm, I don't know if I'll hit ten, but I'll just throw titles out there...

If you like Science Fiction--and even if you don't--why not try out:
Ender's Game (and the rest of those series) by Orson Scott Card.*

If you'd prefer some [original] fantasy (not stuff that is practically LotR fanfiction), check out:
The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. (But start with book one, The Eye of the World, rather than the Prequel novel, New Spring.)*
The 10th Kingdom, by Simon Moore. (This one is hilarious--oringinaly a 10-hour TV show, but still a wonderful twist on those old Grimm stories. Highly recommended for a shorter, but thoroughly enjoyable, read.)*
His Dark Materials Series, by Philip Pullman

Want something more modern? Why not
American Gods by Neil Gaimon
A Thousand Little Pieces by James Frey.

Or, a classic?
Crime and Punishment, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky*
American Gods, by Neil Gaimon
Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen*
East of Eden, John Steinbeck*
The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner*

Hmm, I know there are more... but enjoy!

*=my very favorite



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christycorr November 28 2006, 05:14:00 UTC
His Dark Materials! I should finish that. I read the first book aeons ago... Hmm.

Neil Gaiman is love. *grins*

Oh! Science fiction! How could I forget? Missy, if you haven't read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you should do so. ASAP!

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moon_dancing November 28 2006, 05:19:19 UTC
I haven't actually read it *as she looks up and stares at the book*. It was one of Adam's favorites and he forced me to watch the movie multiple times. It was already on my 'to read' list.

=)

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christycorr November 28 2006, 05:26:00 UTC
*laughs* Oh, do so. It's so amusing--much better than the movie, even though Alan Rickman's voice as Marvin makes my day every time I watch it.

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moon_dancing November 28 2006, 05:40:54 UTC
*giggles* I've always loved Alan Rickman (long before HP). I will. Adam will be happy, too.

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christycorr November 28 2006, 05:45:31 UTC
His presence in Love Actually made me love that movie even more. *grins*

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twinsuns November 28 2006, 05:31:07 UTC
Yeah, don't you just love that personal daemon idea?

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christycorr November 28 2006, 05:38:36 UTC
I do! They're adorable. Pullman is brilliant.

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moon_dancing November 28 2006, 05:16:25 UTC
Do you realize you rec'd over ten? *grins*

I've actually only read Crime and Punishment, and Pride and Prejudice on your list. I've read William Faulkner, but only some of his short stories and I've heard of a few others, notably John Steinbeck's East of Eden.

You've definitely given me a list full of books that have sparked my interest. I think I'll give them a go. =)

Thank you, luv.

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twinsuns November 28 2006, 05:26:02 UTC
Okay, well, eleven. *grins* What can I say?

The Sounds and the Fury is a bit... difficult. I mean, so much goes on beneath the surface that is hardly touched on in the "narrative". But once you get the hang of his style, and realize what's going on, you'll be awed. ♥

I suggest picking up The 10th Kingdom first, if you're going to read over the holidays. You'll be busy, and it is simple. No in-depth, drawn-out series attached.

*loves talking about books*

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twinsuns November 28 2006, 05:31:55 UTC
Ooh, I meant Sound*!

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moon_dancing November 28 2006, 05:31:56 UTC
*takes notes*

While simple reading is relaxing in rushed times, I much enjoy the complicated, deep and 'look beneath the text' stories the most. Being able to say more than what you are saying facinates me and picks my brain. It's the best workout my mind gets, really.

I have lots of reading to do.

*is excited*

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twinsuns November 28 2006, 05:35:24 UTC
Umm, then you'll definitely like The Wheel of Time, if you like the fantasy genre. (Plus, it's just.... amazing.) The series is twelve books long! (Number 12 isn't out yet.)

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moon_dancing November 28 2006, 05:36:23 UTC
Not that I really had this problem before, but I don't think I'm going to be without something to read ever. But that makes me happy.

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