What book are you reading?

[cropduster82]

Right now I'm reading The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. Very inspiring book.

[katellis]

the secret history-donna tartt

[theoceansmademe]

The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook by Ben Mezrich.

Fantastic book by a great writer who knows how to tell a non-fiction story with the best writers out there today.

Almost finished then moving onto Nine Lives by Dan Baum.

[weathergirl666]

Stephen King "Cell" and so far I like it

[catefrances]

the secret history-donna tartt

so... how far into it are you? and what do you think?

[he still stands]

Hocus Pocus - Vonnegut

typical Vonnegut: absurd and hilarious story and social commentary

[katellis]

the secret history-donna tartt

so... how far into it are you? and what do you think?

im like 2/3 through so dont ruin the ending! its good but uh .. disturbing?

[PJ_kidd_9-21-22]

Stephen King "Cell" and so far I like it

i love that book! xD He is a great writer.

I wanna pick up that book Ed was talking about.

[catefrances]

the secret history-donna tartt

so... how far into it are you? and what do you think?

im like 2/3 through so dont ruin the ending! its good but uh .. disturbing?

yeah it was disturbing but excellent. what do you think of bunny?

[Fifthelement]

Well, I finally finished my dissertation so for the last month I have been absolutely devouring books. It's been kind of frightening actually. I have always loved Vampire and supernatural-related fiction, so even though I don't fit the demographic of these books I decided to read them anyway. The Twilight series (in two and a half days, with occasional stops for sleeping ); The Host by Stephanie Meyer; The Vampire Diaries (Twilight is a total rip-off, really makes me wonder why L J Smith hasn't sued); the Night World Sagas by L J Smith, and The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. Overall, I have to say no one does vampires as sexily as Anne Rice.

Other stuff I've been reading or have read: The Godspeaker Triliogy by Karen Miller; Lord Byron - Selected Poems; Albert Camus L'Etranger and finally, I am re-reading the first three DragonLance Chronicles for the millionth time.

Could anyone recommend some great fantasy/sci-fi literature.

[he still stands]

Could anyone recommend some great fantasy/sci-fi literature.

I assume you've read Douglas Adams? (Hitcherhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Restaurant at the End of the Universe, etc). If not, start there.

The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson. Illuminatus! is maybe my favorite of all time, part of my own review; A satirical look at conspiracy theories, some of which may not actually be satire – but that is left up to the reader to decide. This book plays with subjects such as metaphysics, discordian philosophy, the Goddess Eris (goddess of chaos), and of course drugs and sex – all while leading the reader on a hunt for the illuminati’s true members, ideals and goals (or do they even exist at all?). Like a bad trip, this book will give you a sense that you have it all figured out, then everything is torn apart and boundaries are not only torn down but are deconstructed completely, leaving you looking for at least one bedrock principle to grasp on to and maintain sanity.

Schrodinger's Cat, also by Robert Anton Wilson. Schrodinger's Cat has been called "the most realistic sci-fi book of all time." If you consider yourself a fan of sci-fi books, this is a MUST read.

In regards to a "fantasy" novel, I'd go with Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins. If that book isn't fantastical, I don't know what is.

[Fifthelement]

Could anyone recommend some great fantasy/sci-fi literature.

I assume you've read Douglas Adams? (Hitcherhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Restaurant at the End of the Universe, etc). If not, start there.

The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson. Illuminatus! is maybe my favorite of all time, part of my own review; A satirical look at conspiracy theories, some of which may not actually be satire – but that is left up to the reader to decide. This book plays with subjects such as metaphysics, discordian philosophy, the Goddess Eris (goddess of chaos), and of course drugs and sex – all while leading the reader on a hunt for the illuminati’s true members, ideals and goals (or do they even exist at all?). Like a bad trip, this book will give you a sense that you have it all figured out, then everything is torn apart and boundaries are not only torn down but are deconstructed completely, leaving you looking for at least one bedrock principle to grasp on to and maintain sanity.

Schrodinger's Cat, also by Robert Anton Wilson. Schrodinger's Cat has been called "the most realistic sci-fi book of all time." If you consider yourself a fan of sci-fi books, this is a MUST read.

In regards to a "fantasy" novel, I'd go with Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins. If that book isn't fantastical, I don't know what is.

Thank you! They all sound great. Off to the bookstore I go . . .

[theserialthrilla]

3/4 way into robyn youngs requiem think its got a diferent title in the usa..book 3 of 3 first two where beter.

last book was dan browns lost symbol which was poor

[Claireack]

Could anyone recommend some great fantasy/sci-fi literature.

This might be a little off the track, but it is fantasy, Terry Pratchetts Discworld books are brilliant.

[mookeywrench]

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