10-27-2010, 08:06 PM | #21 |
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Good call on removing the tags lol. I had seen that graphic before and just began looking for it when you posted.
By the way, Rubix did mention LoTR and WoT :P
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10-27-2010, 09:27 PM | #22 | |
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Wow, even not having read those books yet this made want to check both out far more then ever. Again thanks to all of you, and please continue to post recommendations of your favorite literature. Any form is alright. |
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10-27-2010, 09:48 PM | #23 | |
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10-27-2010, 10:04 PM | #24 |
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Also books, given Rubix's giant list, I'm not going to go back over the whole thing, so there's probably going to be some repeats.
The Redemption of Althalus by David & Leigh Eddings The Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay (Really anything by him) Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Sharpe's ______ by Bernard Cornwell The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher (First is called "Storm Front") Anything at all by Terry Pratchett (Start with "Jingo" it will sell you) The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (Possibly one of the best 'first novel' books I've ever read By Schism Rent Asunder by David Weber The Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson |
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10-27-2010, 10:56 PM | #26 |
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I like pride and predjudice by jane austen. Srsly doesn't get enough credit
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overrated
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10-28-2010, 01:46 PM | #29 |
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Amazing book, I also think a lot of people need to read this one whether your into Sci-Fi or not. |
10-28-2010, 02:29 PM | #30 |
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The best epic fantasy is The Malazan Book of the Fallen
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10-28-2010, 02:34 PM | #31 |
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Yeah, the whole series is truly fantastic, although Xenocide was kind of a weak link IMO.
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10-28-2010, 04:41 PM | #32 |
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i feel so cliche but i think catcher in the rye is my fav book
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10-28-2010, 07:56 PM | #33 |
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So I just got a new library card today and checked out three books. The ones I picked up were "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy", "The Stranger", and "1984". I am excited for "The Stranger" since people have been calling it life changing and all. xD
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10-28-2010, 08:06 PM | #34 |
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Good choices all. Also I bookmarked this thread for future reference whenever I need something to read.
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10-28-2010, 11:13 PM | #35 |
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This thread should just be a sticky for book recommendations. xD I will hopefully get to those books soon, but I hate stopping midway through a book just to read one I am more interested in.
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10-29-2010, 12:52 AM | #36 | |
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yes, the matrix was a very obvious rendition of cartesian philosophy, but movies haven't touched very much upon the subject; they certainly didn't do it in such a stylish, culturally relevant, and well produced way as the matrix did. on the other hand, chuck is just crap. his books are shallow and every protagonist/central character has the same quasi nihilistic typecast. infuriating that he has such a devoted following |
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10-29-2010, 01:58 AM | #37 |
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I always find One Hundred Years of Solitude to be pretty powerful.
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10-29-2010, 02:28 AM | #38 |
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as literature chuck is shallow, as pop fiction chuck is top-tier; not saying very much, but there is really nothing wrong with the massive amount of people who enjoyed fight club (even if many hold it as a higher artistic achievement than it is). his subsequent books barely register above "amusing," though, and one would be much better off purchasing vonnegut in bulk
agree that it lacks thematic depth and is not exactly canon-worthy, but the writing and especially the dialogue are very enjoyable, imo. defs worth reading at some point (or just watch the movie, i think this is one book where that is a fair suggestion)
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10-29-2010, 07:22 AM | #39 |
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How come nobody has suggested any James Patterson?
You def need to check out any James Patterson book, the first James Patterson book I ever read was Daniel X which is about a kid with super powers and baby slaves. (way more intense than it sounds) and right after that I read Judge and Jury, which is completely different. Im pretty sure he has something for everybody to enjoy. Read any of the Alex Cross books. |
10-29-2010, 03:49 PM | #40 |
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Okay I have decided that later tonight when I have time I am going to take all the books that have been listed in this thread and combine them into a major list on page 1 that way you wont find yourself always having to look all over the thread. Any books added from this point on will be added to the main list. I will start work on it tonight after I get home.
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