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[HorrorGeek]

I guess I read pretty much pop culturish; ie what's hot/popular now.

Aside from the obvious (Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, The Girl with Dragon Tattoo series,ASoIaF, Jodi Picoult, John Grisham, Dan Brown, Marian Keyes, Emily Giffen)

My favorite single novel is Prep by Curtis Sittenfield

I really enjoyed LJ Smith and Christopher Pike growing up, tried Charlaine Harris,House of Night YA series, didn't do it for me. Need mo vampires.

I also love forensic thrillers-Simon Beckett is great, Jefferson Bass, Patricia Cornwell (although her series is lacking lately)

a favorite series is the Besty-Tacy-Tib books...they're really old.

Favorite shows right now: Big Bang Theory, GoT, HIMYM. used to love Law and Order. Miss Stabler, though.

really only dislike religious books or nonfiction

no really hard limits...I did read Fifty Shades of Gray and

I'm all over the map. What do you have for me?

Oh! I've been looking for someone who has read Fifty Shades of Grey. I'm suddenly hearing about this everywhere, and being blasted with it on Amazon. I've been trying to figure out how on earth an S&M book got so popular. That doesn't bother me, it's just really weird given the uptight status of most of the USA. Anyhow, is it worth reading?

PS: LOVED The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series.

[HorrorGeek]

1984 is an awesome read

I have attempted to read this 3 times. I never get past page 150. I thought I would love it, given how much I loved Brave New World, but it's just so darn dry I can't get through it. Maybe one of these days I'll just force myself to finish it....

[leadchipmunk]

I absolutely loved that book. I read it once or twice in early high school and lent it out and never got it back. So I bought it again, read it once or twice again, lent it to en ex of mine and when we split, I never got it back (along with like 8 of my other favorite books). Now I'm kinda scared to buy it again, but I do wanna read it again.

[So Late So Soon]

I have attempted to read this 3 times. I never get past page 150. I thought I would love it, given how much I loved Brave New World, but it's just so darn dry I can't get through it. Maybe one of these days I'll just force myself to finish it....

The only part that i thought was dry was when Wilson is reading "the book". I actually read it while i was driving up to wisconsin with my dad over the weekend. You really should force yourself to get thruogh it, it has an awesome ending. I won't like i cried a little at the end, lol.

[leadchipmunk]

The only part that i thought was dry was when Wilson is reading "the book". I actually read it while i was driving up to wisconsin with my dad over the weekend. You really should force yourself to get thruogh it, it has an awesome ending. I won't like i cried a little at the end, lol.

"The book" was pretty dry, and I know a few people who couldn't make it past that part, but I found it quite interesting, though not really realistic, on a political and societal perspective.

[airen123]

Oh! I've been looking for someone who has read Fifty Shades of Grey. I'm suddenly hearing about this everywhere, and being blasted with it on Amazon. I've been trying to figure out how on earth an S&M book got so popular. That doesn't bother me, it's just really weird given the uptight status of most of the USA. Anyhow, is it worth reading?

PS: LOVED The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series.

It's okay...it's pretty repetitous and honestly the S&M part isn't really as hyped as it sounds. Just softcore porn for the bored housewife, I think. Pretty badly written, also. But hey, it's fun to imagine being romanced by your own Christian Grey.

[Book]

Anything for a Heinlein/Asimov fan who can't seem to connect to any modern SF books? I abhor cyberpunk, and post-apocalyptic is really grating on my nerves.

Not really a fantasy fan, although Charles DeLint's stuff is incredible (I may be a bit biased since he's from my hometown).

I have enjoyed Harry Potter and to a lesser extent, Hunger Games.

The Jack Ryan novels by Tom Clancy were very interesting, as was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

[humanperson832]

Some books I've enjoyed in recent history.

The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn (this is the book that last year's Limitless was based on, and I'm pissed it was so awful)

The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy (if Sterling Archer and a less obnoxious Zooey Deschanel had a child, it would be the protagonist of this book galavanting around Paris doing whatever the hell she wants)

Killing Yourself to Live by Chuck Klosterman (only if you can stand him bitching about how much he hates Coldplay simply by virtue of a girl he liked going to see them live instead of hanging with him)

Dress Your Family In Denim & Corduroy by David Sedaris (anything by him, really)

Serena by Ron Rash (reading it right now, they're making it into a movie with Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper)

C*** by Inga Muscio (just trust me when I say it's a really great read, whether you have one or are into those who have them)

No Reservations by Anthony Bourdain (I want to be him when I grow up)

ANYTHING by Christopher Moore, this guy is f-u-n-n-y

I will be editing this list later when I come back from afternoon class.

[humanperson832]

I have attempted to read this 3 times. I never get past page 150. I thought I would love it, given how much I loved Brave New World, but it's just so darn dry I can't get through it. Maybe one of these days I'll just force myself to finish it....

I had some incredible lit teachers in high school. One of them posited that you are either a Brave New World person, or a 1984 person. It's really rare to find someone who likes both.

I play for team 1984 myself. Ripped through it in a week.

[HorrorGeek]

I had some incredible lit teachers in high school. One of them posited that you are either a Brave New World person, or a 1984 person. It's really rare to find someone who likes both.

I play for team 1984 myself. Ripped through it in a week.

I have suspected as much. Place me in Camp Brave New World. I've read it at least 5 times.

[leadchipmunk]

I had some incredible lit teachers in high school. One of them posited that you are either a Brave New World person, or a 1984 person. It's really rare to find someone who likes both.

I liked both of them, but I'm more for 1984. It took me 3 tries to finish Brave New World, but it was worth it.

[ZenGwen]

Anything for a Heinlein/Asimov fan who can't seem to connect to any modern SF books? I abhor cyberpunk, and post-apocalyptic is really grating on my nerves.

Not really a fantasy fan, although Charles DeLint's stuff is incredible (I may be a bit biased since he's from my hometown).

I have enjoyed Harry Potter and to a lesser extent, Hunger Games.

The Jack Ryan novels by Tom Clancy were very interesting, as was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Tried any Banks?

[Book]

Tried any Banks?

Can you be more specific? Looking on Amazon I'm getting mainly Romance novels with that author's name

Is it Iain Banks?

[ZenGwen]

Ah, yep, sorry, meant Iain Banks.

My group of friends worship him and hardly ever read romance novels, so I guess it didn't occur to me there would be others...

[Book]

Ah, yep, sorry, meant Iain Banks.

My group of friends worship him and hardly ever read romance novels, so I guess it didn't occur to me there would be others...

Huh... *post*-scarcity, utopian society? Maybe. Thanks, ZenGwen!

[ZenGwen]

Huh... *post*-scarcity, utopian society? Maybe. Thanks, ZenGwen!

You're welcome. Culture novels are great fun, hope you like it.

[leadchipmunk]

I went to the bookstore and they had Leviathan, but I was 1 dollar short. Forgot to grab money today, so I only had $10 and it was $9.99+tax. Guess I'm getting it tomorrow.

[AlohaSAV]

Yes! I'm taking you up on this! I would love some personalized recommendations!!

I consider myself nerdy because I love love love to read.. to the point where I've memorized all the library card numbers I've ever held..

Oh, I never buy new books.. so I guess there's a stipulation. MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY.

Books/series you've enjoyed in the past:

Honestly, I like fluffy crap.

I don't read to get smarter.. I read to be entertained.

Series I've enjoyed: Twilight, Hunger Games, Ender's Game series, Sookie Stackhouse, The Millenium Trilogy, Pillars of the Earth/World Without End.

I think Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You is the funniest book I've ever read.

Movies/TV shows you enjoy

Favorite movie of all time: The Professional.

Others include: Sherlock Holmes, Immortal Beloved, The Ring and The Mummy.

TV shows: House and Grey's Anatomy

Books/series/authors you dislike:

Used to love James Patterson's crime fictions, but can't stand it anymore.

Cannot get through "classic" books (Moby Dick, etc) or period pieces.

Any recommendations for me?

[ZenGwen]

Any recommendations for me?

Have you tried Kelly Armstrong? You might like her stuff - dark but fun urban fantasy along the lines of Sookie Stackhouse etc. Demons, werewolves, witches, vampires, sorcerers... Try Dime Store Magic on for size, it's what got me hooked on her for a while.

The Grimnoir Chronicles by Larry Correia are good, too. Again, somewhat dark but very fun urban fantasy setting. Film noir theme, twenties. Certain folks have powers related to specific spheres of influence (disease, gravity, electricity, etc.) Action-packed, with a couple of compelling and imperfect main characters. The first book is Hard Magic.

Okay, last one I swear! Check out The Lies of Locke Lamora. It follows a master thief in a kind of fantasy-ish, kind of steampunky old version of Venice. It is clever, addictive, HILARIOUS (oh my god the insults they toss around are amazing) and surprisingly moving. There's a whole series going on, the second book is also great, although not as awesome as the first in my opinion.

[SusieBlu]

I have two set of books I liked that I would like to read something similar.

•1-3 books/series you've enjoyed in the past

Good Earth by Pearl S Buck and The Robe my Lloyd C Douglas. I generally don't like older books but these two have a special place in my heart.

The First Law Series by Joe Abercrombie. I have read all five of his books and love his style and how he takes a classic trope and twists it.

and for general recommendation some other of my top favorites are Howl's Moving Castle, Clockwork Century (awesome Steampunk read for anyone into the genre), KingKiller Chronicles (oh I can't wait for the third book!).

•1-3 movies/TV shows you enjoy

Anything by Studio Ghibili, Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare, any thing action adventure

•1-3 books/series/authors you dislike

Chick-lit, Twilight, High Scifi (info dump world building William Gibson comes to mind)

•Any hard limits or important preferences (i.e., no explicit sex, limited cursing, etc.)

Open to anything

[HorrorGeek]

Books/series you've enjoyed in the past:

Honestly, I like fluffy crap.

I don't read to get smarter.. I read to be entertained.

Series I've enjoyed: Twilight, Hunger Games, Ender's Game series, Sookie Stackhouse, The Millenium Trilogy, Pillars of the Earth/World Without End.

I think Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You is the funniest book I've ever read.

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No shame in the fluff. While I love watching indie movies and documentaries, sometimes you just need some Adam Sandler. I like the Sookie books. And Twilight. There. I said it. My secret is out. But you know, I read it before it became this giant mainstream monstrosity. I think the obsession is insane. But I enjoyed the books.

We seem to have similar tastes. Have you ever read Dean Koontz or Harlan Coben?

[nickls]

Anything for a Heinlein/Asimov fan who can't seem to connect to any modern SF books? I abhor cyberpunk, and post-apocalyptic is really grating on my nerves.

I'll just list a few of my slightly less-well known favorite sci-fi books in case you haven't read any of them:

Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress - What happens when genetic manipulation creates a super-class of human who don't need sleep?

The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - Good time travel book

A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge - Great yarn, interesting sci-fi ideas

The Forever War by Joe Haldemaan - Classic sci-fi war novel

One recent books that I liked a lot:

Ready Player One - yes, it is something of a post-apocalyptic dystopian future, but anyone who grew up on 80's and early 90's computer and video games will probably like this

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I'ma just leave my library here: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/dforck42

[leadchipmunk]

No shame in the fluff. While I love watching indie movies and documentaries, sometimes you just need some Adam Sandler. I like the Sookie books. And Twilight. There. I said it. My secret is out. But you know, I read it before it became this giant mainstream monstrosity. I think the obsession is insane. But I enjoyed the books.

Well, being the manly man that I am (HA!), I must admit some things... I own all of the Twilight books, haven't read them yet but maybe someday. I have seen all the movies to date, and all but the first were on opening night. I didn't care for the latest movie too much, and almost kicked a "tween" girl as a reaction to her squeal when seeing Jake. Honestly, I couldn't control my leg.

I heard the Sookie Stackhouse books were better than the show. Is that true? I loved the first 2 or 3 seasons of the show, but got rid of my HBO subscription after that.

One recent books that I liked a lot:

Ready Player One - yes, it is something of a post-apocalyptic dystopian future, but anyone who grew up on 80's and early 90's computer and video games will probably like this

I saw that a few months back and wanted to get it, but didn't have the money at the time. It sounds pretty awesome, but then again I'm a 90's gamer kid that is into post-apocalyptic dystopianism.

[ZenGwen]

I saw that a few months back and wanted to get it, but didn't have the money at the time. It sounds pretty awesome, but then again I'm a 90's gamer kid that is into post-apocalyptic dystopianism.

It keeps being recommended to me too.

Leadchipmunk, have you read any Charles Stross?