Comments | luquilla: AN OPEN CALL FOR BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS

luquilla

AN OPEN CALL FOR BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS

Jan 03, 2008 19:50

Yes, that's right, I'm out of things to read, and somewhat desperate. If you have something that you think I would like to read please respond with it here.For those of you who don't know my tastes, and would like to get a better idea of what I have and have not already read and enjoyed, I will include a list of my favorite authors in a cut, to ( Read more... )

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hisui15 January 4 2008, 04:11:07 UTC

House of Leaves?

luquilla January 4 2008, 04:25:07 UTC

Oh, you bitch, I was just about to add that to the list!

inmysocks January 4 2008, 05:28:38 UTC

my current list of books to read is:
the reality dysfunction (but you may not like this one)
the illuminatus trilogy
rainbows end by vernor vinge (I never heard of it but I got it for christmas)
the dresden files books (they are very light reading, but they are surprisingly good)

feveredwritings January 4 2008, 07:54:46 UTC

Snow Crash and The Diamond Age, in that order, by Neil Stephenson.

luquilla January 4 2008, 09:01:25 UTC

I've actually read both of those already (albeit in reverse order). Thanks, though.

feveredwritings January 4 2008, 18:55:06 UTC

Curses, foiled again.

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrel, by Suzanna Clarke.

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hisui15 January 4 2008, 09:55:54 UTC

YES! AMERICAN GODS!

witzigtier January 5 2008, 13:46:53 UTC

Shade's Children by Garth Nix? Figure you've read it already.

Galax Arena is similar. Can't remember author's name.

I heard I Am Legend is supposed to be good, too. Can't give it my seal of approval 'cause I haven't read it yet.

Omg I never read books anymore. ;_;

luquilla January 5 2008, 22:07:10 UTC

I haven't read Shade's Children yet, but I also have had trouble finding a copy (curse you, Borders! *shakes fist*). I haven't heard of Galax Arena, though, so I'll have to look into both of them. The internet says it's by Gillian Rubinstein, by the way.

I actually read the Wikipedia article for I Am Legend not too long ago. It does sound interesting, but I've spoiled the ending for myself now, plus I'm not sure if it's the kind of book I could read (most books about apocalyptic scenarios freak me out... Except maybe Day of the Triffids).

witzigtier January 6 2008, 22:59:55 UTC

Okay, then I recommend you make Shade's Children a priority. I found it in the back of our school library in 8th grade. It was scarring at the time, but now I appreciate it as awesome.

Galax Arena kind of has a Stockholm Syndrome thing about it. Kind of interesting.

Yeah, read Shade's Children first.