Good books

[agrabes]

I've been reading The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F Hamilton. It's a great sci-fi, sort of a hard-sf-ish space opera set in an interesting universe.

[MeanDean]

Last book I read that really hit the spot for me was the Stephen King book 11-22-63. Time travel premise which I am a huge sucker for. Basically the guy goes back and tries to stop the Oswald Kennedy assassination. I think it came out late last year, but if you haven't read it yet, I strongly recommend picking it up.

[CloneIce]

Read Game of Thrones. Seriously.

For Sci-Fi, if you like dark and heavy stuff, go with Hyperion. Less deep: Ender's Game

[CloneIce]

I've been reading The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F Hamilton. It's a great sci-fi, sort of a hard-sf-ish space opera set in an interesting universe.

I just finished that series. Some long books, maybe the longest I've ever read! Good series and I really love the Universe its set in, though it could've used a few less pages.

[WooClone15]

I really liked Bloody Confused, which is about an American sports writer who moves to the U.K. and starts following an English soccer club. I also really liked the year of living biblically and the last testament: a memoir by God. The year of living biblically is about a guy who decides to spend a year following every rule in the bible. And the last testament is a tell all book written from the perspective of God. Both are funny but the last testament is very sacrilegious so if you're religious you might not find it as funny.

[Rabbuk]

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle maintenance, fits none of your genre's of interest but I love it.

[Wesley]

Life on the River by Mark Twain.

[NobodyBeatsCy]

"Ghosts of Manhattan" by Douglas Brunt
"Zoo" by James Patterson
The Game of Thrones series

[cloneswereall]

I know this was posted recently, perhaps this past summer (long time member, but I rarely post). But, I've just finished a book and am struggling to find something interesting. I enjoy Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and sports books, but I am always willing to try any genre if the book is interesting enough. Any suggestions would be welcome.

I just finished Hade's Gambit (think end of days with zombies). Full disclosure - the lead author is my brother, so I read it with an overly critical eye. And, I must say while it isn't the greatest book of all time, it was certainly enjoyable, and I'm eagerly awaiting book 2 sometime next spring. I recommend it if you enjoy Stephen King/Dan Brown/Left Behind and the like.

What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like you

[Gonzo]

The Secret History - Donna Tartt
The Risk Pool - Richard Russo
The Power of One - Bryce Courtenay

Nowhere close to the areas of interest you mentioned. But really outstanding novels.

[CycloneErik]

Guns of the South by Harry Turtledove. Good stuff.

A group of South Africans upset with the freeing of America's slaves travels back in time to hand off modern-day rations and weapons to Lee and his army. AK-47s produce a dramatic change in the South's fortunes.

Turtledove went on to write a series (with the time travel) in which the South outlasted the North to remain independent. He took that series all the way to the end of World War II.

[CLONEing around]

Reading 11-22-63 right now. Excellent book, but I love almost all of King's work. If you want a good time travel story, there is a great two book series, Blackout/All Clear, by Connie Willis. Only time travel story I've ever read or seen that avoids all the plot holes. I'll second the Ender series by Orson Scott Card. I think I read all 4 books in less than two weeks. Also second Ready Player One. If you grew up in the 80's you will love that one. For sports books, I just finished Perfection by Bob Griese. Really enjoyed it, but I'll admit I'm a huge Dolphins fan.

[cyrevkah]

This book was for one of Erik's classes. It is Criminal Minds good!

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - Book - eBook - Audiobook - Random House

[CycloneErik]

This book was for one of Erik's classes. It is Criminal Minds good!

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - Book - eBook - Audiobook - Random House

It's gripping, even as the murderer fileted the skin from his victims. The idea that somebody actually built that murder house in Chicago is chilling and thrilling.

[Rabbuk]

It's gripping, even as the murderer fileted the skin from his victims. The idea that somebody actually built that murder house in Chicago is chilling and thrilling.

Theres two or three more by that guy, same type of books.