Favourite Books/Recommendations

Dark Harvest. I don't remember the author's name at the moment, but it's just..amazing. I'm not even very far into it, either. Hahaha.

The Edge Chronicles, by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, is a must-read. It's classified as a children's series, I believe, but I love it. It's an amazing fantasy-adventure that takes place on the Edge, and there are so many creatures and lands. It's really amazing.

I tend to go for fantasy books and there are so many good ones: Pellinor series by Alison Croggon, The Magician by Raymond E.Feist (unsure if thats spelt right) and all the following ones, David Gemmel is pretty good, The Night Watch and The Day Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko is also good if your into books about creatures of the night eg vampires magicians and others with supernatural powers...

TavarElda:

The Magician by Raymond E.Feist .

Agreed.
Agreed.
Agreed.
Everybody.
And I mean everybody with half a brain should read that book.
I read it exactly six years ago now.
And I constantly reread it.
It never ever ever gets old.

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman and The Angel's Command by Brian Jacques. I haven't read them in a year or two but I adored them, so I reason I'll still like them now.

Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis.

To Kill a Mockingbird: This book features one of two literary characters who in my opinion the greatest ever written: Atticus Finch. His summation in the courtroom scene was epic! I also love the subplot with Boo Radley and the children's interactions with him. It was one of the first books I read for school that I honestly enjoyed.

The Catcher In the Rye: When I read that book I couldn't believe how many similarities there were between me and Holden. I've never been kicked out of school or anything like that, but the way he sees everyone in the world as 'phony' and the fear he has of the loss of innocence and becoming an adult, that's really something I felt I could relate to.

Memiors of a Geisha: I honestly didn't think I would like this book, but by the time I got to Chapter eight I was hooked. It was a little hard at first but once you got into the actual story it's just so beautiful. Also, the movie adaption was actually pretty good. Not as good as the book of course but I still love watching it.

A Series of Unfortunate Events: It took me a long time to become interested in these books. I believe I started reading them around when the ninth or tenth one came out, and while it does get very confusing it is truly a great series. The portrayal of the adult characters was hilarious, it seemed to me a mix between a satirical view of how children are precieved by adults (because even when the bad guy is right in front of them in a bullshit disguise the adults don't see past it) and pure stupidity. I also loved the writing style of Lemony Snicket (I forget his real name) especially his way of explaining deja vu (the feeling that you have experience something before) in the ninth book. I also loved the writing style of Lemony Snicket (I forget his real name) especially his way of explaining deja vu (the feeling that you have experience something before) in the ninth book.

Harry Potter: Well books 1 through 5 that is. After that I think that J.K. may have become reading a little too much fanfiction. The horcruxes were a cool idea but everything else just bothered me. Anyway, the first five books I found to be wonderful. I seriously felt like crying when Sirius died. These are the books that got me into reading in the first place. Therefore they well always hold a special place in my heart...except Ginny, fuck her.

Anthem: This book scared the shit out of me. It's a futuristic society were conformity has become such a massive influence over government that nobody even uses the words 'me', 'myself', or 'I'. Instead of "I am hungry. I am going to making myself a sandwich,' it's 'We are hungry. We are going to mmake ourselves a sandwich. Not only that, theres on eletricity, everyone wears togas and such, and it took twenty guys to figure out that if you stick a string into a blob of wax it'll light. The story is about one guy rebelling against this insanly controlling government with his new girlfriend (there's none of that either, no love no romance, nothing). It's scary because it could happen. If you've heard that one song by Rush, 2112, that's kind of like what happens in the book only with a less optimistic ending....and guitars.

Misery: I. Love. Stephen. King. Simple as that. I saw the movie and then I needed to read the book. It's scary as hell. Annie Wilkes is even more insane than in the movie. For the love of christ she runs a cop over in her ride-on lawnmower! More than once! Oh and for those who've seen the movie but haven't read the book...let's just say she doesn't break his legs with a sledgehammer. Read it and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Lord of the Flies: I think this book is more of an aquired taste. You have to be a certain kind of person to really like it. I found it very intense and interesting, and it was the only school book I've ever read where the so called 'symbolism' really made sense to me. Because as the story goes on it goes from a slightly tense yet rational system of governing to near anarchy. Like I said, some people might not like this book but I did and that's really all that matters to me.

I Am Legend: Three words: Epic, epic, epic. Richard Matheson is a literary god. If you don't know who he is, do you know that Twilight Zone episode with the guy on the plane who keeps seeing a monster on the wing? That was Matheson, he wrote that. Anyway most people when they think of I Am Legend will probably think of the movie with Will Smith, and while it is a good movie it failed to capture the true irony of the book. The story is in actuality a vampire story, but it is not like the Twilight series...or any of the good vampire novels out there. No, in this story they become vampires because of a disease, and their fear of the cross or other biblical symbols is purely psychological. The main character is most likely the last living human on earth and has already had to kill his wife when she gets infected and bury his daughter. He kills vampires by day and looks for a cure by night. I won't give any what happens but this is truly a great novel. If it's never considered a classic I will be quite surprised.

The Giver: I was just over at the 'Books I Hate' thread and I found a lot of people who didn't like this book. This means I must be in a minority because I thought it was very good. I actually read the whole thing in one day. One thing I really liked about it was how it lulls you into a false sense of secrurity. It's like Anthem in the controlling government, but this seems much closer to a true Utopia. That is, until you really get down into it and see the world for what it's really become. The ending did confuse me a bit, but then I realized that it's because it's an open ending. It all really depends on what you think happened to the characters.

The Dirt: Long Live Motley Crue. These guys were insane, they killed people, they took a million drugs, they had sex with everyone, they came back from the dead, and then they wrote a totally crazy and hilarious book about it all. I warn you, it's not for the faint of heart though.

The Heroin Diaries: When I read that book, I couldn't believe that Nikki Sixx is still alive. He didn't get away with unharmed of course, he was clinically dead for several minutes. Yet he somehow managed to write it all down. At times it can be funny (like parts that describe him lighting people's hotel room doors on fire) and then it can be really sad. It really showed how bad drug addiction can be.

Fight Club: After I read this book, all I could think was: Holy Shit. This book is so fucking epic it's insane. I previously mentioned Atticus Finch being in my opinion one of the greastest literary figures in literature. The other is Tyler Durden. The view this book gives you on society is such a harsh truth, that we are all consumers owned by our posessions. The twist at the end, while I suspected it, really gave the story edge, as did Tyler's obsession with 'hitting bottom'. The movie is just as brilliant and the way it ended, I can't believe I'm saying this but I liked the ending of the movie better than the ending of the book. Both however really left me wondering just what happened and what will happen next. I am Jill's complete sense of awe.

Peter Petrelli.:

TavarElda:

The Magician by Raymond E.Feist .

Agreed.
Agreed.
Agreed.
Everybody.
And I mean everybody with half a brain should read that book.
I read it exactly six years ago now.
And I constantly reread it.
It never ever ever gets old.

Is that the tiny book with the quote about children being arrows?
O_O
I know I've heard about a book called the magician and I can't remember the author and it had a bit about children being arrows and I would love to read it all. If only I knew the author.

Edit: I found the author, it's Khalil Gibran. And the title is actually The Prophet. After The Book of Creation and One Hundred Years of Solitude it's a book that should be read by the entire human population. Go read it. NOW.

Anything by Ellen Hopkins.
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey, one of my favorite books hands down. Fuck Oprah, Fuck if he lied. I still love him and the book.

Godless - Pete Hautman.

The Mist is an amazing novella/short story by Stephan King. I got so pissed at the ending, though but, when I watched the movie, I realized I liked the book's ending way more than the movie's.

Kite Runner is another absolutely stunning novel. It's Afghan Lit and it had me crying. One of the few books able to do that to me. I read it for Indie Reading last year and I still read it when I have time.

I'm currently reading these books and absolutely love them:
Valley of the Dolls by Jac Susann && The Reapers by John Conolly

The Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz! --It's about this 14 year old British school boy who gets offered a job by the spy company MI6. There's an amazing story behind their reason for choosing him! The series is all these fantastic missions Alex goes on, taking him places like tropical islands, America, Australia, and...wait for it...SPACE! It's a fantastically cool series! Read it!

There's also the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer! Equally amazing! --It's about a 12 year old, rich Irish boy who kidnaps a Fairy from their world at the center of the Earth. But this Fairy is part of the LEPrecon, which is like the very special police force for the People. This leads to fights and friendship as Artemis and his bodyguard Butler get in and out of trouble with the help of their new found People friends.

These are amazing series' and you can easily fall in love with the characters! I sure did! :oops: They're great!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
Extremely real.

The Outsiders by SE Hinton.
Also extremely real.

I'm halfway through The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor right now, and it is amazing so far.

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Alyss, born into a world of unearthly delights is destined to grow up and become queen of Wonderland. However, when her parents are killed she seeks refuge in our human world and it is not for years that a stranger stirs her memory and she feels compelled to return home. Unfortunately a wicked aunt and unknown danger awaits her. What will happen to her?

Anything by Sarah Dessen. (:

Please Speak Softly:

disastrous.:

One of my favorite books is My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
I could not put this book down. It really has you experiencing a great range of emotions. Some parts make you laugh, some make you angry, and some extremely depressed. It's amazing.

One of my teachers brought my that book it was amazing.
If you liked read Nine-Teen Minutes by Jodi Picoult it will blow your mind.

Oh, Deffinatly Perks It's amazing.

If you like drama and romance and tear-jerkers, 'The Long Road Home' by Danielle Steel is beautiful < 3

And, I'm not sure the author, but 'Cage of Stars' is a good drama.

disastrous.:

One of my favorite books is My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
I could not put this book down. It really has you experiencing a great range of emotions. Some parts make you laugh, some make you angry, and some extremely depressed. It's amazing.

My Sister's Keep is one of my favourite books ever. There's something so enthralling about it.
Also by Jodi Picoult: The Tenth Circle, Change Of Heart, Perfect Match - all wonderful wonderful books.

I'd suggest anything by Alice Hoffman. She is one amazing author, in every aspect. Her detail is beautiful, and her plot lines addicting. Skylight Confessions, Practical Magic, The Ice Queen, Local Girls; all of them beautiful.

Candy - Luke Davies. The most heartbreaking thing I've ever read. Their situation is just so tragic and it's sad how they gave so much power to heroin. It's just... something that makes you feel like you've got a hole in your chest when you're reading it. It's so raw too. Nothing is glamorized or unreal. There's no rush or anything, either. It just flows this long story spanning about ten years, but it's not boring. Being in Dan's mind was like... a high itself. His thoughts while he's high is really flooring. I can't begin to explain to you how much this book influenced me and what I write.

The Host is my all time favorite book. Everyone should read it. It is by Stephanie Meyer. Here is a small description of the book.

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that takes
over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity
has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading 'soul' who has been given Melanie's body, knew
about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too-vivid
memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her
body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with
visions of the man Melanie loves - Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to
separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As
outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the
man they both love."