Rosalina Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hello! I have quite the dilemma going on. I don't have anything to read in the summer I feel like I have read every books that could interest me (which is definitely false) So, I am asking you guys for some suggestions I like: Books with action. I really enjoys books with a medieval/dystopian/fantasy/historical setting. I don't care much for romance. I don't know what to call this genre I dislike but two of the authors who write these are Lauren Oliver and Sarah Dessen. I also like graphic novels/comics like Smile, Sisters, Tintin, Calvin and Hobbes, etc. Thank you Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingStar16 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I recommend Uglies by Scott Westerfeld if you like dystopian and also We by Yevgeny Zamyatin (it's fairly short too). For historical, I recommend the Cousins' War series. Idk if you'll like it but I really liked it. For fantasy, there's A Song of Ice and Fire of course (it'll probably take you forever to finish though ). 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaiguana Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I also recommend A Song of Ice and Fire! The series is my favourite fantasy series by far. As for dystopia, there is the classic Battle Royale by Koushun Takami which is also a favourite of mine. Regarding historical fiction, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is good (but you've likely already read it) as is The Wars by Timothy Findley (this one is not very popular, but I enjoyed it). 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slovakov Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I recommend Dimitr Gluchovsky's (if it's the right spelling) Metro 2033 and other books in this universe - really good piece of action in post-appocalyptic setting.I'm pretty sure there are some other books I should mention, but can't think of any at the moment..... 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Winning Boss Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 If you haven't read The Godfather (or didn't know it is a book) read that. I can also recommend Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. 3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrodinger's CAS Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Inferno by Dan Brown is a great read Anything by James Rollins is fantastic as well. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King112 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Harry Potter if you haven't read it. Alex Rider is awesomePower of 5.I have a link to Calvin and Hobbes, PM me if you want it. EragonandLorien Legacies These are all awesome books 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slovakov Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) If you haven't read The Godfather (or didn't know it is a book) read that. I can also recommend Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. This! Both are great books although "Zen..." is rather more ambitious and requires more focus. Ok, I reminded myself some stuff you may find interesting.Continuing my Russian thread: Viktor Suvorov wrote a few good action books. "Aquarium" and "Control" are really gripping spy stories (the gerne I love!)And Viktor Pielevin's books such as "Omon Ra" are fantasy, set more or less in our world.... Sometimes absurd, can be really interesting. Other than this.... I realy enjoyed The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean. A short novel about a sabotage action during World War II. Its sequel is quite good as well.Oh, and anything by Robert Rankin. He describes his books as "far-fetched fantasy" and he's quite right in this description. A bit abstract, really hilarious and sometimes painfully right in uncovering absurdities of our life. And what about The Witcher? Recently made famous by a video game, though written some 20 years ago. You've got everything there: action, magic, politics and a massive world. And blood. A LOT of blood. The only thing is I'm not sure if all of his books are translated into English yet... Edited May 27, 2015 by Slovakov 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalina Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thank you for the suggestions! I recommend Uglies by Scott Westerfeld if you like dystopian and also We by Yevgeny Zamyatin (it's fairly short too). For historical, I recommend the Cousins' War series. Idk if you'll like it but I really liked it. For fantasy, there's A Song of Ice and Fire of course (it'll probably take you forever to finish though ). I read Uglies, actually it was my first dystopian! I wonder why its so underrated and not made into a movie yet! I would have read Game of Thrones a long time ago, but the only thing holding me back are the rather...descriptive scenes. Are they that bad? The last thing I need is my sister reading it.... Inferno by Dan Brown is a great read Anything by James Rollins is fantastic as well. Dumb question, but is the title Anything or any books by the author ? Harry Potter if you haven't read it. Alex Rider is awesomePower of 5.I have a link to Calvin and Hobbes, PM me if you want it. EragonandLorien Legacies These are all awesome booksWho hasn't read Harry Potter? Also for Power of 5, are you taking about that "I am Number Four" series?? @Slokakov Your post is really long but thanks for the suggestions I'll definitely have to check them out Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King112 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Power of 5 is not I am number 4. That is Lorien Legacies. Power of 5 is by Anthony Horrowitz. A good horror/sc fi/ fantasy read Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrodinger's CAS Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Dumb question, but is the title Anything or any books by the author ?My bad, I should have been more clear. James Rollins is the author of the Sigma Force series. It combines science fiction, historic fiction, and action novels all together. Sandstorm is the first one, but you don't have to read them in order Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB_taking_over Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 The Handmaid's Tale by Margret Atwood is pretty good. It's set in a future dystopian society in which life is heavily controlledPersepolis by Marjane Satrapi is also pretty good. It's an autobiography done as a graphic novel 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcultureteenSH->UK Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I apologize that I don't remember some of the author's names, but a quick search on google should help you find them. 1. If on a winter's night (Yes, that's how the title is written. Capitalization only on the first word, if I'm not mistaken).2. A Chorus of Stones by Susan Griffin (some people really don't like her style, but it is really, really amazing to analyze. This book, though not an easy read, has greatly changed my perspective on literature).3. The Complete Persepolis as mentioned by the person before me4. No Exit by Sartre (This is a play, but has some very interesting philosophical aspects to it)5. Belzhar (for fun)6. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen(if you haven't read it already. An amazing classic)7. Falling Into Place by Amy Zhang (modern, YA novel)8. If I Stay/TFIOS/Looking for Alaska (your common YA novels) If you have any idea about what you might want to study at uni, reading books on that subject would be beneficial as well. Hope this helped! 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrodinger's CAS Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 6. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen(if you haven't read it already. An amazing classic) We did that for English A, but I personally found it dreadfully boring. Ended up watching the P&P BBC TV mini-series instead, according to those who actually read the book, the story line is surprisingly accurate. That's just me though, most people in our class loved the book. If you are into an "easier" (though requiring just as much analysis) book, I would highly recommend "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalina Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yay! More suggestions! Opinions with Gone with the Wind? My teachers fangirl over it but my friends says it is dreadful! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrodinger's CAS Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yay! More suggestions! Opinions with Gone with the Wind? My teachers fangirl over it but my friends says it is dreadful!I found it to be similar to Pride and Prejudice, but the story is so much more interesting! I would recommend it 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellie Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I loved Gone with the Wind! I was like 14 when I read it, and just in love with Rhett Butler. It was my first real glimpse into historical fiction, too. I found it even easier to get into than P&P, by the way, and I loved that one as well. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalina Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) ^ Yes, this Rhett Butler is a character my teachers fangirl about. Why?' I should review the book suggestions Edited June 9, 2015 by Rosalina Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolSmith Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 But what genre of literature do you like to read? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elie Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'd recommend sandman by neil gaiman, a comic and also other neil gaiman books especially stardust. I know your not into romance and stuff but jane austens pride and prejudice is just wonderful, maybe not for everyone but i absolutely loved it, try that out if you want to read something a bit different. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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