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fishonjazz said:
Since my advice has been so on point so far..... skip the book of alma
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Nice.

I'm only interested in reading it because of a recent obsession with ancient civilizations. More specifically, the ancient civilizations that lived almost literally in my backyard. I found "something" while exploring the deserts out here that has really shaken my foundation. I just started reading the BoM, but within the first five minutes I already had goosebumps.

One of these days I might say more.
 
E.J. Wells said:
Nice.

I'm only interested in reading it because of a recent obsession with ancient civilizations. More specifically, the ancient civilizations that lived almost literally in my backyard. I found "something" while exploring the deserts out here that has really shaken my foundation. I just started reading the BoM, but within the first five minutes I already had goosebumps.

One of these days I might say more.
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Interest piqued
 
Wife's working late tonight, could probably read another book. Anyone read we were liars? Love a good mystery, but I'm thinking it could be toooooo teen girl for my taste.
 
I don't understand why people love Palahniuk. His entire body of work can be summed it with "look just how little **** I give about everything". And all the characters are stock personalities, or they sound just like Chuck Palahniuk. Granted I only read Diary, Choke and Rant. But I feel like I should get an award just for getting through them.
 
scootsy said:
Wife's working late tonight, could probably read another book. Anyone read we were liars? Love a good mystery, but I'm thinking it could be toooooo teen girl for my taste.
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I reccommend Run by blake crouch
or Unbroken by laura hillenbrand
 
I get what you mean, I've read choke snuff (don't judge) Pygmy fight club and am reading haunted and at times I've felt like I've been reading the same stories over again. There is a familiar feel.

Buuut I still find them entertaining, and when I started reading him like 5-6 years ago, I was impressionable and my worldview somewhat changed. Not a passionate defender, but I enjoy (most of) his work.
 
I just finished a book called Orfeo by Richard Powers. It was so-so for me, but I bet if someone is really into music theory, they'd love it.

If someone needs sci-fi recommendations, I'm your man. I have read 314 sci-fi books just on my kindle! :D
 
Fish nooooooo!!

Escapism. That's why I read! Not to get away just from my own realities, but reality in general. Refuse to read any nonfiction!
 
Siro said:
I just finished a book called Orfeo by Richard Powers. It was so-so for me, but I bet if someone is really into music theory, they'd love it.

If someone needs sci-fi recommendations, I'm your man. I have read 314 sci-fi books just on my kindle! :D
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I read too much fantasy, too little sci-fi. Recommended authors?
 
scootsy said:
I read too much fantasy, too little sci-fi. Recommended authors?
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If you're into fantasy then you probably would enjoy soft science fiction a lot better than hard sci-fi. In that case, I highly recommend Hyperion by Dan Simmons. It is beautifully written, has amazing characters, and simply is loads of fun.
 
Also, if you're looking for specific topics in sci-fi (for example, I think I've read every single first contact novel in existence), I can recommend ****. Or if you liked a sci-fi book and want something similar.

Ooooh, since you're into fantasy, I have to bring up The Book of the New Sun. Not only are they some of the best novels out there, they are some of the best novels, period!
 
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