Book suggestions

[Mustafa Ismail Mustafa]

Most of the stuff I'm currently reading have all become "older" books. Still great stuff though. Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, Anything by Terry Pratchett, anything by Isaac Asimov, George Orwell's "1984", anything by Jules Verne (classic stuff), the list is nearly inexhaustible.

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[Jorgen Andersson]

Or maybe even two dozens, I just limited myself to the one I find best. :)

[Rage]

Les violons du roi, very good book about music and the life of Stradivarius, the greatest violin maker in all times.

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[Jorgen Andersson]

"Witches abroad" is another favorite by the same author. And even if I would normally recommend reading the Discworld series in chronological order, this one (as most of the early ones) is quite readable on its own.

[Dalek Dave]

I find Karen Rose is brilliant, Murder (Pretty nasty ones too). I like Kathy Reichs (She of Bones Fame) Also Reg Hill (Dalziel and Pascoe) Hope you find something you like. :)

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[Cedric Moonen]

Sounds great :) . Something a bit more serious to alternate with some Terry Pratchett ;) .

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[Jorgen Andersson]

Yes, Asimov. I could really read them all again. :)

[R Giskard Reventlov]

My top ten sci-fi; take your pick: Monkey Planet, Boulle, 1963 Foundation, Asimov, 1951 1984, Orwell, 1949 I, Robot, Asimov, 1950 Ringworld, Niven, 1970 Rendezvous with Rama, Clarke, 1973 The Time Machine, Wells, 1895 The Mote in God's Eye, Niven & Pournelle, 1975 Contact, Sagan, 1985 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Dick, 1968 The Caves of Steel, Asimov, 1954 Eon, Bear, 1985 Grey Lensman, Smith, 1951 The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Adams, 1979 The War of the Worlds, Wells, 1898 The Day of the Triffids, Wydham, 1951 The End of Eternity, Asimov, 1955 The Gods Themselves, Asimov, 1972

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[Pete OHanlon]

Bill Bryson's stuff is generally rather good. I know it's non fiction, but he's a very easy read - and his book "A short history of nearly everything" is a fantastic introduction to the history of science for people (his description of the Big Bang is particularly entertaining).

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[Sebastian Schneider]

digital man wrote:

Monkey Planet, Boulle, 1963 Foundation, Asimov, 1951 1984, Orwell, 1949 I, Robot, Asimov, 1950 Ringworld, Niven, 1970 Rendezvous with Rama, Clarke, 1973 The Time Machine, Wells, 1895 The Mote in God's Eye, Niven & Pournelle, 1975 Contact, Sagan, 1985 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Dick, 1968 The Caves of Steel, Asimov, 1954 Eon, Bear, 1985 Grey Lensman, Smith, 1951 The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Adams, 1979 The War of the Worlds, Wells, 1898 The Day of the Triffids, Wydham, 1951 The End of Eternity, Asimov, 1955 The Gods Themselves, Asimov, 1972

Add to that list: Mars, Ben Bova Forever War, Haldeman Forever Peace, Haldeman

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[Lost User]

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[blackjack2150]

Add to that list: Childhood's End, Arthur C. Clarke Neuromancer, William Gibson

[blackjack2150]

I recently caught a taste for Stephen King's books. "The Stand" was the best one so far.

[Rajesh R Subramanian]

Cedric Moonen wrote:

I mainly read fantasy

Buy a book about Vista then. ;P

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[Rage]

Yes, exactly. I found the style a bit too "novelish", but the historical facts are indeed interesting.

[Mushtaque Nizamani]

Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:

Buy a book about Vista

Nice suggestion.

Regards, Mushq

[Paul Watson]

Thomas Convenant, Black Swan, Cosmonauts Keep, three books I've enjoyed recently. Restful Web Services is a technical book that is actually pretty good. Well, I've slogged through two chapters and I'm not bored to death yet. Normally I give up after the foreword and go back to the internet.

regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa

Fernando A. Gomez F. wrote:

At least he achieved immortality for a few years.

[Gary Wheeler]

Some of my favorites: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Robert Heinlein Oath of Fealty, Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert Heinlein Footfall, Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card Starship Troopers, Robert Heinlein (note: the movie was an abomination; the book is great) Merchanter's Luck, C. J. Cherryh The Faded Sun Trilogy, C. J. Cherryh The Pride of Chanur, C. J. Cherryh and lest you think I only read older stuff: Old Man's War, John Scalzi Jumper, Steven Gould

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[Paul Watson]

Add: Tiger! Tiger! by Alfred Bester[^]. Also know as The Stars My Destination.

regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa

Fernando A. Gomez F. wrote:

At least he achieved immortality for a few years.

[Paul Watson]

Had to give you a 5 for that. Weird.

regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa

Fernando A. Gomez F. wrote:

At least he achieved immortality for a few years.