Recommend/request a book

[Nauriel Rochnur]

I was thinking it would be a cool idea to have a thread to go to where you can recommend a good book, and also ask for recommendations if you're looking for a new book to read.

Basically give the title, the author, and a small blurb about the book if you're recommending. If your looking for a good book, describe the type of book you're looking for (if you have any preferences)

I guess I'll go first. My friend just turned me on to a new series of books (there are going to be four books, two are already out). I've read the first one Red Wolf Conspiracy by Robert V.S. Redick. Its a fantasy novel.

It takes place on various ships, most notable the Chathrand which is absolutely massive. I won't go into much detail about the purpose of the Cathrand's journey, but it becomes apparent to the main character Pazel (who has the power to understand any language), a stow away tribe of foot high warriors, a heroic "woken" rat, and a young noble woman, that something is amiss.

I'm in love with this book. It takes things slow and doesn't unload all the mystery at once, and still manages to keep you attention. There's a bit of fantasy involved (magic, different creatures) but its not such a big influence. All in all, its a great book. I can't wait to get my hands on the second book.

I'd also like to request a recommendation for a good book. I want a fantasy book that is heavy in the fantasy and still intelligent. I'm not too picky when it comes to books, so reccommend away!

[Sairahiniel]

BEST IDEA EVER. Im always looking for new stuff to read, and no one here is cool enough to read (apparently it's 'lame'. PFFT).

If you're looking for fantasy, I would recommend Cecilia Dart-Thornton's The Bytterbind Trilogy. Its a little long-winded, and the writing can be a little feathery, but I actually really enjoyed the plot, and the twists and everything. Its about... well. Its about this person with no memory, no anything, who eventually figures everything out I don't want to give anything away...

OR Terry Prachett. Because he's kind of my go-to man when I need something witty and light and fluffy.

[Nurrantiel Mashiara]

A good fantasy series I love is The Deathgate Cycle by Margaret Weis. It's original enough to be entertaining, easy enough to read that you can pick it up and enjoy it, and when you finish it's actually thought provoking. The first one is Dragon Wing.

[Maethoriel]

For some fun fantasy stuff I'd reccomend Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. It's Alice and Wonderland turned upside down and shaken up. It's dark and spooky, but has some really funny moments that just make you want to share what happened with someone else. Not to mention it has some of the best villains evah!

[Nimriel MîrLomë]

I was thinking has anyone read "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire? It´s a very good book.

[Caunion cyn Britannia]

[Aerlinn]

I just finished Company Of Liars by Karen Maitland.

It's very well-written, has some of the most suprising chracters and bizarre ( in a good way ) plot twists ever. Not to mention it's about medieval England during the Black Plague, features a rune-caster, the Morrigan, corrupt priests, fake dead mermaids and villagers with torches and such.

I think I'm in love with Cygnus. Just read it!

[Nauriel Rochnur]

Ooo! So many good suggestions! I'll add another.

The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. He's a great author with a distinct writing style. The first book in this trilogy is called "The Blade Itself"

Its a fantasy book, but I haven't gotten far enough in to really know what its about. What I can say though, is that its pretty awesome. Its rather dark, with plenty of swears and quite a lot of blood. Its a fun read, not tough, but at the same time not a 'young adult' book.

[Eruraina]

I would recomend a few. I recently discovered the author Robin Hobb. I started reading one of her books (Assassin's Apprentice of the Farseers Trilogy) but wasnt able to finnish due to library due dates and the stupid "can only renew once" rule. The writting is very Tolkien and Terry Brooks-esk minus the really overlong descriptions. She has several Trilogies, but alas I have only ever read half of one book. (Stupid libraries)