[Akilos]

I enjoy sci-fi specifically stuff related to warhammer 40k. I dunno the dark themes it tends to just draw me in.

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by Spartaz

I really have to broaden my range of reading, havent been as active a reader in the last 3 years ish since I really have taken up school work. But I need to diverse myself across multiple genre including Poetry, Short stories, novels etc.

Can anyone reccommend some interesting idea provoking novels or anything along those lines. If I didnt have enough time already >.<

go read iain banks. the wasp factory and he crow road were pretty good like that.

Also house of leaves is the most thought provoking stuff ever.

[MutantGene]

Ringworld; Larry Nivan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringworld

To Your Scattered Bodies Go; Philip Jose Farmer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Your...ered_Bodies_Go

Saga of Pliocene Exile; Julian May. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saga_of_Pliocene_Exile

The Wars of Light and Shadow; Janny Wurts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War...ght_and_Shadow

Dragonriders of Pern; Anne McCaffrey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonriders_of_Pern

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VB_WhiplashJC:

Ringworld is sick

[inFeZa]

I'm currently reading the 2nd Book in a Song of Ice and Fire - A Clash of Kings.
I too have an imagination like pinder, i can't really put pictures in my head but i try my best. I guess when the season 2 of Game of Thrones comes out i can see how far off i was

[Torniquet]

Just ordered Homers Iliad and Odyssey. Been meaning to read them forever =/

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Torniquet

Just ordered Homers Iliad and Odyssey. Been meaning to read them forever =/

The Illiad is cool, haven't read The Odyssey yet...

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Torniquet

Just ordered Homers Iliad and Odyssey. Been meaning to read them forever =/

Both are awesome books ^_^ I also recommend the audio version of Odyssey by Ian McKellen

[ToRDolo]

Only reading non fiction at the moment, trying to read books lecturers recommended. Most of them have been pretty dry, but Silent Spring by Rachel Carson has been an awesome read so far, definitely recommend that one if you're interested in the idea of sustainable living/environmentalism at all.

Something I like to read every now and then to break up reading novels/non fiction is graphic novels. Preacher by Garth Ennis might be something the OP might like, it's offbeat, the storyline is very dynamic. I almost didn't really like it at first as it seemed so different to what I've read/seen before haha.

[mGGDrGooSe]

Is anybody else surprised with how widely read and 'cultured' many gamers are? I wasn't in particular, but I would think that most non-gamers would be.

[iM yang]

nerds read books, this isn't a revelation to me

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Drgoose

Is anybody else surprised with how widely read and 'cultured' many gamers are? I wasn't in particular, but I would think that most non-gamers would be.

Originally Posted by SQL.yang

nerds read books, this isn't a revelation to me

I reckon it depends on what someone's perception of a nerd or a gamer are.

[majhra]

I too read plenty.

Some that you will like, going on what you've descibed:
Dune and others by Frank Herbert (make sure it's Frank, the others aren't so good).
The Amber series by Zelazny.
Anything/everything by Phillip K Dick.
Perdido St Station (and others) by China Melville.
Most of Niel Stephenson's works. Anathem is probably up your alley. (Diamond age is in my top 10)

That'll keep you busy for a while... ;-)

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TAhackdZ:

Phillip K Dick is the bomb.

[RicocheT]

Most recent book I read was Vengeance by Ian Irvine. Was very nicely written.
I also suggest Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks.

If you're really looking for something out there, try Night Train to Lisbon. It's as book that'll change ur perspective on life.

[simon]

Originally Posted by Drgoose

Is anybody else surprised with how widely read and 'cultured' many gamers are? I wasn't in particular, but I would think that most non-gamers would be.

most definitely not on both your assertions

[|Erasmus|]

How has noone here mentioned The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy yet. Such a good book/series (book better than the series, but I thought the entire thing was at least "good".. first book is amazing).

Also George Orwell... 1984 and Animal Farm are classics. I really enjoyed them too.

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TAhackdZ:

If you like HHGTTG, you should check out Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, and the Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul. Both by Adams.

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by |Erasmus|

How has noone here mentioned The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy yet. Such a good book/series (book better than the series, but I thought the entire thing was at least "good".. first book is amazing).

Also George Orwell... 1984 and Animal Farm are classics. I really enjoyed them too.

OMG yes, Hitchhiker's!!!! Zaphod and Ford are my faves

Have not gotten around to Animal Farm yet... 1984 is so good.

How about The Midwich Cuckoos and Day of the Triffids?

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simon:

triffids! classic!

[xxGunslingerxx]

An epic fantasy series to read is The Malazan Book of The Fallen by Steven Erikson. Epic scope and story line, really complex (in the good awe inspiring reading driving way) and just an all round magical book series, I really recomend it it.

And Lord of The Rings (not just LOTR but also the historical back stories therels loads!)

[ZiggyD]

I used to read a ton of fantasy (lotr, Eddings series, and heaps of other random ones - pretty much anything with elves or thieves/rogues) but for some reason I just can't wrap my head around it anymore. I tried reading one of my old favourite Eddings books (The Redemption of Althalus) and I didn't get very far - I just didn't enjoy it! I don't know what has happened - it probably has something to do with the internet warping my brain.

I don enjoy non-fiction books, however! Some of my favourites are:
The Art of Learning (Waitzkin)
Go Rin No Sho (the Five Rings) By Miyamoto Musashi
Playing to Win
Elements of Style

Even so most of my reading is done online now. The immediacy of the internet, blogs, reddit etc... well... this kills the reading.

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TAhackdZ:

I really like The Redemption of Althalus. Good book.

[ToRPandarine]

Originally Posted by ThePandarine

N3rdy6irl: *
Terry Pratchett has in excess of 60 books, that quantifies as 'a lot of books'

whoops...usin the word 'few' was wrong :/ yes...i know Terry Pratchett has ALOT of books under his belt...however, whn i used 'few' with him, i guess i was tryin to say i dont like buyin a few books...i always buy my books in bulk...uldve just quoted me and told me off...ur neg rep makes me a sad panda now

+ [sad panda] +

other thn tht, it looks like i hv alot of bookshoppin to do once my exams are over

[Cute]

Necro'ing the shit out of this bad boy!

Just finished the latest Feist novel. Hollllllllly shit, the finale is going to be huge. This is my favourite entrant into the series since the Conclave Saga

(Also lol at the COLOSSAL continuity error, which apparently has been fixed up in a reissue or something)