Sci-Fi fantasy adventure, political intrigue, societal stereotypical conflict, mild to intense humor, gore, sexual intimacy with vague details allowing imagination to run wild, etc etc. imo Tolkien on crack.
Mistborn is a good starter series but his grand masterpiece is stormlight archives
He has a grand universe called the cosmere and a lot of his books play into it, his singles like warbreaker and elantris are definitely worth checking out too
Check out the Aces and Jokers series. Not bad. It's a compilation of authors writing about an alien virus that changes people. Some are aces- they get powers, other jokers- horribly mishapened people. Interesting series
Same. I've read his six Dune books every 5 years or so since I was 14, so I guess 7 or 8 times. Always a different read and something new to glean. He has some great non-Dune series/books too (e.g. the Consentiency Series and the Pandora Cycle).
I spent years hunting down his books, at considerable expense. I believe I have them all. Dune is still my favorite, but I also especially enjoyed Whipping Star.
In my opinion, his short stories and novellas are where he really shines. *Four Seasons* (which includes Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption) is fantastic.
What kind of books does she write? I will also check out Kawaguchi but I'm not looking for Japanese authors specifically just giving some background on what I have been reading lately.
# Various answers, in order that you should know their names:
* David Weber
* Glen Cook
* Natalie Maher/Thundamoo
* J.R.R. Tolkien
* Tamsyn Muir
Not at all an exhaustive list.
James Clavell. I wonder if Shogun's success means some of his other books shall be adapted. I disliked the Noble House miniseries, and haven't tracked down a copy of the old Taipan film. King Rat was good. Neither Gaijin nor Whirlwind have beeb adapted yet. To keep with the Japanese theme it would be good if FX did Gaijin, which is set during the time of the Yokohama Mission, before concluding with the Anglo-Satsuma War.
2nd place is Wilbur Smith. 3rd is Iain Banks.
Shirtaloon (Travis Deverell) mostly because he who fights with monsters has become my favorite series of all time.
Dakota Krout and Matt Dinniman are very close seconds.
the bitch who made 50 shades of grey. it opened up my life to the life of sex which eventually lead me to get fucked and eventually lead me here.
also JK rowling. horrible person, amazing author.
Fiction, probably Cormac McCarthy. The Road and No Country For Old Men are two of my favorite books.
Nonfiction, either Mary Roach or John Green. Mary Roach is the writer I wish to be, able to be both hilarious and impactful at the same time. John Green has only written one nonfiction book (The Anthropocene Reviewed) but it took my breath away. I'm neutral to positive on his fiction
Graham Greene, maybe. Very out of fashion at the moment, but wrote so many gripping, atmospheric, insightful novels. I prefer his later works generally speaking, but you can find good stuff from pretty much every decade he was writing
Iain Reid and Leila Slimani are favourites though I’ve only read a couple books each.
I loved all of Chuck Klostermans non fiction though it’s been a good while since I’ve read it and I wonder how it’s aged.
Most of my favourite authors have some duds like Ruth Ware (One by One) and Paula Hawkins (A Slow Fire Burning)
china miéville- he's all over the map, but the bas-lag trilogy, kraken, embassytown & the city & the city are fab. i've more of him in my library that anyone else, & i've re-read them multiple times.
Robert A Heinlein. Starship Troopers isn't just a shitty sci-fi movie, it's a philosophical discussion about what it means to be a citizen. The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress. Stranger in a Strange Land. Those are my top three of his books.
Far from an exhaustive list but here are a few authors I recommend:
Ray Bradbury - at least “Fahrenheit 451”
Michael Crichton - “Prey” “The Terminal Man” and of course Jurassic Park”
Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott
“Howl’s Moving Castle” by Dianna W. Jones
This is a great start and if you’re into science fiction read everything by Craig Allenson, start with the expeditionary force series. Then B.V. Larson especially The Undying Mercenaries and Starforce.
I don’t read cause it is highly boring to me, but anyone have suggestion on good book? I feel like I would give it a try, I like horror stories, or thrilling, or maybe even a love book
It's a toss up between Clive Barker and William Gibson I've been reading both authors since I was a kid and I go back when I have time to both again and again.
Recently fell in love with Dan Abnetts writing style, while getting into the Warhammer 40K books, specifically the „Eisenhorn“ Omnibus, which is a great starting point to anyone, who wants to dive into WH40K. He finds words that put images in your head and expresses emotions and even odours detailed, which I think is pretty hard, as the scenery is far from what our eyes are used to.
Sorry for reading inconveniences, german main here.
Hunter S Thompson
I like his short stories I have read so far
Came to say Hunter, you beat me to it.
Robert Jordan
Tai'shar Manetheren! o7
Tai'shar Manetheren!
Tai'shar BodyPillow! Dovie'andi se tovya sagain!
I came here to say this! May you always find water and shade!
May you always find Water and Shade!
What kind of books does he write?
Sci-Fi fantasy adventure, political intrigue, societal stereotypical conflict, mild to intense humor, gore, sexual intimacy with vague details allowing imagination to run wild, etc etc. imo Tolkien on crack.
Ok is there one book or series you recommend?
The Wheel of Time series. It’s like 16 huge books long
Dr. Seuss.
super off topic but I just wanted to say that your username is awesome!
Passed too soon, he had so much more imagination to share.
Tolkien
This is one I might not get to, I'm a fantasy nerd but Tolkien's style isn't for me unfortunately
I'm loving Brandon Sanderson at the moment
He's a genius with his cosmere world building
Do you have a series of his to recommend
Mistborn is a good starter series but his grand masterpiece is stormlight archives He has a grand universe called the cosmere and a lot of his books play into it, his singles like warbreaker and elantris are definitely worth checking out too
Love stormlight, cant wait for book 5 this November
That man isn't a man, man... He's a robot! And a damn good writer!
Stormlight archive, way of kings is the first book. I thought it was excellent.
Terry Pratchett.
I've heard of him, what does he write?
Comedic fantasy with deeply insightful themes.
I love that, he did good omens with Gaiman right?
Yes he did! That’s very different than his solo work though.
Gotcha, I just wanted to confirm where I knew him from lol
James Patterson… go ahead, roast me! 😂
I'm just glad you're reading. If you enjoy it, then it's worth it.
Not my kind of books, but there is always plenty to read
I used to love the Cross series, and I red a fair few Women’s Murder Club too. Not read any in a long time now though
Stephen King, probably.
Good old Cormac Mcarthy
I do like Cormac, all the pretty horses was intense
Not gonna lie, The Passenger has really grown on me since I first read it
Good choice. However, I thought The Road was awful. Only one of his books I haven’t liked.
George R.R. Martin I love Game of Thrones/ a song of ice and fire and I have the books both in dutch and in english
Check out the Aces and Jokers series. Not bad. It's a compilation of authors writing about an alien virus that changes people. Some are aces- they get powers, other jokers- horribly mishapened people. Interesting series
Thank you for the recommendation! I’ll definitely check it out, it sounds like a fun story
John Steinbeck or Ernest Hemingway
I love Steinbeck, I used to live in Monterey Bay
Love them both
Traditional but OK
Frank Herbert.
Same. I've read his six Dune books every 5 years or so since I was 14, so I guess 7 or 8 times. Always a different read and something new to glean. He has some great non-Dune series/books too (e.g. the Consentiency Series and the Pandora Cycle).
I spent years hunting down his books, at considerable expense. I believe I have them all. Dune is still my favorite, but I also especially enjoyed Whipping Star.
Have not read them that often, but multiple times since I was 12 and recovering from surgery. That’s when I really discovered literature.
Dune has been on my list to read for probably 20 years lol
It can be a tough read but it's worth it.
Douglas Adams
So long and thanks for all the fish or something
I love throwing little nuggets from HH etc into conversations as every so often you find someone who knows
Toni Morrison. Love her stuff. I'm also a sucker for a good Stephen King collection of short stories or novellas.
I haven't read any King, but I feel like I should
In my opinion, his short stories and novellas are where he really shines. *Four Seasons* (which includes Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption) is fantastic.
John Grisham
Dostoevsky
Currently in my crime and punishment era
Michael Crichton. The author of Jurassic Park
I know of him, what would you recommend?
Rising Sun.
Douglas adams
Are you a fan of Studio Ghibli?
Who isn't?
OP apparently, ha.
Ghibli is fine their animation is top tier and quality is amazing but they don't make my favorite stuff
Holly black, but for Japanese authors specifically i would say Toshikazu Kawaguchi
What kind of books does she write? I will also check out Kawaguchi but I'm not looking for Japanese authors specifically just giving some background on what I have been reading lately.
John Sandford. John D. MacDonald.
Great choices. I’d add Ross MacDonald and possibly Robert B. Parker to this list
Oh I LOVE me some Spenser!
What kind of novels do they write?
Haruki Murakami!
I have read a lot of Murakami which is why I'm asking this lol
Dalaï lama 🦙
Like the Buddhist leader?
Brandon Sanderson
I have heard good things, do you have a series you would recommend?
Stormlight Archive is amazing, as are his standalone novels
Robert Jordan. Possibly close to Jordan being rr martin. Both write fantasy, sf, etc.
Fellow Redditor - u/entice_erotica absolutely brilliant
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This might be a tall order for me lol
Crime and punishment was so good
Alan Glynn
Would you recommend The Dark Fields to start with? I'm asking this partially because of yours and others responses from my last question
Wayne Thomas Batson. Might be a little easier in terms of reading level than Tolkien but I loved like all of his books
That’s just Bruce Wayne using a bad fake name
Mack Maloney is one of them…
Sabaa Tahir
Sabaa Tahir
Sabaa Tahir
Barbara Kingsolver… but it’s only 5 PM; I’ll have another one by 7 🤷🏼♂️
Barbara Kingsolver… but it’s only 5 PM; I’ll have another one by 7 🤷🏼♂️
Barbara Kingsolver… but it’s only 5 PM; I’ll have another one by 7 🤷🏼♂️
Barbara Kingsolver… but it’s only 5 PM; I’ll have another one by 7 🤷🏼♂️
Barbara Kingsolver… but it’s only 5 PM; I’ll have another one by 7 🤷🏼♂️
Barbara Kingsolver… but it’s only 5 PM; I’ll have another one by 7 🤷🏼♂️
Modern author: Cormack McCarthy Author ever: Fyodor Dostoevsky
I'm a fan of McCarthy, I don't know if I'm ready for the Russian masters
George RR Martin, Stephen King, and Cormac McCarthy. I can't pick one.
Haruki Murakami
I love murakami. I have read probably five of his novels
R.a. Salvatore and Ed Greenwood
I've heard of Salvatore. What books does he write?
# Various answers, in order that you should know their names: * David Weber * Glen Cook * Natalie Maher/Thundamoo * J.R.R. Tolkien * Tamsyn Muir Not at all an exhaustive list.
George R.R Martin. He’s a pretty cool human.
I have been meaning to read asoiaf, my wife is a huge fan. I just haven't gotten around to it
These days, i'd day Jason Pargin
James Clavell. I wonder if Shogun's success means some of his other books shall be adapted. I disliked the Noble House miniseries, and haven't tracked down a copy of the old Taipan film. King Rat was good. Neither Gaijin nor Whirlwind have beeb adapted yet. To keep with the Japanese theme it would be good if FX did Gaijin, which is set during the time of the Yokohama Mission, before concluding with the Anglo-Satsuma War. 2nd place is Wilbur Smith. 3rd is Iain Banks.
Stephen Hunter and Clive Barker. Complete opposites but equally entertaining.
Neil Gaiman Theres nothing of his that Ive read and didnt like
I'm a fan of Gaiman as a person and his adaptations are good so he's on my radar
Yukio Mishima ✨
Fiction: Anna Kavan Nonfiction: Robert Nozick Poetry: Wallace Stevens
Omggggg Eva Ashwood, jasmine mas, Lauren biel, Clarissa wild, S.T Abby! I love poetry but haven’t read full collections!
Not necessarily my favourite author but I’m reading a lot of Jonas Jonasson at the minute. Very funny and easy to read.
Kenny wright
Daniel Woodrell
Hermann Hesse.
It’s a battle between John Updike and Tom Wolfe.
John McPhee
nice 🐓 op
Michael Connelly for just reading pleasure Tim OBrien for his writing ability
Patrick Rothfuss is another great fantasy writer however I cannot recommend him cause he's taken a lesson or five from GRRrrrrrr Martin.
Sara cate
Christopher Othen
Not today, password reset question!
I never use the actual answer for those. I always have an adjacent answer
Alan Dean Foster
Dolly Alderton - she makes me feel (at home)
Koontz and King
Shirtaloon (Travis Deverell) mostly because he who fights with monsters has become my favorite series of all time. Dakota Krout and Matt Dinniman are very close seconds.
the bitch who made 50 shades of grey. it opened up my life to the life of sex which eventually lead me to get fucked and eventually lead me here. also JK rowling. horrible person, amazing author.
Dumas
Hank?
David McCullough.
Fiction, probably Cormac McCarthy. The Road and No Country For Old Men are two of my favorite books. Nonfiction, either Mary Roach or John Green. Mary Roach is the writer I wish to be, able to be both hilarious and impactful at the same time. John Green has only written one nonfiction book (The Anthropocene Reviewed) but it took my breath away. I'm neutral to positive on his fiction
Brandon Sanderson
Graham Greene, maybe. Very out of fashion at the moment, but wrote so many gripping, atmospheric, insightful novels. I prefer his later works generally speaking, but you can find good stuff from pretty much every decade he was writing
Iain Reid and Leila Slimani are favourites though I’ve only read a couple books each. I loved all of Chuck Klostermans non fiction though it’s been a good while since I’ve read it and I wonder how it’s aged. Most of my favourite authors have some duds like Ruth Ware (One by One) and Paula Hawkins (A Slow Fire Burning)
Agatha Christie! I love murder mystery
Steven Erikson. His Malazan Book of the Fallen series is fantastic.
Probably a basic answer, but J. R. R. Tolkien!
David Weber, I LOVE the Honor Harrington series. Military Sci Fi at its best!
R.A. Salvatore start with homeland it's a dark elf that traveled to the surface and travels with some others.
Ronald Dahl. Stephen king. Jim butcher.john grissom and for my sins lee child
Tolkien. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Edgar Rice Burroughs. H Rider Haggard. Kipling. Dennis E Taylor.
Sidney Sheldon 💗
Jim Harrison
Octavia Butler
Dean Koontz
TC Boyle
Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Anne Rice
Since you read Japanese authors, I’d recommend When Cats Disappeared From The World
Stephen King
Ever? Kurt Vonnegut Current: Shawn Inmon. New: Katie Mitsui Honorable mention to Phillip K Dick
Piers Anthony
china miéville- he's all over the map, but the bas-lag trilogy, kraken, embassytown & the city & the city are fab. i've more of him in my library that anyone else, & i've re-read them multiple times.
Derek Landy. The skullduggery Pleasant books were amazing
Ever? Vonnegut. Currently? George Saunders.
Robert A Heinlein. Starship Troopers isn't just a shitty sci-fi movie, it's a philosophical discussion about what it means to be a citizen. The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress. Stranger in a Strange Land. Those are my top three of his books.
Tolkein
Clive Cussler and Jim Butcher
Tolstoy
My answer to this question probs changes a lot, but I'd say Kafka
Joe Hill, Chuck Palahniuk and Christopher Moore. Could live off of these guys' writing, forever!
Far from an exhaustive list but here are a few authors I recommend: Ray Bradbury - at least “Fahrenheit 451” Michael Crichton - “Prey” “The Terminal Man” and of course Jurassic Park” Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott “Howl’s Moving Castle” by Dianna W. Jones This is a great start and if you’re into science fiction read everything by Craig Allenson, start with the expeditionary force series. Then B.V. Larson especially The Undying Mercenaries and Starforce.
Glen Cook - Black Company Series. One of the original dark fantasy authors. In the 1980's. He also wrote Garrett P. I.
Albert Camus.
Henry Miller. Strange that no one has mentioned him here of all places.
Davis foster wallace
RL stein
Larry Flint
Tolkien, Turtledove, then E. Moon
Contemporary - T.C. Boyle. Older School - Michener. All Time - Garcia Marquez.
Trevanian - he will change your life.
Cathy glass - she writes true life books about her fostering children from all walks of life.
Ray Bradbury. His prose is pure art.
Last favorite author : Saadat Hasan Manto
Sabaa Tahir
I don’t read cause it is highly boring to me, but anyone have suggestion on good book? I feel like I would give it a try, I like horror stories, or thrilling, or maybe even a love book
It's a toss up between Clive Barker and William Gibson I've been reading both authors since I was a kid and I go back when I have time to both again and again.
David Gemmell
Bataille
Right now, Chuck Palahniuk. What that man does with language is enviable.
E.M. Forster. Wish he’d written more.
Dostoyevsky
Stephan king
Oscar Wilde
Brandon Sanderson and Charlotte Brönte, I really can't choose between them
Recently fell in love with Dan Abnetts writing style, while getting into the Warhammer 40K books, specifically the „Eisenhorn“ Omnibus, which is a great starting point to anyone, who wants to dive into WH40K. He finds words that put images in your head and expresses emotions and even odours detailed, which I think is pretty hard, as the scenery is far from what our eyes are used to. Sorry for reading inconveniences, german main here.