bluntforcemama
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You should try Clive Barker if you like SciFi/Fantasy... the guy rules.
Book Recommendations
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Madame Pandora said:I love Barbara Kingsolver, but if I was going to tout one of her books, it would be Animal Dreams. I think every woman should own a copy
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Pandora - I read that book. It was definitly multidimensional, however, I couldn't get into the story
PinkPetals
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Try "Geek Love", By Katharine Dunn...
Can't beat it for sheer weirdness and freaky fun!
Can't beat it for sheer weirdness and freaky fun!
thank you so much for the rec's...I have gotten some BRILLIANT ideas (Writerdom's rec's nonwithstanding. sorry WD, don't think I will ever have the need to laugh so hard at the written word). 
the books that were recommended are worthy of copying and pasting into a word document for printing later me thinks. thanks again...and keep 'em coming if ya'll can. cheers.
the books that were recommended are worthy of copying and pasting into a word document for printing later me thinks. thanks again...and keep 'em coming if ya'll can. cheers.
bluntforcemama
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Kingsolver kicks ass... read Animal Dreams? Um... I like anything by Clive Barker.
CreamyLady
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I forgot this, and just dug it out of a pile of books: The Pyrates by George MacDonald Fraser. Extremely funny, and you'll never look at chocolate the same way again.
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Oh just read anything by Anton LeVay and be done with it.
I currently working my way through the entire Stephen King collection (In order) for about the zillionth time. I never grow tired of him.
OH Read a book called "Ramtha". I forget the author but it's pretty good and thought provoking.
I currently working my way through the entire Stephen King collection (In order) for about the zillionth time. I never grow tired of him.
OH Read a book called "Ramtha". I forget the author but it's pretty good and thought provoking.
codeseeker
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To add some of my favs into this list:
Nine Princes of Amber series by Roger Zelazny
Dune by Frank Herbert
Anything by Kurt Vonnegut but high on that list
Blue Beard
Breakfast of Champions
Nine Princes of Amber series by Roger Zelazny
Dune by Frank Herbert
Anything by Kurt Vonnegut but high on that list
Blue Beard
Breakfast of Champions
cheekyminx
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Hmm...Non Fiction/Autobiography
Strength of Dreams by Sarah Henderson.
Strength of Dreams by Sarah Henderson.
cheekyminx
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I forgot to mention an oldie but definately written by a great story teller
A Town Like Alice by Nevile Shute or Pied Piper by Nevile Shute. Just finished reading them...great story writer.
A Town Like Alice by Nevile Shute or Pied Piper by Nevile Shute. Just finished reading them...great story writer.
I recommend:
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "Herland" (London: The Women's Press Ltd, 1979 [reprinted 1997]). I really enjoyed this book. If you like the 'Tarzan' recommendations, then this will provide an interesting take on literary debates which focus on the 'dark continent' [of women]!
Some food for thought based on my reading and interpretation: the "limitless feeling of sisterhood, that wide unity ... And it was National, Racial, Human" (p.69), seems understandable given the 'state of the nation' which Gilman describes, certainly in terms of physical health, and the absence of civil unrest as depicted throughout the story. It is this very absence, however, which constitutes a presence. The 'National' identity is guaranteed (unquestioned even) for there is no 'Other' with which it can be juxtaposed (or questioned by). In terms of gendered identity, the coming of the three male explorers is synonymous with the historical impact of feminism. In this sense, Gilman turns the world in which she writes on its head; the dominant white European/Western male is substituted for a unified notion of woman which is sealed within 'Racial' boundaries (they are all 'white'). Also, the whole idea of what it means to be 'Human' (for the inhabitants of Herland) is constrained within the masculinist knowledge protocols which are counter to the idea of a feminist utopia in the first place.
Like I said, there's a lot in this story to sink your teeth into. Bon appetit!
Oh, and if you like sci-fi / fantasy, anything by William Gibson. "Burning Chrome" gives a harrowing account of someone being 'flamed' in the worst possible way. If you have read this, or go on to read it, I'm sure you'll see what I mean. [BTW, "Burning Chrome" is a collection of short stories. The one I am referring to is itself called "Burning Chrome"]
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "Herland" (London: The Women's Press Ltd, 1979 [reprinted 1997]). I really enjoyed this book. If you like the 'Tarzan' recommendations, then this will provide an interesting take on literary debates which focus on the 'dark continent' [of women]!
Some food for thought based on my reading and interpretation: the "limitless feeling of sisterhood, that wide unity ... And it was National, Racial, Human" (p.69), seems understandable given the 'state of the nation' which Gilman describes, certainly in terms of physical health, and the absence of civil unrest as depicted throughout the story. It is this very absence, however, which constitutes a presence. The 'National' identity is guaranteed (unquestioned even) for there is no 'Other' with which it can be juxtaposed (or questioned by). In terms of gendered identity, the coming of the three male explorers is synonymous with the historical impact of feminism. In this sense, Gilman turns the world in which she writes on its head; the dominant white European/Western male is substituted for a unified notion of woman which is sealed within 'Racial' boundaries (they are all 'white'). Also, the whole idea of what it means to be 'Human' (for the inhabitants of Herland) is constrained within the masculinist knowledge protocols which are counter to the idea of a feminist utopia in the first place.
Like I said, there's a lot in this story to sink your teeth into. Bon appetit!
Oh, and if you like sci-fi / fantasy, anything by William Gibson. "Burning Chrome" gives a harrowing account of someone being 'flamed' in the worst possible way. If you have read this, or go on to read it, I'm sure you'll see what I mean. [BTW, "Burning Chrome" is a collection of short stories. The one I am referring to is itself called "Burning Chrome"]
RudeNastyAssBitch
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Some Of My Favorite's!!!
Ya Gotta Love Dirk Pitt He is the main Character in most books by Clive Cussler. Exellent reading!
If You Want Something Silly Sweet, Then Try Any Historical Romance Novel By, Jude Devereaux. The Princess Was My Favorite Though.
Piers Anthony Is The Master Of Written Words!!!
Any And All Books Written by him are most Fantastic!!!
Specially, Battle Circle!!!the Incarnations of immortality series, Are Also Very Good
The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy & The restraunt at the end of the universe, were some very funny reads.
A Prayer For Owen Meany, The Hotel New Hampshire & The World According To Garp, were all Most Amazing!
James Axler's, Neutron Solstice. It is part of the Death Lands Series.
And Last But NOT Least, Starhawk's, Spiral Dance!
My First Ritual Book
Enjoy Your Reading!
Ya Gotta Love Dirk Pitt
He is the main Character in most books by Clive Cussler. Exellent reading!If You Want Something Silly Sweet, Then Try Any Historical Romance Novel By, Jude Devereaux. The Princess Was My Favorite Though.
Piers Anthony Is The Master Of Written Words!!!
Any And All Books Written by him are most Fantastic!!!
Specially, Battle Circle!!!the Incarnations of immortality series, Are Also Very Good
The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy & The restraunt at the end of the universe, were some very funny reads.
A Prayer For Owen Meany, The Hotel New Hampshire & The World According To Garp, were all Most Amazing!
James Axler's, Neutron Solstice. It is part of the Death Lands Series.
And Last But NOT Least, Starhawk's, Spiral Dance!
My First Ritual Book
Enjoy Your Reading!
Ticklish Girl
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Well, if you like hardboiled private eye novels, you can't go wrong with Dennis Lehane. I've read his first two Patrick Kenzie-Angie Gennaro novels: A Drink Before The War and Darkness, Take My Hand. They're terrific.
If you like horror stories, you might enjoy Personal Demons by Christopher Fowler. He doesn't use the standard cliches of the genre, and his characters are quirky and interesting. It's one of my favorite short story collections.
Another really good horror author is Kathe Koja. Her work is consistently original, and completely unpredictable. Skin, Strange Angels, Kink, and Bad Brains are all excellent books.
I also like John Shirley. He straddles that line between science fiction and horror, and he does both genres very well. He wrote a really compelling (and pretty gory) novel called Wetbones.
That's all I can think of right now.
If you like horror stories, you might enjoy Personal Demons by Christopher Fowler. He doesn't use the standard cliches of the genre, and his characters are quirky and interesting. It's one of my favorite short story collections.
Another really good horror author is Kathe Koja. Her work is consistently original, and completely unpredictable. Skin, Strange Angels, Kink, and Bad Brains are all excellent books.
I also like John Shirley. He straddles that line between science fiction and horror, and he does both genres very well. He wrote a really compelling (and pretty gory) novel called Wetbones.
That's all I can think of right now.
Cheshire Cat
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The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan (currently 9 books)
The Stone and the Flute by Hans Bemmann
Star of the Guardian Series by Margaret Weis
The Dragon Prince Series and The Dragon Star Series by Melanie Rawn.
The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
Song of Earth and Power by Greg Bear
A Plague of Angels by Sheris Tepper
The Xanth Series, The Incarnations of Imortality Series, The Tarot Series........GRRRRRRR OK OK just read every book written by Piers Anthony!
WeaveWorld by Clive Barker
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever by Stephen R. Donaldson
umm grrrrrr ok ok I'll stop now there are just too many good books out there to list em all here!
The Stone and the Flute by Hans Bemmann
Star of the Guardian Series by Margaret Weis
The Dragon Prince Series and The Dragon Star Series by Melanie Rawn.
The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
Song of Earth and Power by Greg Bear
A Plague of Angels by Sheris Tepper
The Xanth Series, The Incarnations of Imortality Series, The Tarot Series........GRRRRRRR OK OK just read every book written by Piers Anthony!
WeaveWorld by Clive Barker
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever by Stephen R. Donaldson
umm grrrrrr ok ok I'll stop now there are just too many good books out there to list em all here!
Expertise
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Currently reading The Ingenuity Gap by Thomas Homer-Dixon a little heavy and non-fiction but really really interesting.
Just re-read The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. If you have a desire to understand your parents/grand parents this is an excellent work and really moving too.
Bathroom reading- Age and Guile Beat Youth, Innocence and a Bad Haircut by P.J. O'Rourke excellent anthology of articles and short stories that will have people wondering why you are laughing your ass off on the toilet
Just re-read The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. If you have a desire to understand your parents/grand parents this is an excellent work and really moving too.
Bathroom reading- Age and Guile Beat Youth, Innocence and a Bad Haircut by P.J. O'Rourke excellent anthology of articles and short stories that will have people wondering why you are laughing your ass off on the toilet
