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[Vermilion]

Oh the mountain sheep are sweeter,
but the valley sheep are fatter,
we therefore deemed it meeter,
to carry off the latter...

<giggle>

This sounds like an early limerick
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[Stella_Omega]

Oh tell me your Sci fi recommendations - please!

Dyke Science fiction? We'd better start writing some!
Pat Califia wrote a few Sci-fi erotica stories, all from a BDSM point of view. One is in the anthology "Sex Magic" and she wrote a dystopian novel called "Doc And Fluff"
Jo Clayton's "Skeen" trilogy- out of print, sadly, never made the big time. But it's excellent swashbuckling Sci-Fi with women heroes.

Not that that will stop me, of course! I am currently in the process of re-reading the entire "Gor" series by John Norman. Great literature it is not, but for great human comedy/tragedy? Priceless! Highly recommended to all who would learn about characterization, plotting, and humor......Carney

I once went into a used bookstore and asked for "Gor" books, and the young men who worked there looked at me askance. I said "I only read them for the sex scenes" and then I REALLY got a look!

 

[drksideofthemoon]

Oh tell me your Sci fi recommendations - please!

The Ringworld series by Larry Niven

 

[Vermilion]

For fantasy I'd recommend Robin Hobb - The Farseer Series (3 trilogies)

It's *amazing*... well, the first one definitely is. They get microscopically poorer as they go on, but still readable.
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[impressive]

Mark Haddon: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - an amazing insight into the workings of an autistic mind.

Agreed.

I enjoyed:

Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (primarily for its depiction of heaven)

Piers Anthony's Geodyssey series impressed me. I think there are 4 titles now (Hope of Earth, Isle of Woman, Shame of Man, Muse of Art).

I learned a great deal from Gary Jennings' Aztec & The Journeyer (re Marco Polo).

 

[Belegon]

For fantasy I'd recommend Robin Hobb - The Farseer Series (3 trilogies)

It's *amazing*... well, the first one definitely is. They get microscopically poorer as they go on, but still readable.
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The first trip into any world has the advantage of revelation... that said, I agree with you.

I'm a big Robin Hobb fan, too.Try her new one...it's gotten mixed reviews but I like it. Shaman's Crossing, new trilogy and new universe.


In my opinion, the best fantasy writer with a current series is George R.R. Martin and A Song of Ice and Fire. Extremely courageous storytelling.

 

[SimonBrooke]

Dyke Science fiction? We'd better start writing some!
Pat Califia wrote a few Sci-fi erotica stories, all from a BDSM point of view. One is in the anthology "Sex Magic" and she wrote a dystopian novel called "Doc And Fluff"

Joan Slonczewski, A Door into Ocean.

 

[SimonBrooke]

For fantasy I'd recommend Robin Hobb - The Farseer Series (3 trilogies)

It's *amazing*... well, the first one definitely is. They get microscopically poorer as they go on, but still readable.
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Never could read Robin Hogg - much too much like soap opera. Currently enjoying Patricia Briggs (especially Dragon Bones and Dragon Blood) and Lois McMaster Bujold (The Curse of Chalion is superb). And there's always Guy Gavriel Kay.

 

[sethp]

the...

The 48 Laws of Power. non fiction
American Phsyco s.p. and forgot author
Lord of the Rings trilogy-tolkien

 

[Vermilion]

And don't forget most of the Discworld books
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[Stella_Omega]

Joan Slonczewski, A Door into Ocean.

Thanks Simon! The US Amazon site has 13 reviews all of which are good ones.
One guys says; "The one downer in the novel is some lesbian interaction, which thankfully is minimal."

And don't forget most of the Discworld books
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Goes without saying! *nods*

 

[Guest]

If you never read a book by Stephen King, but wanted to, read The Stand. Seriously, it's my favorite book. I read it again every so often and find things I've missed. I hated the movie adaption of the book. Don't be intimidated by it's epic size. It's a pretty fast read compared to other King books.

 

[impressive]

If you never read a book by Stephen King, but wanted to, read The Stand. Seriously, it's my favorite book. I read it again every so often and find things I've missed. I hated the movie adaption of the book. Don't be intimidated by it's epic size. It's a pretty fast read compared to other King books.

I agree.

 

[deliciously_naughty]

I'd recommend "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan."

I just finished it...it was beautiful.

 

[Frank Noir]

American Phsyco s.p. and forgot author

Bret Easton Ellis.

Brilliant book! (But a singularly unpleasant read)

 

[Goldie Munro]

One of my fav Sci Fi books is Marge Piercy's 'Woman on the Edge of Time'

 

[Salvor-Hardon]

I'm through my third re-reading of "How to Think like Da Vinci: Seven steps to everyday genius" by Michael Gelb.

Its an interesting kind of self help, not to make you smarter or more artistic though I think those come out. It challenges the way you settle into a routine, or it did for me. I am a huge fan of Da Vinci's to begin with and this summation of his notebooks with exercises and suggestions to incorporate similar aspects into daily life makes me see potential in myself I want to more fully explore.



That and I want to make my own 7 aspect notebook now.

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

Theucidides: The Pelopensian War. I've read this many times over the years

Robert Heinlin: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

Anything by Cyril Kronbluth

 

[transendrabbe]

Stone Butch Blues, Leslie Feinberg

 

[Selena_Kitt]

Reservation Blues, by Sherman Alexie.

I've loved everything of his that I've put my hands on, but this is my favorite.

The legendary blues player, Robert Johnson, shows up on the Spokane Indian reservation, bringing his magical guitar, and hoping to save his soul from the deal he made with the devil.

He passes the guitar to Thomas Builds-the-fire, and the band Coyote Springs is born.

There are passages that will make you laugh out loud as you read it, and then the next page will have you in tears. Truly a wonderful story.

OMG I have to get this!! Thanks, Cloudy!

 

[Selena_Kitt]

The Seal Wife by Kathryn Harrison

 

[Goldie Munro]

I am frantically trying to work out how I am ever going to have enough time to read all these recommenations!

I tend to read in bursts - usually when I am on holiday.

 

[Boota]

A personal favorite of mine is Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. It's the story of Jesus when he wasn't being mentioned in the Bible, from about age 14 to 30. He and Biff take off to find the three wise men who came to his birth so they can tell him how to be the Messiah. Any Chris Moore is good, though. The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove is another favorite for me.

 

[Goldie Munro]

A personal favorite of mine is Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. It's the story of Jesus when he wasn't being mentioned in the Bible, from about age 14 to 30. He and Biff take off to find the three wise men who came to his birth so they can tell him how to be the Messiah. Any Chris Moore is good, though. The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove is another favorite for me.

Sounds really interesting. Added!

'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho os another goody!

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

For something light, Goldie, you might try Where's Joe Merchant by Jimmy Buffett. It's a kick.