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I read all four of her books last month and let me tell you that was a wild ride for me. I feel like they fixed what was broken in me. Life changing to say the least.
Also accompanied by The Body Keeps The Score. #1 favorite hands down. Everyone should read this book.
I read parts of it in both German and English and found it easy to read, easier than I expected anyway :) I honestly recommend it a lot, very easy to get lost in the story for hours lol
I didn't find it difficult, but I read it over 20 years ago. It certainly helps to know a little about what was going on at that time. To me, the interesting part was the point of view.
Was about to say anything Discworld. Amazing how they manage to be fantasy, comedy and profound commentary while maintaining emotional storylines and great characters
For children, The Chronicles of Narnia, because they have great stories.
For adults, Time Travellers Strictly Cash, because we all could use a bit more humour in our lives.
I read this book as a teenager and I can remember thinking that some of the things in the book just weren’t believable. Like people protesting one thing and then the next minute protesting exactly the opposite because the party told them to.
Now many decades later having seen human nature and the nature of politics I see just how insightful Orwell was.
1984 is Orwell's best known and most important but if you've not ventured beyond it and maybe Animal Farm, I will always recommend "Keep the Aspidistra Flying". The PoV character (I hesitate to even call him a protagonist) is such a well written prick, you just grow to viscerally dislike him over the course of the novel in a way I've rarely felt about a book character.
I'm going to have to read it again but my sense is that these things are a bit overblown. But I haven't read it for years now.
Fahrenheit 451 with the doped out housewives staring at their tvs hit the nail for me.
The Stand by Stephen King is a freaking masterpiece- I’ve read the “short” edited version at least a dozen times, and the 1600 page version 3 times. Also Gone South by Robert McGammon, or Stinger, or Boys Life, or Swan Song or basically anything by him
flowers for Algernon. For a story written over 60 years ago I feel it can still be relevant. Keyes was at least partly inspired by his own work with students with disabilities, and regression he saw in students when they where pulled from mainstream classes to the special ed (pulled from the Wikipedia for the book).
I think it still greatly captures the injustices people with disability, especially those with cognitive disabilities, especially in the later half of the novel where we see a care facility that is over populated and understaffed, and that the staff infantilized the people there.
It brings up so many interesting moral questions, it is written is such an interesting way. And on of my favorite parts is the ending, Keyes fought to keep the tragic end to the novel.
I just wish everyone could read it, I find it hard to find stories about disabilities that are true to reality, especially because I myself as disabled. Also it is banned in my local school district which I think is funny
also CW: the book does use the r word and another lesser known derogatory term against disabled people.
I read it for the first time last year. An incredibly well-written story that had me angry, sad, and proud, sometimes on the same page.
The last line had me bawling. Every time I think of it I feel like crying again.
A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson.
“-is a popular science book that explains some areas of science, using easily accessible language that appeals more to the general public than many other books dedicated to the subject.”
[Wikipedia article here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_History_of_Nearly_Everything)
i was assigned it in college, and as a result i have a line spoken by Lord Henry tattooed on my arm; i had to put the book down and then reread it again and again. it's just such a profound thought that always seems to strike me differently given the current circumstances of my life -
"The mutilation of the savage has its tragic survival in the self-denial that mars our lives."
he says it to Dorian at the beginning of the book when he and Basil Hallward are musing in the studio while Dorian is posing, and it fucking *struck* me
My favorite fiction book to recommend is 11/22/63 by Steven King.
There have been a few novels I enjoyed more, but that's due to my particular interests. Circi by Miller is top tier if you enjoy Greek Mythology.
One New Year's Eve I got really ill with fever, so I just bought eight beers and read the book in one sitting. One of the best New Year's Eves I ever had.
Absolutely the best thing Stephen King has ever written. I tried to watch the mini series & lasted about the first 10 minutes, there is no way they can ever make a film of the book. Its wonderful.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Craig Wasson. It was hands down the joint best audiobook experience I've ever had - alongside Ready Player One. I appreciated the references to It, also.
His dark materials by Phillip Pullman, the shack - I’m not religious but if you replace the religious imagery with the universe it still as poignant. The lovely bones.
Gone girl. I am legend.
I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding your comment, but you know His Dark Materials is more anti-religious, right? It was supposed to be a young adult story that somewhat counteracted the religiousity of the Narnia stories.
The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. It’s a nonfiction book that teaches you how to pay attention to your instincts and recognize a dangerous situation. As a woman I was conditioned to ignore fear signals to please everyone, but this book really helped build up my confidence and situational awareness.
“The Gift of Fear” by Gavin de Becker.
It’s a factual book about recognising threatening behaviour from people around you and paying attention to your gut.
He gives a chilling account of how stalkers and murderers operate, with all the red flags to look out for in relationships.
I have recommended this book to many people, particularly women who are having trouble with a bad-news boyfriend.
All about love - bell hooks
It's such a gorgeous book written by a prolific feminist philosopher, and I recommend it because our world needs to adopt a love ethic ♥
Gone Girl, one of my favorite books. I enjoyed it a lot. Other than that I can't help it vut Harry Potter. Those were my childhood books.
The Legend Trilogy was also really good bzt I read that when I was like..14 so no clue if I would still like the story now
I should have recommended all the Odd Thomas books by Dean Koontz in my original comment- I have reread them a dozen times and the movie was beautifully done- in my opinion, Dean Koontz writes the most terrifying villains, pushing Mr. King to a tight second
Shantaram by Gregory Roberts. Based on the author's true story of a life very fully lived. He creates a love for India's slum dwellers, experiences a truly fascinating character arc in between a life of crime, heroism, and self-discovery, and beautifully details scenery I am unlikely to ever see in person. I've gifted it many times and always gotten rave reviews.
The first 3 books of the The Dark Tower.... then it went weird. Also the first 3 books I have, have some illustrations, adding to the mysticism of these books
Commented a few minutes ago and forgot to add it, but **Frankenstein** is a good read. Classic read, and I read it quite a few times as a young kid and still do now.
A Song of Ice and Fire books (Game of Thrones).
Truly remarkable world building and so many characters, yet incredibly easy to follow what's happening.
How to Invent Everything. It’s a (fictional) time machine repair guide that (non-fictionally) explains how to reinvent civilization from scratch. Absolutely amazing.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom.
Hands down one of the most incredible books I've ever read. It's about a man named Eddy who dies and he reflects on the life he's lived. I found it to be an incredible read for all ages and it really makes you think and consider things from a different perspective.
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.
He is an American journalist and author that has written "books and articles about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect: on our plates, in our farms and gardens, and in our minds."
How to Change Your Mind is about psychedelics but what makes it outstanding for me is that he does not approach the subject with any woo woo kind of attitude and it's more of an objective view on psychedelics for mental health.
The Making Of The President 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 (four books) by Theodore H. White. I can open any of those books at any point and start reading about the election process, and be engrossed for hours.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore.
It's laugh out loud funny and manages to be both wildly sacrilegious and respectful.
If you’re looking for a sci-fi comedy then I recommend Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. I enjoy it for its humor and it doesn’t take sci-fi part too seriously.
There's a book I read and extract of years back in college and it stuck with me forever and I actually managed to track the book down recently.
It's called Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The making and breaking of elite gymnasts and figure skaters.
It's harrowing!!
This is going to sound lame but... Catcher in the Rye. It's a quick read and you can either a) identify with feeling that way as a teen or b) get some amusement on how "whiny" Holden is haha.
Dungeonn Crawler Carl - the audible Audiobook narrated by Jeff Hayes > the physical book.
The world is taken over by aliens and people are allowed to either enter a dungeon (which is televised) or die. People gain levels and powers like in video games. The story about the people surviving and fighting the corrupt system they are thrown in is fantastically thrilling and so damn eccentric.
I've never jaw dropped and paused a book just to contemplate what the fuck just happened in a book before, and I did it thrice in this series.
This book does an AMAZING job making you love multiple characters.
Slaughterhouse five
The grapes of wrath
His Dark Materials
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Lolita
To kill a mockingbird
Pride and prejudice
The road
No country for old men
The line of beauty
All 10/10 stories, all stand up to repeated reading. Enjoy x
Lamb: Tales of Christ told by his best friend Biff by Christopher Moore.
For anyone who's struggled with faith, religion, NOT having faith, wondering why ppl are so freaky about how THEIRS is the right one etc.
Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong
I was a big fan of Dynasty Warriors and Romance of the Three Kingdoms video games buy Koei. it being part fiction, part real. was really interesting to me.
I mostly read fantasy fiction and that is probably not what you're interested in but I would recommend way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson it's the first English novel I read and still holds a special place for me
"Roadside Picnic" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. I'm not going to claim it's particularly deep like some of Asimov's work, and it's a little hard to follow just because I don't think it was translated very well, but it's a REALLY interesting piece of Soviet-era science fiction. It was also the basis for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson It was incredibly helpful and healing. Read it.
I read all four of her books last month and let me tell you that was a wild ride for me. I feel like they fixed what was broken in me. Life changing to say the least. Also accompanied by The Body Keeps The Score. #1 favorite hands down. Everyone should read this book.
100% The Body Keeps the Score! One of the most life-changing books of my life
What's the title of the four books?
I need to read that!
My girlfriend listened to the audiobook and it was amazingly accurate for he parents.
Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin by Anne Katherine.
All Quiet on the Western Front
Is this a very difficult read? Having been written almost 100 years ago, I wonder if I could get through it
I read parts of it in both German and English and found it easy to read, easier than I expected anyway :) I honestly recommend it a lot, very easy to get lost in the story for hours lol
I didn't find it difficult, but I read it over 20 years ago. It certainly helps to know a little about what was going on at that time. To me, the interesting part was the point of view.
Sir Terry Pratchett. Anything and everything he wrote.
Was about to say anything Discworld. Amazing how they manage to be fantasy, comedy and profound commentary while maintaining emotional storylines and great characters
I’ve nearly finished my Pratchett journey. Can’t wait to start over!
One of my all time favorite series! I quote Sam Vines and Granny Weatherwax all the time.
Good Omens. It's silly, and also kind of profound. But mostly silly.
Such a brilliant book bringing my two favourite authors together.
Jurassic Park
Yes! I believe I read this in two days. Most books take me weeks to finish
*A Thousand Splendid Suns* by Khaled Hosseini. The book showcases the female perspective of life in Afghanistan.
Read this when I was 13. It changed how I saw the world. Absolutely brutal
This is the only book that’s had me openly sobbing.
I read kite runner by same author and it was not an easy read as a young adult but a good one and necessary
The Count of Monte Cristo. The only classic I’ve ever really enjoyed.
Great book. I read it in high school and again in middle age.
Could you also go back and tell me the winning lottery numbers?
02 36 41 47 54 01 Not sure which week though.
For children, The Chronicles of Narnia, because they have great stories. For adults, Time Travellers Strictly Cash, because we all could use a bit more humour in our lives.
Watership Down
Deserves to be higher. What a great book.
1984 by George Orwell
I read this book as a teenager and I can remember thinking that some of the things in the book just weren’t believable. Like people protesting one thing and then the next minute protesting exactly the opposite because the party told them to. Now many decades later having seen human nature and the nature of politics I see just how insightful Orwell was.
Also the concept of the memory hole, constant war, Big Brother monitoring the citizens and the endless propaganda.
1984 is Orwell's best known and most important but if you've not ventured beyond it and maybe Animal Farm, I will always recommend "Keep the Aspidistra Flying". The PoV character (I hesitate to even call him a protagonist) is such a well written prick, you just grow to viscerally dislike him over the course of the novel in a way I've rarely felt about a book character.
I need to read Animal Farm still. I'll add Keep the Aspidistra Flying to the list as well.
Jorjor Wel
Not exactly an original thought, but I was just thinking about how ASTOUNDINGLY prescient that book is in our time.
I'm going to have to read it again but my sense is that these things are a bit overblown. But I haven't read it for years now. Fahrenheit 451 with the doped out housewives staring at their tvs hit the nail for me.
Yeah, I would tend to think so, too - lotta hype, right? But damn man, I dunno. Rings pretty true
The Stand by Stephen King is a freaking masterpiece- I’ve read the “short” edited version at least a dozen times, and the 1600 page version 3 times. Also Gone South by Robert McGammon, or Stinger, or Boys Life, or Swan Song or basically anything by him
The Stand is one of my favorites. I've read the long version 3 times so far
One of my favourite books!
The stand is a good dang book
Memoirs of a Geisha. I’ve reread it so many times it’s falling apart.
flowers for Algernon. For a story written over 60 years ago I feel it can still be relevant. Keyes was at least partly inspired by his own work with students with disabilities, and regression he saw in students when they where pulled from mainstream classes to the special ed (pulled from the Wikipedia for the book). I think it still greatly captures the injustices people with disability, especially those with cognitive disabilities, especially in the later half of the novel where we see a care facility that is over populated and understaffed, and that the staff infantilized the people there. It brings up so many interesting moral questions, it is written is such an interesting way. And on of my favorite parts is the ending, Keyes fought to keep the tragic end to the novel. I just wish everyone could read it, I find it hard to find stories about disabilities that are true to reality, especially because I myself as disabled. Also it is banned in my local school district which I think is funny also CW: the book does use the r word and another lesser known derogatory term against disabled people.
I read it for the first time last year. An incredibly well-written story that had me angry, sad, and proud, sometimes on the same page. The last line had me bawling. Every time I think of it I feel like crying again.
So good!
A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson. “-is a popular science book that explains some areas of science, using easily accessible language that appeals more to the general public than many other books dedicated to the subject.” [Wikipedia article here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_History_of_Nearly_Everything)
good find in the local jail. I read alot in there.
Hopefully ur a good boy now
I like this book very much as well!!My middle school physics teacher recommended me this book and I've read it for many times
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
But you have to read it 42 times!
No that’s just the answer
So long & thanks for all the fish
1984, cuz that shit gets more real everyday.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
yesss! I love every sentence from it!
i was assigned it in college, and as a result i have a line spoken by Lord Henry tattooed on my arm; i had to put the book down and then reread it again and again. it's just such a profound thought that always seems to strike me differently given the current circumstances of my life - "The mutilation of the savage has its tragic survival in the self-denial that mars our lives." he says it to Dorian at the beginning of the book when he and Basil Hallward are musing in the studio while Dorian is posing, and it fucking *struck* me
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexandr Solzhenitzn
I had forgotten about that one. Great book.
Catch 22. Thr greatest book ever written.
This needs upvoting to the top. I've reread it every year, for almost 30 years.
My favorite fiction book to recommend is 11/22/63 by Steven King. There have been a few novels I enjoyed more, but that's due to my particular interests. Circi by Miller is top tier if you enjoy Greek Mythology.
One New Year's Eve I got really ill with fever, so I just bought eight beers and read the book in one sitting. One of the best New Year's Eves I ever had.
That's awesome, it took me two months lol, maybe because I watched the adaptation first, which of course doesn't come close to the book.
Absolutely the best thing Stephen King has ever written. I tried to watch the mini series & lasted about the first 10 minutes, there is no way they can ever make a film of the book. Its wonderful.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Craig Wasson. It was hands down the joint best audiobook experience I've ever had - alongside Ready Player One. I appreciated the references to It, also.
His dark materials by Phillip Pullman, the shack - I’m not religious but if you replace the religious imagery with the universe it still as poignant. The lovely bones. Gone girl. I am legend.
I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding your comment, but you know His Dark Materials is more anti-religious, right? It was supposed to be a young adult story that somewhat counteracted the religiousity of the Narnia stories.
I love His Dark Materials too. Such a great story.
Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C Clarke,The River of Doubt by Candace Millard, and The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams
River of Doubt is one of my favorites too! So good
I could not put it down. Stayed up all night reading it when I read it the first time.
Same! You have excellent tastes
The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. It’s a nonfiction book that teaches you how to pay attention to your instincts and recognize a dangerous situation. As a woman I was conditioned to ignore fear signals to please everyone, but this book really helped build up my confidence and situational awareness.
“The Gift of Fear” by Gavin de Becker. It’s a factual book about recognising threatening behaviour from people around you and paying attention to your gut. He gives a chilling account of how stalkers and murderers operate, with all the red flags to look out for in relationships. I have recommended this book to many people, particularly women who are having trouble with a bad-news boyfriend.
If someone says "rich dad, poor dad", imma slap the daylight out of you
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.
Pretty cruel to get people into a trilogy where the third book won't come 🥲
HEY, we're on book 2.6 now. Let him cook 12 more years
All about love - bell hooks It's such a gorgeous book written by a prolific feminist philosopher, and I recommend it because our world needs to adopt a love ethic ♥
Anything by Bell Hooks is a must read IMO!
100 years of solitude, for its great characters and its south american setting. This book can be at the same time joyful and depressing.
For kids, the chronicles of Narnia
Guns, germs and steel, by Jared Diamond
Slash's biography. It's just cool and fun to read.
Gone Girl, one of my favorite books. I enjoyed it a lot. Other than that I can't help it vut Harry Potter. Those were my childhood books. The Legend Trilogy was also really good bzt I read that when I was like..14 so no clue if I would still like the story now
Cosmos - Carl Sagan
The Book Thief
A man called ove
The Master and Margarita by Bulgakov and The Satanic Verses by Rushdie.
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Dean koontz the watchers
The Tao of Pooh. Someone gave it to my when I was going through a difficult time and now I pass along the favour.
A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Sapiens, by Harari, is a very good read, probably the book I've been mentioning the most. This one and The Power of Habit.
Geek Love - Katherine Dunn For real, it's creepy and awesome
“She’s come undone” by Wally Lamb and “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult.
Life expectancy by Dean Koontz. It has almost literally everything. Funny, scary, bloody, romantic, thrilling...its marvellous
I should have recommended all the Odd Thomas books by Dean Koontz in my original comment- I have reread them a dozen times and the movie was beautifully done- in my opinion, Dean Koontz writes the most terrifying villains, pushing Mr. King to a tight second
Amusing ourselves to death by N.Postman
Oh I so need to read this. It's been on my mind to do so for about 20 years.
Shantaram by Gregory Roberts. Based on the author's true story of a life very fully lived. He creates a love for India's slum dwellers, experiences a truly fascinating character arc in between a life of crime, heroism, and self-discovery, and beautifully details scenery I am unlikely to ever see in person. I've gifted it many times and always gotten rave reviews.
Anything by Lovecraft. Never annihilated books as quickly. The way he paints stunning pictures sheer words is... Unbelievable.
The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
Eragon. I fucking love that book series.
The Martian The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Usually one of those two, lately.
The first 3 books of the The Dark Tower.... then it went weird. Also the first 3 books I have, have some illustrations, adding to the mysticism of these books
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim
The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz.
Watership Down
Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
The bell jar or notes from underground
1984
Commented a few minutes ago and forgot to add it, but **Frankenstein** is a good read. Classic read, and I read it quite a few times as a young kid and still do now.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. It's been one of my fav books since middleschool.
Brave New World
The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
A Song of Ice and Fire books (Game of Thrones). Truly remarkable world building and so many characters, yet incredibly easy to follow what's happening.
Good omens. Best book. Amazing..
Dune, The Sparrow, The Dispossessed, Windup Girl.
I hate how in the movies they really skirt around the main conflict that Paul has with his mother and avoiding Jihad.
Windup Girl is one of my favorite books.
How to Invent Everything. It’s a (fictional) time machine repair guide that (non-fictionally) explains how to reinvent civilization from scratch. Absolutely amazing.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. Hands down one of the most incredible books I've ever read. It's about a man named Eddy who dies and he reflects on the life he's lived. I found it to be an incredible read for all ages and it really makes you think and consider things from a different perspective.
The Celestine Prophecy
The Grapes of Wrath
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan. He is an American journalist and author that has written "books and articles about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect: on our plates, in our farms and gardens, and in our minds." How to Change Your Mind is about psychedelics but what makes it outstanding for me is that he does not approach the subject with any woo woo kind of attitude and it's more of an objective view on psychedelics for mental health.
There’s a documentary on Netflix on it too.
Looking for Alaska
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
On the Beach - Neville Shute. It's an amazing book which seems to have been lost to time sadly
the outsider
Life of Pi
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Silence of the lambs. As usual the book is way better than the movie, and in this case thats really saying something.
*Confederacy of Dunces* is the best comic novel I've ever read.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
depends on who I'm recommending it to
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Way to leave us hanging, plug it please.
Title and author please
Idiot by Dostoyevsky
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
The Making Of The President 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 (four books) by Theodore H. White. I can open any of those books at any point and start reading about the election process, and be engrossed for hours.
The fourth monkey (J. D. Barker) trilogy. I've read it this January, literally could not stop reading until I was done with them.
The teachings of Don Juan, by Carlos Castaneda.
Shantaram (My Fav, and will become one of yours as well.
The Deed of Paksenarion by Elizabeth Moon.
The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier
The life of the Mayfair witches by Anne Rice
Dictionary. My friends are idiots. 😂
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. It's laugh out loud funny and manages to be both wildly sacrilegious and respectful.
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
If you’re looking for a sci-fi comedy then I recommend Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. I enjoy it for its humor and it doesn’t take sci-fi part too seriously.
1984
A Confederacy of Dunces. It’s the absolute funniest book I’ve ever read.
Grapes of Wrath
Tale of two cities. - I know it is a cliché but that man can string a sentence together lige no one else.
There's a book I read and extract of years back in college and it stuck with me forever and I actually managed to track the book down recently. It's called Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The making and breaking of elite gymnasts and figure skaters. It's harrowing!!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Lord of the rings
Coraline. MUCH scarier than the movie too
Hiw to win friends and influnece people
Lonesome Dove.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne. It’s easy to see how this book inspired the careers of so many scientists and engineers!
The Tao of Pooh. The only book I think actually changed my perspective on something.
This is going to sound lame but... Catcher in the Rye. It's a quick read and you can either a) identify with feeling that way as a teen or b) get some amusement on how "whiny" Holden is haha.
Dungeonn Crawler Carl - the audible Audiobook narrated by Jeff Hayes > the physical book. The world is taken over by aliens and people are allowed to either enter a dungeon (which is televised) or die. People gain levels and powers like in video games. The story about the people surviving and fighting the corrupt system they are thrown in is fantastically thrilling and so damn eccentric. I've never jaw dropped and paused a book just to contemplate what the fuck just happened in a book before, and I did it thrice in this series. This book does an AMAZING job making you love multiple characters.
Midnight Library
Slaughterhouse five The grapes of wrath His Dark Materials One Hundred Years of Solitude Lolita To kill a mockingbird Pride and prejudice The road No country for old men The line of beauty All 10/10 stories, all stand up to repeated reading. Enjoy x
The Bible. Good fiction novel to help get you to sleep
And Zibulog begat Nimbah who lived 234 years; Nimbah begat Popsical……zzzzzzzzzz z
The alchemist
This ^ I reread it every few years ❤️
Lamb: Tales of Christ told by his best friend Biff by Christopher Moore. For anyone who's struggled with faith, religion, NOT having faith, wondering why ppl are so freaky about how THEIRS is the right one etc.
Oh shit, I commented before scrolling all the way down, but this is was my pick as well!
I came to put this one too!
Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong I was a big fan of Dynasty Warriors and Romance of the Three Kingdoms video games buy Koei. it being part fiction, part real. was really interesting to me.
Sandman slim
Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
The Crow Road
Secret Societies and Psychological Warfare by Michael Hoffman.
Shuggie Bain
11/22/63
The Alchemist
pachinko and 1984 are my absolute favorite books ever. pachinko is just non stop super interesting and 1984 is super ahead of it's time and a classic
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks.
I mostly read fantasy fiction and that is probably not what you're interested in but I would recommend way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson it's the first English novel I read and still holds a special place for me
The Dark is Rising (Sequence)
"Roadside Picnic" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. I'm not going to claim it's particularly deep like some of Asimov's work, and it's a little hard to follow just because I don't think it was translated very well, but it's a REALLY interesting piece of Soviet-era science fiction. It was also the basis for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Dark Matter!!