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Chilia Khvic
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Book Recommendations

Postby Chilia Khvic » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:37 pm

I've been looking for some good books to read.
If you have any book recommendations, then tell me.
Anyway, have a good day
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Postby Russian Brotherhood » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:45 pm

1984 & Animal farm
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Postby Jabberwocky » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:46 pm

Devices and Desires by P. D. James. Or any of her other books.
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- Brotherly Love
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Pattern Recognition by William Gibson. Or Idoru.
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
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Postby Pathonia » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:49 pm

Russian Brotherhood wrote:1984 & Animal farm

I should like to second these recommendations.
I feel that they're essential reads for anyone aiming to become a well-rounded human being.
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Postby Nu Elysium » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:50 pm

I'd recommend Of Mice And Men.
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Postby Russian Brotherhood » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:54 pm

Pathonia wrote:
Russian Brotherhood wrote:1984 & Animal farm

I should like to second these recommendations.
I feel that they're essential reads for anyone aiming to become a well-rounded human being.

1984 is a great guide! (Joke)

(Edit) haven't finished the book
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Postby Kanzlia » Wed Jun 26, 2024 8:57 am

Ship geeks would love the novels of Warren Tute, my personal favourite is The Cruiser.
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Postby Yosuga No Sora » Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:38 pm

If you enjoyed Harry Potter, you might enjoy Artermis Fowl by Eoin Colfer as well, it has many similar fantasy elements and a young boy as a protagonist. The only difference between the two series are that unlike in Harry Potter's wizarding world, Elves are not slaves to human, but in fact one of the most powerful races of the fairies, and also that instead of magic wands, we have literal laser guns. It's safe to say AF is more sci-fi focused than HP.
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Postby Abarri » Tue Jul 16, 2024 8:33 am

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
I've read the first 5 books, and they're a nice change from the usual murder/crime mysteries.
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Postby Carnonon » Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:37 am

Jacobss wrote:For book recommendations, consider classics like "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee or "1984" by George Orwell. You can also explore user reviews on azcentral to find popular opinions and new book suggestions, as their platform offers insights into customer experiences across different products and services, helping you make informed decisions.

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Postby Mercov » Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:38 am

They couldn't hurt a fly, a book about the Yugoslav wars, by Slavenka Drakulic.
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Postby Wofania » Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:56 pm

A few of my favorites are Wings of Fire, Spirit Animals, Warriors, Survivors, The Dragon Rider, and The Dragon Waking. Most of them are fantasy, dragon and animal related, but Warriors and Survivors are more realistic fiction. All of these are children’s books, most with a little gore or at the very least, violence.

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Postby Perishna » Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:59 pm

The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan:
Offers an interesting perspective of world history through the Silk Road, a vast network of trade, knowlegde, technology, illnesses and violence.

Other great book (series):
- The Hunger Games
- Percy Jackson (+heroes of olympus)
- The Golden Compass
- Divergent
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Postby Northern Woods » Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:00 pm

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, "dinosaurs", blood, intestines getting ripped out, and did i mention blood
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Postby Rusticus Damianus » Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:01 pm

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I am legally obligated to say Max Barry's books
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Xerxias wrote:I am legally obligated to say Max Barry's books

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Northern Woods wrote:
Xerxias wrote:I am legally obligated to say Max Barry's books

All hail our glorious leader Max Barry

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Postby British Arzelentaxmacone » Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:12 pm

Xerxias wrote:I am legally obligated to say Max Barry's books


I’ve read Company and Jennifer Government and thoroughly enjoyed both. I recommend them to anybody who enjoys good political satire.
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Tommorow Tommorow and Tommorow

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Caesar's Commentaries, Napoleon's Maxims, the Art of War by Sun Tzu, the Art of War by Jomini, the Art of War by Niccolo Macchiavelli, and a variety of other books should give you a strong basis in the basics of military strategy.
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