Each book has its own story to tell, so there is not one particular book I love. Reading books that aren't my usual reads is something I enjoy doing. You may enjoy the following books, which I have listed. It made me think differently than I usually do, and as with most books I read, it will enhance your writing. Throughout my childhood, I always enjoyed reading to escape reality and get lost in a world of fantasy. As a result, I began writing science fiction that resembles me that is getting away.
This type of book is not usually my go-to, but I am always up for expanding my horizons.
For this type of genre, I worry about getting lost in all the different worlds and species. My interest was not lost too much in this book. The pages of this book flew by despite the intimidating thickness.
It would have been nice if the planet of Dune had been described a bit more thoroughly so that I could get a better sense of what this world is like.
Initially, Paul was dull, but as his coming-of-age story developed, he became more interesting and likable. It’s clear that his mother has a lot of strength and cleverness.
The fight scenes in this novel were thrilling and action-packed. Even the story contained some humour, which I liked.
I found this book to be multifaceted and teeming with meaning. I am glad I didn’t get disappointed.
Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written.
Melange, or 'spice', is the most valuable - and rarest - element in the universe; a drug that does everything from increasing a person's lifespan to making interstellar travel possible. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world of Arrakis.
Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe.
A recommendation led me to buy this book. Although the
concept didn't interest me, I decided to read it on its technical merits.
I'm glad I read it because the book kept me engaged from
beginning to end. The author delves into the central idea that certain
individuals are born with exceptional abilities. The interest remains throughout. The story was engaging, featuring two
main characters attempting to outsmart each other and engaging in frequent
verbal sparring.
The fantasy genre doesn't appeal to me because the hero
usually wins by having more strength than the enemy. The story's progression
didn't leave me feeling sulky.
I'm not capable of assessing the technical qualities of
writing since I'm just learning, and I didn't realize I was reading to learn. This
book maintains tension throughout, as I can attest to as a reader. The straightforward
writing highlights the story rather than the writer's technical brilliance. I
did a sample read of it first.
Taking only what they can quickly pack, 11-year-old Mardella and her mom secretly move away from their abusive home to start a fresh life in Haven, MN. But Mardella’s sure she's to blame—if only she hadn’t dialed 911, her dad wouldn’t be in jail, her mom wouldn't have been fired,…
My favorite cozy reads often take me back to my childhood. The Chronicles of Prydain was one of my favorites Lloyd Alexander series.
The series begins with The Book of the Three, about Taran, a pig keeper who is embroiled in a series of adventures. As he faces off against Arawn, he acquires a motley group of friends, which includes the brave Princess Eilonwy, all against the backdrop of Welsh mythology.
Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli--all of whom become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain.
Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also…
It's all about the unlikely alliance between a woman and her clone in this gripping revenge thriller.
Evelyn Caldwell learns that her husband Nathan is cheating on her when she discovers that he has stolen her cloning technology and replaced her with a more docile substitute. They work together to conceal Nathan's murder and preserve Evelyn's scientific reputation.
However, Evelyn discovers her clone standing over Nathan's body and crying, "It was self-defense." Its juicy premise raises eerie questions about love, justice, and the nature of identity.
A dark and suspenseful novel of lies, betrayal, and identity - perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror.
It was meant to be an evening to honour and celebrate Evelyn Caldwell's award-winning, career-making scientific research - but Evelyn has things on her mind.
Things like Nathan, her husband, who has left her for a younger, better, newer woman. A woman who is now pregnant - but shouldn't be - and is strikingly familiar. Too familiar to be a coincidence.
A woman who shouldn't exist.
The Echo Wife is a propulsive new novel from an international…
Constance is a wild, stubborn young girl growing up poor in a small industrial town in the late 1800's. Beneath her thread-worn exterior beats the heart of a dreamer and a wordsmith. But at age twelve, she’s orphaned. Running away to join the circus—like kids do in adventure books—seems like…
We meet Phoenix, a woman grown in New York's Tower 7.
Even though she's only two years old, she has the mind and body of an adult, along with superhuman abilities. The death of her lover under dubious circumstances proves that Tower 7 is less of a home and more of a prison for Phoenix. She escapes to Ghana, where she learns brutal truths about colonialism and vows to fight back. Phoenix's fight for justice is electrifying.
A fiery spirit dances from the pages of the Great Book. She brings the aroma of scorched sand and ozone. She has a story to tell....
The Book of Phoenix is a unique work of magical futurism. A prequel to the highly acclaimed, World Fantasy Award-winning novel, Who Fears Death, it features the rise of another of Nnedi Okorafor's powerful, memorable, superhuman women.
Phoenix was grown and raised among other genetic experiments in New York's Tower 7. She is an "accelerated woman"-only two years old but with the body and mind of an adult, Phoenix's abilities far exceed those of…
Greg Siofer, award-winning author of the autobiographical Getting Out: My Story Plus The Exercises And Experience I Learned That Can Help You Get Out From The Wheelchair, has now written a fictional book.
One morning, Nairb awakens to the sound of his coworker honking his horn as he arrives to pick him up for work. As he goes about his workday, he encounters mysterious situations. A bit confused, he later told his wife Grace about his experiences. He discovered he can heal, start fires, short-circuit electronic devices that emit thick smoke, heat objects, and melt metal. Throughout the story, Nairb heals people, burns down his house, melts a car, and hides from the police with Jim’s help.
Vivian Amberville® is a popular dark fantasy book series about a girl whose thoughts can reshape reality.
First in the series, The Weaver of Odds introduces 13-year-old Vivian to her power to alter luck, odds, and circumstances. She is a traveler between realities, whose imagination can twist reality into impossible…
Ophelia, a professor of Dante, is stricken when she discovers that her husband Andy has been cheating on her with a winsome colleague. What follows is Ophelia’s figurative descent into hell as she obsessively tracks her subjects, performs surveillance in her beat-up Volvo, and moves into the property next door…
