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Ryman · 06-28-2015, 11:34 PM

So yes, I'm new. Hi all. Friend of mine pointed me this way saying it'd be helpful.

I have a job where I'm allowed headphones- most folk listen to music, but I prefer books. Catch is I've exhausted my library, and keep running into the same problem.

I'm after 'popcorn' books. I tried checking out 'Top 100" lists, but they're full of books that, rather than being entertaining, are 'revolutionary,' 'redefined a genre,' or 'are just plain old.'

I've got nothing against something psychological, or philosophical- When I can spare the brain power to enjoy it. But at work I can't dedicate most of my mind to a story. I'm out seeking 'fun' books, where they're meant to be entertaining rather than make me contemplate anything.

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, either'd be great!
For reference, stuff I've enjoyed: Dresden Files (Until Harry got too powerful.) The Belgariad. Starship Troopers. Anything Discworld. The star wars stuff has more or less left me cold, mostly because it's usually poorly written.

And I'm not interested in the Game of Thrones stuff or Wheel of Time. Can't get into those no matter how I try.

Anyone got any recommendations?

06-28-2015, 11:34 PM	#1
Ryman Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Kindle, phone	Need audiobook recommendations for work! So yes, I'm new. Hi all. Friend of mine pointed me this way saying it'd be helpful. I have a job where I'm allowed headphones- most folk listen to music, but I prefer books. Catch is I've exhausted my library, and keep running into the same problem. I'm after 'popcorn' books. I tried checking out 'Top 100" lists, but they're full of books that, rather than being entertaining, are 'revolutionary,' 'redefined a genre,' or 'are just plain old.' I've got nothing against something psychological, or philosophical- When I can spare the brain power to enjoy it. But at work I can't dedicate most of my mind to a story. I'm out seeking 'fun' books, where they're meant to be entertaining rather than make me contemplate anything. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, either'd be great! For reference, stuff I've enjoyed: Dresden Files (Until Harry got too powerful.) The Belgariad. Starship Troopers. Anything Discworld. The star wars stuff has more or less left me cold, mostly because it's usually poorly written. And I'm not interested in the Game of Thrones stuff or Wheel of Time. Can't get into those no matter how I try. Anyone got any recommendations?