02-25-2011, 11:00 AM | #1 |
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I need a paper book recommendation
I don't read paper books much at all, but I need to add about $6 to my Amazon order for free shipping. So, I'm looking for recommendations. I mostly read urban fantasy, hard science-fiction, some horror and sometimes random oddball stuff. I'd prefer something in a larger print size if possible, nothing with little tiny type. Any ideas?
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02-25-2011, 11:10 AM | #2 |
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If you like urban and horror, then Christopher Fowler's "Psychoville" is a good choice
Or Iain Banks's "Wasp Factory" is a real oddball gem Or Chuck Palahniuk's "Choke" Last edited by orlok; 02-25-2011 at 12:12 PM. |
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02-25-2011, 11:22 AM | #3 |
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You might enjoy Matthew W. Stover's Heroes Die. It's an interesting combination of fantasy and distopian science fiction. I'm afraid I don't remember how big the type is, though.
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02-25-2011, 08:05 PM | #4 |
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I'll second The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster. It was a very enjoyable read, and it messed with my head. I haven't read anything quite like it since.
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02-26-2011, 01:13 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the recs, some interesting stuff.
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02-26-2011, 11:26 AM | #7 |
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Thanks v1k1ng1001 and SlowRain for this suggestion - I've just ordered it from Amazon as it looks right up my street .
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