moodyskydiver 0 #1 March 17, 2008 On the top of my list are: The Dark Tower series by Stephen King The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis The "Diogenes trilogy" books by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child which are: Brimestone Dance of Death Book of the Dead (but all of their books w/Agent Pendergast are great!) Harry Potter series by JK Rowling Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy collection by Douglas Adams Incarnations of Immortality by Piers Anthony Other works in progress are:the Inheritance Trilogy by Christopher Paolini:Eragon,Eldest and Brisinger(the last has a release date of Sept 2008) "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 March 17, 2008 All of those are good. Tom Clancy's main series is incredible. So is Vince Flynn's. You know when I was a kid the Hardy Boys were badass. I enjoyed the first few of the Rogue Warrior series, the later books were horrible. Is it a series if there are only two books? If it is then the Force Recon Diaries are incredible.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #3 March 17, 2008 Quote Tom Clancy's main series is incredible I liked Tom Clancy up through Rainbow Six but then he just got annoying to me b/c he details you to death describing every little shape of every little nut and screw connected to every valve of every pannel of every hull of every ship yadda yadda yadda....he detailed me to death!Some people like that though *shrug* "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 March 17, 2008 If you liked Clancy except for the detail then you really need to read Vince Flynn. The Rapp character is a lot of fun to follow. You don't really meet him until the second book, but the first book sets it all up.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #5 March 17, 2008 Piers Anthony: Incarnations of immortality Series. Bio of a Space Tyrant Series. Orson Scott Card: Enders Game and all the follow Ups. Spider Robinson: Callahan Series. Margret Weis and Tracy Hickman: DragonLance Series (First two Trilogies anyway) Jack Chalker: Well of Souls Series And while not really a series: Robert Heinlein and any book that mentions Lazarus Long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naomi 0 #6 March 17, 2008 I love Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child and am also looking forward to Brisinger (I named my rig after Saphira because she's just awesome). I also like Lee Child's books about Jack Reacher. By far my favorite fictional character EVER. Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 March 17, 2008 Hitchhikers GuideJames Bond (the books are better than the films) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 March 17, 2008 QuoteI also like Lee Child's books about Jack Reacher. By far my favorite fictional character EVER. I'm trying to get into those books. I just read the one about the attempts to assassinate the VP Alexander. Do you have one of those books to read that could help me get into the character and the series.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #9 March 17, 2008 Several of ones that have been mentioned. I'm really likeing Jim Butchers Dresdin Files and Codex Alera series and Simon R. Green's Nightside novels.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #10 March 17, 2008 I really enjoyed the first few books in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. But I quit reading about half-way through the fifth book, so I haven't read the entire series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naomi 0 #11 March 17, 2008 Definately read Tripwire, but you can really start with any of the Jack Reacher books and get to know the character. You don't have to start at the beginning. Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #12 March 17, 2008 Other series have been mentioned, but I also enjoyed these; Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle Sam Spade - Dashiell Hammett Philip Marlowe - Raymond Chandlerquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #13 March 17, 2008 If you like Douglas Adams, you'd love Terry Pratchett, the Discworld Series. Absolutely phenominal.. same kind of British humor. Robin Hobbs trilogies Terry Brooks earliest Shannara series (although his newest book was pretty good too) Laurell K. Hamilton's Vampire Porn series (ok, it's not really called that, but for mindless smut, it's pretty good) Dennis McKiernan's Mithgar series David Eddings Belgariad Series Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #14 March 17, 2008 Quote Jack Reacher His nickname should really be "Round"You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naomi 0 #15 March 17, 2008 His nickname should really be "my husband", it has a much better ring to it. Though, I doubt he'd stay around long enough for me to marry him... Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 March 17, 2008 In addition to many of the ones already mentioned - Isaac Asimov's Foundation series. David Feintuch's Seafort Saga. Philip Jose Farmer's Riverworld series. Arthur Clarke's Rama series. Larry Niven's Ringworld trilogy and Man-Kzin Wars series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #17 March 17, 2008 QuotePiers Anthony: Incarnations of immortality Series. Damn I forgot that one! Very good series! QuoteSpider Robinson: Callahan Series. Also, did you know that Spider Robinson just finished a book started by the late Robert A. Heinlein (with permission from his widow ofcourse) called A Veritable Star?My husband is reading it now and says its great. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #18 March 17, 2008 Many of those already listed are on my shelf. Prefer Dean Koontz to Stephen King, though. Also Robert Ludlum's Bourne series - SO much better than the movies. Anyone read some of Tom Holt's books? GREAT humour. Ye Gods!, Odds & Gods, Paint your Dragon, Nothing but Blue Skies & so many more A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #19 March 17, 2008 Wow, thanks for the head's up on that one. Off to amazon.com we go!You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #20 March 17, 2008 Quote Wow, thanks for the head's up on that one. Off to amazon.com we go! No problem.My hubby is determined to make me a Heinlein fan yet lol.I just finished Stranger in a Strange Land (I didnt "fully grok" it but it was good lol) and I'm now reading Time Enough for Love.I'm hoping he'll let me borrow A Veritable Star once he finishes it.The story sounds great from what little hes told me about it.Thanks LD! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #21 March 17, 2008 Quote No problem.My hubby is determined to make me a Heinlein fan yet lol.I just finished Stranger in a Strange Land (I didnt "fully grok" it but it was good lol) and I'm now reading Time Enough for Love.I'm hoping he'll let me borrow A Veritable Star once he finishes it.The story sounds great from what little hes told me about it.Thanks LD! "Time Enough for Love" is one of my favorite books, but I think it's the only Heinlein book I've ever read. I have "Stranger in a Strange Land," and I'll occasionally pick it up and try to read it, but I just can't seem to get into it. I should probably check out some of his other books though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #22 March 17, 2008 Time enough for Love is a GREAT Heinlein Book. Stranger is not the best choose for a first Heinlien book in my opinion. Time enough, The cat that walks through Walls, To sail beyond the sunset, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress would all be better choices for a first Heilein Book. Yes, I Knew about Spider writing the book from Heinleins notes. Spider has always been like Heinlein light anyway. Great choice and I plan on starting the book soon. Melancholy Elephants is one of Spider Robinsons best works. It is a collection of short stories that have his Heinlein influence all over them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #23 March 17, 2008 Quote Stranger is not the best choose for a first Heinlien book in my opinion. Time enough, The cat that walks through Walls, To sail beyond the sunset, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress would all be better choices for a first Heilein Book. I originally started The Moon is a Harsh Mistress as my first Heinlein but never finished it.We moved apartments and then now we're in the middle of a divorce and a "maybe get back together/cancel the divorce" phase so I never finished it. So for now its Time Enough for Love. lol "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BellyFlailer 0 #24 March 17, 2008 Ditto on the Anne Rice books. http://www.SkydiveVids.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #25 March 17, 2008 I would have to say for me: Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien The Mark of the Lion - Francine Rivers The Belgariad - David Eddings Edit: Almost forgot to mention Spud by John van de Ruit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
