just re-read Enders Game
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just re-read Enders Game
Was wondering, if anyone had suggestions for another book to read.... Maybe another book along the lines of Enders Game....or hell anything along the line of Mystery,Sci-Fi, etc...
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I dunno, after some Enders Game and its sequels/prequels, I'd think that most sane people would get tired of SciFi AND international politics. 
Maybe you should take a look at Harry Pothead next. :chuckles:
Maybe you should take a look at Harry Pothead next. :chuckles:
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I can recommend some good fantasy, but I doubt you'll like what I read And yes, there's a slew of books in the ender's game series. You're local bookstore should have some of them, and at least one will be in the bargain section.
Well there's hitchikers guide. I know fantasy more, but if you go to the fantasy/sci-fi section it'll say what it is on the top of the spine. As a rule, if it looks older and its still on the shelf, its probably good. Bad books, especially paperbacks, don't stay on the shelf.
And yes, there's a slew of books in the ender's game series. You're local bookstore should have some of them, and at least one will be in the bargain section. Well there's hitchikers guide. I know fantasy more, but if you go to the fantasy/sci-fi section it'll say what it is on the top of the spine. As a rule, if it looks older and its still on the shelf, its probably good. Bad books, especially paperbacks, don't stay on the shelf.
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Originally Posted by M Type X
I dunno, after some Enders Game and its sequels/prequels, I'd think that most sane people would get tired of SciFi AND international politics. Maybe you should take a look at Harry Pothead next. :chuckles:
Maybe you should take a look at Harry Pothead next. :chuckles:
h: yes im that poor i re-read books cuz i cant afford them...well cept this week i have extra cashoh yeah, i also re-read the first harry potter book too:reechy:
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Originally Posted by RicoD
i actually just finished reading the first one againh: yes im that poor i re-read books cuz i cant afford them...well cept this week i have extra cash
oh yeah, i also re-read the first harry potter book too:reechy:
h: yes im that poor i re-read books cuz i cant afford them...well cept this week i have extra cashoh yeah, i also re-read the first harry potter book too:reechy:
h: and i'll be at the store they day the 6th one comes out (i've got it reserved :exnbp: )
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Originally Posted by HAN Frodo
I can recommend some good fantasy, but I doubt you'll like what I read And yes, there's a slew of books in the ender's game series. You're local bookstore should have some of them, and at least one will be in the bargain section.
Well there's hitchikers guide. I know fantasy more, but if you go to the fantasy/sci-fi section it'll say what it is on the top of the spine. As a rule, if it looks older and its still on the shelf, its probably good. Bad books, especially paperbacks, don't stay on the shelf.
And yes, there's a slew of books in the ender's game series. You're local bookstore should have some of them, and at least one will be in the bargain section. Well there's hitchikers guide. I know fantasy more, but if you go to the fantasy/sci-fi section it'll say what it is on the top of the spine. As a rule, if it looks older and its still on the shelf, its probably good. Bad books, especially paperbacks, don't stay on the shelf.
What kind of fantasy are we talking about?
Im willing to read other genres 
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Originally Posted by RicoD
What kind of fantasy are we talking about? Im willing to read other genres
Im willing to read other genres Ooh Green Rider by Kristen Britain is great too, not as much a chick thing. First two are out, and the third still doesn't even have a title yet :wtc: try that one if you aren't sure about fantasy (its really starting to gear towards women).
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I read a lot of sci-fi, so I'll give some suggestions in that genre:
Isaac Asimov - the "Grand Master of Scifi"
The Foundation Series
A little dated (written in the '50s), but very good nonetheless
Alastair Reynolds - writes good "hard scifi," i.e. based on modern scientific principles. He has a phd. in Astronomy I believe.
Revelation Space (and sequels Redemption Ark and Absolution Gap)
Robert Heinlein - another "Grand Master of Scifi," though I prefer Isaac Asimov. Heinlein work is a little uneven sometimes (as in I've read some books that I really didn't enjoy), but he can do great work when he wants to.
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Starship Troopers, and Stranger in a Strange Land (which I'm reading right now) are very good.
Isaac Asimov - the "Grand Master of Scifi"
The Foundation Series
A little dated (written in the '50s), but very good nonetheless
Alastair Reynolds - writes good "hard scifi," i.e. based on modern scientific principles. He has a phd. in Astronomy I believe.
Revelation Space (and sequels Redemption Ark and Absolution Gap)
Robert Heinlein - another "Grand Master of Scifi," though I prefer Isaac Asimov. Heinlein work is a little uneven sometimes (as in I've read some books that I really didn't enjoy), but he can do great work when he wants to.
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Starship Troopers, and Stranger in a Strange Land (which I'm reading right now) are very good.