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Do you read fiction?

So when I was younger I read a TON of fiction. Then I started reading almost only non-fiction. Now I barely ever read a book unless it's work or business related. Do you guys read fiction? Any recommendations? Especially things that have come out recently that I might like?

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What kind of fiction do you like?

Tell you what I did read recently actually - Mousetrapped. It's written by an Irish girl who worked in the Swan and Dolphin for 18 months. It's a very easy read, funny and a total page-turner.

The fiction I read massively varies though.

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I am a dork and am slowly going through the clive cussler series, loved pillars of the earth

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JC I guess I am a dork too, cause I love Clive Cussler. Great reading. In fact I am currently reading "Black Wind" A Dirk Pitt novel.

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I had read a few of the later ones but I downloaded all teh Dirk Pitt ones to my iPhone and am going through them now. I am on 6 I believe

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I'm currently working my way through the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. It's historical fiction set in 850-900AD when England was divided into 4 kingdoms, Northmbria, East Anglia, Mecria and Wessex, and tries to remain as true as possible to the real people and events of the time.
They tell the story of Uthred, a Saxon born to a titled family in Northumbria who is captured during a battle and enslaved by the Danes (Vikings) who were ravaging the British Isles back then. He eventually returns to fight for Alfred The Great, King of Wessex, despite prefering the company of the Danes and becomes a very respected war lord.

There are currently 5 books in the series, with the next planned for release later this year. Mrs T says they are 'mens books'.

Bernard Cornwell is better known (at least in the UK) for the Sharpes stories about a commoner who becomes a Captain in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars which were made into a series of direct to TV movies staring Sean Bean. Have these been shown in the US?

I'd love to see these Saxon Stories on the screen.

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I like Chuck Palahniuk. I keep wanting to try reading that Lincoln Vampire book before the movie comes out... heh

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My commute in Minnesota was about an hour each way, so I hit the library alot for books on tape. Did a number of the Clive Cussler books, most of the John Grisham books and alot of the Sue Grafton series.

A really fun young adult series I stumbled onto was Gregor the Overlander from the Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins.

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I wondered about Sue Grafton,
I am a HUGE Amy Tan fan
I like Jonathan Kellerman and sometimes Faye
oh lord the list continues
and yes the Stephanie Plumb series

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Sad to say but I never read fiction anymore.
Seems I'm always trying to learn how to do something or fix something in my life. Nerd

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I read (and write) tons of fiction!

And Caitie outreads me by like 4:1

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Mase wrote:
I like Chuck Palahniuk.

Agreed!

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Tony wrote:
I'm currently working my way through the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. It's historical fiction set in 850-900AD when England was divided into 4 kingdoms, Northmbria, East Anglia, Mecria and Wessex, and tries to remain as true as possible to the real people and events of the time.
They tell the story of Uthred, a Saxon born to a titled family in Northumbria who is captured during a battle and enslaved by the Danes (Vikings) who were ravaging the British Isles back then. He eventually returns to fight for Alfred The Great, King of Wessex, despite prefering the company of the Danes and becomes a very respected war lord.

There are currently 5 books in the series, with the next planned for release later this year. Mrs T says they are 'mens books'.

Bernard Cornwell is better known (at least in the UK) for the Sharpes stories about a commoner who becomes a Captain in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars which were made into a series of direct to TV movies staring Sean Bean. Have these been shown in the US?

I'd love to see these Saxon Stories on the screen.

Tony - Why does Mrs. T consider them "mens books"? They sound fascinating. But then, I love history (and have a particular fondness for British history.) I might have to look them up.

Brad - you, I doubt, would appreciate Jan Karon's novels Smile but they are great. I love the quiet stories of a small, North Carolina village set in modern times, with all of its charm, and yes, real-world problems.

I rarely get a chance to read just at present, but love to. When I do read, though, it's usually classics. I studied English lit and history, and there are SO MANY classics that I still haven't read, they keep me busy. Last year, I finally read all of Jane Austen (well, the 3 I hadn't already read.) Right now (and for about the last 2 months - ha! - I've been reading Becoming Jane Austen, by Jon Spence, which inspired the film of the same name.)

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Lizzy_B wrote:
Last year, I finally read all of Jane Austen

Heh, I just finished reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies a few days ago - did you count that? Smile That's...about 80% Jane Austin!

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Lizzy_B wrote:
Tony - Why does Mrs. T consider them "mens books"? They sound fascinating. But then, I love history (and have a particular fondness for British history.) I might have to look them up

It's because there's a lot of fighting and battles described in detail (but not gory detail) and it's all told from the perspective of the main character Uthred. It doesn't come across as superfluous violence though as it was a brutal period in history when the sword was often used to settle disputes.

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JeffC - Wait wait wait, you have read Gregor...but have you read The HUngar Games?? Absolutely incredible series!

Brad, if you like dystopian/fantasy, pick up The Hungar Games. Just incredible

I read tons of fictions. 29 so far this year (put down the only non fiction book I tried because I was bored).

Right now, I am reading Rant by Chuck Palahniuk. It is strange...but good. I am also listening to the audiobook of How to Train Your Dragon (WAY better story than the movie).

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caitiesus wrote:
JeffC - Wait wait wait, you have read Gregor...but have you read The HUngar Games?? Absolutely incredible series!

Brad, if you like dystopian/fantasy, pick up The Hungar Games. Just incredible

I read tons of fictions. 29 so far this year (put down the only non fiction book I tried because I was bored).

Right now, I am reading Rant by Chuck Palahniuk. It is strange...but good. I am also listening to the audiobook of How to Train Your Dragon (WAY better story than the movie).

It was a good book. Not my favorite of Chucks, but it was a very good read.

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Thanks for the tip, cait! I will check it out now!

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I second Caitie on Hunger Games -- SOOO good!

I'm currently reading The Magicians by Lev Grossman which is like an adult Harry Potter - also very good.

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teacherdrama wrote:
I second Caitie on Hunger Games -- SOOO good!

I'm currently reading The Magicians by Lev Grossman which is like an adult Harry Potter - also very good.

Speaking of which, if you haven't read the Harry Potter series, do so.
If you like Sci-Fi, The Ender's Game series by Orson Scott Card is fantastic.

Love all the Chuck Palahniuk Fans!

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You liked the whole Ender's Game series? The first one is obviously a masterpiece, but I wasn't a fan of the rest.

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I refuse to read Ender's Game because of Card's views on people...and the it is all really a book against gay people (Ender is a take off of Bender).

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caitiesus wrote:
I refuse to read Ender's Game because of Card's views on people...and the it is all really a book against gay people (Ender is a take off of Bender).

Yeah I discovered the fact that Scott was a "little out there"(at least by my definition) after I'd enjoyed the book.

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I read chick-lit so I probably cannot be very helpful in this area. Although all I've read lately are teacher books. Fun.

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cdub wrote:
You liked the whole Ender's Game series? The first one is obviously a masterpiece, but I wasn't a fan of the rest.

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I refuse to read Ender's Game because of Card's views on people...and the it is all really a book against gay people (Ender is a take off of Bender).

Yeah I discovered the fact that Scott was a "little out there"(at least by my definition) after I'd enjoyed the book.

You're all right, I just looked it up and Card seems to be "a little out there". Well, Ender's game was a great book. I didn't notice any gay bashing in it though.

Oh, Neil Gaiman. Read Neil Gaiman. His short stories are fantastic.

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I just started reading this: Who Censored Roger Rabbit?

NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIE. Character names are the same. There not cartoon movie stars but comic strip stars. And really the only charcter that is the same is Jessica Rabbit. But this is a more mature book, than the Disney version. But so far im loving it, and you cant go wrong with 2 bucks for a book.

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Oh, Neil Gaiman. Read Neil Gaiman. His short stories are fantastic.

Yes! Neil Gaiman is amazing! Love Love Love him!

My favorites are...

Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett)
The Graveyard Book (YA and one of the best books I have ever read)