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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME? There. Now that I have your attention: I am completely out of books to read. I haven't had one in over a MONTH and I think it's slowly killing me. So, I've read most of Gail Carson Levine's books and love them, I also enjoy Shannon Hale's stories. You can kind of get a feel for what I like from those two amazing authors, but I also enjoyed Percy Jackson, the Hunger Games (kinda...) and most historical fiction. That's probably my favorite genre along with fairy tale novels. Can someone please help me before I die, if that's possible to die from not reading?
submitted by R~D~, age 14, I <3 My Snow Wa
(February 25, 2011 - 1:49 pm)
(February 25, 2011 - 1:49 pm)
Of course! It's horrible not to have anything to read; I know the feeling. Let's see... have you read I, Coriander? It's a sort of fairy tale in a historical setting, so it sounds like something you'd really enjoy; I certainly did. It's by Sally Gardner, according to Google. Ann Rinaldi has written a lot of great historical fiction; she's my favorite author in that genre. I know you love the Shadow Children series except for the last one; have you read all of MPH's other books (er, the ones that look like they might interest you, anyway)? Just Ella and its sequel, Palace of Mirrors, are 'fairy tale novels,' so I particularly recommend those. By far my least favorite books of hers that I've read so far are the Missing series, and I know Olive agrees, so you may want to keep that in mind. Oh, and East! If you like fairy tale novels, you absolutely must read East if you haven't already! It's by Edith Pattou. If you like Percy Jackson, you might also enjoy the Cronos Chronicles by Ann Ursu, which is kind of similar. It's a trilogy, and the first book has a tree on the cover, though I don't remember what it's called. Don't confuse it with the Kronos Chronicles, though I've heard they're good, too (not that I've read them). The Amaranth Enchantment is a pretty good fairy tale novel as well, though I've read better. You might be able to find more books by browsing through old threads here or in CriReaRec, though I haven't tried this and can't guarantee it'll work.
(February 25, 2011 - 6:18 pm)
Top! Aetc says ocou. Occult? What about it?
(February 25, 2011 - 6:18 pm)
Harry Potter wasn't on your list. Try that.
Oh, and try The Lost Hero. It's by Rick Riordan. :-)
(February 25, 2011 - 7:26 pm)
Yes!
The lost Hero is by far his BEST book!
(March 7, 2011 - 11:21 am)
Discworld. Terry Pratchett. Hysterically funny fantasy. Start with The Colour of Magic, Guards! Guards!, The Wee Free Men, or Hogfather.
That is all.
(February 25, 2011 - 8:26 pm)
Oh, I can see Ima's comment now. Yes, the Missing series is probably my least favourite books by MPH as well.
To add to my previous suggestions, you should try The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson. It's pretty good (By the way, it's Christian-ey). Apparently the City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is good too, but I haven't read it. :-)
(February 25, 2011 - 9:09 pm)
Aw, thanks guys for helping me. :)
@Ima: Wow, you're good at paying attention! (meaning, you remember my liking of The Shadow Children and disliking of the last book :D) All those sounds great. I'll have to look them up! You know, I have read East, but such a long time ago maybe is deserves a rereading, because I do remember particularly liking it!
@Olive (I think it was): Yes. Harry Potter. So many people are telling me to read those books. I actually almost picked it up the other day, being so desperate for a book. I really honestly have no reason as to why I don't read them, I just, don't. I really don't like all that witchcraft stuff and how Harry disobeys to do good (I've seen the movies) but I just might give them a try soon, especially since a close friend is so crazy about them it's basically all she talks about. And I would like to know what she's talking about. Oh and The Healer's Apprentice... I do like Christian-y books. :):)
@ZNZ: I've heard you talk about Discworld a lot and I've always wondered what they were! I tried looking them up at the library, but I couldn't find them. Maybe it'll be easier now that I know the author's name. Thanks!
(February 25, 2011 - 10:22 pm)
Thanks!
Re: HP: Ah. Well, yes, I suppose there is quite a lot of that. They're really, really good, though. You should definitely try them. After all, if you don't end up liking them, you can stop reading, whereas if you would like them and don't read them, you're missing out on something.
Re: Discworld: I second that recommendation. I've only read 2 of those books so far, but they're amazing. That author has written a lot of other good books, too, though the only one of those I've actually read is Nation.
Aetc says awxz. I think he's recommending books on awks. I've never read any; I wonder what they're like.
Now he says miep! As in, "Mm... yep." He's saying I translated correctly! Yay!
(February 25, 2011 - 11:46 pm)
Oh, and Olive, I have read The Lost Hero. I bought it the day it came out hehe :P THANKS!!
(February 25, 2011 - 10:25 pm)
You said you like historical fiction. HAve you read the Dear America books? They're pretty good....
(February 26, 2011 - 2:38 am)
I second that. The Royal Diaries series is good, too, and very similar.
(February 26, 2011 - 6:43 pm)
There's also the Dear Canada books.
(February 26, 2011 - 9:49 pm)
I second The Royal Diaries.
(February 27, 2011 - 1:57 am)
*laugh* That's really funny! Dear America and Dear Canada. :) Not that I'm making fun of Canada or anything, it's just... yeah, I'll stop. :D I believe I have read Dear America books, and I really liked them! Okay. I think I'll try HP. I'll make a thread when I eventually finish the first book, if I ever end up reading it. :D Thanks so much you guys! I now have a list of what books to order from the library!
(February 27, 2011 - 1:29 pm)
I just have to say, I had the exact same attitude as you about HP (like, what you describe was exactly how I felt) until last February, when I finally decided to just read the first one and see if it was even worth continuing. Well, I wasn't such a huge fan of the second as I was of the first, and looking at it now after having read all the books, it isn't bad but it's not the best of them, but the synopsis of the third one looked really interesting, so I kept going. I've read them all now, love them, and I'm really glad I did, even though I was very skeptical at first.
In my case, though, it was having the two cousins, both girls my age, one on EACH side of the family, who wouldn't stop talking about it (the one I see most often had been talking about it for years!), instead of a friend.
So yeah. I just have to encourage you in the Harry Potter direction...
:)
And for the tastes you list, I recommend Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher. It's set in ancient Arabia, and it's very good.
(February 27, 2011 - 9:00 pm)