suggest me + everyone else some books

[Alcidesire]

Book Title: The Divine Comedy
Book Author: Dante Alighieri
Why You Like It: Mostly? I'm a sucker for classics - the writing style tends to be one that makes me think more on what I'm reading and process the information. That aside, Dante's portrayal of the various stages of the afterlife is incredibly unique and creative, giving roles in the process to various creatures and people from other mythologies, though he primarily uses Greek mythology. It's also good to use against anyone who claims that fanfic is inherently trashy, seeing as it's bible fanfiction.

Book Title: Paradise Lost
Book Author: John Milton
Why You Like It: The first point of the story actually follows the point of view of Lucifer, leading the rebellion of the angels against god and consequently being thrown out. Among classic epics this is actually pretty rare, with the unique nature continuing on to his portrayal of the relationship between Adam and Eve - for once Adam isn't just a poor man tricked by an evil woman. However, if you aren't a fan of classic poetic writing I wouldn't suggest it, same as with the Divine Comedy.

Book Title: The Color Out of Space
Book Author: H.P Lovecraft
Why You Like It: Lovecraft has a unique talent when it comes to portraying otherworldly terrors, giving them a distinctly alien and terrifying feel. He really toys with suspense in any of his stories, though the Color Out of Space has to be a favorite of mine simply due to the mysterious and completely incomprehensible nature of the monster itself. His other works are all amazing as well, with Call of Cthulhu inspiring an entire genre of horror, but the Color Out of Space is definitely my favorite.

I'd also second applepi's suggestion of Jules Vernes' stuff. H.G Wells, Steven King, and Edgar Allen Poe are also all great if you like horror books.

[Flatterina]

I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for, but I've read and gotten many books lately, and I'll share them with you. Well, not all, but quite a few. Most will be YA, I hope you read books of that kind. I'll also include series or books I have read whenever but liked a lot and provide the Goodreads blurb.

book title: The Kane Chronicles
book’s author: Rick Riordan
what's it about: Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.
One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.
Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them —Set— has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe - a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
why you like it: I read the series a few years ago and downloaded it again yesterday because I have some nice memories about it. Rick Riordan's books are a big part of my childhood and rightfully so, never does anything in his books appear boring, he doesn't force knowledge on the reader, you learn a lot and have fun doing it.

book title: Lux Series [starting with Obsidian]
book’s author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
what's it about: Starting over sucks.
When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring… until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something… unexpected happens.
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.
If I don’t kill him first, that is.
why you like it: It has action, it's hot, it's funny. Daemon is a great book boyfriend and I read through them faster than I'd like to admit.

book title: The Inheritance Cycle
book’s author: Christopher Paolini
what's it about: When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .
why you like it: I can't express in words how much I love these books. I have read the series four times so far and they get better every time. Just read them, really.

book title: Skulduggery Pleasant
book’s author: Derek Landy
what's it about: Meet Skulduggery Pleasant
Ace Detective
Snappy Dresser
Razor–tongued Wit
Crackerjack Sorcerer
and
Walking, Talking,
Fire-throwing Skeleton
—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.
These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.
The end of the world?
Over his dead body.
why you like it: Same as above. Ten books so far, very fast-paced and it can be overwhelming at times but oh my God, do I love them.

book title: A Song of Ice and Fire
book’s author: George R. R. Martin
what's it about: Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom’s protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens.

Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; and a determined woman undertakes the most treacherous of journeys. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.
why you like it: I'm not really sure I need to say anything. Around 5k+ pages, but those pages are filled with brilliance. And people dying. And having sex. Maybe don't read it if you're under 15. But if that doesn't faze you, huge recommendation.

book title: The Girl With All The Gifts
book’s author: M.R. Carey
what's it about: Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her "our little genius."
Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh.
Melanie loves school. She loves learning about spelling and sums and the world outside the classroom and the children's cells. She tells her favorite teacher all the things she'll do when she grows up. Melanie doesn't know why this makes Miss Justineau look sad.
why you like it: Zombies, I know. But those ones are done better than any zombie novel I've ever read before [which were, like, three. But still]. No useless heads exploding, no brains being eaten. Just an excellent story about people trying to survive.

book title: Red Queen Series
book’s author: Victoria Aveyard
what's it about: This is a world divided by blood - red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Fearful of Mare's potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance - Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart.
why you like it: I like it a lot. It's a court story, but not like any other. The heroine isn't perfect, and she isn't always strong, either. She's weak, she fails, and keeps going anyway.

book title: Savages
book’s author: Don Winslow
what's it about: Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach-based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle -- the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, sending them the message that a "no" is unacceptable.
When they refuse to back down, the cartel escalates its threat, kidnapping Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante. O's abduction sets off a dizzying array of ingenious negotiations and gripping plot twists that will captivate readers eager to learn the costs of freedom and the price of one amazing high.
why you like it: It's different from what I expected. The writing, the plot, everything was unlike anything I'd read before. My English teacher convinced me to read it and I was hesistant, but I'm glad I gave it a chance. Sex, drugs, and violence in this one.

book title: We Were Liars
book’s author: E. Lockhart
what's it about:
A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.
why you like it: Maybe you've read it already, but I discovered it just a month ago. I'm not sure what I can say here without giving too much away, but the ending blew me away. Good one.

book title: Red Rising
book’s author: Pierce Brown
what's it about:Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations.
Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children.
But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity already reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class.
Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society's ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies... even if it means he has to become one of them to do so.
why you like it: Parts of it reminded me of Hunger Games, but better done. Everything was well done about this book. All the schemes, tactics, the conspirations. I'm reading part two now.

book title: Dark Matter
book’s author: Blake Crouch
what's it about: “Are you happy with your life?”
Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious.
Before he awakens to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits.
Before a man Jason’s never met smiles down at him and says, “Welcome back, my friend.”
In this world he’s woken up to, Jason’s life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor, but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible.
Is it this world or the other that’s the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how can Jason possibly make it back to the family he loves? The answers lie in a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could’ve imagined—one that will force him to confront the darkest parts of himself even as he battles a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe.
why you like it: An absolute mindf*ck. Half of the book I was confused and the other half I was very confused. But it's all so worth it! In the end it all makes sense, well, more or less, and it actually gices you something to think about.

I'll probably add more to this list as I finish all the books I got yesterday and today. There are a lot I already know I will like.

[Ja984]

book title: The Maze Runner
book’s author: James Dashner
why you like it: Very very exciting and interesting. I read the whole series within a weeks time. XD