In need of a compelling read

[LopezMeister]

The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. Starting with The Eyre Affair.

 

[hungoverbear]

Dont know if anyone has said this yet, but try The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx. Its a great read an incredible look into the life of an addict. Trust me you'll like it.

 

[fenrizz]

It's not quite what you asked for but "1984" (yes, the one by George Orwell) is highly recommended.
I wold also like to recommend "Already Dead" by Charlie Huston, a different kind of vampire book, if you're into that kind of thing.

EDIT:
Think this guys said it better:

Already Dead by Charlie Huston: Bit of an urban fantasy/vampire novel to change things up. NOT a book for Twilight fans. Huston's vampires are murderers, liars, gangsters, and world-class manipulators. In other words, their people allowing their vices to rule them. Even the main character, our supposed hero, isn't really a great person. Nice book to read if you're tired of the poetic, sympathetic Anne Rice-style vampires. Huston's vamps are often ugly and mean, even the nicest in the lot.

 

[PedroSteckecilo]

The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. Starting with The Eyre Affair.

These have already been devoured, as have the Jack Spratt novels. Jasper Fforde is awesome.

I doubt I'll read any book about anyone associated with Motley Crue, I find them repulsive and uninteresting.

 

[vasudean]

I've got 2 recommendations. The Belgariad and Malloreon Series by David Eddings, and Sea of Swords by R.A Salvatore

 

[Amethyst Wind]

The Golden Compass

Oh and NEVER watch the movie, it pales in comparison to the book and then some.

Oh, so very true. The book's called Northern Lights and it's 2 sequels are The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, collectively the His Dark Materials trilogy, and a very good read.

Conversely the film was the biggest tragedy of a production I've ever witnessed. The acting was terrible, the story was re-written poorly, entire pivotal concepts were cut and it DIDN'T EVEN REACH THE CLIMACTIC ENDING TO THE BOOK! While in High School this was my favourite book series, and the film was a damn disgrace.


Another book I'd really recommend is Bringing Down the House, it's what the film 21 is based off.

 

[Agayek]

Hello Escapists,

I am depressed at the little amount of reading I've been doing lately and I could really use a good book recomendation. Something enjoyable and compelling that really hooks you.

I usually like pulpy adventure fiction, light hearted, funny Fantasy and dark science fiction that isn't cyberpunk.

Anything by Jim Butcher. He has 2 series at the moment, Codex Alera and Dresden Files, both of which are fantastic.

Codex Alera is a fantasy wherein a roman-esque society which utilizes magic through various elementals called "furies" is fighting against various attacks against their people, mainly Worgen and terraforming borg-style insectoid creatures. The protagonist has no furies, the only one of his people like that, and the books are about how he deals with such threats through guile and wit.

Dresden Files is a fantasy set in Chicago, where the main character, Harry Dresden, works as a professional wizard (basically a PI) and consults with the CPD on supernatural cases. Very well done, and there's something like 12 books in the series.

 

[EeveeElectro]

I don't know if anyone else has said this, but Terry Pratchett is a good one.
I don't read much, sorry

 

[Thegoodfriar]

Black Sun Rising... I forget what the author's name is. I'll get back to you on that.

 

[demonsaber]

Get the dread empire trilogy by Glen Cook.

Or get the black company series by the same author.

The Black Company series pisses me off... Final 4 books in that series are out of print, so I'm screwed there -_-

You can find them on amazon.

 

[Lullabye]

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

oh shit! thats my fav book.
also check out
ENDERS GAME by orson scott (the entire series)
and
WAY OF Shadows by Brent Weeks.

 

[Procastinator]

American Tabloid by Elmore Leonard is a great read. Firstly for the macho film noir style dialogue and tough as old boots characters. Secondly for it's take on the the era in American history that goes into serious detail about the Kennedy assassinations, The Bay of Pigs and more. Furthermore, it has a great portayal of how instrumental J.E.Hoover was behind the scenes. Has you questioning how much is truth and how much is fiction.

I'd also recommend Frank Herbert's Dune but I don't know much about Brian Herbert's contributions.

 

[Anachronism]

The Terry Pratchet Discworld series.

It'll get you laughing endlessly, it's intelligent, it's not expensive... it's the best series i know of (maybe not the best individual books - but easily the best series)

This. Discworld can't be recommended enough. The individual books aren't particularly long, but there are about 30 in the series now, so it should be able to keep you going for quite a while.

 

[G-Mang]

If you want fun, light-hearted fiction, I strongly recommend Christopher Moore [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Moore_(author)], who generally writes absurdist comedies. My favorite book of his would have to be Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamb:_The_Gospel_According_to_Biff,_Christ%27s_Childhood_Pal]. The title might seem off-putting, but it's really not at all preachy (I'm agnostic and have never read the bible, and it's probably my favorite "fun" book ever).

 

[Jumping_Over_Fences]

Fight Club.

Best book ever.

Fight Club was great. The movie was really good, but there was so much more in the book. Really expanded on some of the ideas. I came to love the character of Marla so much more after reading the book.

Fight Club, Survivor, Choke, Invisible Monsters, any of the early Chuck Palahniuk are great. I was unable to put down Choke and Survivor. However, avoid his last two, Snuff and Pygmy like the plague

 

[Segadroid]

Go read the whole Harry Potter series (from J.K. Rowling). It'll keep you busy for a good month. At least it did for me

 

[Agent Larkin]

Ok whule Tom Clancy is usually a bit overrated i suggest you read Without Remorse the only one of his books i really could,nt put down except for i when i needed to shower.