The Summoner
The Blood King
Dark Haven
Dark Lady's Chosen
All 4 were very good. The story is being continued with The Sworn and The Dread in The Fallen Kings Cycle. If you enjoy fantasy, these are well worth the read.
In fact, I still have all 4 paperback books in pretty much new condition. If you are interested, PM me your address and I will send them with the stipulation that when you are done reading them you either pass them on, or donate them to your local library.
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I used to read a lot of fantasy when I was younger. Lately, it's a lot of straight-up history or historical fiction mixed with crime and true adventure. Right now I'm reading one of the best Viet Nam novels I've ever read - ala The 13th Valley by John Del Vecchio - called Fields Of Fire by James Webb. Hard to read at times but seems to be a very candid look at the life of a Marine in that era. For an incredible true story in that same vein check out Chickenhawk by Robert Mason, a true account of a Viet Nam Huey pilot.
hoyodude wrote:
Try FNG by Donald Bodey I studied history in college and met Mr Bodey when he lectured at our school. Great read from a veterens perspective.
Seal Team Six was a facinating read, as well. It was gifted to me by a friend of my brother who was part of that team. With a wink in his eye, he wouldn't say if he was one of the characters in the book...
Wow...are you saying there are still some old-timers around that buy actual books? After the invention of the Kindle and Nook, I thought books went the way of the 8 track tape.
duwan wrote:
I will always prefer turning paper pages.
Hunger games.
Both easy reads
There is nothing like the smell of a good book.
Humastronaut wrote:
I do love the smell inside libraries/used book stores.
yardobeef wrote:
That's where I work in a library, baby... it's my happy place!
That's also why it took me so long to finally capitulate and get a Nook... I love the *smell* of books... the *weight* of them in my hand...the rustle of the pages... aaaaahhhhh...
Been using the heck out of that Nook at my princess' dance rehearsals, though!
Historic fiction/sailors - Patrick O'brien and Dewey Lambdin.
Another dinosaur here. It's gotta be on paper.
For Hoyo and Juyce and the other Vietnam era readers, Tim O'brien of course.
riverdog wrote:
Check that. I have O'Brien's If I Die In A Combat Zone on deck.
For Sci-fi/Fantasy I recommend anything by Orson ScottCard, particularly the Ender series and the Alvin Maker series
