Valhalla, I am coming....

[primroseburrows]

Okay, all you book junkies out there.


malachan has inspired me with his request for novels to read.


I just finished up a book, which means I'm going into withdrawal looking for another. I'm on a tear, mind you, so I'm pretty much in the dark fantasy/dystopia/stuff that makesyouthink fiction vein. Yeah, I know DT7's practically on its way, but still. Gimme books. Novels, anthologies, whatever, as long as it's good.


So, guys, set to it! Rec me something you think I'd like.

Also...what are some good books on SF/Fantasy writing? I'd like recs on those, too, but I'd rather have the fiction recs, really. Both is even better. God, I'm greedy. :D

Comments

[peacey.livejournal.com]

Ditto, to the "nth" degree. I mentioned it the other night. Don't be put off by their size, either. You will be *amazed* at how fast you'll rip through them and how quickly you'll reach for the next in the series. As for good books on SF/Fantasy writing, might I put forth, "The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference" from Writer's Digest Books, and "How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy" by Orson Scott Card. Both are *invaluable*. Also, in terms of general "how to" on the basics of writing fiction, "Beginnings, Middles, and Ends" by Nancy Kress. Above ALL OTHER writing books though (and I've read a TON), by far the best is, "The Writer's Journey (2nd edition)" by Chirstopher Vogler. It is my bible. If nothing else inspires you to great fiction, this will. Some people are a bit turned off by it, calling it a simple formula for fiction, but they fail to see that it simply gives the ingredients for a great story, time-tested through centuries. Get it, read it, love it!

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Whee, all those recs! I'm going to add them all to my Amazon Wish List so I can keep track of them. Have you picked up American Gods yet? Huh? *glares affectionately*