Holmbo Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 And why? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuySomeCheese Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Probably Shadow Walkers by Brent Hartinger, it's objectively not a great book but it's an easy read and it's always there for me when I need it. Also, I unknowingly stole half of my personality from one of the charachters (Emory) when I was in 5th grade lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Spade Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 The Redwall series, because of the nostalgia, lack of romance, and world building. I aspired to be like the hero characters in the series. Yeah, my only role models from books (and I read a lot as a kid) were talking rodents. ? I turned out fine though. ? Now I don't really read anymore since so many "adult" books are all about romance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticanary Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Small Gods Brutha is one of my favourite main characters, possibly the lack of romance plays into that but he's just good in general. Mainly though I just love the setup of how the gods work in discworld, its my most loved bit of worldbuilding in any series of books. You get a really interesting interaction where the deities dwindle if they aren't believed in so power rests in the believer but also the god exists and can use power if they have that belief. Om is my favourite grumpy tortoise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alto Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Duma Key I love a story with a strong disabled protagonist. That is also about art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Native Manitou Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Indian Givers by Jack Weatherford. It describes the many contributions my people made to world culture. Do you like chocolate, vanilla, strawberries, peanut butter, potato chips, soft drinks, gum, avocados, popcorn, pumpkin spice, chili peppers, most of the food you eat, most of the medicines you use, the movement to protect the environment & a democracy where women & poor people can vote (among many, many other things)? You're welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leia Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 currently, it's the Percy Jackson series. i finished reading it a few weeks back and it's sooo good!! i love the fantasy and YA genre, and out of all the books i've read so far, this series is the most well-written one. it's an easy read, everything is explained really well, the story is awesome, and there's a great mix of elements like action, friendship and loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonmerci Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Recently, I discovered the Artemis Fowl series and (platonically) feel in love with it. For those who don't know it, well first of all, stay away from the movie (and I'm going to say it twice for people in the back, stay away from the movie!). It a mix of fantasy (for the fairy and the magic) and sci-fiction (for the weapons and the vessels). What I particular like in these books (and the main reason why you should stay away from the movie, did I already said it?) is Artemis Fowl. That kid has one of the best redemption arc that I have ever seen. Also the humor and irony in the book are excellent. Finally it focused a lot on friendship, with a lot of deep platonic relationships. If you enjoy fantasy and antiheroes, I think you'll enjoy it. Book 6 and 2 are my favorite I think, though of course it is better to read them in order. @Leia WilliamsI enjoyed a lot Percy Jackson too. I also read Heroes of Olympus (the sequel, if you don't know). Didn't like it the same way but there are still scenes that are very good (the coming out scene for one of the character, I don't know why but I enjoyed it so much). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leia Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 @nonmerci yep, Heroes of Olympus is on my list! i'm hoping to borrow the books from my friend because i don't like reading from my phone. i did not know that Artemis Fowl is a book series!! :O thanks for the heads up, i'll make sure to read the books first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonmerci Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 @Leia WilliamsThere are 8 books in the Artemis Fowl though they kinda be read independently (that's a bit like Harry Potter, each book has its own story, though it's clearer if you read it in order). The author also started a spin-off series. I haven't read it yet but I heard the first book was good too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmbo Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 I read book two of Artemis Fowl so many times as a child ☺️ Great read 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhawk Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 What would it be other than The Lord of the Rings? Unoriginal answer, but you really can't just compete with the masterpiece of storytelling that it is. My favorite series as a child was Guardians of Ga'hoole, an amazing fantasy series where the characters were owls. I also found a cool new creature fantasy in a similar vein recently called Eyrie, which it, and the rest of its series is definitely a fun and interesting read I'd recommend. It's about Gryphons, and I think that might be enough to get your interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdogfingers Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 i have a lot of books to read right now so this might be set to change, but currently my fave is They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera. it is a romance, but it's a really beautiful one between two guys who both know they are going to die that day. it made me cry when i finished it, which is kinda big cuz i don't normally cry over books i also really like The Last Kids on Earth series, which is targeted more towards kids, but they're still really good! it's about a group of kids who are stuck in a monster-zombie apocalypse, so they have to navigate their way through it! it has very fun illustrations too ! there is also a little bit of romance stuff, the main character has a crush on a girl, but otherwise i think it's fine? i'm still catching up on the books since apparently there were 3 new ones that came out and i didn't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeepsInTheChiliPot Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Picking a favorite book is hard but the Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a comfort book. It was the first book I read in which a young person had chronic health problems and it was relatable in a lot of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 At the moment it is El día que cielo se caiga (the day the sky falls). It made me cry a lot of times and shows platonic love in a beautiful way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a star Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The Six of Crows duology is the most recent series I've fallen in love with. I love the dense worldbuilding and the sense of danger and the character interplay. This is making a good reading list. I should read the percy jackson series but I keep on forgetting about it. I should check out Ga'Hoole too - the movie was awesome. And I'm down for a series about gryphons. As a teenager, I was really into Tamora Pierce, because girls doing cool stuff in a fantasy setting, the wicca series by cate tiernan (magic! danger! boyfriends turning out to be evil actually!), Animorphs until book 30 (it owns. mostly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smac n cheese Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 WINGS OF FIRE WINGS OF FIRE WINGS OF FIRE WINGS OF FIRE WINGS OF FIRE WINGS OF FIRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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