Booky Ramblings discussion

What is your favourite book ever? And who is your favourite author?

I have about 4 'favourite' books I love and would highly recommend - they're amazing and meant alot to me.





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another 2 books that are amazing actually - are
and both non fiction book, How to make love wasa GREAT book by porn actress Jenna jamesone- it surprised me how good it was, i recommend it to everyone, also as far as true stories or survival and captivity go - Colleen Stan's book was amazing although not for the faint hearted as it includes occasional graphic detail of sadistic torture .....she gets away through guys...a real survivor!

i don't think i have a fav book ever
I have lots of books that i love though, little women, harry potter, oliver twist

I generally read romance based books, i like fantasy too but will read anything that comes recommended, its very rare i won't finish a book even if i don't like it

Vikki I am the same, if I don't like a book it has to be very, very bad for me not to finish it! I worry that the end will actually be amazing and I will have missed out!

If I would pick one, it is The Stand by Stephen King. I have read it about 6 times, I first read it at 15 and my dad didn't think I would finish it because of how long it is, but I devour it every time and it never gets boring

I have lots of favourite authors, my current author crush is D.T. Dyllin her Gates trilogy is awesome. The first book Hidden Gates has been out for a little while, I had the honour to Beta read the 2nd and 3rd book in the series and I can tell you now they are awesome.

I honestly dont think I could pick an absolute favourite! I love so many for so many different reasons!

Favorite BOOK? I'm going to amend that to SERIES or STORY. So my favorite "book" is the series "The Book of the Malazan Fallen" by Steven Erikson. Its totally amazing and does not get the respect it deserves because its advanced reading. Your average reader probably wouldn't make it past the first 100 pages of the first book. Sad fact. =( Favorite author. NO CONTEST. That would be DAVID WEBER. Think Steven King for quantity. That many books. Here's the kicker. ALL OF THEM ARE AMAZING. Almost as good as "The Book of the Malazan Fallen". All of them. I mean... its one thing to have an excessive amount quantity... but pairing that to an equally excessive amount of QUALITY.... this guy is the best author ever. <3

Kyle wrote: "Favorite BOOK? I'm going to amend that to SERIES or STORY. So my favorite "book" is the series "The Book of the Malazan Fallen" by Steven Erikson. Its totally amazing and does not get the respec..."

The Book of the Malazan Fallen series by Steven Erikson has been recommended to me by a friend. I picked up the first book in the series, and you are right it is definitely advanced reading. I have started it but haven't finished it as it's one of those books you need to find a quiet space to completely disappear into, and it's not often that I have much quiet :P but your mention of it has reminded me of the book and I will make a point to pick it up and read it now.

The thing with the first book is that its a small chunk of a larger story so theres a LOT of information in it. Erikson's writing style is that kind of "give and take" style. He'll open a scene and you'll basically know NOTHING of what's going on HOWEVER you get an inkling and it makes you curious and the entire story is so interconnected you're just excited to see how it all fits in!!! Hahahaha, its AWESOME. After the first book you'll get all the main plots and subplots. The second book is truly more enjoyable than the first for this reason. <3 I so recommend it to everyone, even if you're a harlequin type thats not used to advanced writing styles. I mean when I say "advanced reading" I don't mean its only for so-called "smart" people. Its just... hmmm... a way of writing most people don't generally encounter. *shrug*

I think my fave book ever is Not only is Diana Gabaldon an amazing writer, she is a queen of research and detail. Her love story resonates for me, and it's possible I have, ahem, a bit of a crush on Jamie Fraser...but you didn't hear it from me!

<3 I'm rereading that right now. I never actually finished the series since one of the later books angered me greatly and I stopped... lol

Kyle wrote: "<3 I'm rereading that right now. I never actually finished the series since one of the later books angered me greatly and I stopped... lol"

It's a big series, Kyle. I would actually love to reread it, but sadly, can't devote all my time to reading her books! Too many others out there! But I did love the first 2 or 3.

I absolutely cannot read a book without finishing the series... unless something turns me off the series. Outlander was pretty much the only one that ever has. I don't understand how you can do that. lol On the bright side the word "sassenach" has been in my vocab for many years as a result. Which has lead to a plethora of confused and bewildered faces. ^_^

Kyle wrote: "I absolutely cannot read a book without finishing the series... unless something turns me off the series. Outlander was pretty much the only one that ever has. I don't understand how you can do t..."

Buahahaha! Sassenach could come in handy, I must say.

^ <3

My favorite contemporary author is , but there are just too many great books that I love!