Tower Library discussion

Hi everyone, what is the best book you would recommend to someone for their next read? I recommend Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carrey.
Let me know!

Thanks for getting the conversation started, Dawn! I'd recommend Sacré Bleu by Christopher Moore. If you're not familiar with Christopher Moore, I'd describe him as a comedy writer with a mystical horror bent. Sacré Bleu uses some of the great impressionist painters as main characters. It's been almost 10 years since I read it and I still think about some of the facts and bits about painting included in the story when watching art documentaries.

Thanks Indy. I will add it to my list!

Hellooo. So I'm not sure what your preferred genre is so I'll just recommend the last book that I quite enjoyed and that's The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. It's become quite popular lately so I picked it up when it was on sale and was pleasantly surprised. It's a quick and easy read if you're looking for something you can finish in a couple of days. It's also a fairly accurate retelling if you're interested in Greek mythology.

Thanks Lauren! I love Greek mythology!
I'm a huge fan of The Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer!

The Kushiel series is fabulous!

For fantasy, I would recommend A Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne, and the Broken Earth series by NK Jemisin (a bit more Sci-fi but really fascinating).

Thank you Rachel! I'll put them on my list too!

For an escape I read a lot of gay romance. I have a lot that I just loved but one book I read recently stuck with me. Lily Morton's On a Midnight Clear. The book cover is gorgeous as well. Her books are often hilarious and I love the snark and banter. This book was sweet and I found it beautiful.

Ann - that book cover IS gorgeous. 😍 I bought it, so umm, now Kindle has moved my recs from paranormal romance to gay historical romance. I don't mind! 😛 Escape is escape.

Rachel wrote: "Ann - that book cover IS gorgeous. 😍 I bought it, so umm, now Kindle has moved my recs from paranormal romance to gay historical romance. I don't mind! 😛 Escape is escape."

I enjoyed the book and the cover is so beautiful. I really like the author but the cover is what drew me in. I hope you enjoy it. I grew up reading MF romance books. Didn't like contemporary because I couldn't relate to the characters. I have found over the past couple of years that I prefer MM romance books. No need for me to compare myself to either character. I have learned a lot about myself and the world since making the switch. I do read MF books on occasion still.