I’m sure that at some point someone will ask me for a list of recommendations or a reading list. I recently made one for my friend Lexi at work, and feel like all of the books listed are fantastic. I would recommend these to any of my friends. So, here we go!
1. Diary by Chuck Palahniuk
This is the story of a woman who is very unhappy with her life, and loses herself in her art career. There is a surprise twist at the end! It’s very good.
2. A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
Ok, ok, I say that I don’t like teen fiction, but this one is actually beautifully written. I started out skeptical and ended up reading the whole series.
3. WWZ: The Oral History of the Zombie Wars by Max Brooks
Who doesn’t love a good zombie book? This is one of the best ones I’ve come across. Affecting to say the very least.
4. Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman
Ok, I admit it. I have an addiction, but seriously, this book is phenomenal.
5. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Neffinger
This book may not be the most wonderfully written piece of literature you’ll ever read, but it is a good story. Great for a quick summer read.
6. Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
This book, like all Ms. Jones’ books, is interesting, and involved. It’s mildly confusing until everything is explained, but a wonderful adventure.
7. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is such a fantastic book! Set during WW2 and narrated by Death himself, it is a story of a young girl who is trying to understand life, and literature.
8. Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
This is for all the fans of The Hunger Games. This book was published years and years ago, is written better, and has a better ending. You’re welcome!
9. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
This book is an undertaking, but it is SO cool. I’m putting it on this list because it’s an amazing book, but it may take a while to get through. Don’t worry. This one took me almost 3 months to finish.
10. Less Than Zero by Brett Easton Ellis
This book is a gritty and intense look at L.A. in the 80’s. This book is extreme and affecting. It made me sad, angry, happy, validated, and inadequate.
11. Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block
This is such a rad book! Well, it’s actually five books in one volume. It is also set in L.A. in the 80’s but unlike Less Than Zero it is told like a fairy tale. Time is not mentioned, nor is aging. It’s a really light fun read.
12. The Prestige by Christopher Priest
I recently reviewed this book, and would recommend it to anyone.
13. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
This book is a thrilling romp through London Underground, a mystical hidden world just below the modern streets of London.
14. Stories edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantinio
I loved every story in this book, and immediately loaned it to one of my friends. I haven’t seen it since. Let that be a testament for how amazing this book is.
15. Abarat by Clive Barker
Barker is usually a horror author, but this book is his foray into children’s stories. He doesn’t quite succeed, it’s still very scary. I loved it though! Definitely worthy of this list.
16. The Road by Cormac Mcarthy
If you haven’t read this by now, read it. You’re slacking. It’s amazingly written and sad, but wonderful.
17. Wastelands edited by John Joseph Adams
This is an anthology of short stories from all different authors about the end of the world. It is interesting, and compelling.
18. Perfume by Patrick Suskind
This one is about a unique serial killer who is trying to preserve the scent of a human being. He probably wouldn’t kill his victims if one could survive being dipped in animal fat for a night.
19. The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman
I’m sure you have heard of these, but they are really amazing books. They are worth your time, I swear.
20. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
There is a movie coming out of this soon that I am convinced will be awful. Hopefully, I’m wrong, because the book is amazing.
That’s it my dears! All of these books are at least 4 out of 5 button eyes. Choose any one of them and you should be happy with your choice.
P.S.
I’ve bought a new copy of Battle Royale, and I have started reading it again. A review will soon follow. Also, I bought The End of Mr. Y, which I am very excited to start. Does anyone have a favorite book you’d like to see reviewed? Let me know! :)
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