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What is good science fiction books for starting with?

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:40:27 +0000

What are good science fiction books to read for someone who want to start reading them so nothing that complicated so more character based than hard science thanks in advance.

BQ.1 Are there any good free science fiction books on IBook on the iPad.

Cory Doctorow wrote Little Brother. It is not hard science. It is free since he believes in Creative Commons.

Baen Books allows some of their older books free.

What are some fantasy fiction/ mythical fantasy books that you would recommend?

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:38 +0000

I’m in 9th grade right now, and I am very intrigued by mythical creatures and fantasy type of fiction books, as I’m catching up on the Percy Jackson and Vampire’s Assistant books at the moment. Could anyone recomend a storyline that is atleast 2 or more books as in the main first one, then a certain amount of sequels to that story.

I’ll divide my choices by author

Cassandra Clare (I’m very much in love with this author’s work *woo-hoo*)
-The Mortal Instruments series
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
City of Lost Soul
City of Heavenly Fire
-The Infernal Devices series
Clockwork Angel
Clockwork Prince
Clockwork Princess

Melissa Marr (The most poetic author I’ve ever read. Trust me, she weave her work to be beautiful without being too hard to read)
-The Wicked Lovely series
Wicked Lovely
Ink Exchange
Fragile Eternity
Radiant Shadow
Darkest Mercy

Rachelle Mead (Her story is so interesting I finish the whole series in 4 days. And it’s not twilight vampire kind. People who enjoy Twilight will enjoy this, and the good thing is that people who didn’t enjoy Twilight will enjoy her series.)
-The Vampire Academy series
Vampire Academy
Frostbite
Shadow Kiss
Blood Promise
Spirit Bound
Last Sacrifice

Suzanne Collins (I don’t know what to say about this author. Her work is just pure amazing. All of this and that idea mixing and becoming this extraordinaire masterpiece of her *weeee*)
-The Hunger Games series
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay

What are some horror/ scary historical fiction books for teens?

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:31:40 +0000

I have a book report of a specific genre I need to do. Does anyone know of any horror/ scary historical fiction books for young adults? Preferrably that you liked.

Deep dark and dangerous by Mary Dowing Hann

What are some good fiction books about regreting an abortion?

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:24:29 +0000

I was wondering if there’s any good books that are about teens that had gotten an abortion and regretted it that are fiction.? Someone help please?

It’s not about abortion, however, After by Amy Efaw is a fantastic(but sad) book about a 15 year old girl who gives birth to baby and, not knowing what to do with it, disposes of the baby and all evidence in the dumpster near her house.
Definitely a quick read, but it’s worth it.

How can I enjoy reading non-fiction books as much as fiction?

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:32:35 +0000

I spend too much time on the Internet. I am in year 11 now in UK which is the year where we have the most exams and it’s extremely significant since I want to be a doctor in the future. I like fiction books but I want to be able to read non-fiction books like textbooks in my spare time, spending hours reading them than on the Internet. How can I do this?

Find books on subjects you are interested in. If you like animals, pick up books about animals and true-life accounts of animal adventures. Read biographies and auto biographies on people you find interesting. If you like a certain sport, read books on the sports you like.

Go to your local library and ask the librarian to help you find books that will interst you. You can do the same at your local book store.

What are some good fiction books that have to do with automobiles or motorcycles?

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:48:30 +0000

I have a project in my English class where we have to write 4 reports on a fiction book by an American author. He gave us a list but none of them appealed to me. I am into cars/ truck/ motorcycles etc. Does anyone know of any books that are fiction, American written and has to do with cars/ motorcycles? It also needs to be fairly advanced and 250+ pages.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.

What are the best fiction books about con-artists?

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:18:44 +0000

I am just starting to get into fiction books and I want to read some of the best ones out there that are about con-artists. Does anyone know of a good book / series?

the Montmorency Series are something you might be interested in. It takes place in victorian London and is about a man who lives the life of a gentleman by day and robs people via the sewers by night. Its an easy read for someone who is just getting into reading. by Eleanor Updale

What fiction books would you read if you were me?

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:07:29 +0000

I like things like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and most other fiction books. What would you read if you were me?

All my fav books:
Maximum Ride by James Patterson
Hunger Games
Let the Right one in
On the Run by Gordon Korman
Kidnapped by Gordon Korman
Island by Gordon Korman
Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld is good
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Deadly Little Lies by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Wake series by Lisa McMann
Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
Shattering Glass by Gail Giles
Book of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Double Helix by Nancy Werlin
Suicide Notes by Michael Ford
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Supernatural:
The Unseen series is really good.
The Devouring by Simon Holt
The Darkest Powers by Kelly Armstrong
The Hollow by Jessica Verday
Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
The Supernaturalist by Eoin Coin
The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven
Blood and Chocolate.
Demonata by Darren Shan
Wereling by Stephen Cole
Werecat
Tithe: A modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
Wings by Aprilynn Pike
Need by Carrie Jones
The Gatekeepers by Anthony Horowitz
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
Anita Blake series by Laurell Hamilton
Morganville Vampires by Rachel Cain
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Den of Shadows by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Vampire Diaries by LJ Smith
Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Vampire Kisses
Tantalize by Cynthia Smith
Nightworld series LJ SMith
Vampire Beach by Alex Duval
Thirst by Christopher Pike

Witches (as in Wiccan)
Sweep series by Cate Tierman
Balefire series also by Cate Tierman

Spy stories:
Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter
The Specialists by Shannon Greenland.
Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz
Thursday Next by Jasper Fforde

Aliens:
Daniel X by James Patterson

Mythology:
Percy Jackson series by Rick Riodan
Daughters of the Moon Series
Sons of the Night Series by: Lynne Ewing
Dark Fusion by Neal Shusterman

Any development books for people in the process of writing a fiction novel?

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:45:37 +0000

How to, not other fiction books.

I’ve found some but I’m reluctant to spend money on something without a second opinion.

It really depends on what sort of help you need…

I recommend the ‘Write Great Fiction’ series, which has a different books for several aspects of writing (plot, dialogue, character – you choose). This might be good if you have a particular weakness. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=write+great+fiction&x=0&y=0

‘Self Editing for Fiction Writers’ by Renni Browne and Dave King is a great one for just teaching you to write stronger prose in general. http://www.amazon.com/Self-Editing-Fiction-Writers-Second-Yourself/dp/0060545690/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313184532&sr=8-1

Or if you want a great analysis of what makes a story work, try ‘Story’ by Robert McKee. Note that this book is actually directed at screenwriters and uses movies as examples, but actually it’s a really great help for any kind of story, and has some amazing insight into meaning, theme, structure and character. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Substance-Structure-Principles-Screenwriting/dp/0413715604/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313184623&sr=1-3

What are some historical fiction books suitable for a 5th grade class?

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:10:03 +0000

I have a historical fiction book report and time line due for my L/A class and i can`t think of any books to do it on.

I loved "Moccasin Trail" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw and "Rifles for Watie" by Harold Keith when I was around that age.

"Moccasin Trail" – A pioneer boy, brought up by Crow Indians, is reunited with his family and attempts to orient himself in the white man’s culture.

"Rifles for Watie" – A Civil War-era novel about a boy who enlisted in the Union Army and ends up a spy for them in the Confederate Army.