boston100 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I have reasently found an awsome series. They are called gone by michal grant. The plot is that everyone abouve fifteen in a californian town disaperes and a big barrier cuts the town off from the rest of the world. The cover for the canadian and U S version looks like a romance book but they are not. If u want a really good book get this one thanks. Quote As long as there is one bionicle fan out there there is still hope for bionicle to return. Keep faith. Bionicle is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Hohenheim Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 erm....I'm not getting the point of this topic. do you mean it to be a topic where you can discuss or...? Quote Previously known as Aiwendil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 erm....I'm not getting the point of this topic. do you mean it to be a topic where you can discuss or...?I think hes asking what are other peoples favorite books. My favorite book series is one called the Passage Trilogy. Its just a good story all around. Quite a difficult read though, so Id recommend audio book. Quote Signature Guidelines: Avatar and signature total file size may not exceed 250 KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxthethrax Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Horrible histories Quote I am searching for peepol,who can program,and peepol,who have ideas for multimedia and games,to come and join the KranaNui ProjectIf you are one of them,please PM me! If you have PM from me,you are one of them! [flash=250,100]http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/sprxtrerme/BANNERS/thornax.swf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boston100 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice. U guys shold totally read gone tho it is freaking amazing! Quote As long as there is one bionicle fan out there there is still hope for bionicle to return. Keep faith. Bionicle is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Hohenheim Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 well, my favorite books are the DragonSpell series. Nice. U guys shold totally read gone tho it is freaking amazing! uh....I don't think text speak is allowed, by the way. "U" "tho". should, i think is a typo Quote Previously known as Aiwendil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The Lord of the Rings. And anything else that J.R.R.Tolkien wrote. Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The Bionicle books weren't actually that great IMO (at least not the ones I remember). No offense to Greg.My favorite books? The Stoneheart Trilogy by Charlie Fletcher, Dormia by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski, the first few books of the HIVE series by Mark Walden, the Leven Thumps series by Obert Skye, the Artemis Fowl series and The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer, The Tomorrow Code by Brian Falkner, uh... I do read quite a lot so I can't give a complete list, haha. Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual Cee Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The Lord of the Rings. And anything else that J.R.R.Tolkien wrote.That altough the Silmarillion can be a bit too-overdetailed. Quote I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I would have to say that mine is The Andromeda Strain. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) don't really do story-based books much. more interested in books of science, philosophy, and psychology. I'm especially partial to the works of Richard Dawkins, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Anton LaVey. Edited March 6, 2013 by Robert Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminus Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I've been a big fan of Anthony Horowitz for a while (since 5th grade, so about 7 or so years), I really liked the Alex Rider series, and I'm excited for the release of Oblivion (the last Gatekeepers book) in a few weeks.I'm also a big fan of Tom Clancy, I've read a lot of his books, but Hunt for Red October is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Vonn Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 well, my favorite books are the DragonSpell series. Nice. U guys shold totally read gone tho it is freaking amazing! uh....I don't think text speak is allowed, by the way. "U" "tho". should, i think is a typo Text speak is perfectly allowed. It's annoying and people don't do it but it's allowed. Anyways I just finished reading jPod by Douglas Coupland. Definitely an entertaining read, even if not that satisfying. Turns out there was a TV series based on it? I should get on that. Quote 3DS: 3711-9364-3152 PSN: AidecVoros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Best books ever? It'd be impossible for me to pick an actual favorite, but here are a few of the best books ever in my opinion:A Monster Calls, by Patrick NessThe Book Thief, by Markus ZusakThe Hobbit, by J.R.R. TolkienA Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. MartinAnything by Vince FlynnThe Dresden Files, by Jim ButcherAnything by Agatha ChristieSherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller series by Michael ConnellyThe Four Loves, by C.S. LewisAnd more. =P ------------------- To clear up the above: Chatspeak, if done excessively, is indeed against the rules, as per the Language Use Guidelines: In addition, the Administration encourages all members to do their best to use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. In regards to the last item (spelling), using numbers and symbols in the place of letters (leet or chatspeak) is highly frowned upon and discouraged from use on this site.The occasional use of non-English languages or leet is allowed to add flavor or emphasis to your text. . . . Excessive usage will be removed As it wasn't done excessively (and plus it wasn't leet either), the above wasn't against the rules, but it's still encouraged to not do so. Also, in the future, Strackkorotus, if you think something is against the rules, please just report the post instead of posting. Thanks! Edited March 7, 2013 by Velox Quote "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxryn Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 There are a lot of different books I could list, from whimsical fantasies to some philosophy/biographies I read through. But, for me personally, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky spoke to me the most. (I read it during my... Sophomore year, I believe, so two years ago -- helped me through a rather difficult time). I've not seen the movie adaptation, but I would like to eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 When I think of my favorite books, the following come to mind:Most books from Paulo Coelho, but most specifically his And on the Seventh Day trilogy.Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine PatersonA Passage to India, by E.M. ForsterThe Giver, by Lois LowryThe Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. TolkienHonorable mentions given to:Animal Farm, by George OrwellBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamilloWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, by Gregory MaguireI don't know what this list says about me, but I'm sure it says something. Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neelh Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 The Gone series is good, but I prefer such endeavours as My Girlfriend's a Geek/Fujoshi Kanojo (Rotten Girl Girlfriend) and Black Butler. Book 1 of Homestuck is lying on my floor, though. I guess I should peruse it. Quote i wanna be the very best like no one ever was to catch them is my real test to train them is my cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Lycaon Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Jurassic Park. I have read it at least five times, and it never gets old. It's plot has some big differences from the movie, so that is a plus. Edited March 9, 2013 by Canis Lupus Quote I used to have a banner here. But that RPG is dead. What now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neelh Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Can't believe I didn't say this already. John. Green. That is all. Quote i wanna be the very best like no one ever was to catch them is my real test to train them is my cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protohuman Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm currently reading 'Pirate: Sea Robber Part III' by Tim Severin. I am planning to read the original book of 'A Clockwork Orange'... Quote Gee golly, I sure do love Bionicles! My favourite one is Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I hate choosing favourites... but I really enjoyed the Shadowmarch trilogy by Tad Williams; Fantasy literature at its best. Markus Heitz's works are great too, but they can be a bit gruesome/violent at times...And anything Discworld, of course. <3 Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Beat Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 "Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages" by Diane Duane and Peter Morwood. Yup, it's Star Trek. Yup it's all kinds of amazing. Quote ~Avatar's original image was made by the incomparable Egophiliac.~ ~Electronic Manic Supersonic Bionic Energy~~"If I am afraid of criticism, I won't be able to challenge anything new." - BoA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpelstiltskin Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Kinda surprised not to see Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series given it's due here. It takes true talent to weave a tale of such epic scope and still keep you emotionally invested in that many characters. And it will always be my go-to reference for how to properly write a plot device/mechanism into the story itself. Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series deserves a mention here as well. I have to admit that the plotlines can get a little repetitive, but I think he makes up for it by crafting characters that are so lifelike and detailed that they seem to leap off the page. The books deserve a much better media representation than Legend of the Seeker could ever have given them. ~ Rumpelstiltskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair the Cat Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Sorry, but Twilight. (And no, that was not a troll.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taka Nuvia Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series deserves a mention here as well. I have to admit that the plotlines can get a little repetitive, but I think he makes up for it by crafting characters that are so lifelike and detailed that they seem to leap off the page. The books deserve a much better media representation than Legend of the Seeker could ever have given them. ~ Rumpelstiltskin Sadly I've only seen Legend of the Seeker so far (and enjoyed it ^^"); but it really seems to be worth a read, then? Quote My art collection topic - updated! (21/09/2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelady Gallade Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Kinda surprised not to see Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series given it's due here. It takes true talent to weave a tale of such epic scope and still keep you emotionally invested in that many characters. And it will always be my go-to reference for how to properly write a plot device/mechanism into the story itself. Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series deserves a mention here as well. I have to admit that the plotlines can get a little repetitive, but I think he makes up for it by crafting characters that are so lifelike and detailed that they seem to leap off the page. The books deserve a much better media representation than Legend of the Seeker could ever have given them. ~ RumpelstiltskinWas that the one with the wheel that could change your age? I saw the movie on TV when I was little. Also, Alex Rider is tha bomb. Quote P̴̡͘r̛̕a̵͟i̷͞s͢͠é̴̢̛̕ ̛͡t̴̶̨͞h͢҉̶e̢͟ ̸̢͢͠R͢é̷͏̶d̸͘͞ ̴͟͡͏͞a͞n̶̛̕̕҉d̶͠͞͞ ̶̡̧B̷̛l̀҉a҉̢́͟c̕͠k̢͠ ̶̸̡͟͢Ģ͞͝͏͝ó̕d̛͢͢͡͠.̧҉.̷̧̛͟͞.̀҉̴̧̨̧̡Minecraft username: furno5943 3DS Friend code: 5043 2524 8032 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausaro Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 For Fantasy, my favorite series would have to be Redwall.... Especially for the food and the unique cultures. As for Sci Fi, I think Greg Bear's Forerunner Trilogy is pretty amazing as a space opera/horror story. Quote The Redwall RPG; closed nowUpdate: RPG has migrated to another location and merged with another. Update 3/29/14 Still Alive 8+ yearsCredit to Supernova Productions and Expired! for the Avatar.Apparently I'm now Kopaka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geardirector Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I used to love Harry Potter, now I just "like" it. No offense to J.K. Rowling, but I've grown old enough to notice the massive plot holes in the series. Regardless, it remains a really enjoyable book series. My favorite book series right now, would have to be Artemis Fowl and Taynikma. I'm also a sucker for anything by Agatha Christie, Poirot and Marple are just the best. Quote BZPRPG Profiles Nuparu-Ferron-Mar-Zelvin-Wiremu-Farzan-Mako-Krex-Tamachan-??? Akiri Nuparu Posts: 1. 2. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 It's of course hard to list "best books ever" since people like different things in books. But I've always liked A Series of Unfortunate Events as a series that aims at kids without talking down to them, and is concise with a clear beginning, a stuctured middle, and a definitive end. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neelh Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Back to the Gone series. Light. It is out and I have it. It is good. Quote i wanna be the very best like no one ever was to catch them is my real test to train them is my cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athmos Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Footfall by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle is a pretty awesome Alien book. Quote WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPenguin Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 The Gone series is good Eh. I really did not like the book at all. I remember forcing myself to finish it, only to find myself on a cliffhanger. I'm currently reading Immortality by Milan Kundera. Very good book Quote Majhost sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Joseph Haydn Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) To Kill a Mockingbird was exceptional. Edited April 12, 2013 by Jerzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neelh Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 The Gone series is good Eh. I really did not like the book at all. I remember forcing myself to finish it, only to find myself on a cliffhanger. I'm currently reading Immortality by Milan Kundera. Very good book I found it rather easy to read. It's a bit like Act 1 of Homestuck, to be honest. You need to read it to get the hang of how things work there, and then you can get onto the better stuff. And it's pretty obvious that it would end on a cliffhanger. It is a series, after all, and most serieses have to do that. Quote i wanna be the very best like no one ever was to catch them is my real test to train them is my cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPenguin Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) The Gone series is good Eh. I really did not like the book at all. I remember forcing myself to finish it, only to find myself on a cliffhanger. I'm currently reading Immortality by Milan Kundera. Very good book I found it rather easy to read. It's a bit like Act 1 of Homestuck, to be honest. You need to read it to get the hang of how things work there, and then you can get onto the better stuff. And it's pretty obvious that it would end on a cliffhanger. It is a series, after all, and most serieses have to do that. It was an easy read, but I found it boring. The whole premise sounded very interesting to me at first, but as I read it, it became more tedious. It could have been very good, but it just kept straying away from its strengths. I just didn't find the characters very interesting, and I wasn't really compelled to see what would happen to them in the next book. The premise was very cool, but it was more focused on the characters and their survival rather than the mystery behind why they vanish after they turn fifteen. It looked like it was turning into just another Lord of the Flies or Girl Who Owned a City with superpowers. Maybe I should try reading it again with the sequels, but I remember being quite dissappointed. Edited April 12, 2013 by Reckoner Quote Majhost sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 My favorite books are mangas. I used to check out up to 3 manga volumes at a time at the library constantly until mom stopped taking me. Now I have a manga app on my kindlefire that gives me my fix. I also like a good classic adventure novel, like Moby Dick, Treasure Island, and Sherlock Holmes: the Hound of the Baskervilles. And yes, those are considered adventures due to what happens in those books. Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underscore Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Bone series (by Jeff Smith) and Hoot, Scat, Chomp and Flush (by carl hiassen) and Fellowship of the rings (by I think we already know but if you don't it's J.R.R Tolkein which I don't think I spelled right but who cares) Edited April 16, 2013 by Maranui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpelstiltskin Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Sadly I've only seen Legend of the Seeker so far (and enjoyed it ^^"); but it really seems to be worth a read, then? I admit, the show is pretty good if you haven't read the books. Season 1 isn't so bad in that respect, but Season 2 threw the plot right out the window, introduced random elements from the rest of the following 9 books, and cobbled them together in a haphazard fashion with its own plot devices. ...And I was only content with about half the cast (although Kahlan and Darken Rahl were phenomenal.) Kinda surprised not to see Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series given it's due here. It takes true talent to weave a tale of such epic scope and still keep you emotionally invested in that many characters. And it will always be my go-to reference for how to properly write a plot device/mechanism into the story itself. Was that the one with the wheel that could change your age? I saw the movie on TV when I was little. Lol, not exactly: "The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again." It's a high fantasy series where they have this concept that time, people, and events are all part of a Pattern spun by the eponymous Wheel of Time. "The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills," as they say. They're my favorite books. ~ Rumpelstiltskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Luroka Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 The best book ever would have to be Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert A. Heinlein. Hands-down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 The Name of the Wind is my current favorite single book. But for favorite series I would say The Earthsea Cycle. Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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