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nferg22:
The Illuminatus! Trilogy, by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson: How to describe this one? I think I'll just link to the wikipedia page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminatus_trilogy. If you only read one of my recommendations, make it this one.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Noel Adams: I'm sure someone has already said this, but it's worth restating. Except only the first three books are any good. The fourth and fifth were funny at times, but not nearly as funny as the original trilogy.
Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn: Sheer brilliance. Anybody can enjoy this book, especially those concerned with humanity's impact on nature (no, it's not another global warming book). And did I mention it's got a talking gorilla? What more could you want.
I know I'm only supposed to pick three, but I still have a few more. Definitely agree with everyone that Ender's Game is awesome, but in my opinion the sequel, Speaker for the Dead, is even better.
If you're looking for something funny then check out some David Sedaris.
And pretty much anything by Kurt Vonnegut. Even his worst stuff is still pretty entertaining.
vuzedome:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/945100
sakurasama:
One of my fave fantasy/sci-fi authors, Piers Anthony: http://www.hipiers.com/bibliography.html
I also like Clive Cussler http://www.clive-cussler-books.com/, and Matthew Reilly http://www.matthewreilly.com/. Of course, these authors aren't really thought provoking, but if you are looking for a quick, fast and the furious type of read, they're pretty good.
Nikkoru:
If you enjoy post-modern space opera's with intelligence, Justina Robson's Natural History is thoroughly enjoyable - especially if you enjoy weirdness - Elvissy, by Jack Womack was odd and enjoyable, in the manner of Phillip Dick.
Zin79:
--- Quote from: winterheart on October 19, 2009, 04:48:34 AM ---Les Miserables. There's a reason why it's considered a classic. Be warned though, you will NOT be able to stop yourself from crying when you finish it.
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I agree!
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen is a fantastic classic!
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, a book which can give you a smile on your face and make your day much more enjoyable and happy.
The God of Small Things by Arundhuti Roy REALLY, REALLY great.
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