I'm a bit late to the party, but more book recs in the world can be nothing but a good thing; I just hope this one isn't obscenely superfluous!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is absolutely glorious: it is heartbreaking, humorous in somehow both a dark and light-hearted way, WWII-centric and does wonderful things with narrative.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich is amusing, Nineties and kind of decadent in terms of literature - it's easy reading, but fun.
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder is not exactly easy-reading, it is an absolute gem: a 'short-course in philosophy' from its origins in Greece right up to 20th century philiosophies but explored within a compelling and intelligent story. Seriously good stuff. Especially if you have studied philosophy: it is worth reading to see where everything fits in chronologically and to read some of Gaarder's twists on the philosophies.
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman is an absolute must-read; if you're not a big short-stories fan, you will be after you've read this collection. They're predominately fantasy, often dark and very clever. In fact, read anything by Neil Gaiman. Especially Good Omens by he and Terry Pratchett; everything else aside, it's entirely worth it for the comedy factor alone.
I hope I've managed to name something you haven't already read! And I do apologize if I haven't: I realize none of them are exactly unknowns.
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is absolutely glorious: it is heartbreaking, humorous in somehow both a dark and light-hearted way, WWII-centric and does wonderful things with narrative.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich is amusing, Nineties and kind of decadent in terms of literature - it's easy reading, but fun.
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder is not exactly easy-reading, it is an absolute gem: a 'short-course in philosophy' from its origins in Greece right up to 20th century philiosophies but explored within a compelling and intelligent story. Seriously good stuff. Especially if you have studied philosophy: it is worth reading to see where everything fits in chronologically and to read some of Gaarder's twists on the philosophies.
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman is an absolute must-read; if you're not a big short-stories fan, you will be after you've read this collection. They're predominately fantasy, often dark and very clever. In fact, read anything by Neil Gaiman. Especially Good Omens by he and Terry Pratchett; everything else aside, it's entirely worth it for the comedy factor alone.
I hope I've managed to name something you haven't already read! And I do apologize if I haven't: I realize none of them are exactly unknowns.