Hi, I've been looking for some new book recommendations and was hoping someone could help me out. I put together a list of what styles I am kind of looking for so take a look and let me know of any books you think I may find interesting.
Uplifting/happy: I need some uplifting, happy books. I just finished making a list of disturbing and grotesque books so I may need something to lighten the mood a bit after reading some of those books. Also my collection seems to be lacking this style of writing in general.
Scary books: Need some good scary books. I don't really find gore/zombie books scary, and plus those were already covered in my list of disturbing books. I prefer paranormal stories.
Mysteries: I've never really explored this genre much but it is something I would like to read more.
Surreal: Stuff like Jorge Luis Borges, Haruki Murakami, and Phillip K. Dick. Stuff to make to make me think outside the box.
Difficult: things like ulysses by joyce and sound and the fury. Things to test the limits of my reading comprehension.
Life Changing books: Anything that you think changed your view on life or provided you with profound insights
Any sci fi or fantasy novels.
topics to study: Any books that you view staples in becoming familiar in a certain field of study. I want to try and learn about different topics such as sciences, history, psychology etc. I'd prefer the books not be too advanced since this may be my first foray into the subject matter, but it doesn't have to be science for dummies either. Also the book doesn't have to be all encompassing in the topic, it could be a history book specifically about roman history or a philosophy book on existentialism. I don't mind if its centralized on a certain area in that field. All I ask is that nothing to math heavy, I'm not very good with math.
Thanks for any recommendations I really appreciate it. Also sorry if some of descriptions are a little vague, I wasn't sure what to write for some of them. I'll be happy with any suggestions as long as they fit the criteria a little. Also I prefer fiction except obviously for the books on science, history, etc. Those don't have to be fiction. Once again thanks for anything, I appreciate it.
