JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Hello, My names Jennifer. I'm 21, (and still thinking i'm 19. I don't know why?!), i live in Staffordshire in the West Midlands. I'm so excited to find a community around books. I think i'm quickly going to get addicted. I love reading the likes of Terry Pratchett (he is my god.), Diana Wynne Jones, Joseph Delaney and Eoin Colfer. I want to branch out and read a wider variety of authors as i tend to stick to a select few. So if anyone has any recommendations they're greatly of appreciated. I mainly like fantasy, science fiction and horror, but if its worth reading please suggest it! Nice to meet you. JKHolmes Quote
bree Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Hello JKHolmes, And welcome (There's a Horror, Science-Fiction and Fantasy section of the forum - in case you haven't seen it yet) Quote
chesilbeach Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Hello Jennifer! I'm 40-something and I still think I'm 19, so don't worry about that - it doesn't go away as you get older! There are plenty of fans of those genres on the board, so I'm sure you'll find lots of recommendations flooding in soon. Quote
Athena Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome here! Terry Pratchett is one of my favourite authors, and fantasy and science-fiction are two of my favourite genres. I'm sure you'll find some nice recommendations on this forum (you could also make your own topic in the Reading Lists forum). I'd be happy to recommend you something but would need to know more about what kind of fantasy or science-fiction you like best (I'm not big on horror and the only recommendation I could pretty much make is Stephen King, I haven't read many books by other horror authors) (unless you just want me to list my favourites, I could do that too XD). Anyway, I hope you enjoy it here! Quote
JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Thank you for the nice welcome everyone! Bobblybear and Cookie - Thank you for the welcome. Athena - I'm trying to broaden the range of authors i read so i don't mind any suggestions, whatever people think is good. Chesilbeach - I hope the recommendations come flooding in soon, i'm in need of something new to read! (ps. I am 21, i think i'm 19 and i look about 12! I get ID'd for the funniest things.) Bree - Thanks and yes I've already seen it and made my presence known. Quote
chesilbeach Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 In addition to bree's suggestion, have a look at Steve's Bookshelf 2013 and Tim's Horror, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Reads which I'm sure will provide you with lots of ideas for books to read too! Quote
JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks very much. I'll definitely have a look at those! Quote
Inver Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 ...if you love books this is the place to be. Very friendly site and you will find lots of recommendations and your bookshelf will soon be bursting at the seams Quote
risingdawn Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Hi welcome! I just noticed you posted on my blog. Thanks! I would recommend Peter F. Hamilton, Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan in terms of fantasy/sci-fi. I greatly enjoyed reading them. Quote
JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 ...if you love books this is the place to be. Very friendly site and you will find lots of recommendations and your bookshelf will soon be bursting at the seams Abit too late for that! Its already bursting at the seams. Haha. Quote
JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Risingdawn - I've heard of Peter F. Hamilton and Robert Jordan, but not Brandon Sanderson. I'll definitely try all three though. Quote
JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks AbielleRose! I see your reading Bridget Jones dairy. I've seen the movies, but haven't read the books which i need to! Quote
AbielleRose Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 You really should! The movies are great but the books are even better. I'm American so some of the Brit slang/terms throw me off, but Bridget is just such a lovable character! Quote
vodkafan Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome JK! Everybody here knows what sf/fantasy author I am going to recommend so I might as well get it out of the way....Jack Vance! I recommend his Lyonesse trilogy if you are more into fantasy. Lots of magic and romance. Hope you enjoy it here. Quote
JKHolmes Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 I'll definitely add Jack Vance to my list. Quote
Inver Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Abit too late for that! Its already bursting at the seams. Haha. Ok then...you will have to buy a new one Quote
Devi Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Hey Jennifer! I am a bit of a SF and fantasy reader myself, and joined here to broaden my book horizons! I hope you enjoy your time here Edited February 24, 2013 by Devi Quote
frankie Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Hello Jennifer and welcome to the forum! Quote
Chryssie Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum! I'm still finding my way around here, but there is lots and lots to read about! /Chryssie Quote
Timstar Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome! You'll have no trouble finding great suggestions on here. Quote
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