I like to read a book based on it's concept or characters, but as I look at my book shelf I do notice more fantasy books so I guess I'm going to have to go with fantasy.
I'll read anything, really. As long as it's good. Except for romances though, nothing against romance readers, I've just never had any interest in it. If I were stuck with one genre...eh, it's a hard pick between fantasy and sci-fi. I've been reading alot of Scalzi lately, and I love it. But some fantasy books are close to my heart.
I'm not sure if I mentioned this already, but probably my favourite genre to read is Military Science Fiction. I mean, some of my favourite books have come out of that genre (Embedded by Dan Abnett and Soul Hunter by Aaron Dembski-Bowden are just a few.)
Urban Fantasy. I love the idea of magic adapting to changing times, warlocks running scented candle shops, demons diguising themselves as televangelists, gods running buisneses.
Fantasy and Sci-fi are good just because they're able to be a lot more imaginative in creating their world, much more absorbing. Things like historical fiction and parallel worlds included. Gives much more room for the author to 'breathe'... less restrictions, much more entertaining. Though of course there are some good non-fantasy books too... but they have to be exceptional.
Transgtri-what? Hm... literature dealing with norm transgressions. They have a name for everything these days.
As a writer, I'd have to say everything. Particularly fantasy, mystery, and sometimes sci-fi. It depends on the mood I'm in really.
I write what I enjoy reading. Fantasy is great, but I prefer sci-fi. There's just something very apealing about stories about possible futures, other worlds and alien civilizations.
To me, there is nothing better than losing myself in a fantasy world, watching as good struggles against the never-ending tides of evil and somehow prevailing, against all odds. Magic spells arcing across fields of combat where swords clash and heroes and villains fall. Easy to lose yourself there. That's what I try to emulate in my writing.
I don't always like nonfiction, but some biographies are really incredibly fascinating. At the moment I'm reading When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi, and it's a fantastic, fascinating read. David Maraniss really outdid himself writing this book.
This thread must be ancient! Apparently I've voted 'Horror' ... I've not even read a horror novel since I was 18, with the possible exception of House of Leaves. But I personally wouldn't call that a horror novel.
It's so hard for me to pick one. I would have to list it like this: Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller, Sci Fi. I love comedy, but if I find a good sci fi, I will be engulfed for months.
ROMANCE ALL THE WAY! Well, not pure romance usually, but the romance is my favorite part, and I usually read some horrible books just for the sake of the romance. But pure romance is sometimes good, too. Nothing erotic. Fantasy is kinda a second, but nothing can ever compete with romance. That's just me, hopeless romantic I am.
Fantasy beats thriller. I've only read a few good thrillers though (but I've seen loads of films) while I've read loads of fantasy - Harry Potter, Darren Shan, Eragon etc
Try the Harry Bosch books by Michael Connelly. Detective type thriller set in Los Angeles. You won't be disappointed. I'm a big fantasy fan too though.
Michael Connely Michael Connelly is excellent. His stories always leave you wanting another chapter or even another book. If you're a fan of crime stories, you definitely won't be disappointed.
Yeah. I was never a fan of those type of stories until I read his books. Every one of them, at the end of a chapter, I told myself "Ok, one more chapter then I am going to bed." Lots of late nights I also recommend the Elvis Cole novels and related Pike novels by Robert Crais.
