Recomend me a Book.

[thedexter102]

I like Greek Mythology, any suggestions on that front.

[Slappy]

It not Greek Mythology, but 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez does have an absurd epic proportion to it.  It is one of the top selling books of all time close to The Bible in sales.

[@lantis]

Didn't like 100 Years of Solitude, but it is the best example of its genre.  I wouldn't recommend it based on a love of Greek mythology though, not even close to the same style or feel.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman though is really good for that sort of interest.

[thedexter102]

I've been looking at American Gods. This may just tip me over the edge.

[@lantis]

I haven't personally read them, but people (read people I work with) seem to love the Percy Jackson books.  If you're really into Greek mythology and get nerd rage over it done "wrong" then you could have an adverse reaction though so be forewarned.

[thedexter102]

I do get nerd reactions to people doing it wrong.

[Addicted2aa]

I've been looking at American Gods. This may just tip me over the edge.

Not sure about the GREEK mythology angle, or any accurate mythology for that matter, but it is a dope book.

[litanyofthieves]

If your aim is fantasy I would recommend the father of the genre; Fritz Leiber. I know someone is going say, 'But Gib, you prefect showcase of all things male. What about Tolkien?' Well if you care to hear about my rant on how Tolkien is miscredited as the father of fantasy. Maybe i'll make another thread for it. But till then go out and buy Swords and Deviltry. the first of the Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stories you won't be disappointed.

Actually I think Tolkien is more credited with starting the "High Fantasy" genre full of epic dorstoppers and shining, virtuous heroes, whereas Leiber and Doyle were more the "Low Fantasy" fathers, with gritty, shady characters and serialized books.

[Rannon]

Codex Alera by Jim Butcher I'm only up to the 4th. book but I'm lovin them.

[Aubreii]

Robin Hobbs Assasin Books are good reading.  Sometimes highly predictable but good all the same.

[Gibralter]

If your aim is fantasy I would recommend the father of the genre; Fritz Leiber. I know someone is going say, 'But Gib, you prefect showcase of all things male. What about Tolkien?' Well if you care to hear about my rant on how Tolkien is miscredited as the father of fantasy. Maybe i'll make another thread for it. But till then go out and buy Swords and Deviltry. the first of the Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stories you won't be disappointed.

Actually I think Tolkien is more credited with starting the "High Fantasy" genre full of epic dorstoppers and shining, virtuous heroes, whereas Leiber and Doyle were more the "Low Fantasy" fathers, with gritty, shady characters and serialized books.

Very true, but I find that most people can't tell you the differents between the two. Lieber Rocks!

[hectorbustnuts]

Jasper Fforde's "The Last Dragonslayer".

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8513950-the-last-dragonslayer

In the good old days, magic was powerful, unregulated by government, and even the largest spell could be woven without filling in the magic release form B1-7g. But somewhere, somehow, the magic started draining away.

Jennifer Strange runs Kazam!, an employment agency for state-registered magicians, soothsayers and sorceresses. But work is drying up. Drain cleaner is cheaper and quicker than a spell. Why trust a cold and drafty magic carpet when jetliners offer a comfy seat and an in-flight movie? And now potions are eligible for VAT...

But then the visions start. The Last Dragon is going to be killed by a Dragonslayer at 12.00 on Sunday. The death will unleash untold devastation on the UnUnited Kingdom, setting principality against dukedom and property developer against homesteader. And all the signs are pointing to Jennifer Strange, and saying"Big Magic is coming!"

The Last Dragonslayer is fizzing with all the creativity and genius Jasper Fforde's fans delight in, and will appeal as much to the young at heart as to the younger readers for whom it is written.

Don't be put off that you'll likely find it in the "Young Adult" section of the bookstore...it's certainly not "written down" to a younger audience.

[thedexter102]

Don't be put off that you'll likely find it in the "Young Adult" section of the bookstore...it's certainly not "written down" to a younger audience.

That's where most of my books come from.

[Navarre]

But you are a young adult. So that is good, yes?

[Alisha Mynx]

Don't be put off that you'll likely find it in the "Young Adult" section of the bookstore...it's certainly not "written down" to a younger audience.

That's where most of my books come from.

I'm 31 and I still enjoy a few Young Adult books as well.  Just because the target audience is younger doesn't mean the quality of writing is any less enjoyable.