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Okay, so I'm planning on spending a lot of time away from the internet this summer - camping and the creek and whatever. And I am heading to both the used book store and the library this weekend, so I need book recs. I already have a list of books I want to read, but if there is something you think should be on my MUST READ list, please tell me in comments? Any type/genre/whatever, just book recs. Thanks! <3

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Books! \o/

Well, to start, since you're into GK now (wooooo!), you should definitely read One Bullet Away by Nate Fick. I haven't read it myself yet, but by all accounts it's great. Same deal with the book Generation Kill itself.

My favorite author, and the one I always rec when anyone asks, is Guy Gavriel Kay. He writes historical fantasy and is basically a class unto himself. My favorite book of his is A Song for Arbonne, which is based on medieval France, and another favorite is the Lions of Al-Rassan (medieval Spain and the clash between the Christians, Muslims, and Jews). The Sarantine Mosaic (two books: Sailing to Sarantium and Lord of Emperors) is an amazing examination of Byzantium. The Fionavar Tapestry is more completely fantasy. Basically ALL of his books are worth a read, and sadly there aren't many of them since he's quite slow (due to having to thoroughly research a historical period before he can write!).

If you haven't read The Lovely Bones, I think you should - I picked it up while I was in Dublin and it rather astonished me. I usually eschew best sellers, but it was excellent.

Yay books!

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

One Bullet Away is already on my list, lol.

I have never even heard of Guy Gavriel Kay, so I definitely check those out! Thank you!