Complex Reading Recommendation(s)
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Complex Reading Recommendation(s)
I am new to the site and was hoping I could get some help
I have a very... extensive yet at the same time restrictive taste in books and have trouble getting good recommendations.
The things I do not like in books are 1) excessive swearing/crude/vulgar language, 2) explicit sex "scenes" and 3) dark magic.
The type of books I do like are:
Family Sagas (multiple books covering the lives of family members. Sometimes multiple generations)
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Stories that are romantic however the main focus of the story is not romance.
Some fantasy
Some books and book series I have REALLY enjoyed include:
Clifton Chronicles (Jeffery Archer. Basically anything Jeffery Archer I really like)
The Century Trilogy (Ken Follett. Only thing I could have done without were the explicit sex scenes)
The Dune Series (Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, Kevin J, Anderson. I actually much prefer the sons work to the father's)
Irish Country Doctor (Patrick Taylor. Really like the humor in this one)
Ender's Game (Orson Scott Card)
Shattered Sea Series (Joe Ambercrombie)
Thoughts? I would love to hear your suggestions
Thanks!
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I'm new to the site, but your plea struck a chord.
The best Sci-fi book I've read is 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula Le Guin. Complex, with lots of food for thought, and brilliant. 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes is also good.