Flights of Fantasy discussion

Hi guys. Thought it might be useful to have a specific topic where people can ask for or give book recommendations (other than the "what are you reading" threads).

I think a lot of people here like the Dresden Files (hence why Mr Butcher has a thread all to himself) and might be looking for similar books. Thought I would recommend a series that I read last year called "Rivers of London" by Ben Aaronovitch. Essentially about a London police officer who becomes involved in investigating crimes involving magic.

I thought they were really fun reads and have a light-hearted tone that reminded me a lot of Jim Butcher's work. There are currently four books in the series:

1. Midnight Riot
2. Moon Over Soho
3. Whispers Under Ground
4. Broken Homes

Oh, you are an incorrigible book pusher!


... I like you. :D

This is cruel...

What they said! :)

Emily wrote: "This is cruel..."

LOL. That was my first thought too.

;)

I can picture Paul standing on a dark corner, wearing a trenchcoat. A kid walks by and he's like, "pssst, hey kid. Over here. I got somethin' for ya."

And having a whole bunch of #1 series books lined on the inside of that coat.

Eeeeeevvvvvviiiiiilllll....

Becky wrote: "Eeeeeevvvvvviiiiiilllll...."

O_O


So much this

But yes, I have the Peter Grant books on my TBR.

Chris wrote: "But yes, I have the Peter Grant books on my TBR."

As do I. LOL

Alex Verus is a decent similar series too. Starts with Fated.

Just saying.

<.<

Becky wrote: "Chris wrote: "But yes, I have the Peter Grant books on my TBR."

As do I. LOL"

As do I.

o_O wrote: "Alex Verus is a decent similar series too. Starts with Fated.

Just saying.

<.<"


Shakes fist at Ala

Ugh, as do I.

I also like Alex Hughes' series starting with Clean...

Just sayin'

Thanks for the thread, Paul!

Meh. I think I'm over UF unless something about the blurb really stands out and grabs me.

UF is my favorite reading slump breaker.

Emily, who do you like to read? Who are your "go to" UF authors?

I'm in a mood for some UF.

Maybe Incryptid. There's some prequel short stories on her website.

Laurel wrote: "Emily, who do you like to read? Who are your "go to" UF authors?"

I'd be keen for some more UF recommendations as well (other than the ones that others have mentioned elsewhere in this thread of course :)

If anyone can recommend some good "colonisation of space" books as well that would be great. The Last Colony and The Reality Dysfunction are two of my favourite sci-fi books and I'd love to read some more stuff with that theme. Want to get to On the Steel Breeze as well at some point.

Oh I'm boring - my favorites are Briggs and Butcher. Really veering from the norm there!

Paul wrote: "Laurel wrote: "Emily, who do you like to read? Who are your "go to" UF authors?"

I'd be keen for some more UF recommendations as well (other than the ones that others have mentioned elsewhere in ..."

Here's a "top 20" UF list: https://bookslifewine.wordpress.com/f...

Chris wrote: "I can picture Paul standing on a dark corner, wearing a trenchcoat. A kid walks by and he's like, "pssst, hey kid. Over here. I got somethin' for ya."

And having a whole bunch of #1 series books l..."

Hahaha I just spotted this post. I assume I'm wearing a hat and dark glasses as well in this scene.

"Come on kid the first chapter's always free."

Emily, I don't call that boring at all. Those guys are popular for a good reason :) I never know half of the obscure authors that some people seem to read.

Paul wrote: "Hahaha I just spotted this post. I assume I'm wearing a hat and dark glasses as well in this scene.

"Come on kid the first chapter's always free."
"

*dies laughing*

See, we really do need to focus on getting kids hooked on books.

Hooked on Books! I like the title.

Better than the Book Hookers?

*snicker*

Well, yeah. For kids.

Love them both. I can definitely see Hooked on Books as a kids tv show with some kind of animal mascot (I'm thinking racoon or otter).

Book Hookers.....maybe more of a late night show with a slightly different audience :)

Paul wrote: "Love them both. I can definitely see Hooked on Books as a kids tv show with some kind of animal mascot (I'm thinking racoon or otter).

Book Hookers.....maybe more of a late night show with a sligh..."

I could think of so many great podcast names:

Book Hookers
Cover Whores
You write it, I ream it
Sober Reads, Drunken Reviews
The hate, it festers (see what I did there?)

MrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: "I could think of so many great podcast names:

Book Hookers
Cover Whores
You write it, I ream it
Sober Reads, Drunken Reviews
The hate, it festers (see what I did there?) "

These are good. I can tell you are an erotica reader :P

Paul wrote: "Laurel wrote: "Emily, who do you like to read? Who are your "go to" UF authors?"

I'd be keen for some more UF recommendations as well (other than the ones that others have mentioned elsewhere in ..."

Paul, have you tried ? I didn't hear great things about the sequel, but I thought the first book could stand alone as a compelling bit of sci fi.

Jackie wrote: "MrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: "I could think of so many great podcast names:

Book Hookers
Cover Whores
You write it, I ream it
Sober Reads, Drunken Reviews
T..."

I am! lolol!

Thanks Laurel. I haven't tried that one and the description sounds really interesting. I'll give it a try...eventually ;)

Cuz its CRUEL like HELL and HELL is cruel one. Trust me :D
LOL


Jackie wrote: "Emily wrote: "This is cruel..."

LOL. That was my first thought too."

Oh, STOP... you're killin' me. All ya'll are too funny. I have this picture of FLO in the shadows with a box of books...hey, buddy.... I am taking notes on all the 'new to me' authors and series. I'm done with Black Dagger Bros. I read three, read reviews on the rest and I'm moving on. Paul's suggestions of Peter Grant books look great to me. Yes, being a serious Jim Butcher fan, this Peter Grant series looks interesting. Keep on suggesting.

Laurel wrote: "Paul wrote: "Laurel wrote: "Emily, who do you like to read? Who are your "go to" UF authors?"

I'd be keen for some more UF recommendations as well (other than the ones that others have mentioned ..."

Oh Laurel. Spin is sooooooooo good.

I loved Spin, and thought the sequels were good to, FWIW.

I've been meaning to read that for awhile. But now I have no series credit, and I'm wanting to get away from apocalyptic/dystopia for a few books.

Annnnnd, since y'all got this song stuck in my head now, I'll share.

You Spin Me 'Round 'Round Like a Record Baby

I made sure I put the main lyrics as that link name so you can't avoid it by not clicking. Hehehe

Chris wrote: "Annnnnd, since y'all got this song stuck in my head now, I'll share.

You Spin Me 'Round 'Round Like a Record Baby

I made sure I put the main lyrics as that link name so you can't avoid it by not ..."


Yep, stuck in my head too. Damn your fiendish plan sir.

If it makes you feel any better, the song had finally left my head. Until I came back here to see you repost it.

Chris wrote: "If it makes you feel any better, the song had finally left my head. Until I came back here to see you repost it."

lol. Revenge is sweet :)

"Turn around, bright eyes"

What, no Devo?!?

That's it. Now we're fighting dirty.

http://youtu.be/rog8ou-ZepE

I'm really tempted to Rick Roll all of you right now...

Nooo not the Rick Roll!!

LOL @ the Rick Roll, I actually liked the one song, back in the day, so it wouldn't bother me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vWm47...