Hey everybody! So this is what it has come to, is it? We are nearing the end, and our time together runs short... But enough of that! Time for blogging!
Last week, Andy or somebody made a joke about a "recommended reading list" that I took to heart and decided to put in this post. The majority (all, maybe?) would be classified as sci-fi as opposed to fantasy, but there's a good overlap in the audience so you'll probably like them anyway. So without further ado, here is a short list of books I think you should read over the summer (or whenever):
- Daemon by Daniel Suarez - An awesome near-future story about how technology is and will become more integrated into our lives. Basically MMORPG's enter reality in a way, and the results are really cool. There is a very real likelihood you'll come away from this saying "I wish the world was really like that." This is my number one recommendation. If you read any of these here, pick up Daemon and it's sequel Freedom(tm).
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - Classified as "young adult" but enjoyable by all, The Hunger Games and its two sequels are set in a distopian future where a bloodsport involving children is once again the name of the game. So if you liked Battle Royale or like rooting for a charismatic and relate-able underdog or like a fantasy/scifi romp with some serious character building and more then check this out.
- Little Brother by Cory Doctorow - If you weren't in Andy's class last Fall, then you should really check this one out. It was on the syllabus for a reason. The reason? Being really good. It was to the sci-fi class what The Graveyard Book was to this one: meant for a younger audience but with adult level depth (and awesomeness). Plus, you can get it online for free. Just google it.
- World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks - Certainly the most unique book on this short list, World War Z is written as a collection of stories complied after the Zombie War has occurred. A must for anyone into zombie stories/movies.
- The Walking Dead - OK, not really reading. There is a graphic novel (or a lot of them), but I haven't had the chance to read any so I can't really recommend it. What I am recommending though, is the TV show. The first season aired last fall and is already out on DVD. This show has some serious production value, and the next season will be starting this fall. Again, if you like zombies, this is a must watch show.
Well that is the list as I can think of it now. Check some of these out, and enjoy them!
Also, Jordan, I have found something for you (stumbleupon is a beautiful thing, no?)
27 Amazing Graphic Novels For Readers New To The Genre
Not sure if you still need anything for that graphic novel class, but this is a hell of a list to get you started. It reminded me of some I've read but had forgotten (Maus, 30 Days of Night, etc.), and there are at least a couple on there I'd like to check out for the hell of it. Anyway, I hope this helps!
1 comment:
I would very much like to second the motion on both World War Z and Maus. Both are great examples of unique means of storytelling. The audio-daiary format of WWZ is extraordinarily compelling; it transmutes what could be simply another zombie fiction into literature.
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