Lord of the Rings is a classic. Most of the books that got turned into movies are usually pretty good like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter. I like to read Sherlock Holmes too for short, quick stories. I would suggest more but these are good for a start if you haven't read them

My favorite books are: The Black Jewel series, The Last Herald-Mage trilogy, Howl's Moving Castle, The Help, and Pride & Prejudice.

The Kingkiller Chronicles. There are several books so far, fantasy genre, and they are AMAZING.

"My name is Kvothe, pronounced nearly the same as "quothe." Names are important as they tell you a great deal about a person. I've had more names than anyone has a right to. The Adem call me Maedre. Which, depending on how it's spoken, can mean The Flame, The Thunder, or The Broken Tree.

"The Flame" is obvious if you've ever seen me. I have red hair, bright. If I had been born a couple of hundred years ago I would probably have been burned as a demon. I keep it short but it's unruly. When left to its own devices, it sticks up and makes me look as if I have been set afire.

"The Thunder" I attribute to a strong baritone and a great deal of stage training at an early age.

I've never thought of "The Broken Tree" as very significant. Although in retrospect, I suppose it could be considered at least partially prophetic.

My first mentor called me E'lir because I was clever and I knew it. My first real lover called me Dulator because she liked the sound of it. I have been called Shadicar, Lightfinger, and Six-String. I have been called Kvothe the Bloodless, Kvothe the Arcane, and Kvothe Kingkiller. I have earned those names. Bought and paid for them.

But I was brought up as Kvothe. My father once told me it meant "to know."

I have, of course, been called many other things. Most of them uncouth, although very few were unearned.

I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.

You may have heard of me. "

In terms of novels, I think of perhaps three or so of the ones I recommend the most depend on the genre you like. I tend towards fantasy in general, but one of my top three is a historical fiction, much to my own surprise. I have a ton of others I love though... but this is just the ones I really know why I enjoyed the most etc.

I've liked the Magic or Madness trilogy by Justine Larbalestier since I was young for its unique viewpoint on the concept of magic mixed with more common ideologies regarding it, and the characters are generally really fun for me. Points bothered me, but overall, it was a great series.

Another good trilogy is the Sign of Seven trilogy by Nora Roberts. It's considered a supernatural romance, but I think it has notable mystery elements too. The gothic vibe and imagery really kept me going, and her more risque moments are written so well I barely felt them risque at all.

As for my third, the historical fiction, I really loved Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. It went into great detail (sometimes too much for my young heart) and really made me feel like I was living in 19th century China through the narrator, while the fictional side of it was heartwarming in contrast to what in today's world is generally cruel treatment of young girls on various levels. The detail was a bit too well done though at points, so I honestly cringed due to my rather tactile imagination, such as when it went into the process of foot binding... Still, it was a great book, and very insightful!

I love basically anything by Neil Gaiman. His Neverwhere and American Gods rank among my favorites, for starters.

I'm firmly in the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings fandoms.

Ray Bradbury rocks.

Some of my favorite classics are To Kill A Mockingbird, The Martian Chronicles, and Jane Eyre.

I love books from many genres, but the above are some of the highlights that come to mind right now.

The Little Red Hen

@neku: Haha! The warrior cat series!! I used to read that as a kid too but I have to admit I bought them because of the cute cats on the covers! Also do share your favorite poems with us! I tried to get a thread on it started in the literature section but it doesn't seem like there are many others who share my interest. :vanora_smile:

@neku: Yeah that one exactly :vanora_smile: Looking forward to seeing you there!

I love Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series. It's one of my favorites and there maybe a promise to make some of her work into film.

Yes, You Are Trans Enough by Mia Violet.

One of the most validating things that I've read tbh.