But I can say a few things about genre fiction! I've you can't tell by the fact I'm featuring a science fiction writer (interview with Dan Krokos) today, I enjoy a good genre story. I love vampires and time travel and mad scientists and girls with mysterious abilities. Bring it on. Here are a few of my favorites in various (general) genres:
FantasyI am really loving several urban fantasy series now. Karen Chance's stuff, Cassie Alexander's, Stacia Kane's, Diana Rowland's . . . urban fantasy is a great genre for anyone looking for fantasy catering to women. (Not that guy-centric stuff like Jim Butcher's novels aren't great fun.) If I'm in a more epic mood, I like INDA by Sherwood Smith. Or perhaps ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE by Robin Hobb. I could go on.
Science fictionI think TUNNEL IN THE SKY by Robert Heinlein started my YA obsession. I adore FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS by Diana Peterfreund - also known as Persuasion in space! And talking about "in space," I love John Barnes's LOSERS IN SPACE.
Romance
Don't force me to choose! Let's spread it out a bit with a historical, a contemporary, and a paranormal. THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME by Julia Quinn was my first romance and still a highlight. I love her light, humorous romances. BLUE-EYED DEVIL by Lisa Kleypas is set in Houston, where I live now, and just as hot as the summer temperatures. Kleypas's historicals aren't to be missed either. DARK NEEDS BY NIGHT'S EDGE by Kresley Cole is the best in a terrific series, full of heroines who are all fierce in their own right. Who can resist a ghost ballerina in love with a crazy vampire?
Horror'SALEM'S LOT by Stephen King
You never forget your first book by the King. He has, of course, written a ton I could list here, but I'll stick to this one.
After all, vampires.
I agree, as long as the book can make me believe in what happens in it's story, I'll probably like it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my Genre fiction / Better Blogging post earlier :)
I don't even necessarily need to believe what happens, as long as I enjoy it.
DeleteI love Salem's Lot, but think that Misery is my favourite Stephen King book, overall.
ReplyDeleteThere's some great recommendations here, thanks :)
Oh man, Misery is fantastic. I borrowed a friend's copy, but had to buy my own after reading it.
DeleteI love the Farseer trilogy! I talk about it, Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn in my armchair BEA post! I love the Bridgertons series!
ReplyDeleteI need to read For Darkness Shows the Stars!
Glad we share some fantastic books! (And looking at your post, there are even more we both enjoy.)
DeleteI bought For Darkness Shows the Stars recently, and I can't wait to read it. Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novel, and I'm curious to see how it's retold as a science fiction story. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it! I thought the adaptation was brilliant.
DeleteI'm a huge fan of Sherwood Smith's Crown Duel and I also read her Wren series, but I have yet to move on to her adult series. Hopefully soon! I'll have to look into some of those uf authors - it's definitely a genre I need to read more of!
ReplyDeleteI love everything by Sherwood Smith, honestly.
DeleteI read a lot of contemporary novels; it's probably my favorite genre. However, I do like paranormal romance and I want to read more urban fantasy. I'm also interested in finding more horror that works for me. I'm trying to branch out; blogging is always helpful with that.
ReplyDeleteI've only read one book by Stephen King; I know, I need to check out more. But it was Misery and it was a good one.
I prefer psychological horror, myself, but it's a genre I have to be in the mood for.
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