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140 reviews from r/suggestmeabook, r/printSF, r/horrorlit and 25 more subreddits

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#1

Stephen King

4.6
(8)
"I'd also suggest It."
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"Salem's Lot is definitely a great jumping point into vampire lit."
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"Salems Lot is amazing."
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"I recommend IT and Salem’s Lot"
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"I recommend IT and Salem’s Lot"
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"I'd also suggest Needful Things."
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"Dark Tower Series."
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#2

N/A

4.3
(6)
"- The Cook You Want to Be."
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"My go-to would be “The Turkey and the Wolf.” It’s weird and funny; covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner but not many desserts; and is a nice combination of chef-y and trashy."
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"A super upsetting cookbook about sandwiches is a good gift idea, imo."
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"Cocktail codex."
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"Every single book by Nick Murray."
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"Great book!"
#3

Blake Crouch

4.8
(5)
"It's fun, fast paced, focused on the plot and a real page turner."
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"Dark matter is incredible!! It has an incredible pace and plot imo."
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"Blake Crouch books, especially Recursion, Dark Matter, and Upgrade!"
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"Blake Crouch books, especially Recursion, Dark Matter, and Upgrade!"
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"(sci-fi, time travel)"
#4

Brandon Sanderson

4.8
(4)
"If you want to start out with him, the best book in my opinion is Mistborn."
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"High concept awesome fantasy novel about overthrowing an oppressive government."
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"Its realy good"
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"Mistborn!"
#5

Andy Weir

4.8
(4)
"Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a fantastic hard sci-fi book."
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"I loved it. i’m a sci fi and fantasy fan."
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"Is my favorite book. It literally has everything."
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"Project Hail Mary is a fun story and has some great laugh out loud moments."
#6

Agatha Christie

5.0
(3)
"Definitely go for Agatha Christie."
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"Agatha Christie is my favourite in the genre."
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"Try Agatha Christie and Stephen King."
#7

Rick Riordan

5.0
(3)
"Also very good reads."
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"We started the Percy Jackson series as well."
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"Percy Jackson, Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians."
#8

Douglas Adams

5.0
(3)
"It's funny, witty, but at the same time quite simple and easy to read."
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"Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - though I can't speak to audio book quality, I think this would be a super fun one."
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"Or Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams."
#9

John Scalzi

4.7
(3)
"An easy read, it's a spoof of the early James Bond movies."
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"Is great."
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"Starter Villain by John Scalzi is absolutely ridiculous but I laughed and it was an easy read."
#10

Scott Meyer

4.0
(3)
"*Grand Theft Astro* - a caper across the Solar System."
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"*Master of Formalities* - two noble houses are fighting in the distant future."
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"*Run Program* - a juvenile AI escapes into the internet."
#11

Anne Rice

5.0
(2)
"Interview with the Vampire."
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"Interview with the Vampire."
#12

Ally Carter

5.0
(2)
"Any ya book by ally carter but maybe start with the Gallagher girls series"
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"Suggest the Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter."
#13

Suzanne Collins

5.0
(2)
"The Hunger Games is good."
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"Is good. One of my favorites."
#14

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

5.0
(2)
"THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes."
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"I think The Inheritance Games would be a good fit."
#15

Barbara Kingsolver

5.0
(2)
"Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver,"
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"Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and no, it’s not about a demon but IS Pulitzer Prize winner."
#16

Bram Stoker

5.0
(2)
"Dracula."
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"Dracula."
#17

Jessica Townsend

5.0
(2)
"I highly recommend [Nevermoor] by Jessica Townsend!"
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"It's my favorite series even as an adult, and the only one that makes me feel the way the Harry Potter books used to."
#18

Madeline Miller

5.0
(2)
"Circe by Madeline Miller! Especially if you are into Greek mythology!"
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"Circe! Madeline Miller :)"
#19

Lee Child

5.0
(2)
"My husband likes Jack Reacher."
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"You could try any of the jack reacher books by lee child."
#20

Jane Harper

5.0
(2)
"How about: The Dry by Jane Harper."
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"Anything by Jane Harper but particularly The Dry."
#21

John Ajvide Lindqvist

5.0
(2)
"Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist is, in my opinion, the best vampire novel of the 21st century."
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"Let the Right One In."
#22

Shelby Van Pelt

5.0
(2)
"Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt."
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"Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is just so charming and lovely."
#23

Dennis Lehane

5.0
(2)
"Never disappointed with any of his books."
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"Pretty much anything by Don Winslow and Dennis Lehane."
#24

Peter Watts

4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend [Blindsight] - Peter Watts"
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"I think someone here recommended it and it is complex sci fi more on the alien-encounter side with grim dystopianism."
#25

Caroline Criado Perez

4.5
(2)
"*Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men* by Caroline Criado Perez."
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#26

Carl Hiaasen

4.5
(2)
"You have to try any Carl Hiassan! Funny, mystery, murder SO GOOD!"
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"Most of his stuff is set in south Florida."
#27

Ken Forkish

4.0
(2)
"Elements of Pizza by Ken Forkish is a great book for learning how to make dough."
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"I also enjoyed the elements of pizza by Ken forkish"
#28

Steven Rowley

4.0
(2)
"Guncle by Steven Rowley."
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"I read the book though. Didn’t listen to the audio but it’s hilarious and heartwarming."
#29

Half a Soul

4.0
(2)
"{Half a soul by Olivia atwater}."
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"{Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater}."
#30

Steven Brust

4.0
(2)
"Steven Brust's *Cowboy Feng's Space Bar and Grille*."
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"Agyar by Steven Brust."
#31

Suzanne Goin

5.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed: - Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table by Suzanne Goin."
#32

Christopher Buehlman

5.0
(1)
"One I just read a week ago and absolutely fell in love with is *The Lesser Dead* by Christopher Buehlman."
#33

David Macaulay

5.0
(1)
"Or the sequel, “The *New* Way Things Work” by David Macaulay."
#34

Jared Tendler

5.0
(1)
"Trading books: The Mental Game of Trading - Jared Tendler"
#35

Martha Wells

5.0
(1)
"THE MURDERBOT DIARIES by Martha Wells."
#36

Justin Cronin

5.0
(1)
"The Passage by Justin Cronin!"
#37

Brett N. Steenbarger

5.0
(1)
"Trading books: The Psychology of Trading - Brett N. Steenbarger"
#38

Kobo Abe

5.0
(1)
"If I had to pick one from each I'd say The Woman in the Dunes."
#39

Mark Douglas

5.0
(1)
"Trading books: Trading in the Zone - Mark Douglas"
#40

Ginsburg

5.0
(1)
"I can recommend Widow to Widow by Ginsburg."
#41

Mysterious Benedict Society

5.0
(1)
"Mysterious Benedict society! My daughter loved it."
#42

Katherine Randell

5.0
(1)
"Anything by Katherine Randell or Philip Reeve."
#43

Ranger's Apprentice

5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the Ranger's Apprentice series!"
#44

Brianna Weist

5.0
(1)
"Brianna Weist is so wise. Her writing always inspires me."
#45

Kage Baker

5.0
(1)
"Fantasy, but very good: Kage Baker's *Anvil of the World.*"
#46

Baker Bettie

5.0
(1)
"- Baker Bettie’s Better guide to Baking."
#47

Michelle Paver

5.0
(1)
"{{Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver}}."
#48

Tlotlo Tsamaase

5.0
(1)
"Some books that meet all or most of what you are looking for:"
#49

Stephanie S. Tolan

5.0
(1)
"Tell her to check out *Who’s There?* By Stephanie S. Tolan."
#50

Zachary Mason

5.0
(1)
"Some books that meet all or most of what you are looking for:"
#51

Terry Pratchett

5.0
(1)
"The Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett would be wonderful. Start with The Wee Free Men!"
#52

Ned Johnson

5.0
(1)
"Take a look at everything by a guy name Ned Johnson. He has a great book I am currently reading called the self driven child."
#53

Simone de Beauvoir

5.0
(1)
"Might be perfect as it deals with a lot of societal norms that she probably experienced growing up."
#54

Ken Liu

5.0
(1)
"Some books that meet all or most of what you are looking for:"
#55

Umberto Eco

5.0
(1)
"The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco."
#56

James Dashner

5.0
(1)
"Try the **Maze Runner** series."
#57

J.R.R. Tolkien

5.0
(1)
"Lord of the Rings (and don’t forget The Hobbit) by Tolkien,"
#58

Ken Follett

5.0
(1)
"The Key to Rebecca by Ken Follett would be a must."
#59

Stephen Kozeniewski

5.0
(1)
"Is a sci-fi version."
#60

Margaret Atwood

5.0
(1)
"Dystopian fiction that are thoughtfully feminist."
#61

Philip Pullman

5.0
(1)
"I'd definitely recommend the golden compass series by Phillip Pullman."
#62

Victoria Forester

5.0
(1)
"My favorite book growing up, I've read it several times."
#63

Ursula K. Le Guin

5.0
(1)
"The Dispossessed by Ursula LeGuin."
#64

Charles Stross

5.0
(1)
"Some books that meet all or most of what you are looking for:"
#65

SA Tholin

5.0
(1)
"I am so thankful. It touches on enough of the themes you mention, and it is such a great read."
#66

GIA

5.0
(1)
"This book, and its subsequent additions, are probably the absolute best books on the market to study inclusions, and stones under magnification."
#67

D.J. MacHale

5.0
(1)
"The [Pendragon] series by D.J. MacHale!"
#68

Russell A. Barkley

5.0
(1)
"Overcoming Adult ADHD - Russell A. Barkley. One of the world's greatest authorities on the subject of ADHD."
#69

Paul Kahan

5.0
(1)
"Cheers to the Publican, Repast and Present: Recipes and Ramblings from an American Beer by Paul Kahan."
#70

Denis Johnson

4.0
(1)
"Train Dreams by Denis Johnson."
#71

Rob Dircks

4.0
(1)
"The Wrong UNit by Rob Dircks."
#72

Robert Jordan

4.0
(1)
"Some caveats the wheel of time is very long."
#73

Guillermo Del Toro

4.0
(1)
"The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro."
#74

Harry Harrison

4.0
(1)
"Harry Harrison's *The Stainless Steel Rat* is fun."
#75

Claire McCaigue

4.0
(1)
"The Rosetta Man by Claire McCaigue."
#76

F. Paul Wilson

4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend The Keep by F. Paul Wilson."
#77

Mary Frances O'Connor

4.0
(1)
"I thought The Grieving Brain by Mary Frances O'Connor was good."
#78

John W James and Russell Friedman

4.0
(1)
"The Grief Recovery Handbook - John W James and Russell Friedman."
#79

GC Edmondson

4.0
(1)
"If you can find them; T.H.E.M. by GC Edmondson."
#80

Rachel Harrison

4.0
(1)
"So Thirsty By Rachel Harrison."
#81

Jasper Fforde

4.0
(1)
"Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde."
#82

Ernest Cline

4.0
(1)
"Ernest Cline's *Ready Player One* would probably hit the spot as well."
#83

Tim Huntley

4.0
(1)
"ONE ON ME by Tim Huntley."
#84

Fyodor Dostoevsky

4.0
(1)
"Notes From The Underground. I was not prepared for how funny but ultimately sad it would be."
#85

GMM

4.0
(1)
"If you want a really weird cookbook you should check out the gmm mythical cookbook chock full of weird zanny recipes."
#86

Megan Devine

4.0
(1)
"It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine."
#87

Philip Palmer

4.0
(1)
"I'd probably recommend *Version 43* most for this request."
#88

Connie Willis

4.0
(1)
"Her shortest comic novel is *Bellwether*."

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