Fantasy-wise: - George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series is fantastic, even if it's not done yet and hugely mean to its characters. - Milorad Pavic's Dictionary of the Khazars is weird, fantastic and intrigues me. - Storm Constantine's Wraeththu series. It's...a different kind of story. I recommend it because it's an interesting read and fun to check out. - Glen Cook's The Black Company series - it's gritty fantasy, nifty though. - Michael Swanwick's The Iron Dragon's Daughter. It's dark and original take on fantasy, imho. - Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - it's a big fantasy novel that's just...it handles fairies incredibly well, in their original style - that is, nasty and weird beings that humans can only hope they aren't annoying.
Sci-fi wise: - Peter Watts in general. He's dark and awesome. I've read Starfish three times, and should read it again. (Even better - they're available for free on his website in a variety of formats.) - Charles Stross in general, too. Halting State is a mystery set inside a futuristic MMORPG written in a cool style. Accelerando is also amazing. :D - S. Andrew Swann's Moreau series is fantastic. It's somewhat mystery, somewhat action, sci-fi, and has amazing characters. :D (Nohar <3) - Anything by Issac Asimov. - A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge for absolutely fascinating aliens.
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Fantasy-wise:
- George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series is fantastic, even if it's not done yet and hugely mean to its characters.
- Milorad Pavic's Dictionary of the Khazars is weird, fantastic and intrigues me.
- Storm Constantine's Wraeththu series. It's...a different kind of story. I recommend it because it's an interesting read and fun to check out.
- Glen Cook's The Black Company series - it's gritty fantasy, nifty though.
- Michael Swanwick's The Iron Dragon's Daughter. It's dark and original take on fantasy, imho.
- Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - it's a big fantasy novel that's just...it handles fairies incredibly well, in their original style - that is, nasty and weird beings that humans can only hope they aren't annoying.
Sci-fi wise:
- Peter Watts in general. He's dark and awesome. I've read Starfish three times, and should read it again. (Even better - they're available for free on his website in a variety of formats.)
- Charles Stross in general, too. Halting State is a mystery set inside a futuristic MMORPG written in a cool style. Accelerando is also amazing. :D
- S. Andrew Swann's Moreau series is fantastic. It's somewhat mystery, somewhat action, sci-fi, and has amazing characters. :D (Nohar <3)
- Anything by Issac Asimov.
- A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge for absolutely fascinating aliens.
....*so tempted to go reread a host of those*