A variety really. Some classic stuff like Conan-Doyles Sherlock Holmes or Captain Maryat's Children of the New Forrest. Fantasy like the Druss books by Gemmell or the Discworld books by Pratchett as well as some historical either mysteries like the Cadfael books by Ellis Peters (murder mysteries solve by monk in 11th century Welsh Borders) or military type ones like the Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwall (Napoleonic wars) or the Eagle series by Simon Scarrow (Roman conquest of Britain). Historical fantasy like Naomi Noviks Temerraire series (Napoleonic war with Dragons)
I don't generally read Mill and Boon Harlequin type books or what tends to get referred to as 'chick-lit' or romance driven stories.
I suppose it can really be condensed down to - Action, adventure, mysteries, historical/pseudo-historical settings.
I'm currently reading The Water Room by Christopher Fowler, which is about two old detectives who've been working together for years in what is called the Peculiar Crimes Unit (a fictional dept of the London Met Police) - they basically investigate odd cases - which may or may not have a paranormal angle. It's the second in a series. The first being Full Dark House.
The next one after that I've got lined up to read is Whispers Underground by Ben Aaronovitch. Which is the third in a series following Peter Grant a junior police officer who learns magic is real. Set in present day London.
Not sure after that I've got a couple of Steampunk stories that I want to read, there's the sequel to The Water Room. I might also give 'The Hunger Games' a try to see what it's so popular. And I've not read the two most resent Discworlds either, so there's going to be plenty to read.
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Date: 2013-01-05 08:39 pm (UTC)I don't generally read Mill and Boon Harlequin type books or what tends to get referred to as 'chick-lit' or romance driven stories.
I suppose it can really be condensed down to - Action, adventure, mysteries, historical/pseudo-historical settings.
I'm currently reading The Water Room by Christopher Fowler, which is about two old detectives who've been working together for years in what is called the Peculiar Crimes Unit (a fictional dept of the London Met Police) - they basically investigate odd cases - which may or may not have a paranormal angle. It's the second in a series. The first being Full Dark House.
The next one after that I've got lined up to read is Whispers Underground by Ben Aaronovitch. Which is the third in a series following Peter Grant a junior police officer who learns magic is real. Set in present day London.
Not sure after that I've got a couple of Steampunk stories that I want to read, there's the sequel to The Water Room. I might also give 'The Hunger Games' a try to see what it's so popular. And I've not read the two most resent Discworlds either, so there's going to be plenty to read.