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Looking for something new to read after The Expanse (lemmy.world)

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Any fiction suggestions for a somewhat picky reader? The Expanse lasted me a long while but I'm finishing up the novellas now and need to start looking for something new. Not necessarily in the same genre.

I don't have a lot of books under my belt as an adult, but some of my favorites have been Stoner by John Williams, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, East of Eden, Catch 22, Flowers for Algernon, and Harry Potter. Kind of all over the place I guess. 😅

I've also enjoyed John Williams' other novels, Piranesi, The Things They Carried, House of Leaves, and Ender's Game and the sequel.

Some books I didn't really care for include Hitchhiker's Guide (although I loved the first half), Lolita, Sharp Objects, Turtles All the Way Down, The Stand, The Road, 1984, and Fahrenheit 451.

I'm always overwhelmed trying to find something new, so thanks for any suggestions!

EDIT: Thank you all! It'll be a bit daunting exploring all these new books but not nearly as daunting as if I had no guidance, so I really appreciate it!

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[-] notnotmike@programming.dev 6 points 10 months ago

For a shorter read I'd recommend Station Eleven. It's only 200 pages but is a really interesting story and makes me feel grateful for all that I have (including the ability to send this message)

Basic summary: Global pandemic but the mortality rate is 99% and you usually die within hours of showing symptoms. The plot grapples with the loss of modern life and what could remain once it all comes crumbling down.

[-] Hyperreality@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

There's a tv adaptation a few years ago. It was well done. Timely release too.

[-] mayotte2048@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

On the post-apocalyptic theme i recent read 'Cantacle for Lieberwitz' following a monetary over several thousand years after a nuclear war as they try to save knowledge. Parts of it are 50s futurism (published in '59). There is even a scene describing how a cop gets a self-driving car to stop. An interesting read.

[-] qualifier982@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Sounds like my kind of story. Thanks!

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

If you like this you might like day by day Armageddon by jl borne

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