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Statik:
Hrmm...
I'll second the Odd Thomas mention (if it wasn't already, then third me, fourth, whatever). Although I think the third and fourth installments in the series are, as a whole, weaker than the first two, I still thoroughly enjoyed them all.
Also, Dean Koontz has another series, the Christopher Snow trilogy (as it stands, only 2 of the 3 have been written).
I feel I have to mention my personal favorite novel by Dean Koontz: Dragon Tears. I really cannot explain why it is my favorite, but it is.
I enjoy most of DKs books, especially the times (such as in Dragon Tears), he has chapters from the first person perspective of a dog. He writes them especially well. Also, despite his reputation, many of his books are NOT heavily supernatural, and at least attempt logical/rational explanations for certain things / events.
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If you would prefer a more humorous author, I cannot begin to recommend Christopher Moore enough. Although I personally think the quality of his humor has waned since writing "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's childhood Pal", they are still some of the funniest, most offbeat humor I have found currently.
It isn't necessary to read them in any given order, however many books contain very slight in jokes or references to previous events, and certain characters do make appearances in later novels. The exception being "You Suck: A Love Story" is a direct sequel to "Bloodsucking Fiends"
His books "Lamb: The Gospel...." and "Island of the Sequined Love Nun" are probably my favorites of his.
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I would recommend LOTR or Hitchhikers, but is that really necessary at this point? Although I will say the Dirk Gentley books by Douglas Adams are hilarious and should be read by all.
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Lastly, if graphic novels are your thing, I just finished reading "The Nikopol Trilogy" by Enki Bilal, and found it to be quite amazing. (Also the source of Chess-Boxing).
And I just started reading The Watchmen, and I am finding it intriguing.
Sandman, Sin City, etc etc etc. All the good ones that everyone will recommend, etc.
Gridgm:
"attempts to recomend something not yet done here while only scannign the thread above"
the abarat quintet by clive barker - only the first two novels are currently printed if you can get the orignal hard cover releases with pictures all the better for you
jonathan strange and mr norell by Susanna Clarke - even neil gaiman recomends this and it's a similar style or writing jsut expect to be in for a long haul
dune (and sequels) by frank herbert - i'm currently halfway through heretics of dune (the 5th book) and i must say it's an excellent series although at times it can get a bit heady
notes from a big country by bill bryson - this is a collection of columns he wrote while he was in america v. good
...then i re-recomend sandman because it is the greatest thing i have ever read
imagist42:
A simple ctrl+f would have revealed half of your list has been mentioned. Not Robert Boyle had Dune in his list, and I already gushed about Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Plus, this is a favorite books thread, not a recommendations thread (that's something else entirely). But I've completely forgotten how silly your post was slack simply because, well, you recommended Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.
Nodaisho:
I'm going to second the discworld recommendation, though I will admit I didn't care so much for The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic, I finished them, but I haven't re-read them like I have some of the others. I personally prefer the Night Watch books, especially the character of Vimes. I think because of the similar attitude, I really liked Monstrous regiment. I don't much care for the Rincewind books, I just don't find them as funny as the others, they are still good, but they pale in comparison to the better ones.
I like Neil Gaiman's writing as well, I own American Gods, Good Omens, Neverwhere, and maybe Anansi Boys (can't remember). I want to get the sandman TPBs, but that probably won't happen for a while.
Tamora Pierce's books are pretty much all good, they are aimed at young teens, but they are solidly written. Don't remember one that I haven't liked, out of all the Tortall books and the Circle of Magic series (plural).
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The once and Future King by T.H. White - I personally love Arthurian legend and I enjoy how the individual books (there are 4 in the same book, because they were written at different times) are written. It starts out light and humorous with Sword in the Stone (I loved how Merlin was living backwards) and then the books start to get darker. It's a really good book.
Forever by Pete Hamill - It's kind of fantasy meets the history of New York. It's a really interesting story and well written, if a little hard to describe the plot.
All the books I've read by Jane Austen are favorites, too: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Mansfield Park are all amazing.
Something Wicked This Way Comes is my favorite Bradbury book of all time. I love him as a writer in general. Fahrenheight 451, "The Veldt," and "The Scythe" are amazing as well.
Also, Edgar Allen Poe's short stories and some of his poems will always be my favorites as well.
As to Neil Gaiman, I've only read Stardust, Anansi Boys, and some of the graphic novels he's written, but I agree with everyone else - he's pretty awesome.
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