What genre of novels do you prefer?

2015-06-09T14:18:05-04:00

The Transplants a Novel by Ed Ross (Trailer)

Of the potentially billions of planets in the Universe that could support intelligent life like that on Earth, is it not reasonable to assume that at least o...

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 9 at 2015 2:20 PM

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History, esp. military and first-person accounts.

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jun 9 at 2015 2:20 PM

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Military or crime. Like a good sci-fi book every now and then. I read a lot of Stephen J. Cannell while deployed.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jun 9 at 2015 2:23 PM

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Satire.

I love satire, because it makes you think of the common in new lights. Everything can be mocked. Mocking it well can be artistry.

Artists like T. Pratchett, C. Moore, R. Asprin, & H. Harrison do great jobs at highlighting the absurd.

I'm a firm believer that absurdity is a valid argument technique, because sooner or later someone will take any case to the extreme.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 9 at 2015 3:01 PM

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Horror fiction.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jun 9 at 2015 3:04 PM

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fantasy... i.e. dragonlance, tolkien.... etc..

Response by CPT Bob Moore made Jun 9 at 2015 3:35 PM

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I enjoy fantasy (Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, Dragon Lance,), History, (Primarily WW II and military history), Biographies (I'm reading a Van Gogh biography now), and more. I've read books for kids (Harry Potter), teens (Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Shipbreaker), and a lot of stuff that is not supposed to be a for a middle aged guy, but I enjoy them and I'm fine with that. I've also read a couple of W.E.B. Griffin series. (Brotherhood of War, The Corps). I enjoy books like Hitchhilkers Guide to the Galaxy and stuff by Bill Bryson too. If you can't tell, I read quite a bit.

I can't say I get into romance or sappy vampire novels much.

For work, it is mostly leadership, business, and technology books and articles.

Response by SGT Kristjan Rahe made Jun 9 at 2015 5:40 PM

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I love fantasy but prefer historical fiction. A favorite author is jeff shaara.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 9 at 2015 8:55 PM

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WEB Griffin, (all), & Tom Clancy. Rudyard Kipling for beautiful prose, touching storys, a touch of India's history and his British military tales. The book reviews and references in the Army Times lead to great reading!

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jun 9 at 2015 10:28 PM

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I am into science fiction. I love zombies and time travel.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 2:44 AM

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mysteries and a few spy novels

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 10 at 2015 3:40 AM

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Fantasy ( Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones), Science Fiction (Hitchhikers Guide), Military (Patriot Games)

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 8:25 AM

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I prefer fantasy. I've read things like Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and some sagas like the Wheel of Time and others. When I was younger, I of course read the Harry Potter series, and still do enjoy some work by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus).

I tend to like fantasy mostly because, since I live in the real world, I like to get away from it. This shows in my video game choices as well.

This said, I also enjoy History. Especially ancient history. Mythologies intrigue me, as do the mystery shrouded in many cultures. Most history after the 1800's, while perhaps a bit more relevant, do not interest me as much, for whatever reason.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 9:10 AM

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I like a variety, but mysteries are my favorite!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 9:22 AM

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Fantasy. Hands down. The Baldur's Gate novels, and just the Forgotten Realms novels in general are my go-to when I want to read. I also really liked The Child Thief by Brom.

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Jun 10 at 2015 9:34 AM

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I try to keep an open mind regarding genre. I'm not usually a Sci-Fi/Fantasy person, but I've enjoyed the Song of Ice and Fire series so far. There are a lot of the "classics" that I have really enjoyed reading that don't really have a set genre (Vonnegut, Hemmingway, Fitzgerald, Kerouac, etc.). Tom Clancy, Stephen King, Gillian Flynn have been fun reads that don't require a ton of thought to enjoy.

Recently I've been on a bit of a biography/non-fiction kick. "Devil in the White City" was pretty good. I also liked the Jon Krakaur book on Pat Tillman: "Where Men Win Glory."

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 10 at 2015 2:28 PM

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There was a time I read science fiction and action adventure, but for the last decade or so I have read non-fiction primarily. Went on vacation last March and was trying to get something light to reading...ended up getting a biography of William Marshal and History of the War of the Roses...yeah, I know, I'm weird.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2015 3:02 PM

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Non-fiction, primarily. If I must read fiction, I like horror.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jun 10 at 2015 5:33 PM

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I read "how to" books and textbooks..... I know.... Very "propeller-head-ish"

Response by MSgt John Carter made Jun 10 at 2015 10:49 PM

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Science Fiction
Paranormal Romance (if it's a fun story e.g., MaryJanice Davidson)
Woodworking Related Magazines
Model Related Magazines
Encyclopedia (I'll start to research one thing and end up "bouncing" all over as articles catch my eye)
Just about anything else that catches my eye

Response by SGT Sarah Maxwell made Jun 11 at 2015 8:58 PM

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I like all of those options. Historical fiction is really great.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 15 at 2015 2:37 PM

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My main go to is Sci-Fi/Fantasy, followed by military techno-thrillers and history.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jun 15 at 2015 2:55 PM

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Louis Lamour Westerns and Fantasy Sci-Fi (Harry Potter, Enders Game, and many more)