Like many people, I used to love to read and would devour books as a kid/teen/young adult and I just seem to not really read for fun anymore. Part of the issue I have is that I keep re-reading the same books and series hoping it will rekindle my desire to read new things, but I can’t get out of the re-reading loop.
Here are the books and series I keep reading, and that I would love to find similar types of books to:
– Jurassic Park and The Lost World
– Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon books, primarily DaVinci Code but I’ve read each book at least twice
– Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (the whole series multiple times)
– Lots of Discworld books (mostly the Death-centered ones)
– The Princess Bride
– Sherlock Holmes
– Just so much Agatha Christie
Generally speaking my chosen genres seem to be funny fantasy, thrilling/horror sci-fi, and who-done-it mysteries.
Things I specifically don’t enjoy or would prefer to avoid: rom-coms and fluffy romance in general (though i do enjoy the occasional fantasy monster smut), “true” fantasy without a comedic or goofy edge, and anything too YA leaning (I tried but hated ACOTAR, and can’t reread The Hunger Games without just constantly being annoyed by their obnoxious teenage behavior).
by EmmyThePixi
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Blake Crouch’s man-on-the-run sci-fi thriller **Dark Matter**.
For funny sci-fi, I suggest looking into John Scalzi’s books. His **Redshirts** is space opera from the point-of-view of the ‘expendable’ crew. His **Starter Villain** has a substitute school teacher inherit a villainy from his estranged uncle. The villainy comes complete with a hidden volcanic lair. It’s the most entertaining book I’ve read recently.
In satirical sci-fi, the protagonist in Yahtzee Croshaw’s **Will Save The Galaxy For Food** is a space pilot having to scrounge out a living after being put out of work by technology advances. The character reminds me of a mashup of Han Solo and Crocodile Dundee.
I also suggest looking into books by Michael Crichton. The ones I’ve read were technological thrillers or suspense. His **Timeline** has a group of grad students travel back to 14th century France so investigate a mystery while another group stays in the present to protect/assist them. Much of the story is set in the past so I classify it as half sci-fi and half historical.
“Maisie Dobbs” series by Jacqueline Winspear. I don’t have time to read so I listen to audiobooks. This series has a great narrator (Orlagh Cassidy) which is what really drew me in. Love the protagonist, writing style, unique storylines, and historical events that are woven in.
The bobiverse series is a great read. The audiobook is excellent.