Hey guys, I went to the library today after years of not bothering to, and I was too confused. I didn't want to just pick a random book off of a shelf so decided to get back home. It's been a while since I've read a good book. I mostly read fictional stuff just to get out of reality orsomething, and I was wondering if any of you out there can name a few books that have led you to either different worlds, a different time or just a really amazing experience reading something.

Books I remember reading and loving  >>>
Redwall Series (lol!)
Harry Potter Series
LOTR, The Hobbit
Kite Runner


well, I'll read basically anything, but I also like sequels, trilogies etcs

Also, If you have an author or two whose works have been fascinating to you i'd like to hear your recommendations

Let the book naming begin!

twilight

The Day of the Triffids <-- Definitely read this it's fantastic

In the world of Sci-Fi:

The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester
More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

A short story collection:

The October Country by Ray Bradbury
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Also check out:

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
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And finally author name-dropping:

John Steinbeck
William Faulkner

Artemis Fowl Series <- seriously, this is a great book..

Artemis Fowl Series <- seriously, this is a great book..

I second this.  If you liked Harry Potter then you'll like this series.

Artemis Fowl Series <- seriously, this is a great book..

fun little books.

R.A. Salvatore's the Dark Elf Trilogy and the Icewind Dale Trilogy

ho damn forgot about the thread. Yeah I started reading day of the triffids. its as interesting as I want it to be ​. Thanks for the suggestions guys I'll check out other books after this one.


edit": ive read the first 2 artemis fowls when i was a bit younger and loved them. I just googled searched and theres more ​.

Lies of Locke Llamora..

it's a funny fantasy story about a con artist., it's really cool. Haven't finished it yet though.

EDIT:
wikipedia entry:
The Lies of Locke Lamora is a fantasy novel by Scott Lynch. It follows the adventures of a group of con artists known as the Gentlemen Bastards. They live in a city called Camorr, heavily based on late medieval Venice. The book is divided into two interspersed stories. In the present time, the Gentlemen Bastards must contend with the Grey King, a powerful figure terrorizing Camorr's criminal community. Every other chapter, however, delves into the history and mythology of Camorr, the Gentlemen Bastards, and especially the protagonist Locke Lamora.

@Brown: the next books just keeps on getting better. I haven't read the latest yet though, Atlantis Complex.