Just a list of some books, I really enjoy reading even if I've taken a break from this hobby lately, my favorite genres are cyberpunk (expect "a little bit of" Gibson) and Dark Fantasy (not many of that genre here unfortunately), I also really like horror (wait for a little bit of King).
1984 - George Orwell
This is what I would call a must-read book for anyone born in the 21st century, as you may have noticed browsing the site I like dystopias, this book is the reason for that. Like any classic of literature, this book is loaded with teachings, reflections and, more important than that: a warning, one that we missed and will have serious consequences. This book is much scarier than any other on this list, if you read and understand it you will know why.
Sprawl trilogy - William Gibson
I'm putting these three books here as representatives of Gibson, the father of cyberpunk, it's really hard to explain these books well so I'll just say: "Holy Shit! Fried my brain!". Or if you prefer: a must-read classic.
First Blood - David Morrell
Do you know Rambo? This is one of the best action thrillers I've ever read, in my opinion much better than the movie adaptations, but you know what: better than me writing a text talking about is you feeling the experience, that's the thing special about books.
The Godfather - Mario Puzo
Come on, there's no way you don't know this one, or at least know its adaptation, by the way, this is one of the few book adaptations that I consider better than the original story, with that said I still think this book is worth being read it, but watch the movie too, a full experience is better, one interesting thing: this book was one of the first not for kids I ever read.
You should also read these books
- Dracula - Bram Stoker
- Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
- Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson
- Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson
- The Difference Engine - William Gibson, Bruce Sterling
- Virtual Light - William Gibson
- Idoru - William Gibson
- All Tomorrow's Parties - William Gibson
- The Long Walk - Stephen King (under the pseudonym Richard Bachman)
- Carrie - Stephen King
- Pet Sematary - Stephen King
- The Dark Tower (series) - Stephen King