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Book Recommendations that maintain attention
Posted on 1/12/24 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 1/12/24 at 8:07 pm
I’m really trying to get back into reading books but struggling to find books that keep my attention right off of the bat and maintain my attention throughout the book. Love horror books but not really picky when it comes to reading just about anything. Recommendations from the board?
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Posted on 1/12/24 at 9:18 pm to tigersaint74
For years I wondered what the attraction of Louis L'amour books was but I never read any, not being sure I would like the Western genre. One day I found a Louis L'Amour book in a room on a work trip, so I started it. I was hooked immediately.
I doubt anyone will ever call his books great works of literature but they are interesting and he is a great storyteller. Lots of details about the history of the era as well.
So if you haven't, maybe try some Louis L'amour, all the Sacket novels are great.
I doubt anyone will ever call his books great works of literature but they are interesting and he is a great storyteller. Lots of details about the history of the era as well.
So if you haven't, maybe try some Louis L'amour, all the Sacket novels are great.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:24 pm to tigersaint74
I just finished the entire Flashpoint series by Tara Reid and Mike Krauss.
It'll keep your attention.
It's post apocalyptic but not the zombie bravo sierra crap. It's also very well done - the authors did their research, thoroughly.
Character development is outstanding just be forewarned - they don't mind killing-off your favorites.
Every volume was a page turner.
It'll keep your attention.
It's post apocalyptic but not the zombie bravo sierra crap. It's also very well done - the authors did their research, thoroughly.
Character development is outstanding just be forewarned - they don't mind killing-off your favorites.
Every volume was a page turner.
Posted on 1/13/24 at 7:27 am to tigersaint74
You might do better with audiobooks. Having someone read the book to me just works better. Plus, you can listen while you drive.
Posted on 1/13/24 at 12:43 pm to tigersaint74
The legends of the first empire is a great 6 book series by Michael j Sullivan.
There are 20+ books that he has written in this world along a 3000 year timeline. Legends is at the very beginning of that timeline.
There are 20+ books that he has written in this world along a 3000 year timeline. Legends is at the very beginning of that timeline.
Posted on 1/13/24 at 1:20 pm to tigersaint74
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I’m really trying to get back into reading books but struggling to find books that keep my attention right off of the bat and maintain my attention throughout the book
Sometimes you have to be patient and let the characters and plot develop. Lots of incredible books don’t start with a bang
Posted on 1/13/24 at 2:50 pm to Pikes Peak Tiger
I give every book a minimum of 100 pages for that reason.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 2:28 pm to mdomingue
quote:Are great reads, quick, and usually cheap and easy to find at many truck stops if you don't want to patronize Amazon.
Louis L'amour books
Posted on 1/15/24 at 2:44 pm to Partha
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Are great reads, quick, and usually cheap and easy to find at many truck stops if you don't want to patronize Amazon.
You can also buy lots of 25 or so on ebay for $20 or $30. I used to buy the lots then resale any that I had duplicates off. I have a whole pile of them at the house. They're really fun to read.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 6:21 am to tigersaint74
Bernard Cornwell last kingdom series.
Fast moving and quick reads, and there are like a dozen of them if you like the first one.
Fast moving and quick reads, and there are like a dozen of them if you like the first one.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 3:10 pm to Sus-Scrofa
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Bernard Cornwell last kingdom series.
I love this series. And if anyone is wondering, yes of course the books are way better than the TV show. The show wasn’t bad, but it never really captured Uhtred’s character.
Also check out Cornwell’s
Arthur trilogy. It’s fantastic and not the usually knights in shining armor.
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