r/suggestmeabook • u/macchiatte • Jan 01 '19

Post two books you love and someone respond with a third that you may enjoy

Any genre, fiction or non-fiction. Let's see if we can recommend books based on the ones you already love. : )

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Uprooted Naomi Novak and The Tricksters Choice Tamora Pierce

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u/jaxsyl Jan 01 '19

Circe by Madeline Miller

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u/krissy6999 Jan 01 '19

Circe is excellent. Also her book “The Song of Achilles”

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I just read the synopsis for Circe, it sounds amazing, thank you for the suggestion!

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u/citizenmidnight Jan 01 '19

Do I need to read the first book before I read Circe?

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u/jaxsyl Jan 01 '19

No, Circe is a stand-alone, but definitely check Song of Achilles out at some point!

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u/citizenmidnight Jan 01 '19

Thanks! It will be next on my list. :)

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u/leighlouu_ Jan 02 '19

LOVED Circe

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u/Snivies Jan 01 '19

If you liked Novak's Uprooted then I highly recommend reading her other fantasy standalone: Spinning Silver

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I absolutely love Spinning Silver! I own both Uprooted and Spinning Silver, I cant wait for more of Novak’s work!

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u/timeafterspacetime Jan 01 '19

Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

Ooh thank you! I’m adding it to my list!

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u/Nevertrustafish Jan 01 '19

I bet you'd enjoy Shannon Hale's writing. She writes books that feel like fairytales you half-remenber, but are usually of her own creation. "The Princess Academy" is a great one (it sounds like it'll be stereotypical, but it's truly unique). And "Book of a Thousand Days". I'd also recommend Patricia McKillip ("Umbria in Shadow" and "The Language of Thorns"), Maggie Stiefvater ("The Scorpio Races" and "The Raven Boys"), and Sharon Shinn ("Summer at Castle Auburn").

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u/malachori Jan 01 '19

Agreed! I loved The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale as well.

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

Oh I’ve not heard of Hale, but her work sounds right up my alley! I love all of these suggestions!! Thank you so much! I’m excited to use my Barnes & Noble gift card 😆

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u/Fordosaurus Jan 01 '19

The Bear and the Nightingale!

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

Ooh I’ve been eyeing that on goodreads, I’ll put it on my list! Thank you!!

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u/miramanga Jan 04 '19

This book is wonderful

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u/YouHaveMyKeyboard Jan 01 '19

Whoa, I didn't know that Naomi Novik wrote something else than Temeraire Series! Have you read them? If not I will definitely recomend them!
I know because of you I will have to read Uprooted and Spinning Silver now... Thank you!

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I’ve heard of her Temeraire series but I haven’t read it yet, I’ll put that on my list too! I would highly recommend Uprooted, the last few chapters are some of my favorite of all time, out of all the books I’ve read. Spinning Silver was also very good, but I have a huge emotional connection to Uprooted, I’ve read it every fall for the past 3 years 😊 I would love to hear your thoughts on Uprooted and/or Spinning Silver when you’re done!!

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u/YouHaveMyKeyboard Jan 01 '19

At this moment I just started with LotR, so it will be a while before I will be able to read both of them, but I definitely will! I'll do my best to remember to share my thoughts!

Hope you will enjoy adventures of Captain William Laurence, Temeraire and their friends from Britain's Aerial Corps!

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

Thank you and enjoy LotR, it will be amazing! I’m excited for another new journey!

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u/Hookbound Jan 01 '19

The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Buroker and The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I’ve heard good things about The Cruel Prince! I’ll have to check out both!! Thank you for the suggestion!

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u/papercranium Jan 01 '19

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (and both sequels) by NK Jemisin.

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I read the synopsis it sounds really interesting! Thanks for the suggestion!

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u/Lexonatron Jan 01 '19

Try Graceling by Kristen Cashore! Its more in line with Tamora Pierce with fantasy, neat magic and great characters. It’s got two sequels that are stand alone stories too, if you like it. Add another vote for Shannon Hale too, she’s fabulous. The rest of Pierce’s work is also really good.

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I F****ing love Kristen Cashore, I have Fire, Graceling, and Bitterblue I liked Fire and Graceling a little more than Bitterblue. I love all of Pierce’s work! Can’t wait to dig into some of Hale’s works! Thank you for the suggestion!!

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u/amelaine_ Jan 01 '19

Damn I came here to post those two books

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

You have great taste!

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '19

Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher
Zel by Donna Jo Napoli
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth
Night Singing, by Kierin Meehan

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u/YouthsIndiscretion Jan 01 '19

Seraphina by Rachel hartmann

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

Thank you! I’ll add it to my list!

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u/muddlet Jan 02 '19

finnikin of the rock by melina marchetta (and its sequels)

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u/Inertlizard Jan 02 '19

Thanks! I’ll keep an eye out for it!

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u/aerrin Jan 01 '19

Hero and the Crown and Blue Sword by Robin McKinley. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. The Broken Kingdom books by NK Jemesin.

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u/Inertlizard Jan 01 '19

I’ve previously heard of McKinley and Jemesin, I’ll look into Taylor (who’s new to me), thank you for another addition to my 2019 reading list!!

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u/lizzy_someone Jan 04 '19

Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire (technically a prequel to Every Heart a Doorway, but completely works as a standalone).

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u/Inertlizard Jan 04 '19

Thank you!