Archive for April, 2011

What fantasy books would you suggest for a fan of The Lord Of The Rings?

I’ve recently got into reading again and have read most of Tolkien’s works. What books and writers would you suggest to me, that would reflect a similar high-fantasy medieval world? Thanks.
oh man, you should read Terry Good Kind.
"sword of truth"
it has the medieval world.
also if you want, read "Wheels of Time."
this is also set in [...]

What are good historical fiction/romance books?

I really want a book to read and i just finished the book Cleopatra’s daughter by Michelle Moran and i was wondering if you guys know any good romance/historical fiction books for young adults since im sixteen. Well please help me!
Countess Below the Stairs
The Morning Gift
A Company of Swans

What kind of good fantasy books are out there?

I’m looking for new books to read this year and I love reading fantasy with action and romance. Here are some books I’ve already read so you all have some kind of idea what I am talking about.
Harry Potter (all 7)
Narnia (all 7)
The Hero and the Crown
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (currently reading)
Twilight
Lord of the [...]

What are some good fantasy books set in a fictional far east culture?

After watching Avatar the last airbender I got hooked to the show because I have not seen a fantasy show quite like it. I would like to know does anyone know any good fantasy books that have a Asian style setting to it instead of a western eurorpean version? I liked ATLA and I was [...]

How do I get Air Slash for Emolga in Pokemon?

I know I have to breed Swoobat or Woobat with Air Slash with Emolga but for some reason, whenever I manage to breed it, it always comes with Thundershock and Attract. Do I need to change my Woobat with another?
The only Pokémon that are capable of naturally learning Air Slash that are in Emolga’s Egg [...]

How many books should a fantasy book series have?

I am 13 and trying to write a fantasy series (because i greatly admire J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer) and i am almost finished with my first book. I was wondering how many words it should end up with and how many books should follow it. Help?
A series should have as many books as are [...]

Is my story General Fiction…or accidental Sci-Fi?

Ok, so I’m writing a novel and I’m 3/4 the way complete when I ran into a slight dilemma…I’m not quite sure what Fiction sub-genre (if any) my story belongs to. So I will give you a quick look-see at what elements I have:
-The use of a magic system
-The story takes place in far future [...]

Question for teens: Do you prefer reading realistic fiction or sci-fi/fantasy?

They are both good, but I prefer sci fi and fantasy to realistic fiction, because I get enoguh of the real world already!!

What song had a music video were Slash from Guns N Roses was playing his Guitar on a train track?

What music video was it that were Slash was playing his guitar on a train track and the train was coming and just before it hit him, he walked off the track?
Thanks!!
You might be thinking Aerosmith’s "Livin’ On The Edge" as it was Joe Perry playing the guitar in front of a train.

Are there any good adult fiction books in the horror or sci fi genre without sex in it?

I’m looking for something that is horror or science fiction without sexual content in it or kids being hurt or dying (I’m a mom) I’m battling mental illness & I’m looking for something to read that won’t trigger any problems for me. thanks.
Try Simon R Green’s Nightside series. They’re fantasy/sci-fi, with hardly any sexual references [...]