Im very into science fiction novels like Dune. I also like Non-religious spiritual readings, such as Ishmael and insightful books about human nature and social behaviours.
I was thinking of The price by Machiavelli, any other suggestions?
* no da vinci code plz
graci
2006-09-11 07:34:35 · 15 answers · asked by fcsgolden 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'd suggest ANYTHING by Octavia E. Butler. She takes an enlightened "anthropological" approach to the worlds/characters that she writes about.
I would suggest the "Xenogenesis" novels: Dawn, Imago, and Adulthood Rites--currently collected in a single volume called Lilith's Brood, and as an great introduction to her body of work, I'd also suggest reading "Bloodchild and other Stories."
Unfortunately, Ms Butler passed away all too recently, and so her body of work is not nearly as extensive as it should be. She was a brilliant writer and a keenly perceptive, indeed regal woman.
2006-09-11 07:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm also a big Dune fan (of the Frank Herbert books at least....read some of his sons books and while decent, they just didn't have the same pull to me.) My next favorite science fiction set of books is Julian May's science fiction series, the Pliocene Exile, and the Galactic Milleu. Both are interrelated and tale the story of man's adoption into a galactic society. It's well written and deals a lot with spirituality, psychology, and how the two relate to the psyche... See below for lists of her novels.
2006-09-11 07:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by Gamerbear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps The Prince by Machiavelli might be a suggestion too. A novel like Saturday by Ian McEwan might also be a pleasurable variant for your purpose, even though it is not science fiction.
2006-09-11 07:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this cute little series called "The Samaria Trilogy" by Sharon Shinn. It's about a future world made up of humans and genetically created angels who have wings and can fly at high altitudes without getting sick or cold.
1st book: Archangel
2nd book: Jovah's Angel
The 3rd book: Alleluia Files
Additional Books:
Angelica: A Novel of Samaria & Angel Seeker
2006-09-11 09:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 21:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The epic of Gilgamesh may interest you or Voltaires candida.
Dostoyevskis Dead house is amazing. Marcus Auralius is something that sounds up your streeet, he was an inciteful roman caesar.
For sci fi. Any thing by Jack Chalker. I don't think there is much very good sci fi around at the moment, only a few gems.
Sci fantasy, David Eddings, Judy canavan,
Hope there is something you find you like, happy reading !!
2006-09-11 09:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by lotusbunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Machiavelli wrote 'The Prince' not the Price, that was Arthur Miller. I would recommend 'On Bullshit' by reknowned professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Princeton U., Harry G. Frankfurt. I kid you not. He's written other books.
2006-09-11 07:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by Grody Jicama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AHHH.
The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy!
It sounds dumb. But. It changed my life, seriously. I read it and put it down and just cried for like an hour. It's a really fabulous book -- the plot is intricate and moving, the characters are amazingly multifaceted and it's SO FUNNY...and so sad at the same time. And the language is just beautiful. Conroy's a genius.
Although I really don't like any of his other books.
READ IT.
2006-09-11 07:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by rashavara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything Orson Scott Card
2006-09-11 09:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if want some philosophical books then try
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by robert pirsig
Thus spoke zarathustra by F. Nietzsche
also try The Discourse on method by Rene Descartes
2006-09-11 07:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by vick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋