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Pellaz · 01-04-2004, 11:27 AM

Some books that I think are great for trips, readily available in most bookstores in paperback, and seem to fit in your tastes would be:

American Gods, by Neil Gaiman. Fantasy. Easily one of the best books I've read in recent years, I'd recommend it almost any other book in the genre, right now.

The Nightside series, by Simon R Green. Fantasy. First book is Something from the Nightside, they're much shorter and lighter reads than the Deathstalker series, but incredible so far.

Chasm City, by Aliester Reynolds. Sci-fi. Engaging story, it's a dectective/adventure novel.

Enders Shadow, by OSC. Sci-fi. A novel that happens during the timespan that Enders Game took place, only from Beans pov. Good read, although, if like me, you loved Enders Game, you might want to steer clear of it, as it takes a bit of the "magic" away from it, imo.

Anyway, those are all enjoyable, and none will burden you down with a series commitment (Nightside is only 2 books long right now, and each are only roughly 200 pages, and Chasm City, while set in a Series Universe, is an offshoot and requires no additional or prior reading), and each should be engaging enough to read for long stretches.

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Pellaz Addict Location: Texas	Some books that I think are great for trips, readily available in most bookstores in paperback, and seem to fit in your tastes would be: American Gods, by Neil Gaiman. Fantasy. Easily one of the best books I've read in recent years, I'd recommend it almost any other book in the genre, right now. The Nightside series, by Simon R Green. Fantasy. First book is Something from the Nightside, they're much shorter and lighter reads than the Deathstalker series, but incredible so far. Chasm City, by Aliester Reynolds. Sci-fi. Engaging story, it's a dectective/adventure novel. Enders Shadow, by OSC. Sci-fi. A novel that happens during the timespan that Enders Game took place, only from Beans pov. Good read, although, if like me, you loved Enders Game, you might want to steer clear of it, as it takes a bit of the "magic" away from it, imo. Anyway, those are all enjoyable, and none will burden you down with a series commitment (Nightside is only 2 books long right now, and each are only roughly 200 pages, and Chasm City, while set in a Series Universe, is an offshoot and requires no additional or prior reading), and each should be engaging enough to read for long stretches. __________________ " ' Big Mouth. Remember it took three of you to kill me. A god, a boy, and, last and least, a hero.' " Last edited by Pellaz; 01-04-2004 at 11:29 AM..