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10 Recommended Reads

If you’re getting tired of watching films or TV series amidst the quarantine and need a change of pace, why not pick up a book? Below I have listed 10 personal favorite books I suggest checking out while you have the free time. On with the list!

1. Dune- Frank Herbert’s classic is my all-time favorite book. Not only was it a clear influence on “Star Wars” and “Game of Thrones,” but it’s a prime example of how deep and complex sci-fi can be. Aside from “Dune Messiah,” there’s no need to bother with the other sequels though.

2. A Year At The Movies- “Mystery Science Theater 3000” alumni Kevin Murphy pens this hilarious book about his year long cinematic experiment. Film lovers and MST3K fans alike should get a kick out of this.

3. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy- Douglas Adams is such a unique literary voice that has often been imitated but never replicated. His first book in the series is a true sci-fi comedy classic.

4. 1984- George Orwell’s ever relevant story never gets old.

5. The Hobbit- Forget about the dreadful trilogy of films and check out what is arguably J.R.R. Tolkien’s best book.

6. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service- You can’t go wrong with any of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels, but this one really had everything I look for in a Bond story. The film is great too!

7. The Disaster Artist- Sure, the movie is a blast, but Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell’s novel about Sestero and Tommy Wiseau’s friendship and the making of “The Room” is a must read for fans of cinema history and ultra weird Hollywood stories.

8. A Confederacy Of Dunces- John Kennedy Toole’s masterwork is often cited as one of the best books ever written. It is.

9. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay- Michael Chabon at his best. The less you know the more rewarding it is.

10. Call of Cthulhu- Honestly, I could put many H.P. Lovecraft stories here as his one of a kind mythology is so absorbing. At the end of the day though, the iconic “Call Of Cthulhu” is a great starting place. Readers should be warned of the appearance of some repugnant racism in his tales though.

April 23, 2020 - Posted by nicklyons1 | List | 10 Recommended Reads, 1984, A Confederacy Of Dunces, A Year At The Movies, Books, Call Of Cthulhu, Dune, George Orwell, H.P. Lovecraft, Ian Fleming, James Bond, Michael Chabon, MST3K, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier And Clay, The Disaster Artist, The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, The Hobbit