Who're your favorite authors?

[mdamien13]

I can sit down and read just about any genre. Or just about any kind of book for that matter. In college I was turned on to graphic novels (in a sense, comic books). I enjoy arguing the finer points of these books with literary snobs who refuse to appreciate anything w/ pictures. The Preacher series or anything by Alan Moore is absolutely mindblowing. Frank Miller's work as well as Neil Gaiman's can stand up to anything in print.

For novels, I think my faves are Andrew Vachss and Louise Erdrich. Andrew Vachss's novels are hard-boiled mysteries, each of which has the protagonist investigating child abuse and exploitation. Vachss's writing style is both beautiful and raw all at the same time. His dialogue is great, and his characters are the most original I've ever encountered on the page.

Louise Erdrich shares Vachss's potent imagery but that's about it. Her work centers on the Souix (sp) people of the Dakotas. Her writing is some of the most beautiful prose I've ever read, period.

And then of course, I can't get enough of Stephen King's work. His earlier stuff is the best, but "Bag of Bones" is pretty awesome as well. Can't wait to see how the Gunslinger series wraps. I read some other horror but too much of it is recycled pulp.

Who are some of your faves?

 

[SirStefan32]

If I had to choose one, it would have to be Shakespeare. Jane Austin, Nate Hawthorne, E.A. Poe, Francis Shaeffer, C.S. Lewis are some of the others I enjoy reading.

As far as poetry goes, Emily Dickinson, Poe, Whittier, Whitman, Longfellow.

Stefan

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Tolkein, CS Lewis, Koontz, Deaver, Patterson.

Mike

 

[DbaxJ]

Personally I am not a big book reader, I read so much daily just working, that it does not give me that relaxing feeling I am sure many of you get, but over the years, I have read many different authors, but I still think my favorite is Stephen King. All I know is, I am glad he never told me bedtime stories as a kid!! LOL

 

[Dback Jon]

Tolkein, Armistead Maupin, James Mitchner, E. Lynn Harris, Jean Auel are a few of my favorites.

 

[FischerKing]

These authors are in no particular order:

Novels, Novellas and Short Stories - Grisham, S. King/Bachman, Caleb Carr, R. A. Salvatore, William Gibson, Charles Dickens, Jonathan Kellerman, Victor Hugo, H. P. Lovecraft

Poetry - E. A. Poe, Shakespear, Wadsworth, Whitman, Shel Silverstein, Emily Dickinson, e. e. cummings, Plath, Homer, Dr. Suess, Allen Ginsberg, Chaucer, Tim Burton - yes the movie director, R. Kipling, Frost, Blake, Milton, T. S. Elliot, W. H. Auden

Religious/Inspirational - Max Lucado, Chuck Swindoll, C. S. Lewis, William Lane Craig, J. P. Moreland, Philip Yancy

Techinical Books - C. S. Lewis, William Lane Craig, J. P. Moreland, Peter J. Kreeft, Seren Kierkegaard, Dallas Willard, Norman Geisler, Josh McDowell

 

[FischerKing]

Stephen King is probably my hands down fav though - what a great story teller.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Fisherski, did you just come up with all those authors off the top of your head?

Or do you carry a list around with you?



Mike

 

[FischerKing]

Top of my head - it's empty so i have plenty of room...

 

[Yuma]

Forgotten Authors?

Anyone here ever read any books by Eric Van Lustbader? Michner is also a pretty good read. Noone mentioned these two, or Grisham, or James Clavell, either.

Oh, DbacKJohn mentioned he likes Michner. I actually read Centennial TWICE! I admit, parts of that book brought tears to my eyes!

 

[Dback Jon]

Re: Forgotten Authors?

Originally posted by Yuma
Anyone here ever read any books by Eric Van Lustbader? Michner is also a pretty good read. Noone mentioned these two, or Grisham, or James Clavell, either.

Oh, DbacKJohn mentioned he likes Michner. I actually read Centennial TWICE! I admit, parts of that book brought tears to my eyes!

James Mitchner is probably my all time favorite author. The historical research he does is fantastic - he really gives you a feel for what life was like for the subjects of his novels.

I have read Centennial numerous times. Other favorites include Hawaii, The Drifters, Caravans and Texas.

 

[FischerKing]

Re: Forgotten Authors?

Originally posted by Yuma
Anyone here ever read any books by Eric Van Lustbader? Michner is also a pretty good read. Noone mentioned these two, or Grisham, or James Clavell, either.

Oh, DbacKJohn mentioned he likes Michner. I actually read Centennial TWICE! I admit, parts of that book brought tears to my eyes!

Grisham I like - there was a time when I had read everything he put out, then I slacked off.

Mitchner I've never of but I do like historical fiction - is that what he writes?

Shawn

 

[Dback Jon]

Re: Re: Forgotten Authors?

Originally posted by FischerKing
Grisham I like - there was a time when I had read everything he put out, then I slacked off.

Mitchner I've never of but I do like historical fiction - is that what he writes?

Shawn

Yes - Mitchner writes very detailed/researched historical fiction. His books revolve around one theme/location. For example, in "Centennial", Mitchner traces the history of one area of Colorado, thru pre-historic times, Native Americans, coming of the mountain men, ranchers, farmers etc, tying it all together nicely.

 

[Strong Bad]

Originally posted by FischerKing
These authors are in no particular order:

Novels, Novellas and Short Stories - Grisham, S. King/Bachman, Caleb Carr, R. A. Salvatore, William Gibson, Charles Dickens, Jonathan Kellerman, Victor Hugo, H. P. Lovecraft

Poetry - E. A. Poe, Shakespear, Wadsworth, Whitman, Shel Silverstein, Emily Dickinson, e. e. cummings, Plath, Homer, Dr. Suess, Allen Ginsberg, Chaucer, Tim Burton - yes the movie director, R. Kipling, Frost, Blake, Milton, T. S. Elliot, W. H. Auden

Religious/Inspirational - Max Lucado, Chuck Swindoll, C. S. Lewis, William Lane Craig, J. P. Moreland, Philip Yancy

Techinical Books - C. S. Lewis, William Lane Craig, J. P. Moreland, Peter J. Kreeft, Seren Kierkegaard, Dallas Willard, Norman Geisler, Josh McDowell

Oh my! How very PRETENTIOUS of you.

 

[FischerKing]

Originally posted by Strong Bad
Oh my! How very PRETENTIOUS of you.

Go easy with those big, heavy words my friend. People might find that orchidaceous.

Oh, I'm sorry, that might be on syllable bigger than your used to. It means basically the same thing though - that should save you the trouble of having to look it up. Wouldn't want you to wear yourself out by first having to read it and then figure out what it means.

Ugh - wise guy...

btw - welcome to the board.

Shawn

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Originally posted by FischerKing

Ugh - wise guy...

btw - welcome to the board.

Shawn

Some people just know how to make a good first impression, lol.

Mike

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Originally posted by Strong Bad
Oh my! How very PRETENTIOUS of you.

Nice contribution.

Welcome to the site.

 

[AZCB34]

Re: Re: Forgotten Authors?

Originally posted by FischerKing
Grisham I like - there was a time when I had read everything he put out, then I slacked off.

Shawn

I just whipped through "The Summons" by Grisham. Good read...quick one too. Think I knocked it out in about 4-5 days. He is a good story teller too and this book brought back characters from "A Time to Kill" (?).

 

[FischerKing]

Re: Re: Re: Forgotten Authors?

Originally posted by AZCB34
I just whipped through "The Summons" by Grisham. Good read...quick one too. Think I knocked it out in about 4-5 days. He is a good story teller too and this book brought back characters from "A Time to Kill" (?).

A Time To Kill - that was a really good story, I enjoyed that one and the characters.

If I remeber right I don't think I read any of his stuff from The Rainmaker on.

I just checked his website - HOLY COW - he's had 10 books out since. Geez, I'm a loser, guess I better catch up.

Shawn

 

[Strong Bad]

Originally posted by FischerKing
Go easy with those big, heavy words my friend. People might find that orchidaceous.

Oh, I'm sorry, that might be on syllable bigger than your used to. It means basically the same thing though - that should save you the trouble of having to look it up. Wouldn't want you to wear yourself out by first having to read it and then figure out what it means.

Ugh - wise guy...

btw - welcome to the board.

Shawn

When you actually use a word or term that I do not recognize, I will let you know. Truthfully, I doubt I will be returning to the board. I thank you and your serfs' welcome to the board but the last thing anyone needs is to interact with someone so swank and full of themselves that they have to make such ostentatious posts as I have read from you. Intelligence is a valuable gift. Although, some people's pride in having that gift, the seeking and needing recognition for having it is really just someone's screams for their ego to be stroked. I am not interested in being a part of think tank internet intellectuals.

I hope you find enough serfs who will satisfy the filling of your ego.

 

[FischerKing]

Originally posted by Strong Bad
When you actually use a word or term that I do not recognize, I will let you know. Truthfully, I doubt I will be returning to the board. I thank you and your serfs' welcome to the board but the last thing anyone needs is to interact with someone so swank and full of themselves that they have to make such ostentatious posts as I have read from you. Intelligence is a valuable gift. Although, some people's pride in having that gift, the seeking and needing recognition for having it is really just someone's screams for their ego to be stroked. I am not interested in being a part of think tank internet intellectuals.

I hope you find enough serfs who will satisfy the filling of your ego.

ROTFR

Welcome to my void and humble empire - population 1.

Well writ post - at least your literate, however I don't have a clue as to what you are refering to. Do I know you? Better yet, do you know me? Nice to see I can psycho-analyzed by someone of your caliber. Do you charge by the hour? Will you send me a bill, or do I just donate to the cause?

Wow, a weight has been lifted, I feel better already. Thanks.

Or as Hyde would say, "Whatever".

Shawn

 

[FischerKing]

Originally posted by Strong Bad
Oh my! How very PRETENTIOUS of you.

So I was thinking of this while I was taking my morning shower - creepy huh?

Anyhoo - I find it rather pretentious and arrogant that you would choose for your second post to pick a duel with keyboards. Are you a follower or NEM? Or mayhaps the Order of Tony?

Perhaps I should just call you Sir Robin or France? You take a little shot and then run away with your knees all bent.

Only a King has serfs? Well, if that's true then in the words of Ash - "Hail to the King, baby"!

Shawn

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Originally posted by Strong Bad
I thank you and your serfs' welcome to the board but the last thing anyone needs is to interact with someone so swank and full of themselves that they have to make such ostentatious posts as I have read from you. Intelligence is a valuable gift. Although, some people's pride in having that gift, the seeking and needing recognition for having it is really just someone's screams for their ego to be stroked. I am not interested in being a part of think tank internet intellectuals.

I hope you find enough serfs who will satisfy the filling of your ego.

Of course, you took the time to read these posts in the first place, which kinda of shows that you are pretty pathetic, despite your very obvious ego and inflated self-worth.

Mike

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Originally posted by Strong Bad
Truthfully, I doubt I will be returning to the board.

Wow. After 3 brilliant posts too. You'll really be missed.

Originally posted by Strong Bad

I am not interested in being a part of think tank internet intellectuals.

Of course not...you're "unarmed."

 

[mdamien13]

Originally posted by FischerKing
Only a King has serfs? Well, if that's true then in the words of Ash - "Hail to the King, baby"!

Shawn

Anybody who can find a way to work in an Ashism in his post gets props.