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I love reading. That pretty much sums it up :)

I read a mix of things, but the bulk of it tends to be fantasy and science fiction. I love books that deal with moral and ethical issues, and I have a special place in my heart for dystopias.

I am currently in grad school pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry, and so books dealing with... more »

I love reading. That pretty much sums it up :)

I read a mix of things, but the bulk of it tends to be fantasy and science fiction. I love books that deal with moral and ethical issues, and I have a special place in my heart for dystopias.

I am currently in grad school pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry, and so books dealing with scientific subjects also interest me. On the other hand, this really limits my reading time. And the time I can spend on Shelfari. But please talk to me about books! There are few things I enjoy more.

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My general recommendations or some great authors to check out...

Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Neil Gaiman
J.R.R. Tolkein
George R.R. Martin
CS Friedman
Frank Herbert
Ursula LeGuin
Pat Rothfuss

Urban Fantasy:
Jim Butcher
Kevin Hearne
Ben Aaronovitch
Harry Connolly
Simon R. Green

Fiction:
George Orwell
Oscar Wilde
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle « less