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Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? by skizm on Thursday December 22, 2016 @10:35AM (#13237891)
I realize this is probably not what you meant when asking for book suggestions on HN, but since you didn't specify: If you're into 2D action / sci-fi / dystopian fiction (or to be honest, if you're into fantasy/sci-fi at all) check out the Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown.

I went in expecting nothing and almost abandoned half way through the first book as it seemed like a Hunger Games / Divergent rip off (and I didn't even like either of those particularly), but holy crap after about half way into the first book I was hooked. I powered through all three in a week and a half. The books are pure fun. Didn't make me think too much, and had plenty of action, politics, twists, broken friendships, violence, sex, rape, torture, etc. Not exactly YA I would say, but then again the material isn't exactly complicated either.

All in all, if you need a break from serious reads and enjoy sci-fi / fantasy, check this out. The books were absolutely written to be made into a movie trilogy at some point and I can't wait for it.

Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? by bennyg on Thursday December 22, 2016 @10:39AM (#13237921)
I second this my goodman. Fantastic "story" books, not really literature. But amazing books nonetheless.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? by Andrewbass on Thursday December 22, 2016 @10:42AM (#13237958)
The books in the Red Rising trilogy were some of the best that I read this year as well.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? by bearBeetsBattle on Thursday December 22, 2016 @02:27PM (#13239634)
I'm currently reading Red Rising and would totally recommend it.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? by JamesLeonis on Thursday December 22, 2016 @03:04PM (#13239927)
I ripped through Red Rising and Golden Sun last month based on a buddy's recommendation. Morning Star is my early Christmas gift. It's an absolute page-turner of a series.
Re:Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? by therealdrag0 on Thursday December 22, 2016 @02:34PM (#13239673)
Just finished the first book this week. The best of escapism, wish fulfillment action adventure sci-fi page-turner. Would recommend.