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I'm not sure how these books will compare to those, but even if they're nothing alike, there's nothing wrong with expansion, right!?

Gregory Maguire's novels!. His most recognized is Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West!. He's written several other stories, though!. Basically, he takes well-known stories (the Wizard of Oz for Wicked, and I think he's also taken Cinderella and/or Snow White) and writes them from a different point-of-view!. It changes things like you couldn't imagine!.

Madeleine L'Engle is my favorite author, so I always suggest her!. Her best-known work is probably A Wrinkle in Time!. I would, of course, suggest that, as well as the rest of her Time quartet!. Look into her series about the Austen family (fictional-- not to be confused with Jane Austen) and if you're looking for something higher level, check out her adult stuff!. She's a magnificent author, old school, so she has that Irresistable flow to her writing!.

Have you gone to any of the classics!? The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, Gone With the Wind, Catcher in the Rye, 1984, Brave New World, Animal Farm, A Clockwork Orange, Catch-22, and many others are all fantastic novels for various reasons!.

If you enjoyed Dickens, I would suggest going back to him!. However, I want to warn you about David Copperfield!. Reading D-Copp for school was not an enjoyable experience-- in my opinion, it's 800 pages of the same story retold!. My English teacher prefers Great Expectations, so I'd gear you in that direction!.

Have you tackled Shakespeare at all!? I used to despise the man, but I've recently grown close to him!. I would suggest starting with MacBeth and, if you enjoy that, ask around as to what to read next!.

Oh, and if you've never read Edgar Allen Poe, get on that!. His stuff is sort of morbid, kind of creepy, and completely gripping!. You can't go wrong with the man, whether it's his poetry or prose!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I too enjoy all of the books that you have read and i am often faced with the same problem!. I recommend the His Dark Materials Trilogy by Phillip Pullman!. It is very very good and it has magical elements similar to harry potter (however, if you are a seriously religious person it has often been called the 'atheist' books, but i suggest reading them before judging) If your a fan of the classics then i also recommend Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte or The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare!. If you haven't already read the Chronicles of Narnia, they are very good too But i found that it is better (and cheaper) to get the entire series in one large unabridged book!. Stardust is also good (however short) and WAY better than the movie!.

hope that helped!. :DWww@QuestionHome@Com

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I'd suggest some Anne Rice
Novels: (Chronological)

* Interview With The Vampire (1976)Vampire Chronicles
* The Vampire Lestat (1985)Vampire Chronicles
* The Queen of the Damned (1988)Vampire Chronicles
* The Tale of the Body Thief (1992)Vampire Chronicles
* * Memnoch The Devil (1995)Vampire Chronicles
* Pandora (novel) (1998)Vampire Chronicles
* The Vampire Armand (1998)Vampire Chronicles
* Vittorio the Vampire (1999)Vampire Chronicles
* Merrick (2000)Vampire Chronicles
* Blood and Gold (2001)Vampire Chronicles
* Blackwood Farm (2002)Vampire Chronices
* Blood Canticle (2003)Vampire Chronicles

*The Feast of All Saints (1979)
* Cry to Heaven (1982)
* The Mummy (novel) (1989)
* Servant of the Bones (1996)
* Violin (novel) (1997)

* The Witching Hour (novel) (1990) Mayfair Witches Series
* Lasher (1993)Mayfair Witches Series
* Taltos (novel) (1994)Mayfair Witches Series

All eerily supernatural but not all on vampires!.!.They are quite engrossing!. I think my favorite is The Mummy!. (I have 3 copies of it)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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If you like Twilight, I'm pretty sure you'll like The House of Night Series which starts with Marked!. You might enjoy The Vampire Academy novels by Richelle Mead also!. If you like Fantasy or action, I highly recommend Poison Study by Maria V!. Snyder!. I've recommended it to others and they've all enjoyed it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I love alot of those books as well!. A few of authors that are really good are Emily Griffin (Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Love the One You're With, Baby Proof), Lauren Weisberger (Devil Wears Prada, Chasing Harry Winston, Everyone Worth Knowing) and Sandra Brown (The Crush, Breath of a Scandal, Envy)!.!.!.hope this list helpsWww@QuestionHome@Com

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The Inheritance Cycle of books by Chris Paolini is pretty good if you like stuff like Harry Potter!. It's like Lord of the Rings but not as dense!. So far there have been Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr!. I think there is one more coming out, but Brisingr is the latest!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Dead Until Dark is a great series!. It's got 8 books out, 9th is coming soon!. Can't remember the author, Charline Harrison I believe!. It was BEFORE Twilight, but has amazing similarities!. A little more adult though!. Great books so far!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind
(its a series the first book is "Wizards First Rule")

Eye of the World by Robert Jordan


i know im gay but i read all those in your list, i love you read but these i think are the best, especially with your test in genresWww@QuestionHome@Com

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1!. A Great and Terrible Beauty! (A MUST READ!)
2!. Vampire Kisses
3!. Uglies series
4!. Got Fangs
5!. Marked (MUST READ)
6!. Darren Shan series (sp!?)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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The Dresden Files(it's a 10 or 11 book series) by Jim Butcher

Dead Witch Walking ( part of a 6 book series) by Kim Harrison

Day Watch, Night Watch and Twilight Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko

Sharp Teeth by Toby BarlowWww@QuestionHome@Com

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if you dont mind a little bit graphic stuff then you should read Tess Gerritsen!.!.!.she writes medical thrillers and they are really good, but you dont need a medical background to understand them, so dont worry about thatWww@QuestionHome@Com

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Ive read those books too! I cant wait until March for City of Glass!. I just finished reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman!. I really liked it!. The first part was a bit slow but it really picked up for me!. I love his books!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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i think you might like the memory keeper's daughter!.its a book about a doctor who gave away his daughter at birth cause the little girl had down syndrome!. you might also like sweet fortune!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM! But, we like a lot of the same books! ^-^ Well I know this is childish for me to be reading, but The Lighting Thief is pretty cool!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray (It is a triology which is amazing! =)

Fairest by Gail Carson LevineWww@QuestionHome@Com

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David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
The Hardy Boys
Lord of the RingsWww@QuestionHome@Com

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Try Anne Rice, prior to her moving over to religious writing!. Margeret Atwood is another good option!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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"the five people you meet in heaven" by mitch albom

(no, this book does not relate to christianity)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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look up books that have the same authors as those books, try that way!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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old magic by marianne curley! it was a really great story!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandWww@QuestionHome@Com

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a great and terrible beautyWww@QuestionHome@Com

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My biggest issue is that I love series! Many of those that you have named, (and you've given me some ideas!)!. I personally enjoy Anne Rice (the creator of such novel-turned-movies like "Interview with the Vampire" and "Queen of the Damned"), and anything by Laurell K!. Hamilton (I have a signed copy of one of her works in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series!. These do get quite graphic, and sexual, so be warned!. also something I find extremely hilarious and stress-releasing are the Georgia Nicolson series by Louise Rennison!. They start with "Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging"!. These aren't dirty (although everyone thinks they are), but she is British!.
And the first of L!.K!. Hamilton's Anita Blake series is Guilty Pleasures!.
Happy reading!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Ashes by Stefanie Ellis:
Sidney Fox was your average seventeen-year-old girl!. She looked like everyone else, dressed like everyone else, harbored hopes and dreams!.!.!.you guessed it, just like everyone else!.

After a long and uneventful winter break, Sidney returned to the stale hallways and cranky teachers to find a new addition: a mysterious new student named Cael, he seemed to immediately fall into the role of the most popular person to ever step foot on campus!. At first, Sidney was repulsed by the gaggle of girls that hung on his every word, that is, until he explained that he can’t control the attraction others have for him, it’s just one thing out of many that he is just as confused about as she is!. Cael knows what he is, but he has no idea how or why!. Their search for answers sends them across the world and forces them to go to extreme measures in order to get those answers!.

City of Dreams by Stefanie Ellis:
Sky is a confused, over-analyzing twenty-five-year old!. She escapes a small town and a bad relationship to wind up in New York City!. There she hopes to start over fresh, and become someone new!. Instead, she stumbles across a man who she hasn’t seen for many years, but never stopped thinking about, only to find that he’s become a powerful figure in the world of entertainment!. Has he changed!?
Has she!? Only time will tell!.

For more info and to read the first chapter go to www!.StefanieEllis!.net

Note: e-books are available for $5!.00, no need to wait for shipping they are delivered directly to your inbox!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Since, I see that you like Twilight I have a feeling you will like some of these books:

vampire academy by richelle mead
Vampire Academy
Frostbite
Shadow Kiss
(untitled) August 20, 2009
Summary: Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with an unbreakable bond to the earth's magic!. She must be protected at all times from Strigoi; the fiercest and most dangerous vampires--the ones who never die!.

The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa's best friend, makes her a Dhampir; she is dedicated to a dangerous life of protecting Lissa from the Strigoi, who are hell-bent on making her one of them!.

After two years of illicit freedom, Rose and Lissa are caught and dragged back to St!. Vladimir's Academy, hidden in the deep forests of Montana!. Rose will continue her Dhampir education!. Lissa will go back to being Queen of the elite Moroi social scene!. And both girls will resume breaking hearts!.

Fear made Lissa and Rose run away from St!. Vladimir's--but their world is fraught with danger both inside and out of the Academy's iron gates!. Here, the cutthroat ranks of the Moroi perform unspeakable rituals and their secretive nature and love of the night creates an enigmatic world full of social complexities!. Rose and Lissa must navigate through this dangerous world, confront the temptation of forbidden romance, and never once let their guard down, lest the Strigoi make Lissa one of them forever!.!.!.
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Blue Bloods Series by Melissa De La Cruz
Blue Bloods
Masquerade
Revelations
The Van Alan Legacy
Summary: Schuyler Van Adams has never fit in at Duchesne, her prestigious New York City private school!. She prefers baggy, vintage clothes to the Prada and pearls worn by her classmates!. But when she turns fifteen, Schuyler's life changes dramatically!. The death of a popular schoolmate haunts her in unexpected ways!. And strangest of all, Jack Force, the most popular boy in school, is showing a sudden interest in her!.

Once an outcast, Schuyler is thrust into Manhattan's most exclusive social circle!. It's members the powerful, the wealthy, and- as Schuyler soon discovers- the unhuman!. They are Blue Bloods, an ancient group of vampires, and for centuries they've been invincible!. Now something is preying on this elite group, and Schuyler wants to find out the truth!. But is she the most vulnerable of them all!?
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The House of Night Series by P!.C!. Cast
Marked
Betrayed
Chosen
Untamed
Hunted (March 2009)
Summary: In the first book, Marked, things for Zoey Redbird just got a lot harder, as if being sixteen isn't complicated enough!. She's been marked by a Vampyre hunter, and must leave her regular life behind!. Her family is disgusted, all except for her grandmother, who is ecstatic to learn that her granddaughter has bonded with Nyx, the Night Goddess!. Moving into the Vampyre School, the House of Night is even more difficult, as Zoey quickly discovers she's not like all the other fledglings!. She's special, hand-chosen by Nyx to serve some special purpose, and the most popular girl at the House of Night can't stand the competition!. To make things worse, it feels impossible to sever ties with her old life after she accidentally imprints with her almost-ex-boyfriend Heath!.
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Peeps &The Last Days by Scott Westerfeld
Summary:A year ago, Cal Thompson was a college freshman more interested in meeting girls and partying than in attending biology class!. Now, after a fateful encounter with a mysterious woman named Morgan, biology has become, literally, Cal's life!.
Cal was infected by a parasite that has a truly horrifying effect on its host!. Cal himself is a carrier, unchanged by the parasite, but he's infected the girlfriends he's had since Morgan!. All three have turned into the ravening ghouls Cal calls Peeps!. The rest of us know them as vampires!. It's Cal's job to hunt them down before they can create more of their kind!. !. !. !.




I recommended any of these to read!. They all about Vampires and they are all great books, I have read everyone!. They are really good!. I hope that I gave you a new selection of books to read and I hope that you enjoy them!. :]Www@QuestionHome@Com

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