While She Knits

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Gosh, it's been quiet around here!

What great things have you read recently that are totally obscure?  Something other people are unlikely to ever find on their own?

I'll go first:

Boris by Cynthia Rylant - if you've ever loved a pet, you'll like this one.  So sweet!  And, it's told in verse.

A teen sci-fi series that you'll like if you're a Star Trek nerd * - the Galahad series by Dom Testa.  A comet has infected the earth with a disease that is killing off all the adults.  As a last-ditch effort to save the human race, scientists build a spaceship to travel to another planet, and choose 251 disease-free teens who must learn how to get the ship there, and colonize the planet.  Lots of fun.  The first book is The Comet's Curse.



* No, not me.  Not a bit.

Comments

[1221bookworm.livejournal.com]

Well, recent reads include finishing Mockingjay, but that isn't exactly obscure!! :) I have found, however, that there isn't as much discussion love for THG series as there is for our beloved QT series. Just an observation and another reason to love you guys!! :)

More obscure books I've read (or re-read) somewhat recently (or not ...):
The Farsala Trilogy by Hilari Bell I know some Sounisians have read it, but it is a great series, and not that well known/loved. It has some of the political manueverings of QT, and there is definetly alot of action/adventure, but most important, there is character growth, including the side characters. The three main characters have a lot of issues to work out, and, at the end of the series, they have all grown over alot of their problems, though they are by no means perfect :) This series also includes a legend taken right out of Persian mythology, and there are some twists to it that are really great. Also has insight into how legends and myths are created, and the mindset of the people behind them. No epic romance, though there is a hint if you chose to look for it. I highly recommend this series. (disclaimer: If you read the first book, and do think it is a little dull I promise that the second and third books make up for it. That's the biggest flaw with this series, that the first book takes a lot of time to set it all up, but it is worth it in the end. I promise.) It's also one of those series that gets better with re-reads.

The Healing Wars by Janice Hardy Aimed at the younger end of YA these books pit some young folks against the oppressive government bent on destroying their homes, their families, and eventually the young folk themselves. With a heavy dose of magic, these books discuss when it's "right" to do the "wrong" thing, and who really decides what's "right" and "wrong." Definetly a romantic aspect to this book, but in a sweet, friend to lover sort of way.

The Glassmaker's Daughter by V. Briceland This is actually the first in a series, though I haven't read the second and third book becuase the library doesn't have them :( However, the first one was a sort of fun, light read that moves along at a nice pace, without brainwracking political problems. A great book to read when your sick, and want to be entertained without really having to think. (I know that from experience:)

Thanks for the post, Checkers!! :)

[booksrgood4u.livejournal.com]

I second all the reccs, *especially* Farsala...It has alot of elements that I think would appeal to QT fans - Action, politcal intrigue, sneakiness, military stuff, and on and on and on...
The character growth is also very realistic - it's not like some revelation that come and whack them up side the head. It's gradual, and the characters have setbacks. Kind of like Gen in QoA.