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Hello everyone,
I am always seeking a new book to read. Does anyone have any good horror/paranormal or dystopia type books they would recommend? I also really like fiction books about drug addicts or people who face really difficult issues (i.e: almost any of Ellen Hopkins' books). If anyone of you could point me in the direction of something along those lines, that would be great!
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Post by Rguada83 »

I have a book in mind that has stuck with me for over a decade. It's titled "The Only Alien on The Planet". It's was written for a younger audience but like "The Giver" it truly satiates. The author is Kristen D. Randall. Enjoy!
-Rachel
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Post by Elaine5 »

Since you said "I also really like fiction books about drug addicts or people who face really difficult issues", I would recommend All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews or The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. Both great books about people facing difficult situations.
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Post by Gabs_cool123 »

I would recommend Dan Wells, I Don't Want To Kill You. It has paranormal aspects just like demons and the main character is a a diagnosed sociopath who is breaking almost/all the rules he made for himself to kill the demon, which caused him to release the monster residing in him. There is a lot of struggle for him to fight against his dark urges, but there is more of that in the sequel, Mr. Monster
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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a highly recommended book by most people in the horror genre, as well as It by Stephen King. I can't wait to read these babies.
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I would recommend “Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood”. It resonated with me big time. The author is Koren Zailckas.
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Post by ClaZig »

When I read about what you were looking for, I could only think of one single book: "The Angel's Game", by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Have you ever heard of it? Zafon masters the paranormal/ mystery combination. The protagonist undergoes many personal challenges in life and is extremely complex.
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Post by Alyssa »

If you like drug addict books try out The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx. It is written in the form of a diary and has comments throughout from other people.
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I would try the Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie. It's a dystopian society that becomes slowly unraveled as a young woman comes of age and notices things that were hidden to her before. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series!
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For horror genre,non other than Stephan King's novels
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The Deep by Alma Katsu is a great thriller that has a very deep and intriguing storyline. There are so many twists and turns that make it hard to stop reading or listening. I listened to this book for free on a free trial from audible from amazon from this link my friend sent me. I listened to it while I was working and getting chores around the house done.
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is by far one of the greatest novels I've ever read. It deals with a character whose whole life is filled with tragedy and pain. It's a fantastic story about love and friendship and the struggles others go through that we have no idea about.
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Dystopian Novel - 1984 by George Orwell
Fiction about drug addicts - A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
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Please recommend a good book for reading forever.
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Post by Rachael S 1 »

William Forstchen has a great dystopian trilogy. It takes place in modern America when China sets off several EMPs over many states. Suddenly the electricity is gone and everyone must learn how to survive.
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