I want to improve my parenting skills for my almost-2-year old. I don't have a lot of role models nearby, so I'd like to do some reading. I tend to put off reading non-fiction, even if it is well-written about a topic I am interested in. However, I will read novels even if they aren't very good and I don't really have time to read them. [more inside]
posted by SandiBeech on Jan 15, 2013 - 15 answers

Speculative fiction about historical gradualism: I'm looking for SF stories which begin in the real historical world (past or present) and then gradually diverge from it, without any single decisive turning point. [more inside]
posted by RogerB on Sep 19, 2012 - 11 answers

Book recommendations - slay me with modern fictional awesomeness! [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Apr 9, 2011 - 52 answers

If you enjoy Louis L'amour, what other authors are you likely to enjoy? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina on Dec 16, 2010 - 22 answers

I would like recommendations for "end of the world" fiction books. [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Dec 13, 2004 - 71 answers