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I just thought I would share with you some of the books i have read that I think everyone should read along with why I think the book is good. If you think you’d like the book to please use the image link to buy the book it doesn’t cost more but Amazon does give me a cut of the sale

DUNE

• Author: Frank Herbert
• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Ace Trade (August 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441013597
  ISBN-13: 978-0441013593

It is the year 10,191, and humanity has spread throughout the known universe. On the planet Caladan, Duke Leto of the House of Atreides is getting ready to depart for his new position as the governor of Arrakis, the desert planet which is the valuable source of melange, a spice drug that is extremely popular with wealthy people. Leto and his family, including his concubine, The Lady Jessica, and his son Paul, suspect a trap by their sworn rivals, the Harkonnens led by the evil Baron Harkonnen. Leto decides to settle on Arrakis because of its rich supplies of melange, despite warnings from his men, including his adviser, Thufir Hawat, and his master-of-arms, Gurney Halleck. To find out more you will have to read the it yourself.

Other books in the Dune Series

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy

Author: Douglas Adams
Leather Bound: 832 pages
Publisher: Gramercy (November 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0517226952
ISBN-13: 978-0517226957

I don’t know any way that can explain what an awesome book this is. The Earth is destroyed to make way for an intergalactic highway. A super spaceship gets stolen and you meet a guy who is spending a year dead for tax reasons. Just don’t forget to bring  your towel.