[Keyoke]

Hi

so I am going to turkey for a few weeks. And what i need is a
good thick book for the long flight. I'm not adverse to taking two books
but one big single novel would be ideal


Any suggestions? I was looking at Jonathan strange book.

Keyoke

[ChrisW]

Have you tried The Name of the Wind yet? Perhaps an omnibus? The Hyperion One will keep you going for awhile or if you don't mind trying a shared world book The Founding by Dan Abbnett. The Sundering duology by Carey is a good two book option.

[tulsa]

I second The Name of the Wind. Nice long book that will keep you glued to each page.

[algernoninc]

If I were in your shoes I would probably take Severian of the Guild by Gene Wolfe - the Gollancz edition containing the 4 Long Sun books in one package. Or Ash: A Secret History. They are the only ones to keep me occupied for more than one week on a lazy holiday.
But I'm not in your place, as I would take any number of books on my Sony PRS 505, and be a lot lighter on the plane.

[Jeroen]

When I flew to The Philippines last year I took with me Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. That is an excellent choice. They have little paperbacks of it, and it is a very lighthearted and good read. And it doesn't require deep concentration. :)

Too bad I forgot to take it with me when I exited the airplane hehehe :o So I had to buy it anew.

[Crono]

I suggest the Fionavar Tapestry omnibus by Guy Gavriel Kay. It's a nice length, and a great story that will keep you engaged the whole time.

[dsana123]

If I were in your shoes I would probably take Severian of the Guild by Gene Wolfe - the Gollancz edition containing the 4 Long Sun books in one package. <snip>.

Just a small corection: Severian of the Guild contains the four books of the New Sun.

[spikyc]

I would also suggest the Name of the Wind. If you want to get a taste of it, here's a link to a sample:
http://patrickrothfuss.com/content/books.asp

[Keyoke]

Yeah, Name of the Wind I read when it first came out. I liked it. Perhaps a second reading is in order.

Though, Jonathan Strange is appealing, as it appears to be light.. I doubt I will do much reading while I'm on Vacation, just for the flights really. But, who kows. :)

[Lusi]

If you are a fond of Romantic novels then go for Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale.