The Fount of Knowledge and Wisdom

You are a dedicated seeker of enlightenment, and through test and trial you have managed to find the legendary Fount, long kept hidden by the secret society of Live-Love-Write. A silver pitcher rests nearby; you use it to take a sip from the Fount’s waters, and the words that flow into your mind delight you… and frighten you…

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Fiction Literature

Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson (1998)
Suggested by Goldfish-In-Space
A Novel in Verse, Autobiography of Red is a compelling narrative. It focuses on a boy Geryon, who is dubiously the same "monster" of Greek Mythology found in the story of Hercules' tenth labour. With both elements of gritty realism and fantasy, the novel takes you through Geryons life on a tiny island, his meeting with Hercules (Herakles), and his life beyond and back. Through the tenuous nature of truth and reality, Autobiography of Red explores love and recovery in a story you can't just read once.

The Luxe Series by Anna Godberson (2007)
Suggested by CAPPSSLOKK
"Set in a world of luxury and deception, the Luxe series will take you on a thrilling trip to the age of innocence that’s anything but innocent. Don’t miss your chance to dance in the gilded ballrooms of nineteenth century Manhattan, and slip away with the city’s most charming bachelors. Your carriage ride to 1899 awaits within the pages of Anna Godbersen’s Luxe series." Also includes Rumors, Aughust 1, 2008; Envy, February 1, 2009; and Splendor, October 27, 2009.

The Mob by Clem Martini (2004)
Suggested by Solarune
This is a fun fantasy book about clans of crows. It's written in a beautiful mythological style and has great characters and imagery. I'd never heard of it – I picked it up in a shop last year and got through it fairly quickly. Good if you like folklore-y fantasy! One thing I noticed particularly was that although all the names of the crows began with K, the author managed to make them all distinct and not repetitive.

The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You by Dorothy Bryant (1976)
Suggested by Chaldemone
One of the very few books that has had a profound effect on my views and values. Also recommended are authors Carl Sagan and Greg Iles.

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (1949)
Suggested by ShiGaHoshii
An amazing book and a classic. I love this author's works.

A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin (2011)
Suggested by ShiGaHoshii
I love this author's writing style.

Shade's Children by Garth Nix (1997)
Suggested by NoxInEralon
One of Garth Nix's older works, it's a bit thought-provoking and was on the 1998 list of best books for young adults that was put together by the ALA. A personal old favorite of mine. Also recommended are the Seventh Tower and Keys to the Kingdom series. Garth Nix never disappoints.

The History Keepers by Damian Dibben (2011)
Suggested by artlover327
"Follow the adventures of Jake Djones who discovers his parents are missing – lost in history. To find them, Jake must join the secret society known as The History Keepers. His life will never be the same."

The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini (2002)
Suggested by artlover327
"A young adult tetralogy of epic fantasy novels."

Revenants series by Amy Plum (2011)
Suggested by artlover327
"In the City of Lights, two star-crossed lovers battle a fate that is destined to tear them apart again and again for eternity."

Unwanteds series by Lisa McMann (2011)
Suggested by artlover327
"Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths."

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan (2005)
Suggested by artlover327
"Fantasy-adventure novels based on Greek mythology that chart the adventures of modern-day twelve-year-old Percy Jackson as he discovers he is a demigod, the son of a mortal woman and the Greek god Poseidon." Also recommended are The Kane Chronicles and The Heroes of Olympus series by Riordan.

Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling (1997)
Suggested by artlover327
"A series of seven fantasy novels that chronicle the adventures of a wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868)
Suggested by artlover327
"This novel follows the lives, loves and tribulations of fours sisters growing up during the American Civil War."

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847)
Suggested by artlover327
"This novel follows the emotions and experiences of its eponymous character, including her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester."

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1850)
Suggested by artlover327
"The story traces the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity."

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1911)
Suggested by artlover327
"This timeless classic is a poignant tale of Mary, a lonely orphaned girl sent to a Yorkshire mansion at the edge of a vast lonely moor. At first, she is frightened by this gloomy place until she meets a local boy, Dickon, who's earned the trust of the moor's wild animals, the invalid Colin, an unhappy boy terrified of life, and a mysterious, abandoned garden..."

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Poetry

The Striped World by Emma Jones (2009)
Suggested by wei-en
A collection of poetry that makes me feel like I should just give up on writing - absolutely amazing.

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas (1951)
Suggested by RollingTomorrow
Even back in high school, this poem really jumped out at me. It's something that a lot of people can connect with, since at the heart of the language, it's a theme that relates to what we all inevitably experience.

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Video Games

To The Moon by Freebird Games (2011)
Suggested by Lewanut
Not counting actual life occurrences, there are two things that have made me cry until it physically hurt: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, and To The Moon by Freebird Games. As far as gameplay is concerned, it's profoundly mediocre; but as a story it is wondrous. Journey through the memories of a man on his deathbed, learning of his life, his love, and why, exactly, he wishes to go to the moon. From the moment that last bit was revealed through the end of the credits, I never stopped crying. Stay well-hydrated for this one.

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