Recommend me a book

[CladInShadows]

As an avid reader, I can't fathom not reading. I think I'm on my 21st novel so far this year. But anyways, I second the Stephen King recommendations. His language is so loose and "slang-y" and the subject matter always has a way of reminding me of growing up in the summer time.

Also, check out Paolo Bacigalupi. Start off with Pump Six And Other Stories, a collection of short stories about the near future and how fucking bleak and depressing life is.