[Borgland]

I suggest Dam Simmons' books "Ilium" and "Olympos", especially for fans of Greek mythology. Very indepth story of a "war of the gods".

For a bit of mindless escapism I'd suggest any of Harry Turtledove's alternate history series. One is about aliens invading Earth during WWII, and another about the Confederacy winning the American Civil War(probably the better of the 2).

Also enjoyed Weber & White's space battle adventures "In death ground" but was kind of disappointed with the sequel "The Shiva option". There is a opening in the story for a possible third book and hope it happens.