Hyperion novels by Dan Simmons

Read them. Hyperion, Fall of Hyperion, Endymion, Rise of Endymion. Read up about the poet John Keats before you tackle these books, it will be worth it. I read a book per month or more since I was 12. I've probably read over 150 novels, my wall is full of them, from all genres. These books are the best books I've ever read in my life. The last book is incredible and powerful. Normally when I finish reading a book, I put it away and forget about it. Its been 2 weeks since I finished Rise of Endymion, and I can't get it out of my head. Read them, great books.