Book Suggestions, Anyone?

I'm looking for some new things to read. Preferably things that have been out a while, so I don't have to wait for them to be available at my public library. I have a serious problem with character death if I am close to the character. This is why I haven't reread the last three Harry Potter books since I read them through the first time. It's been even worse lately. I'm not dealing with the deaths in the family so well.

I tend to like fantasy and science fiction, though I am not opposed to a good mystery. I also have a liking of true stories. I recently read The Pregnancy Project. It was very interesting. I prefer things that are well written with a good plot, even if they were written with a younger audience in mind.

Does anyone have any suggestions of books?