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08-02-2003, 09:12 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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I like the Redwall books(Brian Jacques) and Eoin Colfer's stuff(the Artemis Fowl books). Tamora Pierce is also okay. Another good author is Garth Nix.
I know many people like Robert Jordan, but I am boycotting his work because he has totally plagerized words Tolkien made up. These include calma, galad, Moria, Hurin, Eldar, and Andor. I'm not faulting those who do read The Wheel of Time, but I won't myself.
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08-02-2003, 09:21 PM
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hey man it is just another point in our favor the man respected tolkien enough to put his work in his own. i personally am anne mcaffery Pern brian jaquces is cool and so is Terry Brooks i also enjoy david gemmel and some stephen donaldson oh my word i forgot HP anyways add it
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08-03-2003, 12:43 AM
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Hmmmmmm...fantasy books, come to think of it, my other reading is scattershod and in lots of different genres, although I must be counted among the HP thralls [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] . When Order of the Phoenix came out I stayed up almost til dawn reading it each night for a couple days...haven't read much fantasy besides Tolkien lately. Another old favorite is Mervyn Peake's "Gormenghast", also "Riddley Walker" by Russell Hoban (see sig quote) could be sci-fi or fantasy and is kind of like a primitive post-apocalyptic Huck Finn, I suppose. Also read "Shibumi" by Trevanian, not fantasy, but interesting philosophically, also a autobiographical recollection of C.S. Lewis' early life, "Surprised by Joy" wherein he recounts the steps in his life that led to his acceptance of Christianity. Less recently: Fritz Leiber's Swords series and about everything else he ever wrote, lots of H.P. Lovecraft, lots of Star Trek novels back when there was only ONE motion picture and one series....Dune series up to 6th book, but then quit 'cause it was getting silly, read Dragonlance novels like bon bons a long time ago to get through a research paper on dinitrogen complexes...ah, but you didn't need to know that! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Oh yes, and Clark Ashton Smith, who was one of the most lyrical fantasy writers I've ever read! Especially one called "Genius Loci," about a particular spot in a forest with strange powers...
I'm sure there are others but I can't remember them right now! Cheers, Lyta
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08-03-2003, 07:02 AM
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Been a long time since I posted here. Some of the later threads brought up memories.
I remember reading a lot of H.G. Wells' work in High School, and hearing that upon hearing "War of the Worlds" after it had already started on the radio, many people thought that Earth REALLY was being invaded and that they were listening to a news broadcast. While I never read the entire thing in a class, once a requirement was to read an excerpt from Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles". It was one chapter, titled something like: "Usher: April 2005". I think Bradbury may have meant it to cross a bit with his Farenheit 451, as it had to do with books being "against the law". Very creepy it was, but a good short story on its own.
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08-03-2003, 03:00 PM
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I enjoyed His Dark Materials Series thinga mo-bob(The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass). I think those are my favorite besides LOTR. I also like HP and The Chronicles of Narnia. That's all I can think of at the moment.
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08-03-2003, 04:27 PM
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Haunting Spirit
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i highly recommend the wheel of time books...but some of the names are cheesey! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
also...Phillip Pullman's(sp?) books are my fav. too! [ August 03, 2003: Message edited by: Eglaladiel ]
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I really don't mind if people copy names, as long as they don't copy the plot, I don't care. I like: Narnia Redwall Forgotten Realms by R. A. Salvatore The Belgariad Watership down The Book of Night with Moon The Claidi Journals The Wrinkle in Time series Nightworld and a lot more that I can't think of right now. I am currently reading The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, it's fun! [ August 03, 2003: Message edited by: Elennar Starfire ]
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08-03-2003, 06:02 PM
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I never thought of myself as a Fantasy fan, but looking at my books, I guess I sort of am haha. Of course I like Lord of the Rings, but I really enjoy the books by Madelaine L'Engle *A Wrinkle in Time*.
I'm a big Harry Potter fan too. I've read all those books, although I was very very disappointed in this last one. I didn't feel it went anywhere; that prophecy was pretty useless...no offence J.K.Rowling haha. I'm also finishing Philip Pullman's Dark Materials trilogy *A Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass*. I highly recommend them - they are quite interesting!! [ August 03, 2003: Message edited by: Vardadurwen ]
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08-03-2003, 08:51 PM
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I mainly read fantasy/fiction, but now I can't think of any really good titles. Isn't that the way it is? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Anyway, I really like Tolkien and Lloyd Alexander. I especially liked Alexander's Westmark Trilogy. I thought it was very well written and thought provoking. I've never really read Harry Potter, just one chapter that freaked me out. I watched the first movie and I thought it was rather boring. No offense, HP fans. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Narnia's good, too. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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08-03-2003, 10:59 PM
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Hmmm... I like the Redwall series, by Brian Jaques. They're pretty long books, but easy reads. Thy're directed toward kids younger than me, but hey. They're still good. I'd say they're for all ages, even though the concept sounds little kid-ish. I actually haven't read them in a while...
I like Harry Potter, too. ...Yep. My friends are into Anne Rice. I dunno if vampires are considered fantasy, but... yeah. I haven't read any of her books but I'm sure my friends will beg me too. Of course they haven't read any Tolkien... I sense a deal coming on... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]
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08-04-2003, 07:24 PM
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Just picked up Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix. It shall grace my dorm room like a paean to a not-entirely-lost childhood. And who cares if the Dementors are reminiscent of the Nazgul? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
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08-05-2003, 05:58 AM
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I simply adore The Narnia Chronicles. They're stunning, and they're not as conventional as some fantasy works, as in the storylines. They're quite inventive and original.
Other than that, I'll have to say Harry Potter, simply because they're such cheerful books.
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08-05-2003, 02:14 PM
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I started reading books by Dale Brown and there was this book called "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" or something like that, which I really really want to read. If you are interested in that kind of stuff, modern religious fiction/mysteries are really good. Just read "The Da Vinci Code" by Dale Brown, that man is amazing!
Other authors that I recommend are David Gemmell and Raymond E. Feist, along with my second-favorite author, Mercedes Lackey. Her Elemental Masters series is very very good.
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08-12-2003, 12:50 PM
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Haunting Spirit
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I guess neither Manstein's or Zhukow the great's memoirs count as fantasy... Even if the latter was fantastically impressive! Well anyway, I read little or no fantasy... actually none at all since I don't count Tolkien as fantasy, of course I have read some earlier but no, not one whole book, they tend to bore me too much for me to keep on reading them when I have got so much funier things to read! Anyone else having this emotion?
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01-28-2004, 09:35 AM
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i read everything that deals with fantasy. i was curious if anyone has heard of the other robert jordan. some critics say he is a better author than tolkien and im also agreeing with them because he is a really good author
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01-28-2004, 09:45 AM
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I LOVE fantasy books.
My favorite series, besides LOTR of course, is the Dark is Rising. It is a terrific and fascinating set of books written by Susan Cooper. There are 5 books in the series. It is not, though, about sorcerers, etc., but a moving series about Light against Dark, where the main characters are trying to stop the dark forces of the world from taking over the earth. I LOVE IT! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Another good fantasy book is called, Ella Enchanted. I really like that book too. Has anyone ever read these books before?
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01-28-2004, 09:56 AM
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I'll have to check out Susan Cooper's books.
I have been reading Glen Cook's Black Company series and have finished the first four. Like the Silmarillion, the first one is a bit hard to start, but after getting through the first couple chapters it went well. Even learned a new card game from these books. I am currently reading Bleak Seasons, which is book 1 of the 'Glittering Stone' series. May be a bit dark for some who prefer the lighter Tolkienesque fantasy, but well worth the read in my opinion. Kudos to Moonbiter who prompted me to started reading them a few years back, though I didn't start until last year. |
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01-28-2004, 04:53 PM
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First of all, I absolutely love Harry Potter. I read the first book in about 24 hours. I lost a lot of sleep over that book. The Third one is my absolute favorite, and I really dislike the End of the Fifth book because of it. (Saying no more here). But I would recommend them for Anybody who likes to read fantasy.
I also love the Dark is Rising Series. It is absolutely fascinating how the author mixes Welsh legends, and a lot of fantasy and other cool little bits of history together. It is a really, Really good series. I would recomend it to anybody. I am currently reading anything of Michael Crichton's. I got hooked when I read the Andromeda Strain for the first time and I just keep Reading them. I am currently reading the Terminal Man for the first time, Besides reading the LotR books for the 15th time. I like to read three or four books at once. It is actually quite fun. Lets see, other books That are my all time favorite are: The Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander. (Funnily enough those are written kind of like the Lord of the Rings, exept for in a more kid kind of way.), The chronicals of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, And anything written by Patricia C. Wrede or Gail Carson Levine. I could give you a million more if I wanted.
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01-28-2004, 05:21 PM
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Yes, I know I've already posted on this thread, but there are a lot of titles that I forgot to mention.
The Westmark Trilogy by Lloyd Alexander is superb. It doesn't have magic or dragons, or anything else in a normal fantasy book, but it does take place in a land that does not exist so I thought I'd mention it. Compared to Tolkien, Alexander isn't "hard food" but he's still good. I read a particularly good Star Wars trilogy in my avid SW fan days. They are by Timothy Zahn and are called Heir to the Empire Dark Force Rising The Last Command But of course "Star Wars" by Lucas is the best... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Another one of my favourites is The Faerie Queen by Edward Spencer. Now I know that is just one big poem and allegory at that, but it still has seductresses, dragons, the pure lady (Una) and, above all, knights! And faeries of course! The Wrinkle in Time books are also good too, as has been said above.
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01-28-2004, 05:43 PM
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Pile O'Bones
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Ah yes, fantasy books [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] . There are quite a few I could mention, but I'll just mention my favorites here:
-The Immortals series and The Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce. They are much "lighter" reading than Tolkien, but fun and well written. Something I would strongly recommend to girls. There is another series I have yet to read by Tamora, The Protector of the Small, which I hear is also very good. -The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. I won't go into depth because I saw it was mentioned before, but they are some of my all-time favorites, and I never tire of reading them. -The Phantom Tollbooth: My absolute FAVORITE book! I don't know why, but it is on the top of my list. More of an elementary level read but wonderful all the same. -Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen: Next to the Tollbooth and Tolkien's works, these are the best. Very well done by Garth Nix. They appear to be long (well Lirael anyway being 700 pages or so) but I read each in a period of 2 days. Couldn't put them down, not even to eat! A fantasy series you'll remember. -Inkheart: I'm reading it right now, and I truly adore it. It's all about the love of books...and you should read it to find out more. -On my list: On my booklist at this time are Eragon and The Thief Lord, which were recommended to me by friends who know good books. Have fun reading! ~Arcuwen
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01-28-2004, 06:38 PM
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I also read a lot of fantasy... what else is there?
I read a lot of Terry Pratchet... his stuff is awesome! Eric Van Lustbaders stuff is phenonimal... if you like japanese history etc, you'd love them. I read other things of course... but these are the fantasy series I follow... lots more, but these are the most recent authors that I enjoy [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] WOW- 100 posts [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Osse
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Congrats on the 100th, Osse
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01-29-2004, 09:14 AM
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I don't know if this has already been mentioned because, well this thread is nine pages and I can't really be bothered to read it.
My favourite fantasy author who isn't Tolkien is Tad Williams because he, as well as creating a reasonably realistic and convincing world, manages to portray the human and emotional side of his characters throuughout the books. If you wanna check him out, the best books are a 'trilogy' (which is more like four books- the last one is slpit into two parts) called 'Memory, Sorrow and Thorn.' This is highly recommended by myself.
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01-29-2004, 09:54 AM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
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Favortie Fantasy Book List (Besides Tolkien's works)
-Dark Is Rising Series by Susan Cooper~ great books. Interesting and funny. VERY believeable and moving. Makes you want to fight against the Dark, rooting for Will and the Light (the Old Ones) all the way. -Wrinkle in Time Series~ love all of the books, except for the VERY new ones (too much romance for my taste). Anyways, an ingenious invention. A total masterpiece. -Phantom Tollbooth~ book for all ages. ABSOLUTELY ingenious. Challenges the mind to "think outside of the box." -Ella Enchanted~ a moving and exciting book. A romance novel (not too much), yet with a good deal of fast pace action that sweeps you off your feet and makes you want to read more. There is a movie, I believe, being made that is based upon it. Yet, from the commercials, it does not look like the movie will be much like the book. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Oh, well. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] These are a few of my favorite books and series. I recommend them for you all to read. They are all beautifully crafted and total works of art. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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In that series I very much enjoyed A Wrinkle in Time and A Swiftly Tilting Planet, but the ones "In the middle", so to speak, AWind in the Door and Many Waters, I didn't really care for. Come to think of it, the ones where they're all "older" (ie: Arm of the Starfish) I didn't care to much for, either. Weird...the characterization wasn't as good, it seemed. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]
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AFTER those? Whew...hm...I think her name was Polyhimnia([sp?]Poly). Adventures and romances? Echh....dosen't sound like my kinds of stories, either. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]
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Druss the Legend
and the 'Empire' trilogy (Fiest) and many other Feist books [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] |
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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ya i ahve read many fantasy books before
one of my favourite is harry potter written by j.k.rowling it as lotr takes us into a magical fantasy world
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I personally enjoy:
The books of Pern (though wether it's fantacy or sci-fi is debateable) The Green Rider Series- Brilliantly composed series. Can't wait for the nest one. The Dealing With Dragons series- brings a practical aspect to the old Fairy Tales(For once the main charchter isn't doing anything completely idiotc) And if you haven't read it, I suggest the Tough Guide to Fantacyland. It's absolutely hysterical and pokes fun at all those fantacy stereotypes. Other than that I'm an Anime fan. Very seriously. I'm going to a support group (club).
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Ah... Raymond E. Feist... brilliant, brilliant man!
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O dear! How could we have forgotten about Stephen King, one of the world's greatest horror writer?!
I loved his The Dark Tower series!! You gotta check out his books if you haven't done so!
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The only other fantasy novels I've read are the the Harry Potter series, and the novel Eregon, which, although slightly reminicent of LOTRs, due to to the presence of Elves, Dwarves, and Men, it is interesting to think that the book was written by a nineteen year-old.
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02-06-2004, 06:17 PM
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Ubiquitous Urulóki
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-Redwall, Brian Jacques -Narnia Series, CS Lewis -Read Pyrdain, Artemis Fowl, others. Older -The Idylls of the King, Sir Thomas Mallory -Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift -The Oddyssey, Homer
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02-06-2004, 08:51 PM
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Pile O'Bones
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I've read every Brian Jaques but one, and they're alright-although he does seem to reuse his plots. I've also read some Garth Nix
Anything and everything Tolkien is great, and EVERYONE SHOULD READ FARMER GILES OF HAM! C.S. Lewis is awesome too. I love Narnia and his space/si-fi trilogy:Out of the Silent Planet, Peralandra(a personal favorite), and That Hideous Strength, but I can't seem to find anyone else who's read them In short, I read just about anything that I can get my hands on. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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02-12-2004, 03:20 AM
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Animated Skeleton
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: England
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Having read the whole thread I am amazed that so few people have mentioned George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.
I have read a great many fantasy works and this is the best by far. And yes that includes Tolkien. Put simply his characterisation, the complexity of the plot, the differing shades to his characters, the differing viewpoints exposed to the reader, and the surprises all surpass Tolkien by a fair degree. In fact with the characterisation by a massive degree. I can heartily recommend it to anyone. |
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02-13-2004, 02:46 PM
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Wight
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Well I didn't see it listed above so I'll mention it here.
The Dragonlance Trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman is a very good fantasy series. I've read about 20 of their other books and have been very impressed by them. Nothing close to Tolkien, but very good nonetheless and I heartily recommend it to fantasy fans. Anything at all by Tolkien--the Tolkien Reader, the Silmarillian, etc. Farmer Giles of Ham is one of my favorite of his short stories. C.S. Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength are also excellent books, although more sci-fi than fantasy. I've read the first two books of the Dark Tower series by Stephen King, but was moderately impressed by the change between the first and the second book. I hope to get the rest of the books soon. Charles Williams is also an excellent writer. I have only read one of his books, War in Heaven, and that recently, but my dad has just about everything that he has ever written so I hope to get around to more of them soon.
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02-13-2004, 04:56 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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I love Ella enchanted, that's a good book
Anyway Raymond E. Feist rules I have read so many of his books The there is Melanie Rawn. I liked her books a lot although some of them are a little sad. I like all of Robin Hobb's trilogies and I can't wait til Fool's Fate comes out. Of course I like C.S Lewis a lot The Pern series by Anne McCaffrey are good. Who else? David Eddings (I love Belgarath, not at all like a normal sorcerer ) Juliet Marrilier wrote the Sevenwaters trilogy which I really liked. It has a bit of fantasy in it. Brian Jaques is always fun to read. His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman (I heard this trilogy is going to be made into a movie) The Neverending story by Michael Ende Tamora Pierce wrote some good stuff too There are some more, but I can't think of them. GRRR Oh well this is quiet a big list already
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02-13-2004, 06:29 PM
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Deathless Sun
Join Date: May 2003
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I recently re-read Stephen Lawhead's Avalon and loved every moment of it! That author is absolutely gifted! I also loved his series on Merlin.
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