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Woman of Secret Shadow
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At the moment I'm really excited about Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series. It's got a steampunk Victorian England inhabited by werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and Alexia Tarabotti who has no soul and is thus able to temporarily negate supernatural powers by touch. And even though the setting sounds like a cliche, the series is refreshing and awesome and cheeky and sexy and very well-written, and women and sexual minorities are well represented, which makes your friendly neighbourhood Breelander (the Shire folk did call them queer, didn't they?) very happy.
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06-10-2013, 06:41 PM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
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I read City of Bones for my school's book club, and, honestly - don't bother with it if you see it. It's Harry Potter with different names. Actually, it's so much like Harry Potter that Luke reminded me of Lupin even before it was discovered that he's a werewolf. And HP at least has names that fit the book. CoB is pretty much random. >< I will, however, finish the series over the summer just for the sake of finishing.
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08-16-2014, 12:03 AM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
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Mine are two:
Harry Potter books Chronicle of Narnia The book I wish to read is Wheel of Time. other than that I've been reading H. G. Wells' The Time Machine.
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08-22-2014, 08:31 AM
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Haunting Spirit
Join Date: Aug 2014
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1. Alan Garner - Weirdstone of Brisingamen, Elidor, Moon of Gomrath
Old school fantasy written in the 60s, these are classics, based on Celtic myth, Arthurian legend, nearest I have found to Tolkiens charming style. 2. Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere, Stardust Neverwhere is probably my favorite book after LOTR, every character is a gem. Its Alice in Wonderland 21st century style. wonderful. 3. Susan Cooper - Dark is Rising trilogy more classic fantasy from a master. Some of it genuinely thrilling and mysterious. 4. Jonathan Stroud - Bartimaeus trilogy the most sarcastic and loveable rogue ever. Beautifully written and laugh out loud funny. 5. Philip Pullman - His Dark Materials Genius. nuff said |
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08-22-2014, 01:24 PM
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Curmudgeonly Wordwraith
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Read the Gaiman/Pratchett novel "Good Omens" recently. Great concept, poor delivery. Funny at the start, but with a climax and denouement as exciting as a wet fart.
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08-22-2014, 02:36 PM
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06-29-2012, 06:47 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles)
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I've never considered myself an avid reader of fantasy books, though I've read a number of them that were recommended to me. When I read the blog of an author whose books I devoured and will most certaily reread (Patrick Rothfuss, The Kingkiller Chronicles), I decided to try one of the book series on his list. It's the Mistborn trilogy, by Brandon Sanderson. I'm not finished with the third book yet, but I am enjoying the story tremendously!
The author takes a different twist on building his world, with a unique system of magic and some observant writing on the problems of achieving goals and getting into more difficulties afterwards. The plot is complex, the characters fascinating, and the thoughts on political systems and religion interesting. Above all, there's nothing there that copies Tolkien - something I appreciate! I'll check in again when I finish the third volume (yes, the books are voluminous, but that's an advantage as far as I'm concerned!)...
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07-07-2012, 07:16 PM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
Join Date: Oct 2010
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I'm not sure if it counts as fantasy, or more of a history fiction genre, or just adventure, or a mix of all of them. I don't know if it's history enough to be one, or myth enough to be another.
Anyways, I would like to recommend to anyone the Merlin trilogy by Mary Stewart (The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, and The Last Enchantment). The language is beautiful, and has some of Tolkien's style - just some, but it's rich in its own fashion. Despite the never-ending plots/mysteries/adventures, Stewart leaves plenty room to describe the scenery, the landscape, the people, and everything around. She paces her books well, not rushing ahead with the plot in favour of the abovementioned little details, but not dragging it out too much.
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07-07-2012, 07:21 PM
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A Mere Boggart
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I read those years and years ago, I was probably about 15 or so. And I'm tempted to read them again because yes, they are superb.
I think they count, they appeal to Tolkien fans! 
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07-07-2012, 07:32 PM
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07-08-2012, 01:26 PM
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Do you happen to know Gillian Bradshaw's trilogy "Hawk of May", "Kingdom of Summer", "In Winter's Shadow"? I loved this Arthurian fiction, which also has some fantasy elements.
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07-10-2012, 12:41 AM
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Pile O'Bones
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Just a few that I can think of:
Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood books Robert Aickman's stories William Hope Hodgson's stories (particularly the "Carnacki" series) like this one: The Whistling Room Arthur Machen's stories (especially the "Turanian" stories) like this one: The Shining Pyramid
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07-10-2012, 02:55 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Elvenking's Halls
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
The Heroes of Olympus ^ Don't remember if I put these... Also, the last Artemis Fowl book came out today
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02-02-2002, 09:42 AM
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Regal Dwarven Shade
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Kewl! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I did not know that. I learned something new today.
I'm not very familiar with Celtic/Welsh mythology so maybe I'll read it sometime.
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02-02-2002, 10:58 AM
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02-02-2002, 12:43 PM
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Wight
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: My own little wierd, wierd world
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Little time, Elvenglass? I have to confess that I bought the first two of Philip Pullman's trilogy the other day and I read both of them in 48 hours. I used to be like that with the Star Wars books as well, I've banned myself from butying anymore until i leave uni as i'd just go straight through my loan!
Also, i have to say it - really sorry those of you who look down on it [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] - I DO like harry potter and I read that really fast as well - book 4 took me 5 hours (nonstop) i think.
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02-02-2002, 03:34 PM
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Pile O'Bones
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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I am a gigantic Terry Pratchett fan...
absolutely hooked on all Discworld stuff, and i suggest that everyone at least read one and check it out. some LOTR refrences too... |
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02-02-2002, 05:16 PM
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NotHomeYet and Perethil, welcome to the 'Downs!
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02-02-2002, 11:05 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Eh... I picked up "The Golden Compass" and got as far as chapter four before I got sick of it. I'm not a big Pullman fan but I figured I'd at least give these books a try before I judged them. I've gotten very particular about what I read lately.
C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity" kicks! I'm going to get myself a copy as soon as I can! (I'm reading one from the library right now.)
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02-02-2002, 11:10 PM
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Animated Skeleton
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
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Oh, just thought of another book I really enjoyed - The Neverending Story by Michael Ende! Wonderful fantasy! There are 3 movies that have been made based on the book - the first two following the book, and then the third one taking considerable license and just using the characters, world, etc. The book is great - anyone else read it??
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02-03-2002, 03:27 AM
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Wight
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Nevrast
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I like Pullman's "His Dark Materials" Trilogy but my enjoyment of them is somewhat decreased by the fact that in interviews with the author he has always seemed to be quite arrogant.
I love Discworld too, Perethil! The Tolkien reference is in Witches Abroad, isn't it? I can't think of anymore at the moment. [ February 03, 2002: Message edited by: Fenrir ] [ February 11, 2002: Message edited by: Fenrir ]
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02-03-2002, 10:13 PM
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Pile O'Bones
Join Date: Feb 2002
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'The Golden Compass' series is good. 'Everworld' is good too, but I only got up to book three. 'Night World' is the best, if you like romance and horror that is.
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02-04-2002, 12:55 AM
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Wight
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Okay, probley all of these have been mentioned before, but I don't care, im gonna mention them anyway [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
These are some of the books that I have read in the past and have absolutely loved! By Anne Rice: Interview with a Vampire The Vampire Lestat (actually it seems that as I was reading through the posts on this topic, nobody has mentioned these or anything else by Anne Rice....) By Philip Pullman: The Golden Compass The Subtle Knife The Amber Spyglass All four Harry Potter books(yes, i know, shame on me...) Books I actually haven't read and are sitting on my bookshelf getting dusty which I know I should read and will read in due time: By Lloyd Alexander: The Book of Three (my friend suggested reading this and has been pestering me to read it for a month now, but iv been to busy with other things) By C. S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia (I got this during christmas and actually have seen the movie that The Lion the Witch and the Wardrob had been made into, so now I really want to read The Chronicles of Narnia) Ummmm... iv probley read more, I just can't remember at the momment. Also I read in one of the posts that The Last Unicorn is beingmade into a live action movie?? Wow... iv seen the 1984 cartoon version and LOVED it.. Also I am proud to say that I am a loyal Star Trek fan (I just had to put that in... sorry [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ) If you think that you have a book that you want to mention and that you think I would like, go ahead and mention it.. I am always open to more book reading suggestions. PS- sorry i wrote so much... i think i got carried away [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]
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02-04-2002, 01:53 AM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
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Hey, does anyone else think that Schmendrik from "The Last Unicorn" cartoon looks a bit like the Hobbits from the hobbit cartoons? Anyone know if the same people made the cartoons?
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02-04-2002, 01:38 PM
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I think I may have metioned this on one of these threads, but The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake is very interesting - very surreal, lots of elaborate description. It was writen in the 40s I believe. I've only read the first one. The rise and fall of the mightly castle Gormenghast and its inhabitants and its dysfunctional royal family. Sort of odd but addictive in way. There was a recent adaptation of it on British TV that starred (I think?) Bill Boyd. They showed it on PBS in the States.
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02-04-2002, 01:41 PM
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Oh, and I just noticed that Birdland rec'd Gormenghast too!
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02-06-2002, 01:03 PM
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Pile O'Bones
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: USofA
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Ooh...
I've just restarted Pawn of Prophecy by David and Leigh Eddings. Actually, Eddings is the one who turned me onto fantasy and later -due to his praise- (with the help of a certain movie also) Tolkien. Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. I cannot get enough of that book. Ever. I happen to really like Pern, especially DragonsDawn, Moreta, and Dragon Flight. Also,atm, for school, I am reading Hemingway and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof...oooh lord! what a wonderful play! Just finished Miss Julie which is also excellent. Got to get to work... [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]
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02-06-2002, 01:52 PM
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Shadow of Malice
Join Date: Nov 2000
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The Elegant Universe, USA Today. Although neither are fantasy and USA Today isn't a book, I find them more enjoyable than most fantasy out there.
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02-07-2002, 05:32 PM
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Dread Horseman
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Behind you!
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It's been many years now, but I remember greatly enjoying Katherine Kurtz's Deryni books. More of a blend of historical fiction and fantasy than most.
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02-07-2002, 08:33 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: A place worse then Mordor........School!
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'HIS DARK MATERIALS' is a must, and I've just learned that it is being made into a movie. I also like (you probably hate to hear this) 'HARRY POTTER'. I've read 'NARNIA' which is exelent. I am at this time reading 'THE CHRONINICLES OF CHRESTOMANCI' this is very good especially the story about Christoper Chant. You can also try 'ARTEMIS FOWL.
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02-11-2002, 11:52 AM
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Wight
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I've just started this message board for fans of Susan Cooper's "The Dark Is Rising" Sequence. http://pub69.ezboard.com/bthecircle42165
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02-11-2002, 03:44 PM
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Haunting Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I have some how managed to read quite a few of the books that go along with the game, Magic the Gathering.
-The Farseer books by Robin Hobb Other than that, I prefer Historical fictions. Marion Zimmer Bradley, Pauline Gedge, and Diana Gabaldon.
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02-12-2002, 09:32 PM
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Animated Skeleton
Join Date: Jan 2002
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I'm a bit suprised that no one has mentioned Orson Scott Card yet. His "Ender" series is wonderful.
1 Enders Game 2 Speaker for the Dead 3 Enders Shadow 4 There is another one here, but I can't remember the title [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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02-18-2002, 08:40 PM
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Master of the Secret Fire
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I am a huge fan of Ender, that was my obsession before LotR.
The books are, 1.Ender's Game 2.Speaker for the Dead 3.Xenocide 4.Children of the Mind 5.Ender's Shadow 6.Shadow of the Hegemon There is a sixth one coming out in April or May, and a movie in the works. Someone above mentioned Harry Turtledove too. Though I have not read any of his Fantasy books, I've read almost all the Alternate History. I found these to be particurally enjoyable. 1.The Great War trilogy 2.The World War series 3. The Two Georges (co-written by Richard Dreyfus) I also really liked Artur C. Clarke's Space Oddesy series, and Contact. |
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Haunting Spirit
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: South Australia
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Thanks for the great reading advice guys! Like many of you, I love the Frank Perretti books, CS Lewis (Just finished the "Screwtape letters" again, Rosa)- have read Lewis' Sci-Fi - Voyage to Venus etcand as others did fount it thought provoking Loved "Hitch-hikers guide to the galaxy". I must admit to loving Star Trek series, but can't get into the books. Although I don't call myself a Trekkie anymore after watching the movie of the same title! I found lots of comparisons with Babylon 5 and bits and pieces of Tolkien. Will try out lots of the other authors suggested. Thanks!!
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02-18-2002, 10:19 PM
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Faithful Spirit
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Fingolas, Beren, and goldwine, greetings from Bagshot Row! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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I really like Robert Asprin's "Myth" series. They always bring a smile to my face. I also am a big fan of H.P. Lovecraft, and of course, Frank Herbert. (I know, its not fantasy). His son's new trilogy prequel to "Dune" is excellent.
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looks like i got a lot of new reading suggestions in here too....
however, i have to finish tolkien's books before i can switch saddles..... the fantasy i've read so far includes marion zimmer-bradley, piers anthony, robert jordan, weis & hickman and a few others in times way back when i don't remember.... thx for the headsup on these other authors... twinkle
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Actually, my favourite fantasy book besides LOTR has always been Urshurak, though not many have heard of it, let alone have read it. Anyone out there read it? Shout out so I know I'm not alone, please!
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