Next 5 books on your list. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 08-11-2006, 06:26 PM

All these books you're recommending - and my library doesn't have any of them.

On my list is the rest of the Ender's Game series - I've read the first two now and am waiting for the third to come back to the library. Excellent books. I've also been meaning to try out Terry Pratchett - I keep forgetting.

It seems like there should be more... *frowns at memory* I've hit several of them this summer - "This Present Darkness" by Frank Peretti and "Watership Down" are the two that come to mind (both thoroughly enjoyed). My next set of books will probably come from the books people have listed here.

piosenniel · 08-12-2006, 12:17 AM

Well, let's see...

*shuffles through the stack of books and magazines by her chair

1.) September’s issue of Fantasy&ScienceFiction

It has a challenge proposed by Harlan Ellison – in all his long writing career he’s had only two ‘nubbins’ of story-ideas he’s been unable to transmogrify into full narrative. Three writers were engaged by the editor of F&SF, Gordon Van Gelder, to see what they could do with, as Ellison writes, “the idea that’s been tumbling in my mental bingo cage for at least forty years”. Very much looking forward to enjoying their efforts.

2.) A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin

Book Four of A Song of Ice and Fire – am taking this camping. With the temptation of internet access removed, I plan to float about on the clear waters of Waldo Lake in my canoe, soaking up a few rays and stepping back into the Seven Kingdoms.

3.) The Book of Ballads – illustrated by Charles Vess

Intro by Terry Windling on the history of ballads; 13 old ballads in the English, Scottish, and Irish tradition presented in their original lyrics, and then “reimagined in sequential-art form" by various fantasy writers and Charles Vess’ drawings. ‘The False Knight on the Road’ – Neil Gaiman; ‘Barbara Allen- - Midori Snyder; ‘Tam-Lin’ – Elaine Lee; ‘Twa Corbies’ – Charles de Lint; and many more delights.

4.) Peter and the Shadow Thieves – Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry

Hopefully as engaging an adventure as the first book, Peter and the Starcatchers.

5.) Tapping the Dream Tree – Charles de Lint

A collection of stories about the fictional/magical town of Newford by a great storyteller of modern urban myth.

zifnab · 08-12-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by piosenniel

The Book of Ballads – illustrated by Charles Vess

Intro by Terry Windling on the history of ballads; 13 old ballads in the English, Scottish, and Irish tradition presented in their original lyrics, and then “reimagined in sequential-art form" by various fantasy writers and Charles Vess’ drawings. ‘The False Knight on the Road’ – Neil Gaiman; ‘Barbara Allen- - Midori Snyder; ‘Tam-Lin’ – Elaine Lee; ‘Twa Corbies’ – Charles de Lint; and many more delights.

Hmmmmm, I seem to recall I have a small collection of those comics downstairs. I don't know if I have the nerve to look through all of them at the moment though, for it will surely imply 'cleaning'. I never really knew what they were, just some cool artwork and ended up buying them and then forgetting all about it.

Lalwendë · 08-12-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by piosenniel

3.) The Book of Ballads – illustrated by Charles Vess

Intro by Terry Windling on the history of ballads; 13 old ballads in the English, Scottish, and Irish tradition presented in their original lyrics, and then “reimagined in sequential-art form" by various fantasy writers and Charles Vess’ drawings. ‘The False Knight on the Road’ – Neil Gaiman; ‘Barbara Allen- - Midori Snyder; ‘Tam-Lin’ – Elaine Lee; ‘Twa Corbies’ – Charles de Lint; and many more delights.

Ooh, this sounds good! Not only does it involve Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess, but it has Tam Lin in it! I'd probably never have heard of this if it wasn't for this post!

08-13-2006, 08:36 AM

i still have about 50 books that i havent read yet but i keep buying more!

at the moment i'm reading Eragon by Christopher Paolini - its the second time I have read it but I think it may bpossibly be even better the second time

next on my list are:

1. Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey. I love her books and I'm partway through her Pern Series

2. The Crow by Alison Croggon. Another author I absoluely adore, her Pellinor series is really good and is another one I am partway through

3. Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb. I've read the other 2 trilogies of hers and can't wait to start this one. I read them in the wrong order, but they are still really awesome books

4. The Silmarillion - because I still haven't read it *oopsie*

5. The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks. I've read his Voyage of the Jerle Shannara trilogy and I can't wait to start this one

i used to always have 7 or 8 books on the go at a time, but i've managed to train myself to read one at once

Thinlómien · 08-13-2006, 11:32 AM

1. Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin
I've wanted to read the book since it came out and now I have it from the library, though I have to return it very soon... It sounds promising.

2. Viinikauppias (The Wine Merchant) by Anu Holopainen
The last part of a Finnish fantasy trilogy which I have read the first two books of. I don't think the books have been really good, but I'd hate it if I didn't get to know what happened to the main characters...

3. The Lord of the Rings or The Unfinished Tales by You'll-Never-Guess-Who
I miss the LotR and haven't read the UT for a long time. Good reasons to reread beloved books.

4. Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
Because my mother bought it to me. And because I liked Inkheart well enough.

5. A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
I've nearly finished the first part of the series The Song of Ice and Fire and am waiting to get my hands on the sequel.

08-12-2006, 12:17 AM	#2
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Well, let's see... *shuffles through the stack of books and magazines by her chair 1.) September’s issue of Fantasy&ScienceFiction It has a challenge proposed by Harlan Ellison – in all his long writing career he’s had only two ‘nubbins’ of story-ideas he’s been unable to transmogrify into full narrative. Three writers were engaged by the editor of F&SF, Gordon Van Gelder, to see what they could do with, as Ellison writes, “the idea that’s been tumbling in my mental bingo cage for at least forty years”. Very much looking forward to enjoying their efforts. 2.) A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin Book Four of A Song of Ice and Fire – am taking this camping. With the temptation of internet access removed, I plan to float about on the clear waters of Waldo Lake in my canoe, soaking up a few rays and stepping back into the Seven Kingdoms. 3.) The Book of Ballads – illustrated by Charles Vess Intro by Terry Windling on the history of ballads; 13 old ballads in the English, Scottish, and Irish tradition presented in their original lyrics, and then “reimagined in sequential-art form" by various fantasy writers and Charles Vess’ drawings. ‘The False Knight on the Road’ – Neil Gaiman; ‘Barbara Allen- - Midori Snyder; ‘Tam-Lin’ – Elaine Lee; ‘Twa Corbies’ – Charles de Lint; and many more delights. 4.) Peter and the Shadow Thieves – Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry Hopefully as engaging an adventure as the first book, Peter and the Starcatchers. 5.) Tapping the Dream Tree – Charles de Lint A collection of stories about the fictional/magical town of Newford by a great storyteller of modern urban myth. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 08-12-2006 at 10:55 AM.

08-13-2006, 11:32 AM	#6
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	*1. Gifts* by Ursula K. Le Guin I've wanted to read the book since it came out and now I have it from the library, though I have to return it very soon... It sounds promising. 2. Viinikauppias (The Wine Merchant) by Anu Holopainen The last part of a Finnish fantasy trilogy which I have read the first two books of. I don't think the books have been really good, but I'd hate it if I didn't get to know what happened to the main characters... 3. The Lord of the Rings or The Unfinished Tales by You'll-Never-Guess-Who I miss the LotR and haven't read the UT for a long time. Good reasons to reread beloved books. 4. Inkspell by Cornelia Funke** Because my mother bought it to me. And because I liked Inkheart well enough. *5. A Clash of Kings* by George R.R. Martin I've nearly finished the first part of the series The Song of Ice and Fire and am waiting to get my hands on the sequel. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris**

08-11-2006, 06:26 PM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	All these books you're recommending - and my library doesn't have any of them. On my list is the rest of the Ender's Game series - I've read the first two now and am waiting for the third to come back to the library. Excellent books. I've also been meaning to try out Terry Pratchett - I keep forgetting. It seems like there should be more... frowns at memory I've hit several of them this summer - "This Present Darkness" by Frank Peretti and "Watership Down" are the two that come to mind (both thoroughly enjoyed). My next set of books will probably come from the books people have listed here.

08-13-2006, 08:36 AM	#5
sassy1 Guest Posts: n/a	i still have about 50 books that i havent read yet but i keep buying more! at the moment i'm reading Eragon by Christopher Paolini - its the second time I have read it but I think it may bpossibly be even better the second time next on my list are: 1. Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey. I love her books and I'm partway through her Pern Series 2. The Crow by Alison Croggon. Another author I absoluely adore, her Pellinor series is really good and is another one I am partway through 3. Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb. I've read the other 2 trilogies of hers and can't wait to start this one. I read them in the wrong order, but they are still really awesome books 4. The Silmarillion - because I still haven't read it oopsie 5. The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks. I've read his Voyage of the Jerle Shannara trilogy and I can't wait to start this one i used to always have 7 or 8 books on the go at a time, but i've managed to train myself to read one at once