Chimera Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Not very original I know, but Harry Potter *grins* Actually I havent read much fantasy apart from that. I loved the lord of the rings films but never managed to read the books. I did read The Hobbit and enjoyed it but it took me forever to get into it... I guess what made Harry Potter easier was that while it offers a whole magical world to discover and enjoy, it remains close to reality: I could relate very easily to the characters (well most of the time anyway *laughs*) and imagine that the magical world does exist right beside us... I find it much more difficult to relate to 'full' fantasy such as LOTR if that makes sense. I'd love to try some new books in this genre though. I'll go through this thread but do you have any suggestions considering what I said above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitnat Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I have enjoyed the Terry Pratchett books, CS Lewis Narnia series, and Beckwood Brae. I also read one book, whose name escapes me because it was from a while ago, where the main character kept moving between her world (modern England? Scotland?) and the past where she was in the nobillity. Think it got a bit samey in the end, but was interesting at the time nonetheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 LOTR and His Dark Materials trilogy Anyone read Helliconia Spring / Summer / Winter trilogy by Brian Aldiss? Read them years ago & enjoyed them, love to read them again someday but sooo many books... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I Like Manda Scotts Boudica trilogy. It is a fantasy because it is based on Boudica and her life. so it is a fantasy/ historical novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer Mort by Terry Pratchett (I love the others too, but this one is my favorite) Harry Potter series (always a child ) His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer (still don't know how to pronounce author's name ) Myst series by Miller brothers (I cried when the cat died ) all the books from George R.R. Martin.. and many more, but this ones for a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalek07 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer Same here! But only just beating that has got to be ANY Doctor Who/Torchwood/Sarah Jane Adventure book! I love those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I Like Manda Scotts Boudica trilogy. It is a fantasy because it is based on Boudica and her life. so it is a fantasy/ historical novel. oo im reading that now, really enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 The book that made me realize that I'm not too stupid or too unimaginative to read fantasy is Jasper Fforde's The Eyre Affair. Although I had read Harry Potter before that, I'd say that Thursday Next made me want to read more fantasy. I simply cannot understand how it got rejected 76 times before someone agreed to publish it. It's a work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 - Harry Potter. - Artemis Fowl. - His Dark Materials. And the first one of the Black Magician trilogy by Trudi Canavan, Magicians Guild. By the way, Lexi, Eoin's name is pronounced Owen, I think.. correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 At the moment my favourite is the Coldfire Trilogy by C. S. Friedman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 At the moment my favourite is the Coldfire Trilogy by C. S. Friedman. The title intrigues me, what's it about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Its also science fiction, so unless you're into that... Its about humans in the future on a newly colonised planet called Erna. The magic part comes in via an energy field surrounding the planet which responds to brainwaves, and can manifest demons, or things, or as attacks and so on. Its called 'fae'. So you have your adepts and sorcerers using it, (usually pagans) but you also have the Church which supports essentially the Christian God which is divided about the use of the fae. There is also the fact that the Church's prophet on Erna sold his soul to attain eternal life by use of the fae, in order to see his long term church-related plans established. And virtually none of that is anything to do with the plot, its all background. The plot in book one at least is an epic adventure with a Church-priest guy, and an evil sorcerer who have to unwillingly join forces to save a mutual acquaintance. Look up C. S. Friedman on the right hand side of my blog and click on 'Black Sun Rising' - again it has no spoilers, but it has a very indepth explanation of the books background to determine whether you'd like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Its also science fiction, so unless you're into that... Its about humans in the future on a newly colonised planet called Erna. The magic part comes in via an energy field surrounding the planet which responds to brainwaves, and can manifest demons, or things, or as attacks and so on. Its called 'fae'. So you have your adepts and sorcerers using it, (usually pagans) but you also have the Church which supports essentially the Christian God which is divided about the use of the fae. There is also the fact that the Church's prophet on Erna sold his soul to attain eternal life by use of the fae, in order to see his long term church-related plans established. And virtually none of that is anything to do with the plot, its all background. The plot in book one at least is an epic adventure with a Church-priest guy, and an evil sorcerer who have to unwillingly join forces to save a mutual acquaintance. Look up C. S. Friedman on the right hand side of my blog and click on 'Black Sun Rising' - again it has no spoilers, but it has a very indepth explanation of the books background to determine whether you'd like it. Thank you Roxi, it certainly does sound interesting. But of course, there is so many books to read and not enough time, so it would be a case of adding it to that ever-growing list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Ping Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 The Harry Potter Series The Inheritance series The Onion Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Swan song by Robert Mc Gammon. Best book ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) I love Anne McCaffrey and here is a list of her books taken from a LIST BY HANS VAN DER BOOM ( THE PERN MUSEUM & ARCHIVES ) 1. Pern Books and Stories in order of Publication Dragonflight (1968) The short stories “Weyr Search” and “Dragonrider” are incorporated in this book. Dragonquest (1971) Dragonsong (1976) Dragonsinger 1977) The Smallest Dragonboy, in: Get Off The Unicorn (1977) The White Dragon (1978) The earlier publication “A Time When” (1975) is incorporated in this book. Dragondrums (1979) Moreta: Dragonlady Of Pern (1983) Nerilka’s Story (1984)Dragonsdawn (1988) The Impression, in: The Dragonlover’s Guide To Pern (1989) The Renegades Of Pern (1989) All The Weyrs Of Pern (1991)The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall (1993) The earlier publications “Rescue Run” (1991) and “The Dolphin’s Bell” (1993) are incorporated in this book. The Girl Who Heard Dragons, in: The Girl Who Heard Dragons (1996) Dragonseye, published as Red Star Rising in the UK (1996) The Masterharper Of Pern (1998) Runner Of Pern, in: Legends (anthology edited by Robert Silverberg) (1999)The Skies of Pern (2001)A Gift of Dragons (2002) The short story “Ever the Twain” is incorporated in this book. Dragon’s Kin (with Todd McCaffrey) (2003) Beyond Between, in: Legends II (anthology edited by Robert Silverberg) (2004) Dragonsblood (by Todd McCaffrey) (2005)Dragon’s Fire (with Todd McCaffrey) (2006) 2. Pern Books and Stories in Chronological Order Story “Survey P.E.R.N.” in: The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Dragonsdawn Story “The Dolphin’s Bell” in: The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Story “The Ford Of red Hanrahan” in: The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Story “The Second Weyr” in: The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Story “Rescue Run” in: The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Dragon’s Kin (with Todd McCaffrey) Dragon’s Fire (with Todd McCaffrey) Dragonsblood (by Todd McCaffrey) Dragonseye/Red Star Rising Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern Story: “Beyond Between” in: Legends II (anthology edited by Robert Silverberg) Nerika’s Story The Masterharper of Pern Story: “Runner Of Pern” in: Legends (anthology edited by Robert Silverberg) Dragonflight Dragonquest Dragonsong Dragonsinger Dragondrums Story: “The Impression” in: The Dragonlover’s Guide To Pern Story: “The Smallest Dragonboy” in: Get Off The Unicorn The White Dragon The Renegades of Pern (actually covers the whole period from The Masterharper Of Pern to All The Weyrs Of Pern) Story: “The Girl Who Heard Dragons” in: The Girl Who Heard Dragons All The Weyrs Of Pern (overlap with next book) The Dolphins of Pern (overlap with previous book) The Skies of Pern http://www.annemccaffrey.net/2006-Pern-Reading-Order.pdf I have read a few of her books and have her sons book Dragonsblood which I have in my bag for reading on the bus I have just started it and it looks good so far. Also I have Grave Sight for reading in bed which I will be starting soon it will be my first book for February. Edited January 30, 2009 by Heather Post far too long bullets got in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I've always had the impression that the Dragonflight books are a bit twee, and that has put me off reading them, is that justified?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yes they are a bit Basic. They seem to be targeted for the nine to twelve year old. I have all the books as I collect book art and read one only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I don't read much fantasy, but my favourite would have to be: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban - J. K. Rowling By far the best book of the series. Lovely to listen to on audiobook as well, beautifully read by the delicious Stephen Fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCool Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Whoo. Favorite fantasy book? It's kind of hard to slim down, but my most recent favorite fantasy book would have to be The Folk of the Air by Peter S. Beagle. It completely redefines what fantasy is in terms of story and in terms of living a fantasy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I must admit, I don't really read much fantasy so I'm going to have to go with the Harry Potter series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I must admit, I don't really read much fantasy so I'm going to have to go with the Harry Potter series! Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Ditto Yay. I do tend to avoid fantasy as I struggle to believe it but I might look out for it a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Yeah me too on both counts, I do love harry potter though I want to re-read them this year, I wasn't impressed with the last book when it came out, maybe I'll like it more with a re-read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sometimes you just take the words out of my mouth. I'm exactly the same again. I do hope to read them again at some point as I can hardly remember the last two or three. I've only read the last one once. I think my boyfriend is buying me the adult boxset for my birthday. Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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