Anyone know of any great Fantasy books?

[Guest mcflash271]

I am really looking for some new Fantasy novels to read. Here are a list of ones that I have already read and this should give you some kind of idea of what interests me:

Lord of the Rings

Chronicles of Narnia

Harry Potter

Lost Years of Merlin

Great Tree of Avalon

Wheel of Time

The Magicians

 

Please Help!!

[Chrissy]

This thread here might offer a few good suggestions for you.

 

I can suggest two straightaway. The first is the 'Septimus Heap' series of Books by Angie Sage; Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Quest and Syren.

 

The other is Phillip Pullman's Dark Materials Trilogy.

 

Both are excellent reads.

[lyn]

Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. they are humorous fantasy.

[Karsa Orlong]

Going by your list, you should definitely seek out:

 

David Edding's series called 'The Belgariad', starting with Pawn of Prophecy

 

Tad Williams' 'Memory, Sorrow & Thorn' series, starting with The Dragonbone Chair

 

Raymond E. Feist's 'Riftwar Saga', starting with Magician.

 

If you want a book that stands on its own, I can't recommend David Gemmell's Legend highly enough - it's fantastic.

 

You could also try Robin Hobb, although she's not my personal favourite.

 

At the risk of sounding like a scratched record (anyone remember those??), if you want something more challenging you should try George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice & Fire' series, or Steven Erikson's 'Malazan Book of The Fallen'. These are definitely aimed at older readers, though, so you might want to check out the extracts available on Amazon.com before diving in.

 

I'll also go out on a limb - as I'm only half way through the first book - but I am thoroughly enjoying Empire in Black and Gold by Adrian Tchaikovsky, the first novel in his 'Shadows of the Apt' series.

Edited June 19, 2010 by Karsa Orlong

[Guest mcflash271]

Going by your list, you should definitely seek out:

 

David Edding's series called 'The Belgariad', starting with Pawn of Prophecy

 

Tad Williams' 'Memory, Sorrow & Thorn' series, starting with The Dragonbone Chair

 

Raymond E. Feist's 'Riftwar Saga', starting with Magician.

 

If you want a book that stands on its own, I can't recommend David Gemmell's Legend highly enough - it's fantastic.

 

You could also try Robin Hobb, although she's not my personal favourite.

 

At the risk of sounding like a scratched record (anyone remember those??), if you want something more challenging you should try George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice & Fire' series, or Steven Erikson's 'Malazan Book of The Fallen'. These are definitely aimed at older readers, though, so you might want to check out the extracts available on Amazon.com before diving in.

 

I'll also go out on a limb - as I'm only half way through the first book - but I am thoroughly enjoying Empire in Black and Gold by Adrian Tchaikovsky, the first novel in his 'Shadows of the Apt' series.

In the Song of Fire and Ice series, what is the name of the first book?

[vodkafan]

If you like wizards and magic, the Lyonesse Trilogy by Jack Vance. Or any of his Dying Earth series. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

[Karsa Orlong]

In the Song of Fire and Ice series, what is the name of the first book?

In order, they're:

 

A Game of Thrones

A Clash of Kings

A Storm of Swords

A Feast For Crows

 

There are three more books due in the series, but he's taking his time about it! It's currently five years since the last one, so that might be a bit offputting.

Edited June 20, 2010 by Karsa Orlong