Guest mcflash271 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. they are humorous fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcflash271 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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