BookJumper Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Glad you enjoyed Stardust, Poppy. I liked Anansi Boys even better than Stardust and Neverwhere even better than Anansi Boys, so I hope you'll be picking up that as well if Anansi Boys rocks your socks off enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina1968 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Decided to step out of my comfort zone to read a few fantasy books. Here's what I picked up. Book 1, The Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan The Witches Of EiLeanan by Kate Forsyth I've heard so much about Robert Jordan that I had to pick it up and give it a shot. I also like the fact that he was a "local" boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I haven't read either but good luck with your first foray in fantasy Katrina, I hope you enjoy it. Disclaimer: if you don't, please don't be deterred from trying again - the genre by its very definition encompasses pretty much anything that isn't strict realism, therefore it is logically impossible that we should all like the same ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 My favourite is still Black Sun Rising, the first in the Coldfire Trilogy. Nothing I've read this year has come close within it's genre, and as a mix of sci-fi and fantasy (arguably the best foundation for fantasy if you're like me and like a bit of logic in your magic) there's nothing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina1968 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks Bookjumper. One thing that I do know that I like are books that are centered around or created in sort of a "middle earth" time period. I've never been a fan of "futuristic" reading. I think thats why I was attracted to Robert Jordan. He's the one who did the Wheel Of Time series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanwa Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 One thing that I do know that I like are books that are centered around or created in sort of a "middle earth" time period Pssst. Terry Brooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Pssst. Terry Brooks.*puts Mod cap on and tongue in cheek* are you sure you're in no way connected to the publication? */mod cap off and takes tongue out of cheek* ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanwa Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I am kinda. I sent him an email once and got a reply from Shawn (his Web Druid don'tcha know). Do I get put in the promo forum yet? On a more serious level though, he really is a fantastic writer, for seasoned fantasy readers, and new ones (hint hint @ Katrina)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I know I've indicated before that Walter Moers is one of my favourite fantasy writers, but have to add to Jasper Fforde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyBlade Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm a big fan of Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. I've only read one of the Harry Potter series though - I had no patience so I've read Deathly Hallows. I know, I know, shame on me. To my unbelievable shame, I have never read a Discworld novel. I know I should, but never actually gotten around to it. I do, however, love Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, wonderful stuff. My girlfriend has read the Trudi Canavan Magician's Apprentice Trilogy, and says its wonderful. Once I've got through my current one, I'll be heading to them I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 If you loved Good Omens, you'll love Discworld Too - after all, Sir Terry coauthored Good Omens so you already know you like his style! Also, I think you might have missed out, Potterwise - IMHO, books 1 to 4 are the only ones worth reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) I love Neil Gaiman, my favourite book being Neverwhere. I'm also a fan of Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials and the Harry Potter books Also, I think you might have missed out, Potterwise - IMHO, books 1 to 4 are the only ones worth reading. Book 4 (Goblet of Fire) is my favourite of the series Edited January 31, 2010 by BookJumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 My girlfriend has read the Trudi Canavan Magician's Apprentice Trilogy, and says its wonderful. Once I've got through my current one, I'll be heading to them I think. As someone who didn't get on with the first book (I haven't read any further) I'll be interested to hear what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyBlade Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 As someone who didn't get on with the first book (I haven't read any further) I'll be interested to hear what you think of it. Will do as soon as I have. I may even leave 1984 alone for now... not as if I've never read it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 well for the epic fantasy its got to be LOTR for me, but i do like Neil Gaiman and loved the Dark Materials too, does anyone remember Mordants Need by Sephen Donaldson he of the Thomas Covenant they were a couple of really good fantasy books and unlike some authors didn't go to 6-7 in the series.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are up there on my favourites list. Also, Harry Potter series, Discworld series ( Terry Pratchett I Love You!) I really enjoyed Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Then there's Twilight, the Southern Vampire series and anything by Jasper Fforde. Would The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy be fantasy or sci-fi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is easily Science Fiction - Douglas was a big science buff and you could so tell by reading his books bless him. I'd personally slot Jasper (cross-genre though he is) more into Science Fiction than Fantasy also; think of the time-travel, alternative history, genetic resequencing, inventions, dystopian elements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinay87 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My favourite would have to be The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordon. In particular, the first three books: The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt and The Dragon Reborn. I like LOTR, but I sort of feel a lot more has been done for the fantasy genre since Tolkien's day. Sure, he started it all. But there are so many more mentionable names now. The single fantasy book I enjoyed the most was Belgarath The Sorcerer by David and Leigh Eddings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Another good auther is Tom Holt, I really enjoyed The Portable Door and Valhalla (I think that's what it was called) Edited February 1, 2010 by Cookie spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gezmarelda Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Another good auther is Tom Holt, I really enjoyed The Portable Door and Valhalla (I think that's what it was called) I've read his to and found his books highly addictive. You should read falling sideways ( about frogs taking over the world ) and also Barking ( about werewolfs in London ) Both books had me hooked, and got me looking into more of his books, I've also read Valhalla. x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Lord of The Rings. I switched to sci-fi after that because i tried reading other fantasy but it just didnt compare for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maedhermit Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. have read all of them. Narnia i was a fan of when i was still in grade school. even pretended my wardrobe was magical hehehe:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Univerze Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Oh am re-reading the Eye of the World now, first book in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, and even though I know it's not my fav, it's been years since I read it and I find myself happy to be reading it again. It's lovely, magical, and feels like wrapping myself up in my favourite blanket again after too long. I didn't know I remembered this much, I didn't even know that this was THAT particular book, with the Ogier, and the Saidin roads etc. I loved it, and it's certainly amongst my favourites, can't wait to read the rest again, don't think I have ever gotten beyond the first 5 or 6, so there's plenty more, am SOOOOO happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinay87 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 oh am re-reading the eye of the world now, first book in the wheel of time series by robert jordan, and even though i know it's not my fav, it's been years since i read it and i find myself happy to be reading it again. It's lovely, magical, and feels like wrapping myself up in my favourite blanket again after too long. I didn't know i remembered this much, i didn't even know that this was that particular book, with the ogier, and the saidin roads etc. I loved it, and it's certainly amongst my favourites, can't wait to read the rest again, don't think i have ever gotten beyond the first 5 or 6, so there's plenty more, am sooooo happy about that. yes finally one person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Univerze Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 ^What? You know there's more people on this forum who like this series, at least I can recall this from browsing, couldn't tell you who but I know they're here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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