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JSWolf · 08-07-2009, 01:30 PM

Whenever someone wants a fantasy recommendation, I alsways have to mention the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. The way to read this is in published order.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/p/terry-pratchett/

This is one of the best series ever.

Snowman · 08-07-2009, 01:44 PM

You may wish to check out the "Chronicles of Hawklan" series (and its sequels) by Roger Taylor - 12 great (imho) fantasy novels, which I have re-read many times. My personal favourite is "Dreamfinder", an independant novel in the Hawklan universe, although it helps to have read the initial four first.

$4.99/$4.24 each at Fictionwise, and no drm!

Snowman

dickon25 · 08-07-2009, 01:54 PM

George R R Martin's Song of Fire and Ice

If you loved the Farseer Trilogy as much as I did then you'll LOVE this series as well.

poohbear_nc · 08-07-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Whenever someone wants a fantasy recommendation, I alsways have to mention the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. The way to read this is in published order.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/p/terry-pratchett/

This is one of the best series ever.

IMNSHO - the best series ever. If I had to give up all books and live with only one series to read & re-read I would pick Discworld.
Wait - I do read & re-read it now!

Crowl · 08-09-2009, 08:13 AM

Add another vote for Discworld, well worth reading if you haven't.

Another author I would highly recommend is Trudi Canavan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trudi_Canavan) for Black Magician and Age of the Five Trilogies.

Over · 08-09-2009, 09:37 AM

@Shadowplay

Let me recommend you the "Mistborn" trilogy, by Brandon Sanderson. Or you can read first his stand alone fantasy novel "Elantris".

Another excelent fantasy classic is the "Magician", by Raymond Feist. I think it's over 20 years old, but it's really good.

George R. R. Martin you must certainly know about by now. Try his "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, if you didn't already.

I'm right now reading the second book in the First Law trilogy of Joe Abercrombie. I like his style and sense of humor (although it's not a comedy or anything like that).

But if I could force you to read a book, I would choose the Raymond Feist's mentioned above.

Jack Tingle · 08-09-2009, 09:49 AM

You might try:
Jane Lindskold,
Emma Bull,
Ellizabeth Bear,
D.P. Francis,
Carrie Vaughn,
Jo Graham, "The Black Ships", (highly recommended)

These are from my recent reading log, with good track records. The first three have free samples out in various places on Teh IntarWeebs. Bull & Bear are also collaborators on "Shadow Unit". http://shadowunit.org/index.html

Regards,
Jack Tingle

A4- · 08-10-2009, 01:20 AM

You might want to go and have look at this site:

http://www.bestfantasybooks.com/top25-fantasy-books.php

I bet you find something interesting there, unless you've read em all

From the ones i've read on that list i've enjoyed the Death Gate series from Weis and Hickman the most, i think.

Elsi · 08-10-2009, 04:09 AM

I recently read the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, and can readily recommend it. The first book, The Final Empire was one of Tor's freebies last year. The second and third, The Well of Ascension and The Hero of Ages are available in eBook editions. These are not light-weight books. The paper editions are 672, 592, and 784 pages respectively.

I *did* enjoy the Paksenarrion trilogy. I have The Legacy of Gird, an omnibus of the two prequel novels, on my TBR stack, and Moon will be publishing a new trilogy which follows the final book in the Paksenarrion trilogy. The first book, Oath of Fealty, is due out in early 2010.

wayspooled · 08-10-2009, 09:01 AM

Earlier, very similar thread with lots of recommendations - https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...eddings&page=2

basschick · 08-11-2009, 02:44 AM

i love song of fire and ice - and it sure isn't fluff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickon25

George R R Martin's Song of Fire and Ice

If you loved the Farseer Trilogy as much as I did then you'll LOVE this series as well.

also check out michelle west's sun sword series - and include the hunter books with that. unlike her books written as michelle sagara, this is epic stuff that doesn't hang on romance. when i first read the sun sword, i wasn't sure if i liked it because it took a while to digest. years later, and several re-reads through the entire series, it's among my favorites. in fact, i pre-ordered as hardback The Hidden City: The House Wars: Book One (part of the same universe but back a few years) just to support the author as it was her first hardback publication.

griffonwing · 08-11-2009, 11:36 PM

Surprisingly, this hasn't been mentioned yet.

DragonLance series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. An excellent series. Two main trilogies, one which later was added to, plus a multitude of sextets and other trilogies and short stories revolving around the world, other heroes, and histories.

alicia87 · 08-12-2009, 02:30 AM

I'll just have to say that if you liked Robin Hobb, then you should love Jennifer Fallon. She has a number of series with lovable characters. It's one of those books that you sslloooowww the reading down so the book will last longer.

b0ned0me · 08-17-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowplay

Oh and something else real quick - I've heard great things about Joe Abercrombie, but I can't find eBooks for his work. Am I not looking in the right place?

His First Law series is very very good IMO. The while thing does seem to be out in e-book format in the UK, not sure about the US.
Waterstone's do it in ePub, perhaps other formats elsewhere?

http://www.waterstones.com/waterston...2&pageNumber=0

WillAdams · 08-17-2009, 12:38 PM

Things I'd suggest which don't seem to've come up yet (not sure of ebook status though):

Jack Vance _The Lyonesse Trilogy_ (Suldrun's Garden, The Green Pearl, Madouc)

Susan Cooper _The Dark is Rising_ Pentalogy (Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree)

Steven Brust, Taltos and Dragaera books (in publication order, maybe)

William

08-10-2009, 09:01 AM	#25
wayspooled Crab In The Dark Posts: 486 Karma: 2328180 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Device: Tablet PC until a 10" comes out that I like	Earlier, very similar thread with lots of recommendations - https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...eddings&page=2 Last edited by wayspooled; 08-11-2009 at 11:41 PM.

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08-07-2009, 01:30 PM	#16
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,957 Karma: 128903250 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Whenever someone wants a fantasy recommendation, I alsways have to mention the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. The way to read this is in published order. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/p/terry-pratchett/ This is one of the best series ever.

08-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#17
Snowman Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 3566 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London UK Device: iPhone 5, Kindle K3, Kindle Voyage	You may wish to check out the "Chronicles of Hawklan" series (and its sequels) by Roger Taylor - 12 great (imho) fantasy novels, which I have re-read many times. My personal favourite is "Dreamfinder", an independant novel in the Hawklan universe, although it helps to have read the initial four first. $4.99/$4.24 each at Fictionwise, and no drm! Snowman

08-07-2009, 01:54 PM	#18
dickon25 Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 818 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505. Pocketbook Inkpad 840	George R R Martin's Song of Fire and Ice If you loved the Farseer Trilogy as much as I did then you'll LOVE this series as well.

08-09-2009, 08:13 AM	#20
Crowl Wizard Posts: 1,340 Karma: 1160346 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southport, GB Device: Kindle Voyage, PW Signature edition	Add another vote for Discworld, well worth reading if you haven't. Another author I would highly recommend is Trudi Canavan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trudi_Canavan) for Black Magician and Age of the Five Trilogies.

08-09-2009, 09:37 AM	#21
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	@Shadowplay Let me recommend you the "Mistborn" trilogy, by Brandon Sanderson. Or you can read first his stand alone fantasy novel "Elantris". Another excelent fantasy classic is the "Magician", by Raymond Feist. I think it's over 20 years old, but it's really good. George R. R. Martin you must certainly know about by now. Try his "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, if you didn't already. I'm right now reading the second book in the First Law trilogy of Joe Abercrombie. I like his style and sense of humor (although it's not a comedy or anything like that). But if I could force you to read a book, I would choose the Raymond Feist's mentioned above.

08-09-2009, 09:49 AM	#22
Jack Tingle Punctuation Fetishist Posts: 557 Karma: 1070000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0	You might try: Jane Lindskold, Emma Bull, Ellizabeth Bear, D.P. Francis, Carrie Vaughn, Jo Graham, "The Black Ships", (highly recommended) These are from my recent reading log, with good track records. The first three have free samples out in various places on Teh IntarWeebs. Bull & Bear are also collaborators on "Shadow Unit". http://shadowunit.org/index.html Regards, Jack Tingle

08-10-2009, 01:20 AM	#23
A4- Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 1110 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex iLiad v2	You might want to go and have look at this site: http://www.bestfantasybooks.com/top25-fantasy-books.php I bet you find something interesting there, unless you've read em all From the ones i've read on that list i've enjoyed the Death Gate series from Weis and Hickman the most, i think.

08-10-2009, 04:09 AM	#24
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I recently read the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, and can readily recommend it. The first book, *The Final Empire* was one of Tor's freebies last year. The second and third, *The Well of Ascension* and *The Hero of Ages* are available in eBook editions. These are not light-weight books. The paper editions are 672, 592, and 784 pages respectively. I did enjoy the Paksenarrion trilogy. I have *The Legacy of Gird*, an omnibus of the two prequel novels, on my TBR stack, and Moon will be publishing a new trilogy which follows the final book in the Paksenarrion trilogy. The first book, Oath of Fealty, is due out in early 2010.

08-11-2009, 11:36 PM	#27
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	Surprisingly, this hasn't been mentioned yet. DragonLance series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. An excellent series. Two main trilogies, one which later was added to, plus a multitude of sextets and other trilogies and short stories revolving around the world, other heroes, and histories.

08-12-2009, 02:30 AM	#28
alicia87 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: iRex Iliad	I'll just have to say that if you liked Robin Hobb, then you should love Jennifer Fallon. She has a number of series with lovable characters. It's one of those books that you sslloooowww the reading down so the book will last longer.

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08-17-2009, 12:38 PM	#30
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,234 Karma: 3350652 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	Things I'd suggest which don't seem to've come up yet (not sure of ebook status though): Jack Vance _The Lyonesse Trilogy_ (Suldrun's Garden, The Green Pearl, Madouc) Susan Cooper _The Dark is Rising_ Pentalogy (Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree) Steven Brust, Taltos and Dragaera books (in publication order, maybe) William