Dragon books need suggestions

sassanik · 02-02-2010, 11:16 AM

Okay I am in the mood for some books about dragons.

Anne McCaffrey is a old fav of mine, I have also read Mercedes Lackey, Donita Paul, Patricia Briggs, and some others.

Anyone have some suggestions for some good dragon stories? Hopefully by authors that I have not read yet?

Amy

ctol · 02-02-2010, 11:46 AM

Have you tried The Dragon And The George series by Gordon R. Dickson yet. Some are quite good. Also The Prophet Of Lamath by Robert Don Hughes is another really terrific read.

A4- · 02-02-2010, 12:23 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_dragons

Don't think all dragons are there, but at least it's a start

John F · 02-02-2010, 03:58 PM

Have you looked at the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini?

curtw · 02-02-2010, 04:32 PM

If you're ready to go down some unexpected avenues, I'd recommend:

Lucius Shepard's "Griaule" novellas ("The Man Who Painted the Dragon Griaule," "The Scalehunter's Beautiful Daughter," "Father of Stones," "Liar's House"). These chronicle the physical and psychic impacts of a giant (think in terms of miles) but hibernating dragon on the surrounding countryside.
Mike Resnick's Dragon America. What would the 1776 Revolutionary War have looked like if dragons were found to be native to North America?

Neither has a wizard, elf or unicorn to be found. If I recall correctly, no swordplay either.

sassanik · 02-02-2010, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John F

Have you looked at the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini?

I started the first one and had to stop. His writing was so heavily influenced by McCaffrey, Lewis and Tolkein, it was weird for me to read it. I did not like it, which is funny because I love those authors.

I did love the movie though!

Amy

sassanik · 02-02-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctol

Have you tried The Dragon And The George series by Gordon R. Dickson yet. Some are quite good. Also The Prophet Of Lamath by Robert Don Hughes is another really terrific read.

Was not able to find Gordon Dickson's Dragon book, nor Robert Don Hughes, though did find their wikipedia info.

Oh and I have also read E.E. Knights Dragon Avenger series.

Amy

wallcraft · 02-02-2010, 07:38 PM

The following is very good:

DRAGON'S RING by Dave Freer (Baen Books)

I have not read it yet, but the following is a Victorian book of manners with dragons:

Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton

I really liked this first in a series (Napoleonic Wars with dragons), but could not get involved in the rest of the series:

His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

It isn't available as an ebook, but another excellent non-standard dragon book is:

Tea with the Black Dragon by R. A. MacAvoy

JSWolf · 02-02-2010, 07:59 PM

The Temeriare series by Naomi Novik is very good. I've read the first two and plan to read the 3rd soon.

Temeraire
1. Temeraire (2006)
2. The Throne of Jade (2006)
3. Black Powder War (2006)
4. Empire of Ivory (2007)
5. Victory of Eagles (2008)
6. Tongues of Serpents (2010)

retro · 02-02-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Temeriare series by Naomi Novik is very good. I've read the first two and plan to read the 3rd soon.

Temeraire
1. Temeraire (2006)
2. The Throne of Jade (2006)
3. Black Powder War (2006)
4. Empire of Ivory (2007)
5. Victory of Eagles (2008)
6. Tongues of Serpents (2010)

Yes, Temeraire is the best!!
Can't wait for him to conquer the lands downunder!!

lilac_jive · 02-02-2010, 08:06 PM

Elizabeth Haydon's series, which I can't think of the name right now. The first is "Rhapsody." Great series.

tyche · 02-02-2010, 09:50 PM

Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman have quite a few series.

The 2 Dragonlace trilogies (plus lots of others), War of Souls series, possible the Sovereign Stone series.

Margaret also has the Dragonvarld trilogy.

ctol · 02-03-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassanik

Was not able to find Gordon Dickson's Dragon book, nor Robert Don Hughes, though did find their wikipedia info.

Oh and I have also read E.E. Knights Dragon Avenger series.

Amy

Unfortuanately they do not seem to be available in e-book form. If you do not mind reading them in dead tree/pbook form

you can order them here or haunt your favorite used bookstores.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...ts=t&x=87&y=11

thinkpad · 02-03-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Temeriare series by Naomi Novik is very good. I've read the first two and plan to read the 3rd soon.

Temeraire
1. Temeraire (2006)
2. The Throne of Jade (2006)
3. Black Powder War (2006)
4. Empire of Ivory (2007)
5. Victory of Eagles (2008)
6. Tongues of Serpents (2010)

I agree this is a very good series. I've read through all five currently available, bought them from Amazon in Kindle format.

Xenophon · 02-03-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

The following is very good:

DRAGON'S RING by Dave Freer (Baen Books)

I have not read it yet, but the following is a Victorian book of manners with dragons:

Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton

I really liked this first in a series (Napoleonic Wars with dragons), but could not get involved in the rest of the series:

His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

It isn't available as an ebook, but another excellent non-standard dragon book is:

Tea with the Black Dragon by R. A. MacAvoy

Dragon's Ring isn't just good, it's very good (IMHO)—Highly Recommended.

I haven't read Tooth and Claw yet (thanks for the tip!). The Temeraire series is interesting (although I'm way behind in reading the books).

Tea with the Black Dragon is available in bits now—I recently purchased it over at Fictionwise (along with a bunch of other books by MacAvoy). Highly Recommended!

Xenophon

02-02-2010, 11:16 AM	#1
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	Dragon books need suggestions Okay I am in the mood for some books about dragons. Anne McCaffrey is a old fav of mine, I have also read Mercedes Lackey, Donita Paul, Patricia Briggs, and some others. Anyone have some suggestions for some good dragon stories? Hopefully by authors that I have not read yet? Amy

02-02-2010, 04:32 PM	#5
curtw Outside of a dog Posts: 877 Karma: 4457646 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Device: Kindle Voyage	Non-traditional dragons If you're ready to go down some unexpected avenues, I'd recommend: Lucius Shepard's "Griaule" novellas ("The Man Who Painted the Dragon Griaule," "The Scalehunter's Beautiful Daughter," "Father of Stones," "Liar's House"). These chronicle the physical and psychic impacts of a giant (think in terms of miles) but hibernating dragon on the surrounding countryside. Mike Resnick's Dragon America. What would the 1776 Revolutionary War have looked like if dragons were found to be native to North America? Neither has a wizard, elf or unicorn to be found. If I recall correctly, no swordplay either.

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ctol Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 303523 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arizona Device: Nook, Fire Tablet, Windows RT Tablet Windows Phone	Have you tried The Dragon And The George series by Gordon R. Dickson yet. Some are quite good. Also The Prophet Of Lamath by Robert Don Hughes is another really terrific read.

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A4- Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 1110 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex iLiad v2	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_dragons Don't think all dragons are there, but at least it's a start

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John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,003 Karma: 71261339 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	Have you looked at the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini?

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wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	The following is very good: DRAGON'S RING by Dave Freer (Baen Books) I have not read it yet, but the following is a Victorian book of manners with dragons: Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton I really liked this first in a series (Napoleonic Wars with dragons), but could not get involved in the rest of the series: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik It isn't available as an ebook, but another excellent non-standard dragon book is: Tea with the Black Dragon by R. A. MacAvoy

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The Temeriare series by Naomi Novik is very good. I've read the first two and plan to read the 3rd soon. Temeraire 1. Temeraire (2006) 2. The Throne of Jade (2006) 3. Black Powder War (2006) 4. Empire of Ivory (2007) 5. Victory of Eagles (2008) 6. Tongues of Serpents (2010)

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lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Elizabeth Haydon's series, which I can't think of the name right now. The first is "Rhapsody." Great series.

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tyche Addict Posts: 227 Karma: 2530 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, iPad	Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman have quite a few series. The 2 Dragonlace trilogies (plus lots of others), War of Souls series, possible the Sovereign Stone series. Margaret also has the Dragonvarld trilogy.