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Originally posted by kabelicious That is one of the best fantasy books ever written - a true classic. And one of the most original interpretations of the King Arthur legend - when they made the miniseries of it here in the US, I wanted to cry they left so much out and wrote such a crappy script.

Yes! I heard about the miniseries being produced and wanted to watch it! But now that you've said that i don't think i will. I hate it when people turn books into movies/series and leave out loads of details

I'll just keep thinking of it the way i see it when i read it then. No point in getting depressed over a shitty script!

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Terry Goodkind?!?! ok, sure the first book was excellent, the next two are good but ripoffs of Wheel of Time...but the last 2 were horrible! 2 of the worst books I ever read. And the guy seems to think that Canadians are communists! The only reason I'm still continuing with his series is to find out what finally happens in the end.

Anyways, my recommend for fantasy is still GEORGE RR MARTIN

I highly recommend the Song of Ice and Fire series.
Too bad there's only 3 books out and he finally finished the 4th one after 5 long years. But trust me, once you start, you may lock yourself in your room until you finish them.

Also, Robin Hobb's books are also way up there. I'm currently rereading them now actually.

And for some mighty kickass fantasy, read Heroes Die by Matthew Woodring Stover. Then Blade of Tyshalle afterwards. A lot of gore and blood. And it's so badass!

Also recommend Guy Gavriel Kay - Tigana.

oh and how can I forget...The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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Originally posted by EvilDust Also recommend Guy Gavriel Kay - Tigana.

Great Canadian fantasy author. I have some of his books... some pretty amazing character development.

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Originally posted by EvilDust Terry Goodkind?!?! ok, sure the first book was excellent, the next two are good but ripoffs of Wheel of Time...but the last 2 were horrible! 2 of the worst books I ever read. And the guy seems to think that Canadians are communists! The only reason I'm still continuing with his series is to find out what finally happens in the end.

I never found them to be rip-offs--but lets not get into a battle over that. Ive enjoyed the last two, bc i simply LOVE the characters Richard and Khalan and my favourite, Cara. I can never get enough of her and the other Mord-Sith, I trully wish Terry could find a way to encoroporate them more into the coming novels before it all ends.

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Anyways, my recommend for fantasy is still GEORGE RR MARTIN I highly recommend the Song of Ice and Fire series. Too bad there's only 3 books out and he finally finished the 4th one after 5 long years. But trust me, once you start, you may lock yourself in your room until you finish them.

This is the seies im about to pick up on the weekened. Came highly recommened by my buddy the Bitch who is also a mad fantasy whore.

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oh and how can I forget...The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Oh yea, been meanign to find the time to read this for about 5 years now Dammit, gotta do that soon

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I just started reading "The book of five rings" by Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi is one of the best sword-fighters ever, back from the 1600's I believe, in Japan. The book is all about sword fighting techniques, but it's written in a very philosophical way that pretty much leaves it open for being applied to anything. Interesting read.

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar This is the seies im about to pick up on the weekened. Came highly recommened by my buddy the Bitch who is also a mad fantasy whore.

ya, do it do it do it!

It's got so many jaw-dropping "I can't believe that just happened!" scenes!

Very memorable and almost realistic characters and very witty dialogue. If you loved Silk, you'll love Tyrion even more!

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Originally posted by AdReNaLiNa Any idea on how The Corporation movie compares to the book? I was planning to rent it this weekend but if the book is good I may just read that first.. My last read was the Da Vinci Code and I found it enjoyable so I think I'm gonna pick up another one from Dan Brown Great thread btw!

I only watched a portion of the movie in my class, and I found it interesting. It did relate directly to what the book was on. I would recommend reading the book first, and then if you like it watch the movie. I always find that works best.

And thanks! I'd been meaning to post this thread for awhile!

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Originally posted by fayraree Favorite books of all time: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

My parents bought me the box set of those books...all hard cover. I was too afraid to ruin them though, so I ended up getting the softcover ones from the library and reading them! Haha...classics!

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* My parents bought me the box set of those books...all hard cover. I was too afraid to ruin them though, so I ended up getting the softcover ones from the library and reading them! Haha...classics!

OMG you're SO smart to preserve that...unused, I can only imagine what it might be worth one day...it'll eventually become a cult classic just like LOTR or Harry Potter IMO...

Well! Just read Confessions of a Shopaholic last night... Good book! Now i just need to get the next 3 in the series. The book didn't last long enough imo

Book i'm now reading: Stephen King's Four Past Midnight. Didn't even read the back cover - usually i always love all the Stephen King books - so i have no idea what it's about!

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Originally posted by loca Well! Just read Confessions of a Shopaholic last night... Good book! Now i just need to get the next 3 in the series. The book didn't last long enough imo Book i'm now reading: Stephen King's Four Past Midnight. Didn't even read the back cover - usually i always love all the Stephen King books - so i have no idea what it's about!

Ah, Becky Bloomwood! Probably one of the most annoying and loveable characters ever! The next two are pretty good, and in the fourth, "shopaholic and sister" you find her absolutely infuriating. I've never touched any of the anne rice or stephen king books myself yet!

This is a really great thread!

Who else is anticipating the next Harry Potter Book?

And is anyone interested in a monthly book club? I love discussing what I'm reading!

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Originally posted by muzzybear Ah, Becky Bloomwood! Probably one of the most annoying and loveable characters ever! The next two are pretty good, and in the fourth, "shopaholic and sister" you find her absolutely infuriating. I've never touched any of the anne rice or stephen king books myself yet! This is a really great thread! Who else is anticipating the next Harry Potter Book? And is anyone interested in a monthly book club? I love discussing what I'm reading!

Oooh i'd definitely be up for a monthly book club !!! I never get to talk to anyone about the books i'm reading because nobody i know reads much here

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I completely agree with you on the Becky Bloomwood character... lol there were moments i'd just get so frustrated with the character! I think things worked out a little too easily for her though lol

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