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| amb_ |
| quote: | Originally posted by kabelicious
David Eddings - the Belgariad & Mallorean series - great if you like to read epics that span many years and books |
Awesome series. I read it in the space of a month, I just couldn't put the books down.
| quote: | Piers Anthony - the Mode series - alternate universes anyone? :P
- the Immortals series
- the Xanth series - earlier novels |
You know Isle of View, right? You're such a luna-tic ;) |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by fayraree
Favorite books of all time:
The Black Stallion |
Read it -- enjoyed it at the time when i was a kid..... Satan rocked--that was one wild stallion too!
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe |
^^^ Isnt that the first novel in the Chronicles of Narnia?? OMG! I always wish id read that when i was younger. IM still debating on one day picking up this series and FINALLY reading it--i really do feel like i missed out. id be like not reading THE NEVERENDING STORY! :whip: :whip:
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Indian in the Cupboard |
Read it, but have NO recollection on whut it was about or like :confused:
| quote: | | ...oh, and I loved The Firm by John Grisham (last book I read). |
All books by him are interesting. Best one would have to be THE ASSOCIATE -- based around an assassin... omg, so much intrigue, its brilliant!
Acutaly, maybe my favourite is A TIME TO KILL... oh gawd that book was phenominal!!!! no wait, , THE CHAMBER... yes, hands down that was my favourite book written by him, , i should re-read that one soon... whut a great book! that one really takes you on a ride, i think i remember tears in my eyes as i finished reading that one.
-jem- |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by amb_
Awesome series. I read it in the space of a month, I just couldn't put the books down.
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Dude, you HAVE to read his 2 trillogies he wrote after those.
THE ELENIUM and THE TAMULI
Even BETTER (yes, indeed it IS possible, trust me!) |
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| Jem_hadar |
Favourite novel of ALL TIME
would seriously be BATTLEFIELD EARTH
Do NOT let the movie jade your opinion on reading this novel-- the movie was a disaster and horribly done! The novel is a work of pure genius! Im not the biggest sci-fi nut when it comes to reading at all, but this book tops my list (and it's a long list indeed when it comes to me!) I would encourage everyone to check this who enjoys fiction or sci-fi, or just reading first hand the work of an amazing writer, L. Ron Hubbard .
Actually, another MU5T read (and SOON) book on my list is THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. It's supposed to be phenominal as well.
Ive had 2 friends recommending this series for years and years, but never gotten around to picking it up! I really do need to read it, and i refuse to watch the movie until I do -- this should hopefully motivate me to read it sooner than later! :D |
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| kabelicious |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
First I'll address the issue of good--no, AMAZING--fantasy series to pick up and authors
1) The best one ever (my fav): THE SWORD OF TRUTH series by TERRY GOODKIND -- first book: "Wizard's First Rule"
2) a classic and prolly biggest fantasy name out there (next to LOTR): THE WHEEL OF TIME series by ROBERT JORDAN -- first novel: "The Eye of the World"
3) new favourite: THE RUNELORDS series by DAVID FARLAND -- first book: "The Runelords" (soooooooooo interesting, wow!)
4) another great one: THE HYTHRUM CHRONICLES series by JENNIFER FALLON -- first book: Medalon (amazing female fantasty write, polical intrigue that she creates is on par w/ David Eddings)
5) and OF COURSE any and all of the novels written by David Endings.
If you think the Belgariad and Mallorean (The Mallorean series is ONLY one of his books/series I havent read yet) are good, then pick up the Ellenium (sp?) and the Tamuli... OMG! "Sparhawk" is the ! These series are even greater and the polictal nature he brings to his fantasy books is at its apex here. Those are both total must read trilogies if you're a fan. David Eddings is one my favourite fantasy authors! I love hte way he writes... have you read his recent works... either Belgarath the Sorcerer, Polgara the Sorceress (of course, these are prequils to his Belgariad series), and most most recently, his REDEMPTION of ALTHALUS (so good) and now his new series THE DREAMERS...... book 2 came out in hardback over xmas! Fantastic! This man (and his wife) just keep going! Great!
Uhm, i LOVE vampires.......what is Laurell K Hamilton - Anita Blake series like??? Vampire movies and novels alwasy intrigue and interest me. how prominant are vampires in them?
Tad Williams - the Dragonbone chair series <<< bought this series like 7 years ago, started to read it them, but didnt like the first novel........ but ive been thinking of going back and start a fresh (i mean,i own all 4 novels anyways) and giving it another try!!!
And lastly, why teh heck do u consider reading fantasty a quilty pleasure -- huh?! why would it be a guilty pleasure?
-jem- |
Oh Jem, we so need to talk sometime. :)
I have read EVERYTHING Eddings wrote - I started reading him in 7th grade so I should know. I liked the Tamuli but the Elenium was far better - Sparhawk is one of the best fantasy characters written but I also like Belgarath and Polgara as well. Redemption was great - seriously was glad to see a good book from them as it had been awhile. I love how Eddings makes these epics - great casts of characters and more. The Dreamers I am working on reading but haven't finished the first book yet.
If you love vampires, go get the first Anita Blake book by Hamilton. Seriously the best vampire series I've read since Anne Rice. While pulpier in nature, it's still great characters and an original spin on vampires. "Guilty Pleasures" is the first book and "Laughing Corpse" is the next. I love these books!
As for Tad Williams, the first book is kinda slow but it picks up at the end and keeps going through to the end. He is wordy but the story is excellent. His "Otherworld" series is also good - again, wordy but I like my scifi books long rather than novellas.
I have read Terry Goodkind's series - loved the first 3-4 books and then got bored. Just seemed like too much angst for one series - no real completion to it.
I tried to get into the Wheel of Time series but didn't get into it. I do have books 1 to 3 so I might be willing to give it another try.
Other good series are Anne McCaffrey's "Freedom" series - almost gave up on this woman after she exhausted her Dragon series but this one proves she still has mettle to be original. Seriously a series "hidden in the rough".
Any more book swaps? :) |
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| kabelicious |
| quote: | Originally posted by amb_
Awesome series. I read it in the space of a month, I just couldn't put the books down.
You know Isle of View, right? You're such a luna-tic ;) |
lmao - oh yeah :)
If you want a good humor read - Terry Brooks "Magic Kingdom for Sale! - Sold!" is great as is Terry Prachett/Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens". Awesome in the tradition of "Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy".
And the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe movie that's due out this winter? Saw the preview - looks AMAZING! Aslan (?) looks wonderful and the battle scenes....damn. If they make the whole series I will be a happy, happy girl. |
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| zoogla |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
^^^ Isnt that the first novel in the Chronicles of Narnia?? OMG! I always wish id read that when i was younger. IM still debating on one day picking up this series and FINALLY reading it--i really do feel like i missed out. id be like not reading THE NEVERENDING STORY! :whip: :whip:
Read it, but have NO recollection on whut it was about or like :confused:
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Yeppers, it's from the Chronicles of Narnia...LOL yes The Neverending Story was also kick-ass (only saw the movie tho)...and any childhood storybooks on King Arthur were also my thing...
Indian in the Cupboard was about that kid (I think his name was Omri or something like that? A british dude) who had a mysterious cupboard that when he put his toys in it, they'd come to life!!! So he put his Indian toy in it, then I think a cowboy, then all hell broke loose...LOL good read, I remember I couldn't put it down. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by kabelicious
Oh Jem, we so need to talk sometime. :)
I have read EVERYTHING Eddings wrote - I started reading him in 7th grade so I should know. I liked the Tamuli but the Elenium was far better - Sparhawk is one of the best fantasy characters written but I also like Belgarath and Polgara as well. Redemption was great - seriously was glad to see a good book from them as it had been awhile. I love how Eddings makes these epics - great casts of characters and more. The Dreamers I am working on reading but haven't finished the first book yet.
If you love vampires, go get the first Anita Blake book by Hamilton. Seriously the best vampire series I've read since Anne Rice. While pulpier in nature, it's still great characters and an original spin on vampires. "Guilty Pleasures" is the first book and "Laughing Corpse" is the next. I love these books!
As for Tad Williams, the first book is kinda slow but it picks up at the end and keeps going through to the end. He is wordy but the story is excellent. His "Otherworld" series is also good - again, wordy but I like my scifi books long rather than novellas.
I have read Terry Goodkind's series - loved the first 3-4 books and then got bored. Just seemed like too much angst for one series - no real completion to it.
I tried to get into the Wheel of Time series but didn't get into it. I do have books 1 to 3 so I might be willing to give it another try.
Other good series are Anne McCaffrey's "Freedom" series - almost gave up on this woman after she exhausted her Dragon series but this one proves she still has mettle to be original. Seriously a series "hidden in the rough".
Any more book swaps? :) |
Terry Goodkinds Sword of Truth series is ending. There will be 3 more novels (well, actually one of those was just released in February 05, CHAINFIRE). The series is being wrapped up by a mini-series in the series; therefore the last 3 novels will deal w/ the same new subplot -- cant wait to find out!
The mini-series inside his series is being called "Chainfire" as well.
I seriously encourage you to pick it up. Yes, he's gotten a bit preachy in his latest novels, but his developement of the key characters is unparalleled if you ask me. And besides, The Mord-Sith are the best characters EVER created in ANY SERIES. I LOVE THE MORD-SITH -- they're amazing, and so original! Plus, you also gotta like Terry's take on magic: Additive Magic and Subtractive Magic... oh oh, then then you have a difference in a Wizards and sorceresses magic compared to a sorcerers and witches magic (the latter group dont have their magic divided into additivte and subtractive, their magic is a complete whole)... and a wizards magic wont work on a sorcere and vice versa....... interesting !
Man, some really cool happens in this series.
RE: Wheel of Time, I konw whut you meant not getting "into ti"... nor did I, until atleast book 3 or 4. And then it ing snowballs! HOLY ! Once Rand learns how to use the Source, , it gets wild!!! This series quickly becomes phenominal and highly interesting once you get past the first few. Totally worth it!
And I'll hopefully re-pick up those Tad Williams books too... and I know whut you mean about his "OTHERWORLDS" series, ive been wanting to read that one too... but i wont let myself until i read the novels i ALREADY own of his! :D
-jem- |
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| zokissima |
| quote: | | RE: Wheel of Time, I konw whut you meant not getting "into ti"... nor did I, until atleast book 3 or 4. And then it ing snowballs! HOLY ! Once Rand learns how to use the Source, , it gets wild!!! This series quickly becomes phenominal and highly interesting once you get past the first few. Totally worth it! |
So very true. The first two books are kind of slower paced, just building the world, but after that. Man, I can't even remember half of the things that have happened so far. I hope Robert Jordan finishes the series before he dies.
I've finished reading half of "the will to power" by nietsche. Very difficult read, everything is excerpts from various writings, so there's quite a bit to digest.
I'll put it down for a while and go read "the fountainhead" again.
That, and I want to get something by Kafka, not sure what yet. Anyone have any suggestions? |
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| loca |
Oh also another bunch of books i recommend:
- The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, great for people who like anything tied to King Arthur and the legends around it. I loved all her Avalon books.
- Jean M. Auel's Earth Children Series, set in the stone age. AWESOME books! Huge, but you don't notice it because it's so easy to get lost in the story.
There are more but i read them in french so i'm trying to find the title in English hehe. |
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| yankeeBaby |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
*jealous, oh sooo jealous!* |
Jem: I have never been there, but isn't Collingwood right next to the beach? ;) (come visit whenever you want...like I said its JUST a ferry ride)...:D
Fahad: yup: lots of pics!! She is buked neked in all of them except, like 2. lol....like I said...good read....
Adrenalina: What is the Da Vinci Code about? I have had like 3 friends mention reading it, and I never bothered to ask what is was about! |
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| kabelicious |
| quote: | Originally posted by loca
Oh also another bunch of books i recommend:
- The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, great for people who like anything tied to King Arthur and the legends around it. I loved all her Avalon books.
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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. |
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