Qonok Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I am an avid fantasy reader. Try some of these out. Raymond E. Feist - Riftwar Saga. Probably close to 20 set in this land. Dennis L. McKiernan - Iron Tower Trilogy. Excellent series. Sort of like hobbits but they are master bowmen. John Dalmas - Farside series. Great series. S.M Striling and David Drake - The General series. Great strategic battles with giant dogs rode into battle. Who wouldn't love to ride into battle on beasts that bite the arms off of people? Also great when the good guys are just as bad and evil seeming as the bad guys. Elizabeth Moon - The Deed of Paksenarrion. Loved the whole country girl to bad-ass fighter and more of this series. David Gemmell - anything by this guy. Seriously anything by him is good. Waylander is an excellent character. These are many of my favorites other than ones I have already seen in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBearTony Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Half of what I was going to say has already been said, such as The Night Angel Trilogy, Wheel of Time, and Eddings' Belgariad and Malloreon, and the First Law Trilogy. A little more present-day fantasy would be the Nightwatch series by Sergei Lukyanenko. I also liked the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher (and I'd be really remiss if I didn't mention the Dresden Files by the same author). And for a more futuristic Gibson-esque series that I'm in love with is the Avery Cates series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxBlueSpade2xX Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind is a pretty awesome series. IMO. I didn't read all of the other posts but that's my suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreddPirate Rob Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 The Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix. Im currently on the third book and have really enjoyed what i read. cant go wrong with magic and the undead. The 3 books are: Sabriel Lirael Abhorson Theres also Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories. Ive yet to read this I just know it takes place in the same world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bl00di3KnUcKl3z Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 a very good book series i found was the maximum ride series they are a good fantasy and sci-fi kinda but its so good about the six bird kids who were genetically engineered, but it is such a good series its about 6 books now and there are still more being made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The Night Angel Triology is AMAZING. I wish I could re-read them again for the first time. Very well written. Unique in the style of writing, from a debut author. I loved it. Highly highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsarBlandi Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 im reading Terry Pratchets discworld series atm, so awesome x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0MAD Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 The Hobbit. It's a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy B Goode Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Peter V Brett - Painted Man, The Desert Spear - Excellent Fantasy books from a fledgling writer. Highly reccomended. George RR Martin - A Song of Fire & Ice series - Fantastic Series with political intrigue and amazingly realistic characters. David & Leigh Eddings - Belgariad / Mallorean / Tamuli / Elenium - Awesome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pants Party Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Just picked up the first novel in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson (via this thread), and I will heartily second the suggestion. Very good writing and an amazingly unique magic system. The characters aren't the most deep I've come across, but you end up liking them all enough that it isn't a hindrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldbug135 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 You should read the Dresden Files I've enjoyed the series so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killthecoolkids Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I would recommend the Dragonlance chronicles [although I think somebody already has] It goes: Dragons of Autumn Twilight Dragons of Winter Night Dragons of Spring Dawning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutorcs81 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've been reading The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan. I am currently on book eight, and they have been very good. The books are pretty long. (over 500 pages plus hardcover) Another series I've read was the Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. I was interested in this particular series due to the fact that both authors wrote books for some Dragonlance and Darksword series. Both series, I think, are well worth the read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyHero Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I agree with Name of the Wind. It's my favorite book ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalren Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have been reading the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. Funky story with a lot of intricacy and complexity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magespower Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 The dragonlance series has to be my favorite of all time and plus if you get into it they have enough side story books to last a lifetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo0ooooooo0ooo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Star Wars Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn Star Wars The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn The Twilight Saga (Doubt you're into it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteShadowMan Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) surprised no one said this yet. The Pendragon series by D.J. Machale. theres like 8 of the books and they were all pretty damn good. the last book came out May 2009. The Merchant of Death The Lost City of Faar The Never War The Reality Bug Black Water The Rivers of Zadaa The Quillan Games The Pilgrims of Rayne Raven Rise The Soldiers of Halla oh shit thats 10 books lol. anyways when the series first starts its aimed more towards like 16 and under but as the books get on it gets a lot more adult themed stuff. Edited August 18, 2010 by EliteShadowMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynork Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 You should look at Dragon Lance books or The Wheel of time both are amazing. Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first in Dragon lance and The Eye of the World in Wheel of Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostCastle Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik is a very interesting read with what I find to be great writing. Interesting characters and a very fun way in which dragons are perceived and used. The books that follow in the series so far haven't been quite up to the first books standards but, I'm hoping that changes. Also, the Drizzt series by R. A. Salvatore is always a quick easy read that can soak up a slow afternoon and make it more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhm122 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I've started the Dark Tower series and it's pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qyrath Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Pern Series by Anne McCaffrey Quite a few books in the series. Starts off a bit techie, but then has a good transition into fantasy. The rest of the series sticks with fantasy and has some really good strong characters. I second the Drizzt Do'Urden books by R. A. Salvatore, especially the first few. Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb is good but I had trouble getting into the Liveship Traders after the first book. For an anti-hero, look at her Soldier Son Trilogy, though there is conflict with the main character often, but it still can pull you in. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever by Stephen R. Donaldson. Interesting take on how real life and fantasy can mix and is still a foundational set IMHO. This is another book where you are cussing at the main character at points, but you have to stick it out because you want to know what happens with the other characters in spite of Thomas Covenant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qyrath Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If you enjoyed LotR then you'll like ... The Silmarillion ... Now if you like History in your writing, I'll agree with this. I must say though, the best part of the Silmarillion was the map in the back (shamefully, I must admit I still have the one from the library of the town where I used to live). For a collection of short stories, anecdotes and poems, it is very good. If you are expecting a novel (like I was in the 7th grade) you are in for a rude awakening. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortug Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Chris Bunch's Dragonmaster Omnibus edition (3 books in 1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HungDrizzt187 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The Runelords by David Farland and The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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