Suggest a book to me.
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Song of Ice and Fire: A very good book with an interesting plot and some great characters. My only problem with the books is that Martin tries too hard to be morally ambiguous at times with the characters performing actions that don't seem natural.
Conan stories: Pick up a volume of Robert E. Howard Conan tales. Howard writes great prose. The stories are good. You get to see where the inspiration for the Conan movie came from.
The Coffin Dancer: This isn't a fantasy book. It's a mystery written by Jeffrey Deaver. I really like Jeffrey Deaver stories. They always seem to have an interesting twist that isn't telegraphed. This is the best Deaver book out of the four or so that I've read.
It: If you haven't read this Stephen King classic, you're missing out.
The Count of Monte Cristo: One of the best books I've ever read. You've probably read this classic. But if you haven't, you should.
Otherland by Tad Williams: I'll second this series of books. Very good series. Elements of sci fi and fantasy, written as a pure fantasy book. Nice prose. Interesting characters. Good pacing. Very interesting plot that you won't figure out until the end.
Song of Ice and Fire: A very good book with an interesting plot and some great characters. My only problem with the books is that Martin tries too hard to be morally ambiguous at times with the characters performing actions that don't seem natural.
Conan stories: Pick up a volume of Robert E. Howard Conan tales. Howard writes great prose. The stories are good. You get to see where the inspiration for the Conan movie came from.
The Coffin Dancer: This isn't a fantasy book. It's a mystery written by Jeffrey Deaver. I really like Jeffrey Deaver stories. They always seem to have an interesting twist that isn't telegraphed. This is the best Deaver book out of the four or so that I've read.
It: If you haven't read this Stephen King classic, you're missing out.
The Count of Monte Cristo: One of the best books I've ever read. You've probably read this classic. But if you haven't, you should.
Otherland by Tad Williams: I'll second this series of books. Very good series. Elements of sci fi and fantasy, written as a pure fantasy book. Nice prose. Interesting characters. Good pacing. Very interesting plot that you won't figure out until the end.
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Welverin
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Ambrus said:Seconded. But why stop there? His other books are also worth reading imho. Then again, perhaps I'm just sychophantic fanboy #17.
Guess that makes me #19, after the people who lead to me reading his stuff.
For the scifi version, try Timothy Zahn, I have fair number of his books so far and haven't been disappointed yet.
You're on a D&D site, so I feel honor-bound to suggest Appendix N: Inspirational and Educational Reading. I might also suggest Clark Ashton Smith, even though he didn't end up on the list.
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I love Robin Hobb, I think she is the best writer out there. I rarely cry, but when reading her books... well, I just can´t help it.
I can recomend "The Liveship Traders" trilogy wich takes place in the same world as "The Farseer" books, but with mostly other characters. Excellent books,with some amazing ideas and great characters.
She made a return to the characters that we learnt to know during "The Farseer" in "The Tawny Man" trilogy,fast forward 20 (?) years.
This is simply breathtaking books, some of the best things I´ve ever read.
She is currently working on "The Soldier Son" trilogy, wich I´ve not read. I don´t read anything before it´s finished, so no Jordan or Martin for me
Asmo
I can recomend "The Liveship Traders" trilogy wich takes place in the same world as "The Farseer" books, but with mostly other characters. Excellent books,with some amazing ideas and great characters.
She made a return to the characters that we learnt to know during "The Farseer" in "The Tawny Man" trilogy,fast forward 20 (?) years.
This is simply breathtaking books, some of the best things I´ve ever read.
She is currently working on "The Soldier Son" trilogy, wich I´ve not read. I don´t read anything before it´s finished, so no Jordan or Martin for me
Asmo
I know Eragon and Eldest have been repeatedly spat upon in the boards, but I enjoyed both books. They are solid reading and worth the money, in paper back at least, to get them. I cannot say the same things of most of the book released by WotC or the general pabulum for sale. So, I recommend these two books.
And Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.
For several years now I've read more non-fiction than fiction. I need to come up with a list of those books I can recommend.
And Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.
For several years now I've read more non-fiction than fiction. I need to come up with a list of those books I can recommend.
GrendelKhan
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Anything by Neil Gaiman.
Welverin
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I somehow left off The Princess Bride* by William Goldman and One for the Morning Glory by
*make sure you go with the 30th anniversary edition.
*make sure you go with the 30th anniversary edition.
