aeon
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Post by aeon on Aug 1, 2005 18:24:24 GMT -5
Thought this would be a nice thread to have.
So if you've read anything good, post the title and author here. (oh, and maybe saying what it's about could be useful)
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Post by bigfanofsage on Aug 5, 2005 8:19:51 GMT -5
I have read a few books recently that I can suggest:
With "the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" coming to theaters soon, I decided to reread the classic seven book series by C.S. Lewis. It is an easy read - each story is roughly 120 pages and was a quick diversion. If you are into fantasy - Lord of the Rings etc... this is a classic must read. (Plus the author was friends with Tolkien).
Llyod Alexander wrote a great series (five books) The chronicles of Prydain - the Black Cauldron being the second in the series.
For those ready to tackle SERIOUS fantasy, you can do no better than George R. R. Martin's "Song of Fire and Ice" series... now up to the fifth book... it is an incredible journey into a world where the seasons last decades and the cast of characters is both rich and diverse in detail. The plots are twisted - alliances are made and broken, main characters are ruthlessly dispatched.... it's intense. Each book is well over 1000 pages and is well worth the time and energy needed to digest the epic story arcs. If you like fantasy... this series is for you.
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Post by Amanda on Feb 13, 2006 15:54:33 GMT -5
Just read anything horror.
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Post by ©LIOR on Feb 13, 2006 16:29:31 GMT -5
"The Chronicle of Narnia" by C.S Lewis
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Post by queenlillith on Feb 15, 2006 17:39:54 GMT -5
The Vampire Chronicles-Anne Rice
-Interview with the Vampire -The Vampire Lestat -The Queen of the Damned -The Tale of the Body Thief -Memnoch the Devil -The Vampire Armand
This series is amazing, with a magic touch when it comes to imagery. If you like vampires, obviously, you should like it. The storylines are twisted and fun.
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Post by Omnicron on Feb 15, 2006 18:40:09 GMT -5
Currently reading We the Living by Ayn Rand, better than I expected. I recently finished Our Game by John Le Carré, it was quite good (about British secret service in post-Cold War Russia).
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Post by Soon To Be Actor on Feb 19, 2006 16:43:15 GMT -5
Just finished Eragon Which is a really Good book it is written by Christopher Paolini. It won some awards. And I think there going to make a movie about it so if your interested pick up the book first. It comes out dec 15 2006
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Post by jennydoll on Mar 10, 2006 21:56:13 GMT -5
I too just finished The Chronicles of Narnia. I got the complete set for Christmas.
I also read an anthology of Stephen King. It had The Langoliers, Secret Window, and a few others. Slow going but a good read.
Anyone seriously into fantasy would probably go for something like The Dragon Quest Series. It's a difficult read but the detail and characterization are well worth your time if you're into that sort of thing.
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Post by bigfanofsage on Mar 10, 2006 22:48:58 GMT -5
yep - they are good. you really ought to try the game of thrones series by George R. R. Martin.
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Post by jennydoll on Mar 12, 2006 22:18:38 GMT -5
Ooh for the romance fans: Shop Girl, a novella by Steve Martin and of course The Notebook.
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Post by bigfanofsage on Mar 12, 2006 23:02:45 GMT -5
The time traveler's wife made my girlfriend cry... she really liked it.
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Post by queenlillith on Mar 13, 2006 19:40:01 GMT -5
The Earthsea trilogy (Ursula Le Guin) is pretty good. The books are fairly short altough in depth with details. If you enjoy fantasy, you should read it. There is also a movie out combining all of the books. Which are: -A Wizard of Earthsea -The Tombs of Atuan -The Farthest Shore
Much like a short edition of The Lord of The Rings.
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Post by bigfanofsage on Mar 13, 2006 20:11:30 GMT -5
The uplift series is pretty good too
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Post by skyotic on Mar 13, 2006 21:46:03 GMT -5
I suggest that everyone should read Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth Series. They are the most amazing books ever. I won;t do the books justice with a description. I say just pick up the forst one and get reading.
The first book is called Wizard's First Rule
AMAZING!!
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Post by jennydoll on Mar 17, 2006 20:36:29 GMT -5
I've noticed there are a lot of "goth" kiddies on here so unless it's not terribly obvious be sure to check out <i>anything</i> by Edgar Allen Poe or H.P. Lovecraft. They're not exactly books but poetry and short stories. Poe is obviously great but Lovecraft's a little more difficult to follow. KTHNXBAI!
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