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Ancalagon · 08-21-2008, 04:17 PM

Tred, three recommendations on casual (but still worthwhile) fantasy:

--Dragonlance Legends (and Dragonlance Chronicles) -- two separate trilogies, Chronicles being the chronological first and Legends being the chronological second, BUT I'd strongly recommend you read Legends first since it is WAY cooler and is focused on the series' coolest character by far, Raistlin. If you really enjoy Legends go back and read Chronicles for some back story.

--The Belgariad by Eddings -- Very cliche, I personally don't know if this is readable once you've read ASOIAF, but it is well done and engaging, a great introductory series.

--Harry Potter -- lozl I know, but if you can get past your gut reaction this is actually a very enthralling and enchanting series, especially once you get to Book 4 (if you hate the first three the following four probably won't change your mind, but if you think the first three are at least alright, then 4-7 are EXTREMELY enjoyable. Trust me).

Tred · 08-21-2008, 04:52 PM

Thanks I'll check out those series. And I've read all the Potter books. They were indeed very enjoyable.

Moontayle · 08-21-2008, 08:20 PM

Seconded on Eddings. You can even find the Belgariad (5 book series) in a condensed Trade Paperback form. It's only cliche if you realize that the formula has been used over and over again since he published the series but wasn't really cliche when they originally appeared in the early 80s. I find the series fairly well done and Silk is one of my all time favorite characters.

Khorum · 08-24-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Moontayle

Seconded on Eddings. You can even find the Belgariad (5 book series) in a condensed Trade Paperback form. It's only cliche if you realize that the formula has been used over and over again since he published the series but wasn't really cliche when they originally appeared in the early 80s. I find the series fairly well done and Silk is one of my all time favorite characters.

HAHAHA of COURSE you'd be an Eddings fan. I bet you think Brian Herbert's followup Dune books were flipping awesome too.

Chanur · 08-24-2008, 04:53 PM

I just got The Sun also Rises. Enjoying it so far.

Teger · 08-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Battle Royale
The English Patient
Generation Kill
Book 4 in the Malazan

Xakk · 08-30-2008, 12:24 AM

The Orc King. Man this book blows.

Grimmlokk · 08-30-2008, 06:54 PM

Picked up the first 5 Drenai books by David Gemmel based on suggestions from this board. And Dzur from Stephen Brust(Vlad Taltos series). And The Sword Itself by Joe Abercrombie, also based on a suggestion here somewhere. And finally got Neuromancer by William Gibson. Figured it was about time I read it.

Kez · 08-31-2008, 10:53 AM

Anyone read Acacia by David Anthony Durham? Saw it mentioned on Patrick Rothfuss' blog and was thinking of picking it up.

Melchizedek · 08-31-2008, 10:34 PM

I just dropped 102 bones at Barnes and Noble. I picked up:

Let Freedom Ring
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
The Art of War - Sun Tsu
Climate Confusion
The original three Dragon Lance books (Autum, Winter, Spring)

All were for my 12 year old and 10 year old. They are killing me. They go through about 300 bucks a month in books, but they read and don't play MMOs so its so well worth it

Grimmlokk · 09-01-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Melchizedek

All were for my 12 year old and 10 year old. They are killing me. They go through about 300 bucks a month in books, but they read and don't play MMOs so its so well worth it

Find a good local used book store. Woulda spent like 15$ on those 5.

Wash · 09-02-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chanur

I just got The Sun also Rises. Enjoying it so far.

That was the first Hemingway I ever read (and I think the first book he ever published? might be wrong about that, it's close though). I liked it. In Our Time is a collection of short stories of his, also good. To Have and Have Not is all right. Old Man and the Sea, it's been a long time since I read it, but I remember liking it.

My favorite book of his so far is A Farewell to Arms. Not surprising, it's a classic, and even if you've never read Hemingway you've heard that phrase. The next I'm planning to get is For Whom the Bell Tolls. Apparently it's not just a Metallica song!

Yuggoth · 09-02-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melchizedek

I just dropped 102 bones at Barnes and Noble. I picked up:

Let Freedom Ring
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
The Art of War - Sun Tsu
Climate Confusion
The original three Dragon Lance books (Autum, Winter, Spring)

All were for my 12 year old and 10 year old. They are killing me. They go through about 300 bucks a month in books, but they read and don't play MMOs so its so well worth it

Libraries FTW

Jimmy Carter wuwu · 09-02-2008, 10:43 PM

Just bought "Rant" by Chuck Palainiuck.

Xusilak · 09-03-2008, 01:02 AM

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Voice of Knowledge by Don Miguel Ruiz

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Grimmlokk The Clam before the Storm Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,071 +45 Internets	Picked up the first 5 Drenai books by David Gemmel based on suggestions from this board. And Dzur from Stephen Brust(Vlad Taltos series). And The Sword Itself by Joe Abercrombie, also based on a suggestion here somewhere. And finally got Neuromancer by William Gibson. Figured it was about time I read it. __________________ Hey man, I guess it's worth it if I can help one little white girl learn the difference between a black man and a refrigerator. - Walter

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08-21-2008, 04:52 PM	#182 (permalink)
Tred Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 922 +20 Internets	Thanks I'll check out those series. And I've read all the Potter books. They were indeed very enjoyable.

08-21-2008, 08:20 PM	#183 (permalink)
Moontayle Brilliant! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,819	Seconded on Eddings. You can even find the Belgariad (5 book series) in a condensed Trade Paperback form. It's only cliche if you realize that the formula has been used over and over again since he published the series but wasn't really cliche when they originally appeared in the early 80s. I find the series fairly well done and Silk is one of my all time favorite characters.

08-24-2008, 04:53 PM	#185 (permalink)
Chanur Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,349 -20 Internets	I just got The Sun also Rises. Enjoying it so far.

08-29-2008, 10:54 PM	#186 (permalink)
Teger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 577 -2 Internets	Battle Royale The English Patient Generation Kill Book 4 in the Malazan

08-30-2008, 12:24 AM	#187 (permalink)
Xakk a 12 year old gay faggot Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 445 -10 Internets	The Orc King. Man this book blows.

08-31-2008, 10:53 AM	#189 (permalink)
Kez MMO Slacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 747 +1 Internets	Anyone read Acacia by David Anthony Durham? Saw it mentioned on Patrick Rothfuss' blog and was thinking of picking it up.

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Xusilak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 160 -29 Internets	The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Voice of Knowledge by Don Miguel Ruiz