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I will second this suggestiong, just started The Book of the New Sun series, there's a compilation Shadow & Claw that has the first 2 books, Shadow of the Torturer and Clar of the Conciliator. Starts off a little slow, but is VERY well writtenAnd George RR Martin's books are like crack, I am eager to dive into the new one.
I read Shadow & Claw last month and enjoyed it, but am not sure when I will dig into the second half - especially w/Feast for Crows out. Wolfe is certainly a good writer, but sometimes I felt like I needed to keep a dictionary handy just to keep up.My favorite fantasy book of the summer - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel. I loved it, but everyone I recommend it to hates it. Go figure.
It's still sold as a softback one-volume trilogy, a testament to it's quality and staying power (particularly for one that never got much attention, as evidenced by the fact that no one has mentioned it).I first read it 20 years ago and still pick it up on occasion and read it.I had to stop reading Goodkind's series because it's just disturbing at times. That wasn't a particularly bad series either; I just don't need gruesome details and wanton death and cruelty to enjoy a book.
I like all of McKillips books but the riddle master trilogy is my favorite.The Riddle Master of Hed series by Patricia McKillip is a great trilogy. Very creative and not too dark and perverse like some fantasy is now.
I first read it 20 years ago and still pick it up on occasion and read it.
I had to stop reading Goodkind's series because it's just disturbing at times. That wasn't a particularly bad series either; I just don't need gruesome details and wanton death and cruelty to enjoy a book.
Have you read McKillips stuff published in the past few years? I have not but I was kicking myself recently for not at least trying it. Is it any good?I like all of McKillips books but the riddle master trilogy is my favorite.The Riddle Master of Hed series by Patricia McKillip is a great trilogy. Very creative and not too dark and perverse like some fantasy is now.
I first read it 20 years ago and still pick it up on occasion and read it.
I had to stop reading Goodkind's series because it's just disturbing at times. That wasn't a particularly bad series either; I just don't need gruesome details and wanton death and cruelty to enjoy a book.
Can't believe I missed this thread
Just saw this question. I finished off the Farseer trilogy pretty damn quick, and really liked it a lot. I probably liked the first 2 books better than the last, but overall an excellent read. I am now 2/3 of the way through the magic ship trilogy, which I am also finding to be good. I don't have a lot of time for pleasure reading so it really goes in fits and starts. Lately CIV4 and my wife take up all my spare leisure time.How far are you?Me too. I tried several times on the recommendation of my sister, but I never got though.BTW, THANKS to whomever recommended Robin Hobb upthread. I am reading the Farseer trilogy right now and finding it to be superb.I never made it thru Lord Foul's Bane. I found the main character to be a whiny tool.Please tell me this Covenant stuff gets better. People keep making 10-minute speeches on the properties of dirt.
Like this?Just bought "Speaker for the Dead" and "Knife of Dreams". They didn't have "Feast for Crows".
Anyway, I thought I remember someone posting a link that gets you caught up on the Wheel of Time. Kind of a review. Anyone got that?
I read a book based on the British warring with the U.S. during the Civil War period. It was interesting reading about Longstreet fighting on the same side as Grant (although they were in actuality pretty good friends), but the book seemed more like it was better set as a short story rather than a novel.
I posted one. Unfortunately, it was pruned.
That works.Like this?Just bought "Speaker for the Dead" and "Knife of Dreams". They didn't have "Feast for Crows".
Anyway, I thought I remember someone posting a link that gets you caught up on the Wheel of Time. Kind of a review. Anyone got that?
(Minor correction above) Some of the best stuff I've read in the last 10 years. Memory a little later on is my favorite, with A Civil Campaign a close behind. Honorable mention to the short stories in Borders of Infinity (I think they might be singly reprinted in the collections, one per.)
I enjoyed this along with all the rest of the series. I'm hoping Dance With Dragons isn't too much longer yet. Anyone know the time frame from "finished writing" to published?
Depends on the Author. It is usually a minimum 6 months for editting and all the minutia. As of this point, Bantam hasn't scheduled a release date, so I wouldn't expect the Hardcover until next Fall at the earliest.BTW, for a nice source for upcoming books, Locus's Forthcoming listing is a nice source, usually covering about 8 months in advance.
Tell me about it - I'm currently caught up (or close to) on Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan - in fact just finished rereading all 11 books plus the prequel), the George R.R. Martin Song of Fire and Ice series, and am one book behind in the Sword of Truth series (Terry Goodkind - I'm waiting for this one to go to paperback).I also really enjoyed the alternate history series about WWII from Harry Turtledove (WorldWar and Colonization) - 4 books for the first series and then 3 for the second. He just released a final (I think) book that kind of extends the 2nd series to a 4th book. Basically about what would have happened if an alien race attacked Earth in the middle of WWII with the intention of colonizing the planet irregardless of the fact it was already populated.Based on those series, anyone care to recommend something else I may enjoy? I like longer series, and generally Fantasy over Sci-Fi.Pick said:Ya, I'd love to tear into FFC but I figure I've got a bit anyway for the next book, so it's at the bottom of the stack.I suppose the smart thing for a reader would be to not start any series that isn't finished.
Don't pin your hopes too much on what publishers/booksellers say in regards to Martin release dates - they missed it a gazillion times with AFFC . Go here as Martin posts updates on his book's progress. It's not done yet, so at this point I'd think the earliest we could see the book would be summer/fall of '07. I'm finishing up the 4th book in Jack Whyte's Camulod series (thanks to Silver & Black here for turning me on to it). Interesting take on the Merlin/Arthur legends. You can tell Whyte has done his research - those interested in warfare tactics, weapons, armor, the Roman Empire, etc...will enjoy these books. There's very little "magic" per se (at least, so far) & Whyte's dialogue can be a little stiff sometimes, but overall I think it's a worthy addition to the canon.Twilight said:
I think the first post in this thread has a pretty good-sized list.Tell me about it - I'm currently caught up (or close to) on Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan - in fact just finished rereading all 11 books plus the prequel), the George R.R. Martin Song of Fire and Ice series, and am one book behind in the Sword of Truth series (Terry Goodkind - I'm waiting for this one to go to paperback).I also really enjoyed the alternate history series about WWII from Harry Turtledove (WorldWar and Colonization) - 4 books for the first series and then 3 for the second. He just released a final (I think) book that kind of extends the 2nd series to a 4th book. Basically about what would have happened if an alien race attacked Earth in the middle of WWII with the intention of colonizing the planet irregardless of the fact it was already populated.Based on those series, anyone care to recommend something else I may enjoy? I like longer series, and generally Fantasy over Sci-Fi.Pick said:Ya, I'd love to tear into FFC but I figure I've got a bit anyway for the next book, so it's at the bottom of the stack.I suppose the smart thing for a reader would be to not start any series that isn't finished.
littleI think the first post in this thread has a pretty good-sized list.Tell me about it - I'm currently caught up (or close to) on Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan - in fact just finished rereading all 11 books plus the prequel), the George R.R. Martin Song of Fire and Ice series, and am one book behind in the Sword of Truth series (Terry Goodkind - I'm waiting for this one to go to paperback).I also really enjoyed the alternate history series about WWII from Harry Turtledove (WorldWar and Colonization) - 4 books for the first series and then 3 for the second. He just released a final (I think) book that kind of extends the 2nd series to a 4th book. Basically about what would have happened if an alien race attacked Earth in the middle of WWII with the intention of colonizing the planet irregardless of the fact it was already populated.Based on those series, anyone care to recommend something else I may enjoy? I like longer series, and generally Fantasy over Sci-Fi.Pick said:Ya, I'd love to tear into FFC but I figure I've got a bit anyway for the next book, so it's at the bottom of the stack.I suppose the smart thing for a reader would be to not start any series that isn't finished.
- I forgot to check that, but I have read most of the authors/books listed there. I do need to pick up some Terry Brooks books, so maybe I'll try that next.
