What Books do YOU have?

[SilentShadow]

Alright then, i've currently finished War of the Spider Queen novel by R.A.Salvatore and friends.
So i wanna know what fantasy books do you own or owned, and wich ones you recomend reading.

[The Fantasian]

I think it depends on what type of writing you like. If you like Salvatore I think you'd probably like the other by him as well. The Cleric's Quintet was pretty good, as was the rest of the drow series. I found I like the Elminster books written by Greenwood as well. The Ravenloft and Harper series were hit and miss with the different authors. I pretty much hated anything Douglas NIles wrote...just can't stand his writing.

For non D&D stuff, there is of course Michael Moorcock's Elric, Hawkmoon and Corum among others. Robert Asprin's Sanctuary series, Peter David's Sir Apropos, George Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series...yah I can go on and on.

[Scourn]

Anything by J.R.R. Tolkien

[Raksha]

Heavily, heavily recommend Terry Prachett. Not only is his writing good and his humor outstanding, his satire doesn't get in the way of his characters, who are among the best-developed of any I've seen, anywhere.

Also, The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon, actually a compiled trilogy, contains my favorite fantasy main character, ever, anywhere. Some like the writing, some don't, but it's one of my favorite stories.

Second to Tolkien. ^^

[The Fantasian]

Once again depends on what you like to read, I wouldn't say Tolkien to anyone because I don't particularly care for his writing. That of course reminds me...Robin Hobb's Fitz Farseer series, Fred Saberhagen's Book of Swords, Mickey Zucker Reichert's Renshai series and Nightfall books.......

[Lothoir]

Growing up, I lived off of Dragonlance books, and even though I don't like them as much now as I did as a child, thye still have a place on my bookshelf. I'm a bit surprised that no one has said Harry Potter yet, but those are at the top of my favorite books of all time. Magician:Apprentice and Magician:Master are extremely good as well, and I've heard the rest of the books in the series are also extremely well done.

[undeadsteak]

I didnt like Tolkien much, i haven't read alot of Forgotten Realms books, but Harry Potter was pretty good, I liked all the books in the Redwall series, and my favorite series are the Wheel of Time series. I really reccomend that.

[Satoshi]

You've all missed the good things in life. Surely, Tolkien was brilliant, but he is a secondary love for me. If you want a world, a beautifully crafted masterpiece, thre is none better than Dune by Frank Herbert, the entire series that defines the sci-fi genra. And if even one of you have not read something written by Howard Phillip Lovecraft, then you've missed out on the best macabre avaliable in literature.

[Vuzantar]

You've all missed the good things in life. Surely, Tolkien was brilliant, but he is a secondary love for me. If you want a world, a beautifully crafted masterpiece, thre is none better than Dune by Frank Herbert, the entire series that defines the sci-fi genra. And if even one of you have not read something written by Howard Phillip Lovecraft, then you've missed out on the best macabre avaliable in literature.

Second this... plus I'll add in Robert E Howard for the classics.... But I enjoy the lower fantasy/gritty books. I've been loving the Steven Pressfield novels. Anyone who saw 300 should read his "Gates of Fire" which I think is what Frank Miller used to script that movie but of course the book is better. The "Afgan campaign" isn't bad either from how much I've read.

[The Fantasian]

The Gates of Fire was great, and the Last of the Amazons wasn't too bad either, but I found the Alexander book to drag on a bit.

[Mylo]

I love the books of Weis and Hickman, the Dragonlance series. I have read almost all of them now.

[SilentShadow]

All nice and good tho, was expecting sorta of a list of good books with author so i know what to order from my local bookstore

[undeadsteak]

Mmm, Wheel of time series r from Robert Jordan...

[Ouroboros]

Heavily, heavily recommend Terry Prachett. Not only is his writing good and his humor outstanding, his satire doesn't get in the way of his characters, who are among the best-developed of any I've seen, anywhere.

Could NOT agree more. He makes his characters amazing. Every time i try to write something with a person talking, i try to get influence from the way he writes, but i just can't get my characters as rich as he makes his. His Dwarves are fantastic, all the creatures are great, the story is always quality (Except for that one about the Opera... Mascerade... couldn't get through that one) and it's just fantastic to read. Saved my butt when i had chicken Pox. Yes, i got it for the first time at the grand ol age of 24 and the rumours are true... it sucks!

The other ones i read was all of the Red Dwarf books. Great for a laugh and pretty compelling really.

My wife studied literature so we have a massive bookcase full of books and she's read just about all of them. I read only a few of them. Wowzers.

Oh, and go Read "Oryx and Crake" by Margret Attwood (there are two different Margret Attwoods, but spelled slightly differently. Can't remember which one this one is). You won't be able to put it down!

Wait till you get to the Pigoons

[Venture]

My favorite books are published by marvel, and DC