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A Spell for Chameleon

Sorry Craymond..i thought of that one but it was published in 1977.

Anne McCaffrey's stuff is generally considered science fiction--the Crystal Singer omnibus is most definitely sci-fi.

Jirel of Joiry stories are originally from the 30s, I believe, although the collection may date to the 80s. Not sure how you want to handle that.

a great list that took me back, thanks!

I wonder if anyone can help...I recently had a flashback to a series of books I loved as a kid and now really want to find out the name. I remember looking at these in the late 80', possibly early 90s.

Really not sure how to describe them...All I remember was that they were very visual, lots of images and scenarios, and you had to imagine how the lead character would infiltrate the base or building he had to get into... kind of indiana jones style temples in a rainforest etc..... They were square books, glossy covers, and part of a series.

Lord Foul's Bane was 1977 so should be removed when possible so more people don't vote for it...

Ah what a starting point. Can't wait to get started on this list!

Does anyone recall a trilogy (l think fron the 80's) where the main characters are masters of mirrors who can 'translate' themselves, objects or even armies, using their mirror as a portal?

looking for book from late 80's to early 90's. its cover was blue with a mountain I think. plot was about fairy or elves whom sort soul leapt into modern humans and were being perused. I remember something about one of the females on the phone trying to say her name over the phoneline and it shattered a kit of sensitive components and the phone went dead. THE ENDING was sort about them on a mountain doing a song and a warrior was tuning the mountain and it had some strong crystal in it..

Phil and Tony - here's the place to ask! :)
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

While I'm here, can anyone answer this query?:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Another query, if anyone can help:

"I read this book some time back in the late 1980's, and I believe it may have been published by Dell. The author was female, and her language was extremely ornate and complex. Absolutely gorgeous scene setting, not only of rural England but of the timeless faerie forest in which it was always autumn, unless you were trying to escape.

The opening chapters have haunted me for going on forty years, what with lovely descriptions of firelight on Highboys and of wassailing; of the two old friends in an old bedroom full of memories, playing with divination cards that they had designed in their younger years and of the endless forest of falling golden leaves. And really, if Virginia Woolf had written Mythago Wood with the help of Diana Paxson while reading George MacDonald she would have all but immortalized this forgotten gem."

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Capn wrote: "Another query, if anyone can help:

"I read this book some time back in the late 1980's, and I believe it may have been published by Dell. The author was female, and her language was extremely orna..."

Might it be Ellen Kushner - Thomas The Rhymer? Intricate writing always brings Tanith Lee to mind who often wrote quite distinctively.

Phil On The Hill wrote: "Capn wrote: "Another query, if anyone can help:

"I read this book some time back in the late 1980's, and I believe it may have been published by Dell. The author was female, and her language was e..."

Thanks, Phil! I looked through Tanith Lee (I don't know her myself) but didn't see any that seemed especially close... but Ellen Kushner is not a name I know!! I will suggest it - or if you'd like to, please feel free to post in that thread! :D I'm sure it'll be appreciated.

Thanks very much!

I am not in that group, so shall leave it to you.

Legend

Phil On The Hill wrote: "I am not in that group, so shall leave it to you."

I got it - it was Moonwise in the end. :) I have ordered it and will add it to the list here. ;)

I'm looking for a book where the hero was some kind of vampire swordsman or adventurer. At one point he is a guest of someone and they serve him blood sausages knowing his condition. There is a toast about fighting the good fight.

Anyone have any ideas?

Jeff wrote: "I'm looking for a book where the hero was some kind of vampire swordsman or adventurer. At one point he is a guest of someone and they serve him blood sausages knowing his condition. There is a toa..."

Have you tried posting it here? :) MUCH MUCH higher powered!
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...