Fantasy Book Club discussion

The usual rules apply.

1. One nomination per person, otherwise we get too many books.
2. All nominations must be seconded.
3. Check the group book list to see the ones we've already read.
4. Authors cannot nominate their own books, please!
5. All books should be either stand alone or first in a series unless we've already read the first one.

Did I forget anything? I hope not.

Have at it!

ETA: Only books that are available in a variety of formats, please. Not everyone has ereaders or chooses to listen to audiobooks.

Tigana I haven't read this but I did buy it as it was recommended by so many people. I understand it is a stand-alone novel.

The Many-Colored Land by Julian May

Helen wrote: "Tigana I haven't read this but I did buy it as it was recommended by so many people. I understand it is a stand-alone novel."

I second the book. Maybe it will give me a reason to read the book since I just bought it about two weeks ago.

The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Darkness That Comes Before by Scott Bakker, first of "The Prince of Nothing" trilogy.

I second The Darkness That comes Before.

The Color of Magic - the first of the discworld series

I second the color of magic

War for the Oaks by Emma Bull -- urban fantasy from the old days -- rock 'n' roll elves rather than sparkly vampires.

Jamie wrote: "The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold"
I second it :)

Farlander by Col Buchanan

Anna wrote: "I'll second War for the Oaks"

Make that three. This is one of my all-time favorite books.

The Paradise War by Stephen R. Lawhead

Leah wrote: "Is there a theme this month or anything goes?"

No theme. Read the introductory comments for rules.

Likos wrote: "The Darkness That Comes Before by Scott Bakker, first of "The Prince of Nothing" trilogy."

I vote for this as well. I have been meaning to read this for ages now.

I'll second Red Wolf Conspiracy.

I vote for The Darkness That Comes Before as well! ( or second, so as not to confuse anyone)

I would like to nominate The Skystone by Jack Whyte. I'm eager to read this one!

I would like to nominate World's End . it looks pretty fun to read.

I would like to read this one

Daniel wrote: "

I would like to read this one"

So are you seconding it?

Likos wrote: "The Darkness That Comes Before by Scott Bakker, first of "The Prince of Nothing" trilogy."
I second, third or forth it appears by now...

Dushyant wrote: "The Color of Magic - the first of the discworld series"

I second this =D

I second the The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett

Fourth on The Color of Magic :D

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Daniel wrote: "

I would like to read this one"

So are you seconding it?"

Yup...Should have been more clear :P

I also vote for TiganaTigana

I would like to nominate the Blue Sword by Robin Mckinley.

I will nominate Song of the Beast by Carol Berg, a superb standalone fantasy - NOT YA, NOT QUEST - and an excellent introduction to her work if you have not tried her stuff yet.

Rose wrote: "I would like to nominate the Blue Sword by Robin Mckinley.

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This says 'young readers'. Not sure it's appropriate for this time. We may have a 'young adult' theme month, if members vote for it.

I'll nominate Acacia: The War with the Mein by David Anthony Durham. This is the first in a very good series.

I'll second The Paradise War

I second Acacia: The War with the Mein.

I'll also second Tigana.

I nominate (The Charmed Sphere by Catherine Asaro)

I nominate To Ride Hell's Chasm by Janny Wurts, an excellent stand-alone fantasy novel.

I'll second The Charmed Sphere , if that is allowed.

I'll second To Ride Hell's Chasm.

I'll second Song of the Beast.

I'll third or fourth or fifth Tigana! It's on my TBR list and I am not allowing myself to get more books until I get the TBR list down to a reasonable number. Could use some help!

Jamie wrote: "The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold"

Seconded, or is it thirded... I have been meaning to re read this for ages.

I'll also second

Also seconding Tigana

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Rose wrote: "I would like to nominate the Blue Sword by Robin Mckinley.

"

This says 'young readers'. Not sure it's appropriate for this time. We may have a 'you..."

The Blue Sword is a perfectly adult book. All the characters are adults, it has a fully formed world, with an interesting take on colonialism.

I second it.

I also second Song of the Beast. (I've been wanting to read more Carol Berg books ever since I devoured The Lighthouse Duology!)

I was thinking of suggesting Of Blood and Honey, but with so many other (good) nominations already I might wait until next month :)

I also like The Charmed Sphere - first of a very enjoyable series.

I second also Song of the Beast

Andrea wrote: "Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Rose wrote: "I would like to nominate the Blue Sword by Robin Mckinley.

"

This says 'young readers'. Not sure it's appropriate for th..."


Well, I like Robin McKinley a lot, but since this book won the Newberry Award and another award for young readers, I'd say it fits the category 'young readers', so it doesn't qualify for this month's book. Sorry.

I'll second The Darkness That Comes Before!