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Max Power



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:34 pm    Post subject: Expanding my book collection Reply with quote

My local Borders has a 'buy one, get one half price' sale on at the moment (maybe it's nationwide) on all its books (I think, but definitely the fantasy books). I bought a couple of Gemmell and Chadbourn books earlier this week, but feel like splashing the cash again!!!

Can anyone recommend some books that might be worth me taking a punt on? I like James' work (obviously), Gemmel, Chadbourn, Cobley and Brenchley but do want to read a little more outside these few authors. I'm sure people have mentioned Tad Williams before - is he worth a go?

I think I may buy a couple of Steven Erikkson books as I really enjoyed Gardens of the Moon, but I'm not sure what else to go for as thre's so much to choose from, so I'm appealing to the wisdom of my fellow forumites to point me in the right direction!!!
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Drizzt



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If they have anything, I'd recommend the following:

Tad Williams (writes some very good high fantasy)
George RR Martin
Andrzej Sapkowski
Scott Lynch
Juliet McKenna
Terry Brooks

That should be enough for now Very Happy
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Max Power



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, that should give me enough to browse during lunch tomorrow! Cheers, Drizzt I will let you knoe how I get on...
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Parmenion



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

buy under the eagle by simon scarrow...i promise you you will enjoy it...dont be put off by the rome angle...its a really good action book...promise!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Read Orcs by Stan Nicholls.....it's worth the time reading... Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Erikson books are a must MP! the series gets nothing but better but them and read them in order.

Orcs too is good.

Melanie Rawn writes a cracking story too, she has several series out or partially done, Dragon Star and Dragon Prince being the two complete ones.
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Max Power



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got Orcs - read it about a year ago so might go back to it.

I've bought one of Erikson's follow-up books, but I need to get my hands on another before that (the shope was low on stock).
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