Thanatos340 1 #26 March 17, 2008 Another book that I cannot recommend highly enough is Fool on the Hill by Matt Ruff. It is without a doubt my favorite book. It is not Sci-Fi, Not really Fantasy (Although Tolkein is heavily referenced in it) it is a masterpiece. One other Author that Incredible is John Steakley. Armour and Vampire$ take the same character and put them in two very different worlds. Both are fantastic reads. (Yes, John Carpenter made a Horrible catastrophe of a movie that was almost kinda sort of but not really based on Vampire$) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie331 0 #27 March 17, 2008 Dave Robicheaux series by James Lee Burke Mitch Rapp series by Vince Flynn Jack Reacher series by Lee Child And for those I don't want to think I just want to laugh phases: Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich It's a gift, I don't try to explain it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #28 March 17, 2008 I like your list, but I'd add the "His Dark Materials" series by Phillip Pullman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #29 March 17, 2008 That's it! Your name is going in my next report to the Vatican You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #30 March 17, 2008 QuoteAnyone read some of Tom Holt's books? GREAT humour. Ye Gods!, Odds & Gods, Paint your Dragon, Nothing but Blue Skies & so many more Hell yeah, Tom Holt writes some wonderfully odd stuff. Have you read any of Robert Rankin's books? Also filled with lots of paradoxical time travel, running gags, General Electric Miniguns, meta-humour, Elvis and some of the best book titles ever (Sprout Mask Replica, Armageddon: The Musical, The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies Of The Apocalypse, Nostradamus Ate My Hamster).Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icarusfx99 0 #31 March 17, 2008 I can't believe that no one has mentioned RA Salvatores's books about Drizzt yet. The Dark Elf Trilogy, Icewind Dale, and so on.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #32 March 18, 2008 Longest series Ive read is L Ron Hubbards Mission Earth. 10 books and a good story. For horror/scifi vampire I really liked Brian Lumley's Necroscope and Vampire World series. The Psychomech Series was good too! Great new twist on the whole vampire stories..... http://www.brianlumley.com/books/bibliography.htmlBeauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #33 March 18, 2008 Ooh, I forgot about those, also wonderful books! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #34 March 18, 2008 My favorite is the 20 book series by Patrick O'Brian covering the career of "Lucky Jack Aubrey". You may have seen the movie, "Master and Commander", which was one of the stories. Amazing author, wonderful story. I recommend getting the two helper books, "A Sea of Words", which is a lexicon for that period, and the book of maps. (Can't remember the name of the map book) Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #35 March 18, 2008 Authors Kurt Vonnegut Isaac Asimov (especially the Foundation series, except for the last one that was published after his death) John LeCarre (spy novels) Frederick Forsythe (spy/action, especially the early books) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdiver 0 #36 March 18, 2008 W.E.B Griffen has many series all are excellent Ralph Compton has several as well that are excellent Harry Combs is great butt a bit sad Mary Stewart ancient sci fi about Merlin and Arthur Dale Brown is decent Dana Fuller Ross is good very long series over 20 books and hard to get a hold of.light travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #37 March 18, 2008 The American Bicentennial Series / Kent Family Chronicles by John Jakes Travis McGhee series by John D. Macdonald Doc Ford series by Randy Wayne White Alec Cross series by James Patterson Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #38 March 18, 2008 Quote Have you read any of Robert Rankin's books? Nope, never read him, but thanks for the tip - I'll have a look A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #39 March 18, 2008 Have you read the Heralds of Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey? It's a bunch of trilogies and still ranks high on my list of favorites after fifteen years of reading and re-reading. If you like Harry Potter, you'll probably like Arrows of the Queen (first book in the series). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #40 March 18, 2008 I've read several of the series listed, and will bump the pot: David Weber's "Honor Harrington" series - consider it "Hornblower in Space" and damned hard to put down. John Ringo's "Aldenata" books - the old 50's B-movie idea of "The aliens are coming to get us" put into modern-day. Ringo's "Herzer Herrick" books... future history type of stuff - again, an enjoyable read. Weber/Ringo's "Prince Roger" books - spoiled prince makes good. Elizabeth Moon's "Paksenarrion" books - swords and trolls and paladins, oh my!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #41 March 18, 2008 The Mary Stewart series on Arthur/Merlin was short, but good. John D. Macdonald is a must-read for anyone who lives on the Gulf Coast. He was a Sarasota resident who wrote about the people that he met. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #42 March 18, 2008 I won't be smarmy and smug by stating that I "can't believe this didn't make the lists here", but I really love Christopher Moore's books. My favorites so far are "Practical Demonkeeping", "A Dirty Job" and "Lamb". They aren't really series style books, but they have a few characters that cross over between books...except Lamb. that one essentially stands alone. As others stated, The Belgariad and the Mallorean by David Eddings are exceptional, as is the Riftwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist. And for fans of ERB, the movie adaptation of "A Princess of Mars" is in the works. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #43 March 18, 2008 QuoteRiftwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist. And Conclave of Shadows was good and I've like the Darkwar Saga so farYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie331 0 #44 March 18, 2008 Quote I won't be smarmy and smug by stating that I "can't believe this didn't make the lists here", but I really love Christopher Moore's books.[/rep] I started to list him but haven't read enough yet to decide if he'll be a favorite. I think I started on his books after reading a previous post by you. He definitely can make you laugh. It's a gift, I don't try to explain it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #45 March 18, 2008 oh.... I also like Bernard Cornwell's "Sharpe" series too. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klingeme 1 #46 March 18, 2008 Orson Scott Card "Ender's Series" John Sandford's "Prey" series Sue Grafton's "Alphabet" Series (A is for Alibi, B is for Burgular...) James Patterson ("Women's Murder Club", "Alex Cross" and the "Maximum Ride" Series) JK Rowling edited for spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #47 March 18, 2008 I totally forgot, George R.R. Martin is absolutely fantastic for plot, character development. Fantasy, but also very political intregue. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #48 March 18, 2008 This is a great thread and I'm finding out there are A LOT of books I should check out! I opened this thread with the intention of listing my all-time favorite series, Lord of the Rings, but it was taken care of in the 1st post. I also love Harry Potter and the Dark Tower series. The only addition I can think of to add to the list is A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. I listened to the whole series as books on tape, and even though they are made for kids I just loved them. Some of the audiobooks are read by Tim Curry and they're just fantastic. I also enjoyed the Golden Compass (1st book in His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman) as an audiobook, although I haven't gotten to the other 2 books yet. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #49 March 18, 2008 Chronicles of Narnia-I buy a box set for nearly every child I know.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #50 March 18, 2008 Anne Rice. Her witch books and her sleeping beauty books. Lois Lowry. the giver, gathering blue, the messenger. Of course Harry Potter. I've been reading them to my son at bedtime since he was 5 or so. Love 'em. Chronicles of Narnia AND Lemony Snicket :) linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
