Fantasy Book Club discussion

Hello everyone! It's time for nominations again. Let's see what we can do to keep the process smooth. Please no Young Adult books, so check to see how books are shelved. We go by how the good folk at Goodreads shelves the books. If the first or second largest number of shelves is categorized as YA, then the book will be considered as YA and thus not eligible for our group read.

As usual, books must be seconded. You must link the book so that group members can check it out. Also, if you would describe the book a little and tell us why you nominated it, it would be helpful.

Books must be available in a variety of formats and in a number of countries.

I will close nominations after 12 books are nominated and seconded, and as usual, I will close the group to new members during the voting process.

Please check the group book shelf to see what we've already read. Also check our sister group as most of us are members of the both groups.

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I've been reading this for the past couple of days and I'm already halfway through it. The story takes place in Underdark, a place below the surface of the world that is ruled by drows. It's very well written and attention grabbing. I'd like to nominate this.

My suggestion for this time.

Dragon Prince


Typical epic fantasy. First in a series but story does stand alone. It concerns Rohan a prince of the Desert and his attempt to re unite the tribes. It contains some fantastic and interesting magic and most of all loads of Dragons.

Daniel wrote: "

My suggestion for this time."

People with smart phones can't read it when you only post the cover. And please tell us why we should read it.

Bev wrote: "Dragon Prince


I second Dragon Prince

The Windup Girl



I'm in need of something different from gods, kings and the usual apocalyptic apathy! This looks like more of a challenge than wading into the realms we are all so familiar with.

Dragon Price looks like same old, same old! It's got poor reviews! Lets jump in with both feet and try a different kind of fantasy!

Martyn wrote: "The Windup Girl



I'm in need of something different from gods, kings and the usual apocalyptic apathy! This looks like more of a challenge than wading into the ..."

I'm pretty sure this is scifi.

Isn't science fiction just one of the genres of fantasy! It's a made up world with made up people, I couldn't be so blinkered as to rule it out!

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Martyn wrote: "The Windup Girl



I'm in need of something different from gods, kings and the usual apocalyptic apathy! This looks like more of a challenge than w..."

I am too. Sure its more sci fi that is.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...

Till now, I haven't read anything of David Gemmel, so I would to start with this book, the first of a serie, that was recommended to me by a friend. The story take place in a wild world that remember me "Mad Max", but also an old weastern movies, with an hero (with guns and Bible) that go around in search of a city named Jerusalem.

Martyn wrote: "Dragon Price looks like same old, same old! It's got poor reviews! Lets jump in with both feet and try a different kind of fantasy!"

I will try not to be offended by that remark. If you have a better idea thats not sci fi then do suggest it......

A lot of fantasy readers like the same old same old...

However many fantasy readers are brave enough to try all types..... especially those of us who have been reading fantasy a long time..... :)

I'll second Wolf in Shadow ( )

Palanquin Of Heaven. I think this is a fantasy romance,looks interesting by a new Indian author.

I haven't yet read it but it seems to have a bit of everything.

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Daniel wrote: "

My suggestion for this time."

People with smart phones can't read it when you only post the cover. And please tell us why we should read it."

My apologies. From Jacket The gods, makers of worlds, seek to create balance — between matter and energy; and between mortals who strive toward the transcendent, and the natural perils they must tame or overcome. But one of the gods fashions a world filled with hellish creatures far too powerful to allow balance; he is condemned to live for eternity with his most hateful creations in that world’s d...

The Unremembered

I have it in my personal collection, and looking for an excuse to read it.

Martyn wrote: "Isn't science fiction just one of the genres of fantasy! It's a made up world with made up people, I couldn't be so blinkered as to rule it out!"

No, they're two separate genres, often lumped together by a lazy public.

I third Dragon Prince!
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Since this IS the nomination thread. You know it is not final till we ALL vote!

Brenda ╰☆╮ wrote: "I third Dragon Prince!
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Since this IS the nomination thread. You you know it is not final till we ALL vote!"

Exactly bring on a really exciting and unusual list!!

I would like to nominate Divine Misfortune. Martinez is an interesting writer that usually writes more contemporary fantasy, usually with quite a bit of humor. Divine Misfortune sounds like a fun, fast summer read and I have a copy on my shelf, just waiting for a read. His books are all independent of each other, as far as I can tell, so no commitment to a series!

Promise of Blood
Just started his debut novel and really like it. Very simliar style to Brandon Sanderson.

Kelly Armstrong's book Bitten

I'll nominate Suldrun's Garden by Jack Vance. This was the first book I read by Vance and it is the reason he is now high on my personal list of favorite authors.

I'd like to nominate a David Eddings book, Pawn of Prophecy.

He's an author that has been on my radar for some time, and one that neither this group nor the series group has read yet; this book is the first in his Belgariad series (#41 on NPR's Top 100 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels List).

Another reason? It's epic fantasy! :-)

Brandybuck wrote: "I'll nominate Suldrun's Garden by Jack Vance. This was the first book I read by Vance and it is the reason he is now high on my personal list of favorite authors."

Just to note in case anyone needs to know, this book is also in an omnibus edition by Vance named Lyonesse. Suldruns garden is the first in the book.

Bev wrote: "Brandybuck wrote: "I'll nominate Suldrun's Garden by Jack Vance. This was the first book I read by Vance and it is the reason he is now high on my personal list of favorite authors."

Just to note ..."

Oops. Forgot to clarify that. As Bev indicated, Suldrun's Garden is the first book in the Lyonesse trilogy and is therefore contained in the compiled book by that name.

second promise of bloodPromise of Blood

Well, if people want to go for something a little different, how about this
Monster Hunter International

I'd like to nominate Voice of Our Shadow by Jonathan Carroll. I love all his books, they start with the mundane (although this is wonderfully written) and then begin to subtly shift to the fantastic/supernatural.

Zayne wrote: "I recommend The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, because that book just blew me and a lot of people here have been saying they want something fresh in fantasy. Well here it is :)."

allready read..look at the bookshelf

I'll second Monster Hunter International. Looks like a fun read.

I recommend The Castings Trilogy

Originally released as a trilogy in Australia this is the omnibus edition. I've just read the "first book" and it was a fantastic read.

One of the more gritty and human reads I've come across.

I recommend

I'd like to nominate Lord Darcy. It was originally published in the 1960s and is about an alternative world of ours, where magic takes place of science. No orphans, no sword fights (well, maybe a little), and no dystopia either. Just an old-fashioned mystery with a charming detective who uses magic instead of science to solve crimes. I read it years ago and enjoyed it.

Bev wrote: "Dragon Prince


Typical epic fantasy. First in a series but story does stand alone. It concerns Rohan a prince of the Desert and his attempt to re unite the tribes. ..."

I'll also second the book base on the fact that I don't see many discussions of her works.

Olga wrote: "I'd like to nominate Lord Darcy. It was originally published in the 1960s and is about an alternative world of ours, where magic takes place of science. No orphans, no sword fights (well, maybe a l..."

I second this. Sounds really fun to me :)

Olga wrote: "I'd like to nominate Lord Darcy. It was originally published in the 1960s and is about an alternative world of ours, where magic takes place of science. No orphans, no sword fights (well, maybe a l..."

I had three books in mind to nominate - this was one, so I wholeheartedly "third," (since it's already been seconded) this book, thanks very much, a great nomination!

Carol wrote: "I would like to nominate Divine Misfortune. Martinez is an interesting writer that usually writes more contemporary fantasy, usually with quite a bit of humor. Divine Misfortune sounds like a fun, ..."

Seconded

I'd like to nominate Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire. I loved her books as Mira Grant and really enjoyed her new InCryptid series, so I would like to go back and try her first series. This is the first book of that.

I understand it's urban fantasy with a celtic-y feeling and a fae court. Lots of people love the series so I would like to try it out.

I nominate Spellbound by Larry Correia.

I second "Rosemary and Rue". I've been wanting to read that series for awhile now.

Amy wrote: "I recommend The Castings Trilogy

Originally released as a trilogy in Australia this is the omnibus edition. I've just read the "first book" and it was a fa..."

I'll second The Castings Trilogy, as I do own this one already.

third castings. I could get behind that I think

Ill third Wolf in Shadow by David Gemmell.

I nominate Beseiged by Rowena Cory Daniiells. It has really good world building, an interesting magic system and a diversion from the nuclear family system.

Kevin wrote: "Bev wrote: "Dragon Prince


Typical epic fantasy. First in a series but story does stand alone. It concerns Rohan a prince of the Desert and his attempt to re unite ..."

Hi Kevin that is the main reason that I suggested it.

Spellwright I nominate Spellwright by Blake Charlton. It's a pretty interesting read, it took me awhile to get into it, the magic system is quite unique and I had a bit of hard time imagining it. But once I got through the first few chapters I began to really appreciate it.

I'll second Spellwright - it's already on my to read lst!

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I'll nominate Mark Charan Newton'sNights of Villjamur