SciFi and Fantasy Book Club discussion

Sorry, I’m a newd, if I put this post in the wrong spot let me know. No better way to start than to just jump in.

I’m not new to reading, but I am new to this site. It will take me forever to update the list of what I have read. I have read so many works that I have to reread books just to feed my reading addiction. I’m sure lots of you experience this. I have been reading for the enjoyment for as long as I can remember. I’m glad to find a place to talk to people that enjoy the types of books I do.
I just finished reading The Reclaiming, Book I of the Kalatheptoris Cycle by S. Matthew McNally. A close friend suggested this book and I wasn’t disappointed. McNally is an author that surprised me. I highly suggest him because I couldn’t put the book down. His characters are easy to fall in love with. Not to mention the fantasy aspect of the story being different. It gives his world a uniqueness that you don’t often find. It is a love/ hate relationship comparing authors because they each have something different to give, but if you like the works of Gaiman, Butcher, and Martin you should check out McNally. http://www.smatthewmcnally.com/

I’m making it my goal to find more authors worthy of my time. I am turning to this site to help me start this quest. With winter coming (pun intended) I want to find only the best authors to snuggle by the fire with me and sweep me away to their worlds. My next author will be John Gwynne he seems to have climbed the mountain of popularity quickly. http://www.john-gwynne.com/

I’ll let you know what I think about it. Let me know what you think of McNally or if you have suggestions. Looking forward to this site’s potential and the books it will open me to.

Bethany wrote: "Sorry, I’m a newd,"

Say, this is a family site. Put your pants back on.

Trike - I am confused as to why you think my lack of pants needs to be cured. I am even more confused at the relevance my pants have to the subject. I honestly want to find readers that could point out good books similar to the ones I mentioned. If you are just trying to be a funny Goodreads member you have succeeded. Thanks for that at least.

It's just that usually people refer to themselves as newbs, not newds. Newds, of course, being those without pants. :-) No worries.

I am an hoot.

I think the resounding silence (other than a certain typo-based joke) indicates that people think either that the question is too broad or that not many people have read those books (I know that I haven't read them).

Maybe you can think of some examples of books you like that have been published longer? Or you can look at people's profiles and reviews and friend or follow those who seem to have similar tastes.

It's always hard to guess somebody's taste based on a few books. I think it will be easier to recommend books for you, when you've added your books to the shelf.
So, bear in mind, I'm simply guessing here and mentioning a few things that I personally like a lot and that might fit your taste as well. :)

The Red Knight was a very interesting debut and probably my favorite book this year. There is a sequel coming out in December. It is an epic tale with some interesting characters, that might surprise you in the end.

My favorite series is The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. It starts with Gardens of the Moon. It is by far the most complex, demanding and rewarding series I've ever read. If you're into epic fantasy that is very mature and philosophical, then check this out. But it's not a series for everyone.

And if you are interested into fantasy's new(?) flavor of the decade, there is a multitude of Grimdark Fantasy to explore. Starting with Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself or Mark Lawrence's Prince of Thorns seems to be popular and both were very enjoyable reads for me.

So, there you go. I hope that helped a bit to keep a newd warm in the coming winter.^^

I recently read and enjoyed the Riyria Chronicle and Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan. Epic fantasy with humor, strong women as well as men, good world-building, can be read as a quick easy read or slower if you pay attention to the many social issues he addresses. The series had many twists and turns so it was full of surprises.

Text wrote: "I think the resounding silence (other than a certain typo-based joke) indicates that people think either that the question is too broad or that not many people have read those books (I know that I ..."

I didn't chime in because I've not read anything on your list, so I don't know your tastes. If you want good feedback, you have to open up a bit and explain more about yourself (taste-wise).

My favorites are mostly "hard" SF:
-Anything by Robert Heinlein
-John Bowers' Fighter Queen saga (starting with The Fighter King)
-Harry Turtledove's Misplaced Legion series (not hard SF)
-Anything by Bruce Davis
-Most stuff by Gordon R. Dickson

Just a start. Enjoy.