It's the fourth book in the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin, by far the best epic fantasy type books EVER (screw Tolkein 
).
So anyways, I need some good books to tide me over until then.
What are great books? Any type of fiction is great.
((there hasn't been a book thread in awhile I don't think))
It's that loser realistic fiction stuff. [ 11-20-2002: Message edited by: Suddar ]
Screw Tolkien INDEED. Nasty fool of a froglok!
Memoirs of a Geisha, Arthur Golden
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Rodent King stopped beating up furries long enough to write:
Ender's Game. I GAVE YOU A COPY!
Am I the only person on the planet who HATES Ender's Game? [ 11-20-2002: Message edited by: adenine! ]
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Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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Nobody really understood why Ja'Deth Issar Ka'bael wrote:
Discworld novels, by Terry Pratchett.
I've looked at those, there are TONS.
What is the first? Does order even matter in this case?
And thanks for the suggestions all
keep em coming
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We were all impressed when adenine! wrote:
Am I the only person on the planet who HATES Ender's Game?
Yes. Freak.
If you want "realistic" Celtic fantasy, start on Katherine Kerr's Daggerspell series. It is pretty dark, though.
If you haven't read Dragonlance, by all means, start. The first book is technically Dragons of Autumn Twilight, though there are a couple prequels. Ignore most/all that is not written by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. Avoid the Dragonlance Lord Soth book at all costs - it takes a lot to make Soth boring, but that book did.
The first Discworld books is the Colour of Magic, the second is The Light Fantastic. Past there, the subseries start to develop. It's better to read them in order, but not essential. [ 11-20-2002: Message edited by: MorbId ]
Dragonlance, as said, is good for fantasy-type stuff.
Or you could just yank yourself into a completely different genre and get something by William Gibson. Go cyberpunk.
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MorbId thought this was the Ricky Martin Fan Club Forum and wrote:
If you haven't read Dragonlance, by all means, start. The first book is technically Dragons of Autumn Twilight, though there are a couple prequels. Ignore most/all that is not written by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. Avoid the Dragonlance Lord Soth book at all costs - it takes a lot to make Soth boring, but that book did.
I've read the Chronicles and Legends trilogy, both very good.
Haven't read any Dragonlance Soth books, but I have read two Soth Ravenloft books and they were pretty good.
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Naimah's unholy Backstreet Boys obsession manifested in:
Wheel of Time.
Yaes!
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This one time, at Zair camp:
I've read the Chronicles and Legends trilogy, both very good.Haven't read any Dragonlance Soth books, but I have read two Soth Ravenloft books and they were pretty good.
I agree about the Ravenloft books. I've got them both, and reread parts occasionally. The problem with the Dragonlance one is that it takes the two-page summary of Soth's un/life from the main series, and stretches it over several hundred pages. It also manages to completely undermine his character at the end.
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Naimah thought this was the Robert Jordan Fan Club Forum (and he was right) and wrote:
Wheel of Time.
Gate of Ivory by Doris Egan
Contains:
Gate of Ivory
Two-Bit Heroes
Guilt-Edged Ivory
The Deed of Pakserrionby Elizabeth Moon
... This is a TRUE Epic.
Contains:
Sheepfarmer's Daughter
Divided Alliegence
Oath of Gold
Yeah. Anyhow, some KICKASS books there. ^_^
My favourite book.
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Kinanik probably says this to all the girls:
Stephen King - The StandMy favourite book.
Read it
I agree, very good
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Majox had this to say about pies:
Highly recommend Stephen King's Darktower series: The Gunslinger, Drawing of the Three, The Wasteland, Wizard and Glass.
YAES!!
The only drawback is that if you read the first four, you'll want to read the fifth, and it doesn't exist yet.
I've been waiting THREE FUCKING YEARS for the fifth 
David Drake's Hammer's Slammer's Is a Very good series, specially if you like Milatary Sci-Fi.
If something like Starship Troopers floats your boat, Armor by John Steakley and Forever War By Joe Haldeman are good.
The death Gate Books are another good choice.
For nonfantasy, Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse V or Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby = RAWK.
I've never read it personally, but Stephen King's Dark Tower series is reputed to be excellent.
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And I was all like 'Oh yeah?' and Maradon XP was all like:
YAES!!The only drawback is that if you read the first four, you'll want to read the fifth, and it doesn't exist yet.
I've been waiting THREE FUCKING YEARS for the fifth
Preach it brother! I think you and I need to have a little chat with Mr. King. You bring the bat, I'll bring the chains to attach him to his desk. We'll make sure he writes the rest of them. [ 11-21-2002: Message edited by: Majox ]
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Majox said this about your mom:
Preach it brother! I think you and I need to have a little chat with Mr. King. You bring the bat, I'll bring the chains to attach him to his desk. We'll make sure he writes the rest of them.
It's been done before. That's how he got the idea for Misery.
Dan Simmons the Hyperion series.
Roger Zeleny(?) The Amber series.
Philpe Jose Farmer(?) River World series. I'm waiting for sci-fi channel to complete it. Also Children of Dune.
Any Sheri S Tepper.
There are more, but I'm tired to think of more.
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Verily, OtakuPenguin doth proclaim:
I don't like books. =(
Philistine.
Oh, specific books?
The Princess Bride (Thanks Ferret)
Snow Crash (Forget who wrote it, but the good guy is named Hiro Protagonist)
Bring me the Head of Prince Charming (Zelazny)
thats enough for now..
(Edit: The Batty is wise. However, skip Pratchett, and head right to Cussler) [ 11-21-2002: Message edited by: Azureus ]
It IS better than the movies. Especally the second one, which is "based" off of the second half of the book.
The Color of Magic
The Light Fantastic
Equal Rites
Mort
Sourcery
Wyrd Sisters
Pyramids
Guards!Guards!
Eric
Moving Pictures
Reaper Man
Witches Abroad
Small Gods
Lords and Ladies
Men at Arms
Soul Music
Feet of Clay
Interesting Times
Maskerade
Hogfather
Jingo
The Last Continent
Carpe Jugulum
The Fifth Elephant
The Truth
Thief of Time
Night Watch
There's also more of a picture book about Cohen the Barbarian that's called The Last Hero
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
Bernard Cornwell's Arthur series.
The Winter King
Enemy of God
Excalibur
I haven't read any of his other works, but I tore through this series in about a week and a half. [ 11-21-2002: Message edited by: Xyrra ]
