Michaels, Barbara
Miller, Linda Lael
Rowling, J.K.
David Eddings
I adore David Eddings - at least these two series! They've got great characters, some hilarious moments and great plots.The BelgariadGarion, Ce'Nedra, Polgara, Belgarath and all the rest will work their way right into your heart. The characters of the Belgariad are very close to my heart. These are books for the entire family - Ray and I read them to each other on long car drives since they are not, alas, on audio tapes. These are really two related series, but I just put them together because in my mind they are inseparable.Belgarath The Sorcerer Polgara the Sorceress Pawn of Prophecy Queen of Sorcery Magician's Gambit Castle of Wizardry Enchanters' End Game Guardians of The West King of The Murgos Demon Lord of Karandas Sorceress of Darshiva The Seeress of Kell The Rivan Codex |
The EleniumI don't think this series is as riveting, but it is a much more involved plot - deeper and more adult so fantasy fans will probably enjoy it more. And I must admit that Aphrael is a great character as is Sparhawk and Ehlana.The Diamond Throne The Ruby Knight The Sapphire Rose The Tamuli Domes of Fire The Shining Ones The Hidden City |
Upcoming Releases
I know he has a new series out, but I am not currently reading it.There is no website for these authors that I know of, but you can access a complete booklist through any bookstore, such as Amazon.
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Barbara Michaels
Barbara Michaels isn't fantasy in the same way that Eddings or Rowling is. The books are more ghost stories. While a few are almost traditional ghost stories, they really do take a variety of forms of this theme. Barbara Michaels is one of the pseudomyns of Elizabeth Peters, who is also on my Mystery page. Peters isn't writing under this name anymore - at least there hasn't been a new title in longer than I can remember! These are gripping plots that I don't recommend reading before bedtime (at least I can't do it!).
McDougal SeriesThese three books share the same characters. The characters are full of interesting issues and the plots are definitely hair-raising! There is even a little romance. Ammie Come Home Shattered Silk Stitches in Time |
Other NovelsThe Crying ChildWitch House of Many Shadows The Walker in Shadows Smoke and Mirrors Into the Darkness Vanish with the Rose Be Buried in the Rain The Dancing Floor Here I stay The Master of Blacktower The Sea King’s Daughter Search the Shadows Sons of the Wolf Wait for what will come Wings of the Falcon |
For more information, visit Barbara's website.
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Linda Lael Miller
Miller normally writes very traditional historical romances (you know the stuff – so sweet it makes your teeth ache…and yes, I’ve read some of them, so I can have an opinion), but she has one series on vampires. Now while it certainly has certain aspects of a romance novel (you know what I mean….), it really is more of a suspense fantasy. These are the only four books by Miller I happen to own because for whatever reason, I really enjoyed them. They combine historical fiction, romance and fantasy into one series. Since I don't read any of her others books, I don't keep on her upcoming release so you'll have to do your own research if you want to know those.Vampire Series
Forever and the NightFor All Eternity
Time Without End
Tonight and Always
For more information, visit Linda's website.
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J.K. Rowling
Like the rest of the world, I got hooked by Harry Potter. When the first movie came out, I decided that I would read the book first...and have been addicted ever since. Oh, well, could be worse things to like! In any case, Harry Potter just offers fun reading.Harry Potter
The books start out pretty juvenile, but as Harry grows up, so do the books.
Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Ghostly
Hallows
For more information, check out J.K.'s website.
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