Read any good books?

Russ · Dec 05 06 10:29

Yeah, if you read her dragonriders of pern series you have to read a few books before you really figure out who is who. Not too bad once you get into them, I read the whole shebang a few years ago and it looks like shes pumped out more new books lol.

I havent read him Lise, what type is it? Looking at the cover I would assume Science Fantasy?

Lise · Dec 05 06 10:34

Yep, Russ. He's a fantasy writer and my husband swears by him. Has his whole series. Still going strong too.

Here's a summary of the works. You can read more at Wikipedia. [H3][SPAN class=mw-headline][A title="The Wheel of Time" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time"]The Wheel of Time[/A][/SPAN][/H3] You can find chapter summaries for the first eleven Wheel of Time books [A class="external text" title=http://wotmania.com/chaptersummaries.asp href="http://wotmania.com/chaptersummaries.asp"]here.[/A]

[OL] [LI][A title="The Eye of the World" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eye_of_the_World"]The Eye of the World[/A] ([A title="January 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_15"]15 January[/A] [A title=1990 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990"]1990[/A]) [LI][A title="The Great Hunt" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Hunt"]The Great Hunt[/A] ([A title="November 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_15"]15 November[/A] [A title=1990 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990"]1990[/A]) [LI][A title="The Dragon Reborn" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dragon_Reborn"]The Dragon Reborn[/A] ([A title="October 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_15"]15 October[/A] [A title=1991 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991"]1991[/A]) [LI][A title="The Shadow Rising" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow_Rising"]The Shadow Rising[/A] ([A title="September 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_15"]15 September[/A] [A title=1992 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992"]1992[/A]) [LI][A title="The Fires of Heaven" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fires_of_Heaven"]The Fires of Heaven[/A] ([A title="October 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_15"]15 October[/A] [A title=1993 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993"]1993[/A]) [LI][A title="Lord of Chaos" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_Chaos"]Lord of Chaos[/A] ([A title="October 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_15"]15 October[/A] [A title=1994 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994"]1994[/A]) [LI][A title="A Crown of Swords" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Crown_of_Swords"]A Crown of Swords[/A] ([A title="May 15" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_15"]15 May[/A] [A title=1996 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996"]1996[/A]) [LI][A title="The Path of Daggers" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Path_of_Daggers"]The Path of Daggers[/A] ([A title="October 20" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_20"]20 October[/A] [A title=1998 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998"]1998[/A]) [LI][A title="Winter's Heart" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter%27s_Heart"]Winter's Heart[/A] ([A title="November 9" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_9"]9 November[/A] [A title=2000 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000"]2000[/A]) [LI][A title="Crossroads of Twilight" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossroads_of_Twilight"]Crossroads of Twilight[/A] ([A title="January 7" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_7"]7 January[/A] [A title=2003 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003"]2003[/A]) [LI][A title="Knife of Dreams" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_of_Dreams"]Knife of Dreams[/A] ([A title="October 11" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_11"]11 October[/A] [A title=2005 href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005"]2005[/A]) [LI][A title="A Memory of Light" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Memory_of_Light"]A Memory of Light[/A] (working title) [/LI][/OL] [A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan[/A]

kitten · Dec 05 06 10:34

Anne McCaffrey is one of the authors I'm waiting for. So is Elizabeth Moon. They don't write fast enough for my liking. Andre Norton was a good writer as well. I've read all the Moon, McCaffrey and Lackey books, as well as all of David Weber's. I think I've read all of Isaac Asimov's science fiction, and a lot of Keith Laumer, especially his "Retief" series.

Lise · Dec 05 06 10:41

I've read Mercedes Lackey too. Can't remember the exact book but she co-wrote with someone else. All I remember was the two lady heros were..... intimate with one another? One was dark, the other bright.

kitten · Dec 05 06 10:44

It could have been Rosemary Edgehill. Mercedes Lackey has collaborated with several people, although I can't recall if she collaborated with her husband, Larry Dixon. I'm quite sure she did, though.

Lise · Dec 05 06 10:48

Hm. The name doesn't ring a bell there, kitten. Maybe I'll re-read her books when I get the time.

Here's another one up for recommendation. I love the series. If you like the imagery of Musketeers and swordfights, this is one for you.

kitten · Dec 05 06 10:54

A series? Yay!! If McCaffrey recommends it, I'm adding it to my list. Thank you, Lise. I first read Elizabeth Moon on her recommendation.

Lise · Dec 05 06 10:57

I'm going to look out for Elizabeth Moon too. From the way you guys are decribing her, she must be good.

kitten · Dec 05 06 10:59

She's a very good writer, but some of her work is military science fiction. The heroes are female, though.

Russ · Dec 05 06 11:03

True on Elizabeth Moon. Thats why I like her, I like the Military Sci Fi.

Gotta give the girls some happiness right?

[FONT color=#e6e6e6]Not that they ever will be good soldiers <grin!!!>[/FONT]

kitten · Dec 05 06 11:05

Another excellent author is Lois Bujold McMaster. I've enjoyed the whole series, and I think it is something that might appeal to you, Russ.

purelife · Dec 05 06 01:35

Has anyone read the series of Kushiel? There are 4 books and I believe that this one is the first.

kitten · Dec 05 06 01:39

No, I haven't heard of her. Is this fantasy or romance?

purelife · Dec 05 06 01:54

I think that it's fantasy and some romance. Someone told me that it's really really good but a difficult book to get into.

Russ · Dec 05 06 03:02

Hey! now I know why Im so confused and cant find some of my posts on books. Theres TWO threads that people have pulled up on books. Sheesh.