Gwyn...I'll use oneinfinitie's name for you ok? I am very glad you found are club too and I am quite sure that you will fit in just fine! I have read some of...
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gwynglyndwr13
Aug 2, 1999 2:33 pm
Well, Tolkien-ish or not, I love Terry Brooks. <g> He was the first major fantasy author that I found, and after eight Shannara books, I think he's done ...
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Whoopie_Pie_Yi_O
Whoopie_Pie_...
Aug 2, 1999 3:03 pm
Here is the list (as far as I could gather!) for the reading club that will start in sept.<br>Email me at the address below with the title in the subject ...
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picabo_yve
Aug 2, 1999 3:09 pm
Gwyn I think you hit the nail on the head with the exiles series... I too am waiting for the 3rd book. Now I have to confess....I totally forgot about Brook's...
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desdinov
Aug 2, 1999 4:31 pm
You are correct in that the two other books do take place within the boundaries of the 6 original. I can't remember where, off the top of my head. I am sure ...
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gwynglyndwr13
Aug 2, 1999 5:20 pm
I haven't read "The House Between the Worlds" yet, but I think I remember someone mentioning it to me. I'll be sure to check that out and see if I can find it...
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gwynglyndwr13
Aug 2, 1999 5:28 pm
Sorry 'bout the name. It's kind of a Welsh thing. Just call me Gwyn (it's like my real name, Gwen). :-) I haven't read Rawn's Dragon Prince series yet; I fell...
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oneinfinity
Aug 2, 1999 5:54 pm
Holy Isle of Manx! is it going to be hard to choose! There's a lot of very interesting titles on that list......
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thorsons
Aug 2, 1999 7:10 pm
I haven't actually got around to reading the books myself yet, they're on my 'list' though, is it just me or does that 'to read' list never get any shorter?;)...
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Elianya
Aug 3, 1999 1:58 am
That's ok. Had I paid more attention to your ID I would have seen Gwyn. Ah well...<br><br>I just finished the first of the Dragon Prince series-- I had to ...
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oneinfinity
Aug 3, 1999 3:16 am
Just for curiosity's sake, what are 5 (or around there) works of Fantasy that you would defend as being among the best that you've read. Not just that you ...
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DustBunny666
Aug 3, 1999 3:31 am
Ooh...I love these type of questions ... Tolkien is IMO, the founder of modern fantasy. LOTR was the first fantasy book I ever read and the one that got me...
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oneinfinity
Aug 3, 1999 5:02 am
I have to say, and I think fortunately, LOTR was the first fantasy I read as well. When I was 12 years old, one of my uncles was visiting and we all went to ...
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Meyela39
Aug 3, 1999 5:47 am
I feel kind of embarrassed and I know everyone will rip me down for this....but I _HATED_ Lord of the Rings! I just couldn't get into it, I found the first one...
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picabo_yve
Aug 3, 1999 5:51 am
Eli..it is ok about the Dragon prince series..I must say that I was trying to let you know that I understood how you felt. It may not get better for you I am ...
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AshbyDaily
Aug 3, 1999 6:46 am
1) Lord Foul's Bane - Stephen Donalson <br> This series was my introduction to fantasy and I love it still.<br>2) The Wheel of Time series - Robert Jordan<br>...
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ThJourneyman
Aug 3, 1999 10:24 am
1. JRR Tolkien...Lord of the Rings trilogy- Set a standard in fantasy and literature that probably won't ever be equaled. The ultimate escape! <br><br>2. Tad ...
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thorsons
Aug 3, 1999 1:16 pm
Hmm, this is a hard one because for me my favourites tend to change the more I read. I do have to say that I've never been able to read LOTR, I've read the ...
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gyrehead
Aug 3, 1999 2:47 pm
Five huh?<br><br>1.The Wheel of Time<br>I like this series due to the complexity and depth of plot and world. No one has me as intrigued as to what is going to...
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gwynglyndwr13
Aug 3, 1999 4:45 pm
Whew! We only get to pick five? <g> <br><br>I must say first of all that I have nothing against LOTR, but I have honestly never gotten around to reading...
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oneinfinity
Aug 3, 1999 5:17 pm
Wow! so many great responses! After reading the replies I was reminded of several books I didn't mention. (several of you gave 'honorable mentions' and I...
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snowie_10024
Aug 3, 1999 6:54 pm
Anyone into reading books that follow the legend of Camelot? I've heard that Mary Stewart has a good series along these lines, though I've not read it. The ...
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picabo_yve
Aug 3, 1999 7:26 pm
Hello, I have loved the arthurian legend since i was a very small child. I haven't read everything but many say that TH White captures the story ...
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gwynglyndwr13
Aug 3, 1999 7:30 pm
I love Arthurian legends! Mary Stewart's books are excellent. I would also suggest Stephen Lawhead's Pendragon Cycle beginning with "Taliesin." Nancy...
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picabo_yve
Aug 3, 1999 7:47 pm
Like Dustbunny...I like these questions but I must say that from day to day my opinion might vary a little depending on what mood I am in.<br><br>Not my #1 ...
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picabo_yve
Aug 3, 1999 7:50 pm
I also for got one of my all time fav's...<br>The Snow queen by joan d vinge I have the summer queen too but I must reread the first book!!...
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picabo_yve
Aug 3, 1999 7:54 pm
Whoopie gave us the list so I hope you all are making up your minds! I am excited in case you can't tell! I think the sooner we make a choice the faster we can...
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picabo_yve
Aug 3, 1999 7:56 pm
I have been wanting to read the Elric saga but I am very confused about the order of the series. I don't know where to begin. :-) Yve...
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dragonmom3
Aug 3, 1999 8:47 pm
Let's see, 5 favorites:<br><br>#1 Would have to be Anne McCaffrey's Pern series, this was my intro to fantasy and I've loved dragons ever since.<br><br>#2...
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oneinfinity
Aug 3, 1999 9:21 pm
I already voted! Regarding chatting, I have to say that I'm not too interested :( <br>(maybe)<br>I like the format of the message boards. I like to be able to...
