Fantasy Book Club

description

A fun social group for those who love the fantasy genre and focuses on fantasy series, stand alone fantasy novels, short stories and companion books.
The aim of the group is for the discussion of the fantasy works of authors (including new and aspiring authors) or novels (new and old) which may help other members to decide what could be best suited for them to read in the future.

currently reading

The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien

Start date: November 1, 2009

Finish date: November 30, 2009

Discussion: 11/09: The Hobbit

Why we're reading this: Winner of our Nov/Dec members' poll.
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Upcoming

December 1, 2009

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

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discussion board

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General group discussions

* Introductions - tell us a little about yourself
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 841 posts (841 new) — 1253 views — last updated 4 days ago, 08:01PM

What are you reading? - November 2009
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 51 posts (51 new) — 88 views — last updated 4 hours, 11 min ago

Does size matter?
By Alex — 29 posts (29 new) — 76 views — last updated 2 days ago, 10:37AM

Friends List - for those in need of friends
By JJ, Group founder — 60 posts (60 new) — 263 views — last updated 2 days ago, 07:38AM

Book suggestions please? Violence and Love
By Pamela — 35 posts (35 new) — 73 views — last updated 5 days ago, 06:29PM

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10/09: The Blade Itself

Finished the Series? (Spoilers for all 3 books)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 10 posts (10 new) — 35 views — last updated 2 days ago, 02:45PM

The Blade Itself: Final Impressions (Spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 12 posts (12 new) — 32 views — last updated 14 days ago, 07:25AM

Inquisitor Sand dan Glokta (spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 11 posts (11 new) — 27 views — last updated 16 days ago, 05:08PM

The Blade Itself: First Impressions & Early Thoughts (No spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 1 post (1 new) — 21 views — last updated 20 days ago, 03:05PM

The Book Itself: Checklist (I have read)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 13 posts (13 new) — 69 views — last updated 27 days ago, 06:07PM

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11/09: The Hobbit

The Hobbit: Rollcall (I Have Read)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 27 posts (27 new) — 73 views — last updated 2 days ago, 09:03AM

The Hobbit: Rollcall (I Am Reading)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 8 posts (8 new) — 40 views — last updated 2 days ago, 07:07AM

The Hobbit: Anticipating our Group Read
By Rai — 42 posts (42 new) — 84 views — last updated 7 days ago, 07:16PM

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12/09: Warbreaker

Warbreaker: Roll call (I have read)
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 12 posts (12 new) — 30 views — last updated 3 days ago, 06:56AM

Warbreaker: Roll call (I am reading)
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 7 posts (7 new) — 19 views — last updated 5 days ago, 02:48PM

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Nominations and Polls

* January/February 2010 Nominations
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 19 posts (19 new) — 78 views — last updated 6 days ago, 09:38AM

* A note about the new Nomination Process, V2.0
By Becky — 4 posts (4 new) — 168 views — last updated Mar 08, 2009 05:16PM

NEW POLL!
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 3 posts (3 new) — 34 views — last updated 11 days ago, 02:00PM

December 09 /January 10 Final Results are In
By Becky — 32 posts (32 new) — 108 views — last updated 21 days ago, 06:36AM

November/December Fantasy Poll: **Results are in**
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 32 posts (32 new) — 118 views — last updated Sep 24, 2009 10:19AM

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General fantasy discussions

Top 3 Favorite Fantasy Characters
By Zachary — 54 posts (54 new) — 79 views — last updated 2 hours, 15 min ago

recommendations
By Barbm1020 — 3 posts (3 new) — 17 views — last updated 21 hours, 45 min ago

Fan Art
By Pamela — 5 posts (5 new) — 17 views — last updated 1 day ago, 12:35PM

The struggling Job Market - in the fantasy realm
By Matt — 15 posts (15 new) — 29 views — last updated 1 day ago, 08:15AM

Alcohol In Fantasy
By Collin — 5 posts (5 new) — 27 views — last updated 2 days ago, 07:53PM

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Stand alone novel discussions

Warbreaker
By Cameron — 16 posts (16 new) — 122 views — last updated 3 days ago, 01:39PM

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
By Rachel — 33 posts (33 new) — 204 views — last updated 5 days ago, 06:49PM

Stand Alone Fantasy Recommendations?
By Becky — 80 posts (80 new) — 499 views — last updated 8 days ago, 11:35PM

End of the Century by Chris Roberson (GoodReads Author)
By Jon — 3 posts (3 new) — 69 views — last updated 27 days ago, 02:24PM

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
By Niranjana — 22 posts (22 new) — 143 views — last updated 27 days ago, 02:14PM

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Series discussions

Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
By JJ, Group founder — 146 posts (146 new) — 368 views — last updated 7 hours, 16 min ago

A Game of Thrones Song of Fire and Ice book 1 GRRM
By Greg — 30 posts (30 new) — 160 views — last updated 1 day ago, 01:57PM

Sword of Truth
By Kelsey — 45 posts (45 new) — 170 views — last updated 1 day ago, 07:22AM

Forgotten Realms
By Garrett — 24 posts (24 new) — 41 views — last updated 8 days ago, 07:45AM

Chronicles/Destinies of Blood and Stone - Robert Newcomb
By Denell — 1 post (1 new) — 59 views — last updated 13 days ago, 11:49PM

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Author discussions

Mercedes Lackey
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 45 posts (45 new) — 208 views — last updated 1 day ago, 08:57AM

Lois McMaster Bujold
By Libby — 11 posts (11 new) — 58 views — last updated 19 days ago, 03:20PM

David Coe?
By John — 16 posts (16 new) — 99 views — last updated Oct 15, 2009 04:45AM

David Eddings Remembered
By Oscar — 36 posts (36 new) — 156 views — last updated Aug 30, 2009 06:32PM

Book Signings/Meetings with authors
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 14 posts (14 new) — 108 views — last updated Aug 21, 2009 11:36AM

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Group Authors

* Promotions Rules
By Leslie, Author promotions Mod — 1 post (1 new) — 135 views — last updated Sep 04, 2009 07:16PM

Riyria Revelations: Book 3 - Nyphron Rising by Michael Sullivan
By Robin — 11 posts (11 new) — 103 views — last updated 13 days ago, 11:52PM

Harbinger of Doom by Glenn G. Thater
By Glenn — 15 posts (15 new) — 95 views — last updated 18 days ago, 02:08PM

The Legend of Witch Bane
By Kevis — 2 posts (2 new) — 60 views — last updated 27 days ago, 02:59PM

Shaihen Heritage Book 3
By S.A. — 3 posts (3 new) — 25 views — last updated 27 days ago, 02:57PM

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Recommendations, etc

FBC Hall of Fame: Best Book
By Robin — 35 posts (35 new) — 294 views — last updated 2 days ago, 04:09PM

FBC Hall of Fame: Series
By Robin — 77 posts (77 new) — 354 views — last updated 2 days ago, 11:24AM

Looking for...
By Niranjana — 14 posts (14 new) — 43 views — last updated 2 days ago, 10:41PM

FBC Hall of Fame: Stand alone books (non series)
By Robin — 41 posts (41 new) — 242 views — last updated Oct 18, 2009 10:31AM

Paranormal Romance Recommendations Requested!
By Viktoria, Author Contact Mod — 28 posts (28 new) — 104 views — last updated Oct 02, 2009 10:54AM

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Upcoming new releases

The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
By JJ, Group founder — 68 posts (68 new) — 475 views — last updated 2 days ago, 07:02AM

A Memory of Light - Robert Jordan/Brandon Sanderson
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 55 posts (55 new) — 171 views — last updated 3 days ago, 10:54PM

What are you looking forward to?
By Collin — 28 posts (28 new) — 297 views — last updated Jul 26, 2009 06:18PM

Once Upon A Time In The North
By Samie — 5 posts (5 new) — 108 views — last updated Jul 25, 2009 10:40PM

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Fantasy news articles

The Elfstones of Shannara movie now in production
By JJ, Group founder — 31 posts (31 new) — 358 views — last updated 6 days ago, 11:17AM

Wheel of time Comics and Movie
By Jeanne, Monthly book reading Mod — 37 posts (37 new) — 152 views — last updated 15 days ago, 06:56PM

9 year old boy publishes fantasy book
By JJ, Group founder — 2 posts (2 new) — 36 views — last updated Oct 14, 2009 05:58AM

John Twelve Hawks "THE GOLDEN CITY" Event
By Christy — 10 posts (10 new) — 72 views — last updated Sep 23, 2009 09:35AM

Game of Thrones to be turned into TV show
By JJ, Group founder — 34 posts (34 new) — 180 views — last updated Aug 08, 2009 10:08AM

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Fantasy Related Sites & Links

* Posting Rules
By Robin — 1 post (1 new) — 78 views — last updated Jan 28, 2009 03:36AM

Blog Contest - Urban Fantasy Book Giveaway
By Robyn — 1 post (1 new) — 21 views — last updated 9 days ago, 10:23PM

Terry Pratchett Unseen Academicals Giveaway
By Aarti — 1 post (1 new) — 23 views — last updated Oct 08, 2009 07:49AM

Fantasy blog: What it takes to be a convincing god
By Rowena — 1 post (1 new) — 32 views — last updated Sep 10, 2009 05:48AM

Several Great Giveaways on my blog right now!
By Jaime — 1 post (1 new) — 48 views — last updated Aug 06, 2009 03:49PM

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First Paragraphs

* Instructions
By Robin — 7 posts (7 new) — 133 views — last updated Jul 26, 2009 07:20AM

The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar
By Matthew — 1 post (1 new) — 12 views — last updated 3 days ago, 08:51AM

The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey
By Sarah — 1 post (1 new) — 8 views — last updated 4 days ago, 10:57AM

The Sword-Edged Blonde by Alex Bledsoe
By Elise — 1 post (1 new) — 20 views — last updated Oct 05, 2009 11:09AM

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 1 post (1 new) — 17 views — last updated Oct 01, 2009 06:13AM

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09/09: War for the Oaks

What did you love about this book?
By Libby — 10 posts (10 new) — 51 views — last updated 2 days ago, 01:47PM

Favorite Faerie character (please mark spoilers)
By Libby — 6 posts (6 new) — 41 views — last updated 3 days ago, 08:54AM

What did you not like about this book?
By Libby — 3 posts (3 new) — 28 views — last updated Oct 08, 2009 10:57AM

Use of music in the novel
By Libby — 2 posts (2 new) — 23 views — last updated Oct 08, 2009 09:45AM

Author Blog
By Libby — 1 post (1 new) — 17 views — last updated Oct 02, 2009 09:01AM

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09/09: The Lies of Locke Lamora

Locke Lamora: Overall Impressions (No Spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 10 posts (10 new) — 63 views — last updated 13 days ago, 10:14PM

Locke's story - pacing & flashbacks (probable spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 15 posts (15 new) — 43 views — last updated 13 days ago, 10:11PM

Villains and Antagonists (Spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 11 posts (11 new) — 38 views — last updated 19 days ago, 05:04AM

October Discussion: The Lies of Locke Lamora (I have read)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 28 posts (28 new) — 104 views — last updated 20 days ago, 05:16PM

Final Thoughts (spoilers)
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 1 post (1 new) — 18 views — last updated 25 days ago, 06:11AM

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06/09: Curse of the Mistwraith

* July Discussion: Curse of the Mistwraith Rollcall (I have read)
By Robin — 20 posts (20 new) — 102 views — last updated Aug 08, 2009 09:19PM

July Discussion: Spoilers welcome
By Janny — 37 posts (37 new) — 73 views — last updated Aug 28, 2009 08:13AM

July Discussion: style and technique
By Janny — 45 posts (45 new) — 76 views — last updated Aug 10, 2009 07:59AM

July Discussion: Arithon and Lysaer - spoilers!
By Janny — 14 posts (14 new) — 52 views — last updated Aug 08, 2009 08:18AM

Thank you for the privilege
By Janny — 10 posts (10 new) — 64 views — last updated Aug 04, 2009 08:58AM

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05/09: Good Omens

* June Discussion: Good Omens Rollcall (I have read)
By John — 24 posts (24 new) — 89 views — last updated Jun 10, 2009 06:34PM

* June Discussion: Good Omens Rollcall (I am reading)
By Robin — 13 posts (13 new) — 52 views — last updated Jun 05, 2009 12:14PM

Favorite Scene
By Robin — 9 posts (9 new) — 74 views — last updated Jul 21, 2009 02:42PM

What did you like?
By John — 15 posts (15 new) — 81 views — last updated Jun 29, 2009 06:42AM

For those who did not like the book
By Robin — 3 posts (3 new) — 62 views — last updated Jun 27, 2009 01:12AM

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05/09: Storms of Vengeance

* June Discussion: Storms of Vengeance Rollcall (I have read)
By Robin — 1 post (1 new) — 31 views — last updated May 11, 2009 09:28PM

* June Discussion: Storms of Vengeance Rollcall (I am reading)
By Robin — 16 posts (16 new) — 71 views — last updated Jun 29, 2009 08:23PM

*Spoilers* Did you guess correctly?
By John — 6 posts (6 new) — 46 views — last updated Jun 10, 2009 02:37PM

*Spoilers* What's next?
By John — 10 posts (10 new) — 21 views — last updated Jun 07, 2009 11:40AM

Anything you liked about it?
By John — 6 posts (6 new) — 22 views — last updated Jun 04, 2009 03:23AM

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04/09: Cloak of Magic

* May Discussion: Cloak of Magic RollCall (I am reading)
By Robin — 2 posts (2 new) — 26 views — last updated May 06, 2009 10:38PM

* May Discussion: Cloak of Magic RollCall (I have read)
By Robin — 9 posts (9 new) — 27 views — last updated May 12, 2009 02:27PM

Cloak of Magic ebook
By S.A. — 1 post (1 new) — 9 views — last updated Sep 04, 2009 05:29PM

Cloak of Magic on Smashwords
By S.A. — 1 post (1 new) — 42 views — last updated Jul 18, 2009 03:13PM

Next Book?
By Tracy — 2 posts (2 new) — 47 views — last updated Jul 18, 2009 03:08PM

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04/09: Neverwhere

* May Discussion: Neverwhere Rollcall (I am reading)
By Robin — 3 posts (3 new) — 26 views — last updated May 05, 2009 11:12AM

* May Book: Neverwhere Roll Call (I have read)
By Robin — 26 posts (26 new) — 57 views — last updated Jun 02, 2009 05:28PM

Favorite Character?
By John — 33 posts (33 new) — 94 views — last updated Jun 10, 2009 06:01AM

Plot and Twists *** Warning Spoilers within ***
By Robin — 6 posts (6 new) — 42 views — last updated May 26, 2009 11:53AM

Sequel
By John — 14 posts (14 new) — 51 views — last updated May 13, 2009 12:39PM

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03/09: The Crown Conspiracy

* How it all began...
By Michael — 17 posts (17 new) — 81 views — last updated Apr 06, 2009 08:30AM

* April Book: The Crown Conspiracy Roll Call (I have read)
By Robin — 30 posts (30 new) — 97 views — last updated Apr 23, 2009 03:01PM

* April Book: The Crown Conspiracy Roll Call (I am reading)
By Robin — 30 posts (30 new) — 79 views — last updated Mar 24, 2009 07:22AM

Picked top 5 of 2009 by Dark Wolf Fantasy Reviews
By Robin — 5 posts (5 new) — 56 views — last updated Jul 10, 2009 11:46PM

Rest of the Series
By Robin — 2 posts (2 new) — 27 views — last updated Jun 08, 2009 01:59AM

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03/09: Princess Bride

* April Book: The Princess Bride Roll Call (I am reading)
By Robin — 14 posts (14 new) — 77 views — last updated Apr 04, 2009 10:58PM

* April Book: The Princess Bride Roll Call (I have read)
By Robin — 42 posts (42 new) — 123 views — last updated Jun 15, 2009 10:07AM

Casting in the movie
By Robin — 19 posts (19 new) — 81 views — last updated Jun 19, 2009 06:58AM

Movie verses Book - which is better?
By Robin — 24 posts (24 new) — 99 views — last updated Jun 15, 2009 10:16AM

Buttercup's Baby
By Robin — 12 posts (12 new) — 98 views — last updated May 05, 2009 11:19AM

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02/09: Name of the Wind

* Overall Impressions (no spoilers please)
By Robin — 39 posts (39 new) — 167 views — last updated Aug 21, 2009 12:56PM

* March Book: Name of the Wind: Roll Call (I am reading)
By Robin — 25 posts (25 new) — 82 views — last updated Mar 26, 2009 04:22PM

* March Book: Name of the Wind Roll Call (I have read)
By Robin — 45 posts (45 new) — 164 views — last updated 17 days ago, 04:29PM

Book 2: Wise Man's Fear
By Robin — 18 posts (18 new) — 88 views — last updated May 26, 2009 02:29PM

Unanswered Questions (Warning -- Spoilers)
By Robin — 17 posts (17 new) — 82 views — last updated May 05, 2009 11:35AM

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01/09: Griffin's Daughter

* Feb Book: Griffin's Daughter Roll Call (I have read)
By Robin — 11 posts (11 new) — 65 views — last updated Feb 16, 2009 06:03AM

* Feb Book: Griffin's Daughter Roll Call (I am reading)
By Robin — 6 posts (6 new) — 39 views — last updated Feb 19, 2009 11:27AM

Griffin's Daughter--Overall Impressions, No Spoilers Please!
By Leslie, Author promotions Mod — 28 posts (28 new) — 68 views — last updated Apr 04, 2009 09:48AM

Book format - production values
By Robin — 14 posts (14 new) — 55 views — last updated Mar 25, 2009 07:22AM

Casting?
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 7 posts (7 new) — 42 views — last updated Mar 10, 2009 03:24PM

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What are you reading in...

November 2009
By Jon — 1 post (1 new) — 22 views — last updated 19 days ago, 11:21AM

What are you reading - October 2009?
By Chris, Pollster Mod — 61 posts (61 new) — 139 views — last updated 23 days ago, 01:03PM

October 2009
By Jon — 6 posts (6 new) — 35 views — last updated Oct 20, 2009 01:51PM

What are you reading in September 2009?
By Jon — 30 posts (30 new) — 103 views — last updated Oct 01, 2009 08:45AM

What are you reading in September 2009?
By Jon — 4 posts (4 new) — 24 views — last updated Sep 30, 2009 12:01PM

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Old threads

Welcome Wagon
By Robin — 76 posts (76 new) — 444 views — last updated 10 days ago, 01:12PM