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Hi Tess - Good discussion topic, as I think a lot of LOTR fans will ask this question :)What genres do you usually prefer to read? - Do you read lots of classic fantasy like Lord of the Rings, or a mixture?
I'm probably not the best person to ask xD - and I'm sure more members will be able to help you when they're online, but I'll help as much as possible. Um ... if you'd like to read more of Tolkien's works, I believe I have been recommended The Children of Húrin by other LOTR fans P:, if you haven't read it. I don't know what it's like - anyone else read it? :) - But it's apparently good, and you might enjoy it. xD
Or other Middle Earth related books such as the Silmarillion.
Other than that, I don't know what you like to read :)
Hope this helps xD
I read a mixture of some fantasy and teen christian fiction. Occasionally, I'll read some books based on reality, but I prefer the first two categories more. Also I'm 19, so unfortunately this is my last year to enjoy teen fiction. I'm reading A Charmed Life by Jenny B. Jones right now. It's about a teenage girl named Bella Kirkwood and how she adjusts to moving from New York City to Oklahoma, and the ups and downs of coping with her stepfamily. It's actually divided into three books, collected in one.
Yes I am looking for more of a book like LOTRS, with lost of classic fantasy. Any Suggestions??
Tess wrote: "Yes I am looking for more of a book like LOTRS, with lost of classic fantasy. Any Suggestions??"Have your tried the Chronicles of Narnia? Or maybe the Redwall series. Redwall is talking animals set in medieval times and they do battles
Tess wrote: "Yes I am looking for more of a book like LOTRS, with lost of classic fantasy. Any Suggestions??"I don't really think there is anything else quite like LOTR ... that's why it's so unique :)
But I agree with Narnian, if you want to check those out. I'll keep an eye out for you ^^
Tess wrote: "Yes I am looking for more of a book like LOTRS, with lost of classic fantasy. Any Suggestions??"I have asked this same question many times and the series that was suggested to me was "The Belgariad" by David Eddings. This series is full of adventure and has the journey like LOTR. LOTR is certainly hard to beat, but I found this series to be very enjoyable and had me on the edge of my seat at times... Hope this helps!
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also try the DragonKeeper series by Donita K. Paul. Those are really good.
I love the Inheritance series - but they are what most people call huge
Hello, everyone. I am sixty one now and I remember when I first read The Lord of the Rings when I was sixteen, I was disappointed to find that there are no books like it and those epic fantasy books that have been inspired by it and published since then lack its depth and authority. I could, however, recommend Weland: Smith of the Gods by Ursula Synge, published by Bodley Head in 1972, a short, dark tale, based on the Norse myth of Volund the smith, the kind of tale that Tolkien loved. Some of you might like The Once and Future King by T.H. White, a modern retelling of the tales of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. If you don't mind reading a long poem, The Fall of Arthur by J.R.R. Tolkien will be published later this month by Harper Collins. It is Tolkien's version of King Arthur's battle with the rebel, Sir Mordred, which he wrote before he wrote The Hobbit. Then there is the Anglo Saxon epic poem, Beowulf, translated into modern English by the Irish poet, Seamus Heaney, which tells of the life of Beowulf and his fight against the swamp monster, Grendel, and later, against a dragon, the inspiration for Smaug in The Hobbit.
I read these books called sea of trolls (no not Percy Jackson) And i love them. its not written like LOTR, but there still good.
My brother is sending me a book in the mail, I can't wait to get it
I hate waiting for books. I just started on a great book, but when im done im pretty sure the next isnt out yet. grr!!
The Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon are good, and similar to LotR. They're epic fantasy, anyway. The Hero and the Crown is also good, as is The Blue Sword.
L.Y. wrote: "The Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon are good, and similar to LotR. They're epic fantasy, anyway. The Hero and the Crown is also good, as is The Blue Sword.":D Robin McKinley!!:)
Riley wrote: "I love the Inheritance series - but they are what most people call huge"I agree. The Inheritance Series is somewhat similar to LOTR. Also, if it's just the trilogy you've read, the next step would be The Hobbit.
But yeah, Tolkien was very unique and finding something just like his work would be tough, I think.
ღ♣✽Hobbit and Proud✽♣ღ (a.k.a. Johanna) wrote: "L.Y. wrote: "The Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon are good, and similar to LotR. They're epic fantasy, anyway. The Hero and the Crown is also good, as is The Blue Sword.":D Robin McKinley!!:)"
Yup! So far, everything I've read of hers is really good and worth reading many times. :)
Johana, who's your favorite from the DragonKeeper Chronicles? I like N'Rae and Regidor.
Narnian525 wrote: "Johana, who's your favorite from the DragonKeeper Chronicles? I like N'Rae and Regidor."Really hard to choose! o_o So many. But I think Ardeo was my favourite dragon :) Helps that he has an epic Latin name! :D I like all the minor dragons, haha. And Gymn ... (was that his name? o_o) he was cute :)
Cool. Donita K. Paul lives in Colorado Springs like me, so maybe if I'm lucky one of these days I'll get to meet her :)
:O Lucky! ^^I've emailed her and got a reply :)
ღ♣✽Hobbit and Proud✽♣ღ (a.k.a. Johanna) wrote: ":O Lucky! ^^I've emailed her and got a reply :)"
Oh nice. What did you tell her?
Haha ... that I like her books, that I like to write ... :)
Nothing spectacular ^^ But the fact that she replied was awesome xD Authors don't always do that!
ღ♣✽Hobbit and Proud✽♣ღ (a.k.a. Johanna) wrote: "Nothing spectacular ^^ But the fact that she replied was awesome xD Authors don't always do that!"No, they don't. I was so thrilled the day an author randomly sent me a message because they'd seen a post I did in a group here. It was amazing! I'm so glad you actually got a response, Johanna! :)
L.Y. wrote: No, they don't. I was so thrilled the day an author randomly sent me a message because they'd seen a post I did in a group here. It was amazing! I'm so glad you actually got a response, Johanna! :) Woah, really? o_o That is one cool author :) Thanks, haha.
ღ♣✽Hobbit and Proud✽♣ღ (a.k.a. Johanna) wrote: "L.Y. wrote: No, they don't. I was so thrilled the day an author randomly sent me a message because they'd seen a post I did in a group here. It was amazing! I'm so glad you actually got a response,..."Yeah, she was awesome. :D
Has anyone read The Dark Hills Divide? That's a pretty good fantasy, although it's not as epic as LotR, lol.
Have you read:Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist? This is a really good, original story and it's a stand alone novel.
Magician by Raymond E. Feist is also good.
I'm really enjoying book four in the DragonKeeper Chronicles. I think if I ever get around to meeeting Donita K. Paul, I'll ask her to sign the fourth book or the fifth book in my collection.
Elentarri wrote: "Have you read:Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist? This is a really good, original story and it's a stand alone novel.
Magician by Raymond E. Feist is also good."
I've read Magician, but it was quite a while ago. Have you read the ones that he wrote with Janny Wurtz about Kelewan?
Thanks for all the suggestions can´t wait to start reading these book I also came across "A Song of Ice and Fire" -A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, This is a really good book series and I have to say its not quite like Lord of the Rings but it is written perfectly and keeps the reader captivated the whole time knowing anything can happen. -The first book I rate 5 out of 5 and the second book which I am currently reading and now (A Clash of Kings) Is equally Good if not better !!!
I've read every Arda related book at least twice this year. I'm just waiting to have money to be able to buy The Histories of Middle Earth series. I should be able to get them soon! I'm just bored now :/
It's so hard to find clean fantasy books. Most of them have pretty heavy sex scenes or swearing. I don't have a problem with battles though. Anyone know some good, clean fantasy books?
@ Narnian - have you read Dragonlance by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman? Start with Dragons of Autumn Twilight.
James wrote: "@ Narnian - have you read Dragonlance by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman? Start with Dragons of Autumn Twilight."No, but I'll look into those. Thanks
Narnian525♥♪ wrote: Anyone know some good, clean fantasy books?"The Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander. It's a set of 5 books including the Black Cauldron. Old fashioned style like LOTR.
The DeathGate Cycle by Margaret Weiss & Tracy Hickman (7 books). Original world concept and good writing.
Word and the Void set (3 books) by Terry Brooks.
Chronicles of Morgain (3 books usually published as one) + Exile's Gate by C.J. Cherryh. A bit dark I suppose, but very different.
Drowntide by Sydney van Scyoc. Original concept.
Six of Swords and the rest of the Sword and Circlet Series by Carole Nelson Douglas. Fun fantasy read.
The Elenium (3 books) by David Eddings. Entertaining.
Elf-Defense by Esther Friesner. Humorous.
"Ogre Castle" and "In the Sea Nymph's Lair" by F.J.Hale. Fun fantasy read.
The Whims of Creation by Simon Hawke. Amusing and entertaining.
Earthsea Quartet by Ursula Le Guin (sort of a classic by now).
Anything by Patricia McKillip, especially The Riddlemaster's Game Trilogy, usually sold as one book. Apparently if you love Tolkien you will love this set.
"Eye of the Hunter" by Dennis McKiernan. Has halflings and elves but have a box of tissues handy.
A Two Edged Sword by Thomas K Martin. You can read it alone or with the two sequels, A Matter of honor and A Call to Arms.
Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock.
Moon Magic set (Moon of 3 Rings, Exiles of the Stars, Flight to Yiktor and Dare-to-go-a-hunting) by Andre Norton. You can read each book as a standalone or as a series in proper order. Some might consider these books for teenagers.
Any Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett. I recommend Mort, Guards! Guards!, or Wyrd Sisters to start.
Dragonworld by Byron Preiss & Michael Reaves.
Flute Song Magic by Andre Shettle
The Shining Falcon by Josepha Sherman. Retelling of a Russian fairy tale.
The Keys to Paradise by Robert E Vardeman
Sorcerer's Legacy by Janny Wurts
Some of these are old so you might have problems getting hold of them. As far as I can remember none of them had random sex and "smutty stuff". Some of them don't even have violence in them. ;)
Thanks. Right now I'm enjoying The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. If anyone on here likes the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling, his books are kind of similar
I think that the Riftwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist would be one of the best options. It is, like lotr, set in worlds made by the author and have the same kind of heroic fantasy, if that's what you wanted... :)
Abbie wrote: "I think that the Riftwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist would be one of the best options. It is, like lotr, set in worlds made by the author and have the same kind of heroic fantasy, if that's what you w..."Ok, awesome I'll check that out :)
I am reading the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, it is kind of similar in the way that there are dragons and magic. But their is TONS of politics. I think the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Mass is a good one for people who enjoy action/fantasy/magic/mystical beings books.
If you're a Christian who loves LotR (like me!) then read "Moments of Grace and Spiritual Warfare in the Lord of the Rings." you can get it on amazon for like ten bucks or kindle for like three bucks. soooooo good!
The Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson is fantastic!
Oh my gosh, I love that trilogy! Sazed and Tindwyll was my OTP!!!
H.G. wrote: "If you're a Christian who loves LotR (like me!) then read "Moments of Grace and Spiritual Warfare in the Lord of the Rings." you can get it on amazon for like ten bucks or kindle for like three buc..."I'll be sure to, H.G.!!
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