Nominations for the next series discussion

[Kevin]

Well, I see Prince of Blood, and King's Buccaneer as part of the first four, just because it was all published by Bantam, then Raymond E. Feist switched publishers to EOS just like Robin Hobb did. I have only read the first six.

[Dawn]

Kevin wrote: "Well, I see Prince of Blood, and King;s Buccaneer as part of the first four, just because it was all published by Bantam, then Raymond E. Feist switched publishers to EOS just like R..."

Right, but take a look at the series list. They are part of different series. I don't see that publisher has anything to do with it. But, like I said, we can cross that bridge if it came to it.

[Chris]

Yeah, I could see a whole thread of discussion on that topic, should it win.

[Kevin]

Also you could say the Riftwar Saga was just a trilogy if you count Magician as one book as it was originally published and still is in England.

[Dawn]

Wow... ok. Enough book counting... Back to nominations?

[Sandra]

Dawn wrote: "Yeah, I personally always saw Riftwar as being the first four... And then Janny's three of course, but those are also their own separate thing.

I just said the first four because a line has to be..."

And I'm old. I might not live that long. :)

[Chris]

Kevin wrote: "Also you could say the Riftwar Saga was just a trilogy if you count Magician as one book as it was originally published and still is in England."

OK. Good point. What we'll do is start the first book together. Then our UK members will read the entire book that first month, while the Americans stop and wait til...

Oh wait. That's stupid. Nevermind.

Seriously though. I'd split it in two if it were me to give everyone time to finish.

But we're back to nominations. Sorry, Dawn.

[Kevin]

I say just read the first two books as one and be done with it then move on.

[Sandra]

Can we please stay on topic? If you all want to discuss the Riftwar Sagas, start a thread for it.

[Sandra]

Michael wrote: "Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Can we please stay on topic? If you all want to discuss the Riftwar Sagas, start a thread for it."

I don't really see them as discussing the Riftwar Saga, but rather defin..."

I think Dawn defined it when she nominated the series.

[Dawn]

I agree Michael, but I also agree with Sandra and it kind of being off topic.. It's like a 1 in 10 shot that it will win, so there's a 90% chance the conversation is pointless. We might as well just wait and see if it's a convo that needs to take place before we bother ourselves with it! :)

[Jim]

Somebody needs to second the Corean Chronicles - they're feeling lonely!

[Kevin]

Corean Chronicles is not as good as the Saga of Recluce. Corean Chronicles is too cliche to me.

[Kara]

Some really good nominations here... I joined the group too late to start the last series and I'm really looking forward to this upcoming one regardless.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here with a series that has been highly recommended to me, but which I haven't read and don't know much about. (So maybe some of you will?)

Tanith Lee's Flat Earth Series.

Tales from the Flat Earth: The Lords of Darkness (Omnibus)

Tales from the Flat Earth: Night's Daughter: Delirium's Mistress; Night's Sorceries

[Jim]

Michael, Modesitt's world in the Corean Chronicles is a bit different & the 'magic' definitely is. It has the typically (for him) limited resources & the characters are all the same, as usual. It's not quite as good as the Recluse series, but I think anyone that likes Recluse will find this series fun.

[Jon]

Just a quick post to recap the nominations so far:

Black Jewells by Anne Bishop (seconded)
Corean Chronicles by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Flat Earth Series by Tanith Lee*
Fortress by C.J. Cherryh (seconded)
Magician (aka Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist (seconded)
Malazon Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson (seconded)
Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock (seconded)
Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan (seconded)
Saga of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt Jr. (seconded)
Windrose Chronicles by Barbara Hambly (seconded)

Let me know if I missed a series or a second.

* The series info hasn't been setup yet by the GoodReads Librarians so no link available.

[Bill]

Jim wrote: "Feist's Magician series contains the Empire trilogy he wrote with Janny Wurts. I like reading the trilogy after the second book, "Magician: Master". All excellent. That means I'm seconding Feist..."

I was going to suggest the Empire (sub)series, because it is excellent, there's a lot of Janny in it and I want to re-read it. The only thing I am unsure of is will it make sense as a standalone to someone who has not read Magician...

[Chris]

Jon, I created the series info page for the Tanith Lee series:

Tales of the Flat Earth

[Jon]

Chris wrote: "Jon, I created the series info page for the Tanith Lee series:

Tales of the Flat Earth"

Thanks very much Chris! You rock!

[Betelgeuze]

Chris wrote: "Jon, I created the series info page for the Tanith Lee series:

Tales of the Flat Earth"


I love this series. It's currently being reprinted. I'm so happy about that because i have been looking for them for years but couldn't get them because they were out of print. There are new editions for the first two books.

[Amelia]

I'd like to nominate the Inda Series by Sherwood Smith. I've had these books on my shelf for a while and they look good. (so do all of the other nominations-got behind with my groups in Goodreads)

Inda series starts with: Inda
Sherwood Smith

[Lacey]

I would love to read the Black Jewels. Also how about The Deverry books by Katharine Kerr? Ugh and I cant do Erikson. lol sorry.

[Sandra]

I'll second the Inda series.

[Lacey]

Inda would also be sweet!

[Captain Sir Roddy, R.N. (Ret.)]

I'll second Lacey's nomination (it was, wasn't it, Lacey?) of Katherine Kerr's "Deverry" series. It has always looked interesting to me. Cheers! Chris

[Amelia]

I forgot to second anything, so I'll do that now. I second the Flat Earth Series.

[Jon]

Just a quick note: I'm in training for three days (half way done almost!). I'll update the list of series over lunch today.

Thanks for all the great series nominations (and seconds).

Ciao, Jon

[Jon]

Just a quick post to recap the nominations so far (updated Tuesday evening, 11 Jan 2011):

Black Jewells by Anne Bishop (seconded)
Corean Chronicles by L.E. Modesitt Jr. (seconded)
Deverry by Katharine Kerr (seconded)
Flat Earth Series by Tanith Lee (seconded)
Fortress by C.J. Cherryh (seconded)
Inda by Sherwood Smith (seconded)
Magician (aka Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist (seconded)
Malazon Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson (seconded)
Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock (seconded)
Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan (seconded)
Saga of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt Jr. (seconded)
Windrose Chronicles by Barbara Hambly (seconded)

Let me know if I missed a series or a second.

I created a poll to survey your thoughts on leaving the nominations open a few more days or starting the poll tomorrow.

[Dawn]

I never used my second, so I might as well second Corean Chronicles by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

[Jon]

Dawn wrote: "I never used my second, so I might as well second Corean Chronicles by L.E. Modesitt Jr."

Thanks Dawn.

[Kevin]

Dawn wrote: "I never used my second, so I might as well second Corean Chronicles by L.E. Modesitt Jr."

Have you read The Saga of Recluce? That is what L.E. Modesitt is really rather known for, a non overall linear plot. I find it different from anything that I have read, even though I have only read three of them.

[Jon]

It appears the vote is overwhelming in favor of closing the nominations and proceeding to the poll. (84% voted to close and 16% to leave open).

And to that end, I'm going to close this topic to further posts.

The poll opens automatically at midnight tonight and will remain open until 11:59 pm on Sat 15 Jan 2011.

I'll send a broadcast e-mail out tomorrow morning around 5:00 a.m. Central.

Thanks to everyone for such great nominations!

See you at the poll! :)