Nominations are now open for the next Series

[Sandra]

According to the vote, most people are interested in selecting a new series for discussion, so I am opening this thread for nominations.

Our Malazan series discussion will continue!

Anyone who wants to continue with Riftwar is welcome to. I will open new folders for the remaining books in the series.

Thanks for your participation!

[Jeanette]

I'd like to nominate Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar Tapestry (trilogy): http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

[Jim]

I'll nominate the Recluse series by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
http://www.goodreads.com/series/41825...
It's up to 16 books, though. I'm not sure anyone wants to do such a long series. Thoughts?

If not, then the Codex Alera (aka the Furies) by Jim Butcher is only 6 books long & is fairly new. It's an actual fantasy, not paranormal like his Dresden series, but all the books are available in paperback & it has a definite ending, which is kind of nice.
http://www.goodreads.com/series/45545...

[Jon]

I would like to nominate the Fortress series by C.J. Cherryh. C.J. Cherryh. I have not read any of them, but it comes highly recommended (and the first book is actually the fantasy selection over at the Beyond Reality group this month).

[Mach]

I will nominate the Wheel of Time series Robert Jordan.

http://www.goodreads.com/series/41526...

[Hélène]

I'd like to nominate the Second sons Trilogy by Jennifer Fallon beginning with Lion of Senet. I like the interactions of the characters and how this little group history engage the whole world'history.

[Sandra]

Some good nominations!

[Sandra]

I forgot to set an end date. Since they're trickling in slowly, how about Friday? 8/12?

[Janny]

Jon wrote: "I would like to nominate the Fortress series by C.J. Cherryh. C.J. Cherryh. I have not read any of them, but it comes highly recommended (and the first book is actually the fantas..."

Jon, you've put this series up - I will not even nominate....it has enough MEAT in it for a really great discussion! If seconds are required, here's my hand up. This story has all the strengths - superb characters, a driving plot, and many many layers of tension, and thrilling magic.

[Bill]

I agree with Janny, but am uncertain if the series is complete. CJ talks about this in another thread.

For something different religion + fantasy, I'd like to nominate Salvatore's The Cleric Quintet. I read these as released, an remembering enjoying them—one of the better Forgotten Realms, IIRC.

There is also an omnibus of all 5 books: The Cleric Quintet Collector's Edition

[Janny]

Kernos wrote: "I agree with Janny, but am uncertain if the series is complete. CJ talks about this in another thread.

For something different religion + fantasy, I'd like to nominate Salvatore's [book:The Cleri..."

No rule that a series has to be complete - and Cherryh's sequals, guaranteed, stay taut and do not sprawl. She never leaves cliff hangers, so the story line is not left dangling.

[Jon]

Kernos wrote: "... but am uncertain if the series is complete."

We did Janny's series (The Wars of Light and Shadow) and it's not complete yet.

Is there some concern that we can't do a group read unless the series is complete?

[Jim]

I know I mentioned Butcher's series was complete, but I thought it might be a draw, not a restraint. The other series I mentioned has over 20 books with new ones appearing every year or two. I thought that might turn people off.

[Amelia]

I agree that there are some good nominations.

I'll go ahead and nominate Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy starting with Assassin's Apprentice. There are just the three books in this series. This is one of those other series I want to read, but just haven't got to yet. If if wins, we could decide if we wanted to do the other related series, the Tawny Man and Liveship Traders.

[Jared]

I've wanted to read a bunch of these series that have been mentioned. Very good nominations! :)

[Teri]

I'd go w/ Cherryhs fortress series, the first "series" one is the best of the whole. I'd happily do another read on that one:)

fionvar, a close second:)

[Sandra]

Okay, here are the nominations:

The Fionavar Tapestry
Robin Hobb Collection: Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest
The Cleric Quintet Collector's Edition
I can't seem to get a link for the Fortress series, so here's the page: http://www.goodreads.com/series/40808...
Jennifer Fallon's Second Son trilogy, beginning with Lion of Senet
Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series http://www.goodreads.com/series/45545...
The Saga of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt
And last but not least:
The Wheel of time series by Robert Jordan

Any additions or corrections? The series links don't seem to be working today. If all is okay with the list, I will put them up this evening.

[Jim]

The link for Modesitt's Recluse novels is:
http://www.goodreads.com/series/41825...

[Sandra]

Thanks Jim. I was trying to get them with the "add book/author" link but it wasn't working.

[Jim]

I understand, Sandra. There have been a lot of time outs & 'Alice' pages lately. It's made just browsing a chore.

[Christy]

My vote is The Fionavar Tapestry. This was the first fantasy series that I read and I was hooked on the genre after completing the three books. I always recommend this series to someone who is looking to read a fantasy book/series.



Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "According to the vote, most people are interested in selecting a new series for discussion, so I am opening this thread for nominations.

Our Malazan series discussion will continue!

Anyone wh..."

[Sandra]

Christy and Bill, you can't VOTE in this thread! You have to vote in the poll!

Here's the link: http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/33...

[Jason]

I voted for Finovar also. I would not mind that for a reread since it has been awhile.

[Christy]

Bill wrote: "Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Christy and Bill, you can't VOTE in this thread! You have to vote in the poll!

Here's the link: http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/33......"

Voted on the poll:) Christy

[Michael]

I'd like to nominate The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. They are fabulous!!!

[Helen]

I thought this was finished? Otherwise Liveship Traders.

[Jon]

The nominations were finished and we are currently reading Hobb's Assassin series.