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[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Melora.

Love Robin Hobb's books. Others have mentioned not liking the names, but I figure they are no different than some of the made up ones we have.
:)

She explains the reason for the names within the first book, Assassin's Apprentice.

[Melora]

Thank you, Brenda! And now I'll look forward to reading Assassin's Apprentice -- it looks so good, and I'm interested in how she decided on the names! (and I agree that there is no shortage of peculiar names in fantasy!)

[Strange_Trees]

Hello everyone! I'm Dorothy :) I've been reading fantasy novels pretty much most of my life (started when I was 11) and haven't really stopped.

I've been pretty much consumed by Steven Erikson's Malazan books for the last few years, and I'm currently nearing the end of the last book (the thought of which is making me rather sad, actually :( Looking forward to the rereads)

Other authors I enjoy: Guy Gavriel Kay, Jacqueline Carey, China Mieville, Scott Lynch, George R.R. Martin, and Steven Brust.
Also bought a bunch of stuff from Glen Cook that I'm looking forward to starting :)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Dorthy, welcome back from Oz. Glad you're here in the madhouse errr...group with us.

Welcome again, and please disregard any...ummmm, uhhh...typos, yes that's it, typos.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

You need a new keyboard Mike.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Dorothy.
:)

[Mark]

Hello,
My name is Mark. I live in California and I am attending San Jose State University. I have loved fantasy since before I could read. I grew up on Prydain, Narnia, and Redwall among others.

A few years ago, after I had read what seemed like every worthwhile fantasy novel around, I went on hiatus and switched to science fiction. Now I am returning to the fantasy genre. If anyone knows of any new fantasy authors (from the last 5 years or so) that are worthwhile, I would appreciate recommendations.

A few of my favorite authors are David Gemmell, Jennifer Roberson, and Raymond E. Feist.

[Tracey the Lizard Queen]

Mark wrote: "Hello,
My name is Mark. I live in California and I am attending San Jose State University. I have loved fantasy since before I could read. I grew up on Prydain, Narnia, and Redwall among others.

A..."

Hi Mark, if you prefer your books quite dark I would recommend Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie.

Others that are not quite as dark, but still great Brent Weeks, John Gwynne, Patrick Rothfuss.

Ones I've heard good things about, but haven't read myself The Crimson CampaignThe Crimson Campaign, The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Red Knight, The Thousand Names. (Pretty much my entire to-read list, couldn't name them all!)

Hope these help :)

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome to the group, Mark.
:)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Mark, welcome.

[Jennifer]

Hi!
I am Jennifer and I have just recently found out how wonderful fantasy fiction is. I am currently reading the Harry Dresden series. Loving it. I hope to find more wonderful selections from all of you. Thanks!!

[Amy]

Hi folks!

My name's Amy, I like in the UK, and I'm a lifelong fantasy reader, ever since I first pinched my mum's 1970s special edition of 'The Lord of the Rings' off the bookshelf and started reading it - age 6! I'll admit, I only got about halfway at that age, but Tolkien has been right up there in my 'favourite authors' list ever since.

I'm a big BIG fan of fantasy novels by female authors, some of my recent favourites including N.K. Jemisin, Amanda Downum, Marie Brennan and Elizabeth Bear. I also have a soft spot for a few long-running series, including Shannara and A Song of Ice and Fire - although I'll admit I'm not up to date with either!

I had a look through the recent books you've been reading in the group and the list just looked so brilliant that I couldn't NOT join - so I'm looking forward to joining in a few discussions (and probably expanding my TBR pile until my shelves groan under the weight)!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Amy, welcome. All my friends here know what's coming next...

Have you found Elizabeth Moon's The Deed of Paksenarrion? Moon also wrote some science fiction but I think the Paks books are her best work. They are some of my favorite epic fantasy books.

Anyway, welcome again.

[Amy]

Hi Mike! I haven't actually read the Paks books, although I've had them recommended to me before so I really should give them a go. I've just looked up Moon's bibliography, too. Looks like that could keep me busy for a good long while!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

The Paks world books are my favorite (though the prequels aren't as good[my opinion of course]). The trilogy and the following series Paladin's Legacy series are the fantasies I'd probably list just below Tolkien on my "favorites list.

The Deed of Paksenarrion

https://www.goodreads.com/series/4960...

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Hi, Jennifer. Welcome to the wide world of fantasy!

And...of course....welcome to our group.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Amy.
The Hobbit was my starting point, on my dad's knee.

:)

[Edward]

Hey all!

Big time fantasy fan here, glad to find a fantasy focused group!

Mark Lawrence has been on my radar for a bit, too, and I saw you guys/gals had him on your reading list this month, so that gives me motivation too!

My fav fantasy (no particular order other than the last one!):

Glen Cook (the black company kept me up many nights!!)
joe abercrombie
Michael Moorcock
Fritz Leiber
Terry Brooks (mostly his early work)
Steven Erickson

#1 for me is R.E. Howard. I absolutely love his stories and I'm a total geek for his fantasy.
(why did that feel like confession??)

Anyway, looking forward to Prince of Fools!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Welcome Edward.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Edward.
:)

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Welcome!

[Heather]

Hello, I'm happy to join this fantastic group. I live in California (originally from Wisconsin) but have lived in various locations in the mid-west & west coast of the US and in England. I work in the writing department at a private university.

I tend to read more science fiction/ literary cannon but also enjoy fantasy. It would be hard to pick a favorite, so I'll tell you what I'm reading now that I like: The Guns of Avalon (from Chronicles of Amber), and Cold Magic (from the Spirit Walker series). I finished Prince of Fools when it first came out and it's already on my favorites shelf!

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Heather wrote: "Hello, I'm happy to join this fantastic group. I live in California (originally from Wisconsin) but have lived in various locations in the mid-west & west coast of the US and in England. I work in ..."

Love...love....love...Roger Zelazny's The Chronicles of Amber.

Welcome to FBC.

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Brenda ╰☆╮ wrote: "Heather wrote: "Hello, I'm happy to join this fantastic group. I live in California (originally from Wisconsin) but have lived in various locations in the mid-west & west coast of the US and in Eng..."

Hurray for one more Amber fan ;)

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

:D

[Heather]

Yes, it's a great series so far! I excitedly found some early editions in a used bookstore in Hawaii. I've been trying to read some of the older fantasy books so anything you could recommend I appreciate!

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Heather wrote: "Yes, it's a great series so far! I excitedly found some early editions in a used bookstore in Hawaii. I've been trying to read some of the older fantasy books so anything you could recommend I appr..."

Elric series by Michael Moorcock, original Conan stories by Robert E. Howard come to mind.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Heather, also love the Amber series. The Guns of Avalon happened to be the first one of the series I read. I stumbled on it. I had to track the rest of the series down later.

Moorcock's Eternal Champion books are also good (though some of Moorcock's works I dislike). Evgeny also mentioned Howard's books. I'd go along with that. Depending on what you like there's a lot of great old fantasy. Feel free to check my shelves and I'm sure others would say the same.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Welcome.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Anuj.
:)

[Heather]

Thanks for the recommendations and warm welcome. I'll definitely check into those you listed and your favorites shelves.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm also lining up more books so I'll probably drop by and see what you've got listed.

I figure I won't need to live much longer than say 150 years to read the books I already have waiting...

Of course I keep adding books.

[David]

Hi, my name is David Ball from Wollaston, England. I work in IT and have had a passion for reading since my teenage years.

My main genre is fantasy, growing up with authors such as R.E Feist, David Eddings, David Gemmell and Terry Brooks to name a few. I also read some sci-fi and horror when I fancy something different.

I am hoping to get back into reading more again using Goodreads and the groups to help give me more ideas of what to read next

I am currently working my way through the WOT series again to read the final book, I know its not everyones favourite but after reading the other books in the series I felt a need to finish it!

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, David.
:)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Welcome.

[Scarletine]

Hi Everyone

Delighted to find this book club. I'm currently in the Uk but have spent most of my life in Ireland/around Europe. I'm an Artist and designer. And actually will give anything creative a try. I love reading/audiobooks. I'm quite picky about the books I choose and have been reading lots of fantasy in recent years, amazed at how long it has taken me to get to some of the books. Robin Hobb books have changed my life- that may sound over dramatic but Tawny Man blew my mind. I also adore Terry Pratchett, Patrick Rothfuss and Scott Lynch. looking forwards to recommendations.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, LittleRed.
:)

[LoveBooksAndCats]

Hi all well my name is Farwa and I am from Pakistan. I am not newo readi+g but my experience is more in Urdu literature. But I love fantasy novels filled with mystery and adventure like Harry Potter and Creepy Hollow series. Well that's it I guess.

[Bev]

Hi to all nwbies and a big welcome

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Farwa.
:)

[Robert]

Robert S. SeppäläI'm an avid Fantasy geek, author, and filmmaker. Who doesn't like Tolkein? I first read the Hobbit in grade school, and that was it, I was hooked! I'm also a fan of William Morris, and to some extent, George Martin. But mostly I read and study classics and mythology, such as the Heimskringla, The Poetic Eddas, The Kalevala, etc., as well as the works of Joseph Campbell.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Robert wrote: "Robert S. SeppäläI'm an avid Fantasy geek, author, and filmmaker. Who doesn't like Tolkein? I first read the Hobbit in grade school, and that was it, I was hooked! I'm also a fan o..."

Welcome, Robert.
:)

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Marilyn wrote: "Hi to all,
I basically joined because my daughter belongs and she has good taste and no tolerance for drama. I currently live in Columbus, Ohio however I moved here at the age of 13 from Knoxville,..."


Welcome to the group, Marilyn.
:)

[Peter]

Hello hello, My names Peter am 23, I'm from Liverpool, England (So I'm a Scouser :) ). Sadly I only started reading book 2 years ago so I have missed out soooooooo bad. The first books a read was the harry potter series and I fell in love with reading from the moment I started. I haven't stopped reading and after like 50 books I have found what I like :) Anything fantasy (lol) as long as it is written well (my standards) .

My favourite Author has to be Patrick Rothfuss and I know I'm not alone. I have also just found another great author thanks to Patrick, Catherynne M. Valente, I have only read two of her books so far but her style of writing is so creative and amazing I found myself lost in the book after the first line.

My favourite series, so obviously 'The Kingkiller Chronicle' is at the top but also high on my list is harry potter, fairyland series and His Dark Materials.

I feel like I've waffled on enough now so that's all for now.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Peter from Liverpool.
:)

If Patrick Rothfuss is your favorite author, then Brandon Sanderson is a must read.
',:)

I've even heard, they sign each other's books.

[JC]

Hi! I'm JC. I used to read a ton when I was a kid, then kinda stopped for some reason as I got older except for the odd book that I picked up here and there. I think the problem for me was that I didn't have many friends who read much (sad :| ) so I never had that culture of sharing books and exchanging books. In the last few years I've been thrilled to find many different ways of finding great books to read and I've been reading quite a lot lately. I LOVE fantasy, but I have to say that I haven't read too much in this genre and so that's the reason why I want to be part of this club. I watched a few videos and interview online lately featuring George RR Martin, Robin Hobb, Lev Grossman, Joe Abercrombie, Pat Rothfuss, and Diana Gabaldon, so I've been reading some of their work and been having a blast. I'm joining this group just in time because I have Half a King in my TBR pile! I'm really excited about delving into this awesome genre!

[L.G.]

Welcome new people!

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, J C.
:)

[JC]

Peter wrote: "Hello hello, My names Peter am 23, I'm from Liverpool, England (So I'm a Scouser :) ). Sadly I only started reading book 2 years ago so I have missed out soooooooo bad. The first books a read was t..."

Hi Peter, I think the Harry Potter series made a bunch of us either discover or re-discover reading. I just recently heard about Pat Rothfuss, and because of his reviews I'm in the middle of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. I agree with you that her writing is SO creative and fun. She's got fairy tale logic down pat. I enjoy it a lot I especially like how she kinda *winks* at her adult readers with a well-placed joke here and there, but I'm putting it on hold until the Holidays to read to the nieces and nephews which I'm sure they'll love.

[JC]

Brenda ╰☆╮ wrote: "Welcome, J C.
:)"

Thanks for the warm welcome Brenda and for moderating the group!