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    ... Perhaps you should also recommend that the book be easy to find/in print. The thing with Fantasy novels is that there are a lot of obscure titles. :/


     
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    I had that thought earlier and forgot to make a note of it...
     
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    ... Well, I got excited about a book... and then I realized that for some reason, it's temporarily unavailable to order in Canada and the Library has a ridiculously long list for holds on the item :/
     
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    http://www.bookdepository.co.uk

    Free worldwide delivery.
     
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    As a fantasy fan, I suppose it comes as a shock that I've never read any of the books from the "A Song of Fire and Ice" series. Which is why I've decided to put this down as a quintessential and award-winning read for any contemporary fantasy peruser who might be in a similar bind.

    I recommend:

    A Game of Thrones: Book One of A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin.

    I'm looking for a suitable summary to post up here.


    Side note:... Oh bloody hell, I'm just having a hard time picking between these two. Enty, I leave it to you to decide which you want to add to the poll.



    "The Blade Itself," by Joe Abercrombie (2007)
    Here's a brief extract from the novel, to get a sense of the author's style. I've poked around the internet community and everyone seems to be raving about this guy.
     
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    Lord Foul's Bane from the Thomas Covenant series (Stephen R. Donaldson)...I've always wanted to finish it but I never had the chance.

    ETA: Thankfully we have an EXQUISITE used bookstore nearby. It should have that one. :D
     
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    I'd love to join.
    I read philosophy, political science, and some old literature.
     
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    We would love to have you. This time we have chosen fantasy. If you still want to participate in the genre choose a book that fits the guidelines.

    Has to be available
    You cant have read it before
    One suggestion per person
    Must provide a description
     
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    As we go i am chaging the OP with the suggestions. Please have them in by sunday. Then i will add a poll!
     
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    can you find a description online?
     
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    Fantasy is fine for me.

    I've read a song of ice and fire though. I'm onto book 5 I think
     
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    Oh wow, I read that years and years ago. I must have been in the 7th grade, I think? Too bad I don't remember most of it.

    Anyway, I know I'm a little late to the party but I'm in for the book club thing! Can't guarantee my commitment, though... I tend to be terrible at keeping to a schedule. :m136:I'll do my best!
     
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    Very brief description of Lord Foul's Bane from Amazon.com (partial book jacket):

    Amazon link here: Amazon.com: Lord Foul's Bane (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 1) (9780345348654): Stephen R. Donaldson: Books

    You can also read the first several pages as a tease. Book might be a bit dated...but in the beginning, the main character suffers from leprosy in modern times (1977) before embarking on his journey to the new world. Very Tolkien-esque.
     
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    yes, the more the merrier! Everyone who wishes to participate may suggest a book. I will start a poll on sunday!
     
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    But would the prequel detract from the first book in the series, "Wheel of Time"? I haven't read Jordan (I've wanted to but I haven't) but I don't want the (later) prequel to spoil any surprises!
     
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    I have read, I think, up to book 11 in the series. It is quite good!
     
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    I've heard the first few are fantastic but they get worse and worse as the series progresses. culminating in a farcical (too many characters) last two books

    Is that an accurate assessment?
     
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    Yea, it gets a little too over-the-top after a while. As an example: Someone says something, some woman faints, another vomits, like a crazy anime movie.

    By book 8 it felt a bit drawn out. Not everyone would agree with that though. I simply don't get into stuff that is overbearingly complex.
     
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