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 I've been reading quite a bit of fantasy recently, and I figured it'd be interesting for us to put together a pretty comprehensive list of what books/series we've read and would recommend to others. I figured the Guest Forum would be the best place since it's just that awesome. dface-ani.gif

To get definitions out of the way, "high fantasy" at its most basic involves OTHER WORLDS. This rules out Twilight, Harry Potter, and the Dresden Files, but includes books like Glen Cook's Chronicles of the Black Company even though it lacks intelligent non-human creatures (ignoring the denizens of the Plains of Fear, anyway).

There might be some defensible exceptions to the rule (the Abhorsen Chronicles are on the fence, as are the Chronicles of Narnia), but this thread is a HIGH FANTASY THREAD. If you want to talk about other stuff make your own topic, goddammit. neko2.gif

PS: Feel free to talk and debate and stuff, the compendium is in the second post. If you want to write a synopsis/testimonial feel free to do so and I'll include it, but it's not absolutely necessary. All you really need is to give me a title and say THIS BOOK IS AWESOME and it'll go on the list (authors and publication dates are also super cool).
 
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 The High Fantasy Compendium:

Books/series are assorted alphabetically by title.
If you're looking for a specific author, use your browser's search function.

Sub-genres noted:
  • Dark Fantasy: involves horror and/or considerable realism/brutality.
    Tons of main character fatalities does not directly imply dark fantasy, but it's a clue.
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[u][b][color=orange]<Book/Series Title>:[/color][/b][/u]
[LIST]Author(s): <Name(s)>.
Sub-genre(s): <Duh>.[/LIST]
[LIST=1][*]<Title 1> (<Publication Date>).
[*]<Title 2> (<Publication Date>).
[*]<Title 3> (<Publication Date>).
[*]Etc.[/LIST]
[QUOTE]<Testimonial(s)>.[/QUOTE]

Belgariad, The (Series):
    Author(s): David Eddings.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Pawn of Prophecy (1982).
  2. Queen of Sorcery (1982).
  3. Magician's Gambit (1983).
  4. Castle of Wizardry (1984).
  5. Enchanters' End Game (1984).
Chronicles of the Black Company (Series):
    Author(s): Glen Cook.
    Sub-genre(s): Dark Fantasy.
  1. The Black Company (1984).
  2. Shadows Linger (1984).
  3. The White Rose (1985).
Chronicles of Narnia, The (Series):
    Author(s): C.S. Lewis.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. The Magician's Nephew (1955).
  2. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950).
  3. Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia (1951).
  4. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952).
  5. The Silver Chair (1953).
  6. The Horse and his Boy (1954).
  7. The Last Battle (1956).
Codex Alera (Series):
    Author(s): Jim Butcher.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Furies of Calderon (2004).
  2. Academ's Fury (2005).
  3. Cursor's Fury (2006).
  4. Captain's Fury (2007).
  5. Princep's Fury (2008).
  6. First Lord's Fury (2009).
Dark Tower, The (Series):
    Author(s): Stephen King.
    Sub-genre(s): Dark Fantasy.
  1. The Gunslinger (1982).
  2. The Drawing of the Three (1987).
  3. The Waste Lands (1991).
  4. Wizard and Glass (1997).
  5. Wolves of the Calla (2003).
  6. Song of Susannah (2004).
  7. The Dark Tower (2004).
Dragonlance Chronicles, The (Series):
    Author(s): Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984).
  2. Dragons of Winter Night (1985).
  3. Dragons of Spring Dawning (1985).
Hart's Hope:
    Author(s): Orson Scott Card.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
    Publication: 1983.
His Dark Materials (Series):
    Author(s): Philip Pullman.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Northern Lights / The Golden Compass (1995).
  2. The Subtle Knife (1997).
  3. The Amber Spyglass (2000).
Hobbit, The:
    Author(s): J.R.R. Tolkien.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
    Publication: 1937.
Inheritance Cycle, The (Series):
    Author(s): Christopher Paolini.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Eragon (2003).
  2. Eldest (2005).
  3. Brisingr (2008).
  4. Unknown Title (Pending).
Lord of the Rings, The (Series):
    Author(s): J.R.R. Tolkien.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. The Fellowship of the Ring (1954).
  2. The Two Towers (1954).
  3. The Return of the King (1955).
Malloreon, The (Series):
    Author(s): David Eddings.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Guardians of the West (1987).
  2. King of the Murgos (1988).
  3. Demon Lord of Karanda (1988).
  4. Sorceress of Darshiva (1989).
  5. The Seeress of Kell (1991).
Obsidian Trilogy, The (Series):
    Author(s): Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. The Outstretched Shadow (2003).
  2. To Light a Candle (2004).
  3. When Darkness Falls (2006).
Old Kingdom (Series):
    Author(s): Garth Nix.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Sabriel (1995).
  2. Lirael (2001).
  3. Abhorsen (2003).
  4. Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen (Pending).
  5. Unknown Title (Pending).
Shannara Trilogy, The (Series):
    Author(s): Terry Brooks.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. The Sword of Shannara (1977).
  2. The Elfstones of Shannara (1982).
  3. The Wishsong of Shannara (1985).
Silmarillion, The:
    Author(s): J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien (ed.).
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
    Publication: 1977.
Song of Ice and Fire, A (Series):
    Author(s): George R.R. Martin.
    Sub-genre(s): Dark Fantasy.
  1. A Game of Thrones (1996).
  2. A Clash of Kings (1998).
  3. A Storm of Swords (2000).
  4. A Feast for Crows (2005).
  5. A Dance with Dragons (Pending).
  6. The Winds of Winter (Pending).
  7. A Dream of Spring (Pending).
Sovereign Stone, The (Series):
    Author(s): Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. Well of Darkness (2000).
  2. Guardians of the Lost (2001).
  3. Journey into the Void (2003).
Tales of the Malazan Book of the Fallen (Series):
    Author(s): Steven Erikson.
    Sub-genres: N/A.
  1. Gardens of the Moon (1999).
  2. Deadhouse Gates (2000).
  3. Memories of Ice (2001).
  4. House of Chains (2002).
  5. Midnight Tides (2004).
  6. The Bonehunters (2006).
  7. Reaper's Gale (2007).
  8. Toll the Hounds (2008).
  9. Dust of Dreams (2009).
  10. The Crippled God (Pending).
Wheel of Time, The (Series):
    Author(s): Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson (ed.).
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. The Eye of the World (1990).
  2. The Great Hunt (1990).
  3. The Dragon Reborn (1991).
  4. The Shadow Rising (1992).
  5. The Fires of Heaven (1993).
  6. Lord of Chaos (1994).
  7. A Crown of Swords (1996).
  8. The Path of Daggers (1998).
  9. Winter's Heart (2000).
  10. Crossroads of Twilight (2003).
  11. Knife of Dreams (2005).
  12. The Gathering Storm (2009).
  13. Towers of Midnight (Pending, by Brandon Sanderson).
  14. A Memory of Light (Pending, by Brandon Sanderson).
Witcher Saga, The (Series):
    Author(s): Andrzej Sapkowski.
    Sub-genre(s): N/A.
  1. The Last Wish (1993).
  2. Blood of Elves (1994).
  3. Times of Contempt (1995, pending translation from Polish).
  4. Baptism of Fire (1996, pending translation from Polish).
  5. The Swallow's Tower (1997, pending translation from Polish).
  6. Lady of the Lake (1999, pending translation from Polish).

 
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 eragon series. cant wait for the latest book
 
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 Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

Ender's Game should also be included just out of sheer awesome hash.png
 
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Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

Ender's Game should also be included just out of sheer awesome hash.png

Icksnay on the science fiction, but I already have Hart's Hope up there so Orson Scott Card does have a representative presence. smile.gif Updating.
 
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 You had LOTR and The Silmarillion, but don't think I saw The Hobbit lol xD

Star Wars have a huuuge series of unofficial books. Apparently some are worth a read - or so I heard.

Not sure if this is anything what you want lol, don't read too much sad.gif
 
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QUOTE: Rodney75 @ April 05, 2010 12:43 pm)
You had LOTR and The Silmarillion, but don't think I saw The Hobbit lol xD

Star Wars have a huuuge series of unofficial books. Apparently some are worth a read - or so I heard.

Not sure if this is anything what you want lol, don't read too much sad.gif

My bad on the hobbit thing. ohmy.gif

And bad science fiction! Bad! *lunges for a broomhandle*
 
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 Dark Tower series by Stephen King. Hey, it's fantasy. Kinda. Set in kinda a western genre, but it's still Fantasy. Trust me.

The Gunslinger
The Drawing of the Three
The Waste Lands
Wizard and Glass
Wolves of the Calla
Song of Susannah
The Dark Tower


 
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 Lol, just thought i'ld say it tongue.gif Old films are cool.

How about "His Dark Materials" shiz - Phillip Pullman.
Meh, read one.. My opinion was literally Meh. But people like them..
 
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 HIGHLY recommend Wheel of time series. epic.

Also An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore















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HIGHLY recommend Wheel of time series. epic.

Also An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore















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I'd also add *tries not to pick sci fi* the Codex Alera series also by Jim Butcher. hash.png
 
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HIGHLY recommend Wheel of time series. epic.

Also An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore















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 Updated and such. smile.gif
 
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 Reiksguard is based on Warhammer somehow or other; I'm not sure how since I have no actual knowledge of that system but just suffice to say the book is bloody brilliant and you should go read it right now. It captures perfectly that highlight of medieval knighthood of the 16th century with all its glamor and debauchery, and blood-chilling heavy cavalry charges.

Very well written, I'll be following this author with keen interest.
 
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 I be shocked that Dragonlance have ended for ye on just those 3 books.

Continue on, it gets more and more epic.

Dragonlance Chronicles, The (Series):
Author(s): Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
Sub-genre(s): N/A.
Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984).
Dragons of Winter Night (1985).
Dragons of Spring Dawning (1985).

Did ye read just those? Read these next in the following order:

Dragonlance Legends trilogy:

Time of the Twins
seabattle of the Twins
blast of the Twins

Then,

The Second Generation

Dragons of Summer Flame

The seabattle of Souls trilogy:
Dragons of Fallen Sun
Dragons of a Lost Star
Dragons of a Vanquished Moon


Also, theres a trilogy that goes indepth of the missing pieces of the original Chronicles trilogy:

The Lost Chronicles Trilogy:
Dragons of the Dwarven Depths
Dragons of the Highlord Skies
Dragons of the Hourglass Mage

All by same authors

 
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 I read the ones about the twins; Tanis turned into such a half-assed prick I kind of gave up after that. sad.gif And the writing devolved, but I'll take a look at them.
 
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 You highly recommend any of these books wayne?

p.s- Samarillion=worst book by tolkien ever......so boring lol
 
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 Out of everything I've read, the series that caught my attention the most was:

Symphony of Ages, The (Series)

Author(s): Elizabeth Haydon

1. Rhapsody: Child of Blood
2. Prophecy: Child of Earth
3. Destiny: Child of the Sky
4. Requiem for the Sun
5. Elegy for a Lost Star
6. The Assassin King

It's more adult-oriented fantasy series. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_of_Ages
 
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Chronicles of Narnia, The (Series):

      Author(s): C.S. Lewis.
      Sub-genre(s): N/A.

  1. The Magician's Nephew (1955).
  2. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950).
  3. Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia (1951).
  4. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952).
  5. The Silver Chair (1953).
  6. The Horse and his Boy (1954).
  7. The Last Battle (1956).


Have em. Probably the only "Chronicles" that aren't in chronological order.
 
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 "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
"Marlfox" by Brian Jacques
... Or any other book from the "Redwall" series by Brian Jacques.


For "The Giver" there's no way for me to give it proper justice without spoiling everything, but it was, in my opinion, an amazing story. The world is mysterious, at first, but you gradually begin to understand it... and things start to make surprising sense. It's one of those books that twists the general perception of life.

The "Redwall" series tells the stories of numerous animal warriors, their battles and their lives. I got really into "Marlfox" because it revolves around a group of warriors rallied together after a band of assassin-like fox's terrorize the land. Armies are formed and a war is started. Pretty classic stuff; always thought it could make an epic movie.
 
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QUOTE: Kiwi011 @ June 02, 2010 02:51 pm)
You highly recommend any of these books wayne?

p.s- Samarillion=worst book by tolkien ever......so boring lol

Yes, I'm going to rewrite this in another thread sometime I think with just my top picks; just because I'm an egotistical prick. ohmy.gif

And Silmarillion is at the top of my recommendation list so stfu.
 
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QUOTE: Firelion08 @ June 03, 2010 12:53 am)
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry
"Marlfox" by Brian Jacques
... Or any other book from the "Redwall" series by Brian Jacques.


For "The Giver" there's no way for me to give it proper justice without spoiling everything, but it was, in my opinion, an amazing story. The world is mysterious, at first, but you gradually begin to understand it... and things start to make surprising sense. It's one of those books that twists the general perception of life.

The "Redwall" series tells the stories of numerous animal warriors, their battles and their lives. I got really into "Marlfox" because it revolves around a group of warriors rallied together after a band of assassin-like fox's terrorize the land. Armies are formed and a war is started. Pretty classic stuff; always thought it could make an epic movie.

I read the giver in like 7th grade and hated it, I actually think I may reread it though because, now that I think about it, it was a pretty weird book and I might get something out of it this time around......

+redwall series=the shit
 
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