I have just finished reading the book Eragon by Christopher Paolini and I LOVED it! I am going to buy Eldest next and then the third book when it comes out. I have a hard time finding books that grab my attention like this and I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions for good books I may enjoy.
I also like the Harry Potter books and am reading Chronicles of Narnia. I like stories about Wizards,Dragons,Elves,Magic, etc. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
2006-12-15 05:57:00 · 8 answers · asked by Cassandra 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Dragonrider Series. There are many, many good fantasy books that are old enough they are in used book stores for cheap. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, fantasy and science fiction were being mixed up and matched up and I think the process stimulated fantasy more than science fiction. The next thing you know, there are more fantasy elements in books labeled science fiction, then somebody invents the term "science fantasy," and lots of even more ignorant attempts to label the genres. Currently, the bookstores seem to have much more space dedicated to fantasy than to science fiction, but they no longer make all that much attempt to separate them.
Look for the Earthsea books, for example. But then there is Ringworld, and there is Riverworld. One is considered science fiction, the other is usually labeled fantasy. Both are very different from anything else.
2006-12-15 06:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you actually read 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings (not just watched the movies)? If not, definitely start with them. Also, you might enjoy Douglas Adams' 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe' series, as well as his other books. They're a bit different than the others you've mentioned, but I enjoyed all of these books...
edit: Oh yeah, and try Eva Ibbotsen's books- cute, fast-paced and funny
2006-12-15 14:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by boots&hank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love the Eragon series! Anyway...you should read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Including sequel New Moon. I could not stop reading this books! A little romantic and cute story. You should go on barnesandnoble.com to get a good idea of the summary! You will not regret reading these books!
well there are several...I love all of them. You should try them. You should go to barnesandnoble.com to get more info on the books.
1. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
2. New Moon (sequel to Twilight)
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Alex Rider Series
1. Strormbreaker
2. Point Blanc
3. Skeleton Key
4. Scorpia (my favorite)
5. Ark Angel
6. Snakehead (coming in 2007)
2006-12-15 21:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"The Hero and the Crown" by Robin McKinley
The Harper Hall Trilogy: "Dragonsong", "Dragonsinger" and "Dragon Drums" by Anne McCaffery
The Song of Albion Trilogy: "The Paradise War", "The Silver Hand" and "The Endless Knot" by Stephen Lawhead
Not strictly magical fantasy, but well written in imaginative worlds that someone who likes Harry Potter might like:
"Below The Root" and "And All Between" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
"A Swiftly Tilting Planet" by Madeline L'Engle
2006-12-15 14:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Elise K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Circle Trilogy by Nora Roberts
2006-12-15 14:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people I know who liked those also liked a series called the World of Deltora by Emily Rodda. There's also the Circle books by Tamora Pierce.
2006-12-15 16:03:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would highly recommend the Xenogenesis trilogy by Octavia Butler.
She was a Hugo and Nebula award winning science fiction author. I was totally biased toward female sci-fi writers until I read her books. What a great imagination and talent!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octavia_Butler
2006-12-15 14:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the Dragon Lance series
2006-12-15 14:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by Dreaux~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋