2007-01-26 13:17:23 · 15 answers · asked by keda 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I echo phantasmagoriajeweller's recommendation of David Eddings Belgariad and Mallorian series. Wonder filled fantasy.
Other Fantasy recommendations
Mists of Avalon and Lady of Avalon by Marrion Zimmer Bradly
The Earth Children's Series by Jane Auel
The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
Horror recommendations
Anything by H.P. Lovecraft, or Clive Barker
Steven King-His best The Stand, 'Salems Lot, Tommynockers, Needful Things and Gunslinger series, The two he wrote with Peter Straub are also great - The Talisman and Black House
Pter Straub wrote a couple I like very much as well Koko and Blue Roses.
Anne Rice's Vampire, and Witch series are both good but I think her Queen of the Damned is her best.
Dean Koontz is ok for a one book read, his books move fast, good pacing and simple, clear writing. I think if you read more than about 3 you'll notice he uses the same plot devices over and over.
2007-01-26 13:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by ajtheactress 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not into horror but I can give you a few fantasy books that I don't think have been mentioned yet.
Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg
The Magic of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Green Rider by Kristen Britain
any of the Darkover books by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Magic Kingdom for Sale: Sold! by Terry Brooks
any of the Dragonlance books
Belgarath the Sorcerer by David Eddings
Polgara the Sorceress by David Eddings
The Darwath trilogy by Barbara Hambly
2007-01-26 17:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by awanderingelf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good horror book to read is Off Season by Jack Ketchum. My favorite fantasy book is still The Talisman by Stephen King. Don't know many more but these might be a start for you.
2007-01-26 13:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jody B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry don't read horror.... but fantasy I can help with.
1. Finovar Tapestry - guy gavriel kay
2. Game of Thrones - George Martin
3. Son of Avonar - Carol Berg
4. Dragonbone Chair - Tad Williams
5. Anything David Eddings
6. Mirror of her dreams - Stephen Donaldson
7. Dragons of Autumn Twilight - Margaret Weis
8. Tigana - Guy gavriel Kay
9. Dragonflight - Anne Mccaffery
10. Magician Apprentice - Raymond Feist
I could give you more, but this is enough to keep you busy for a while. ( by the way they're not in any particular order)
2007-01-26 15:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by samina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fabulous fantasy series is the Whell of Time. THe first book is called Eye of the World. They are kindof like the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but much more complex.
Oh. And as a warning: none of the books are under 700 pages. If you're going to read them, you need a lot of time ^_^
2007-01-26 13:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kelsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fantasy:
Try Piers Anthony and his Xanth, Incarnations of Immortality and Adept series.
Anne McCaffrey and her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Katherine Kurtz and her Deryni series.
I loved The Talisman, too!
Horror:
I like Misery, also by Stephen King, and I put it here because you get so involved in it. Almost painful to read.
There's a confusing series about a vampire slayer named Anita Blake - these are by Laurell Hamilton. I say confusing because it's part horror, part romance and seems more like a fantasy - a world where vampires and werewolves have rights. They also get a bit risque as you move along in the series.
Can't think of any others in this genre at the moment. Have fun!
2007-01-26 13:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Isthisnametaken2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love horror, but not fantasy. A very good author of horror is Bentley Little. I've read almost all of his books, great writer!
2007-01-26 13:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by macybluedawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't read horror, ever, but my friends who do like anything by Stephen King or Dean Knootz.
Fantasy: You ABSOLUTELY must read His Dark Materials Trilogy by Philip Pullman. REALLY!
Other fantasy novels:
East by Edith Pattou
Hero's Song and Fire Arrow by Edith Pattou
The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flannagan
Bartimeaus Trilogy (can't remember the author, sorry!)
2007-01-26 13:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by Kiara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite series of books is the Vlad Taltos series by Steven Brust, a fantasy series with a strong infrastructure, but a bit more in-depth than casual reading.
2007-01-26 13:23:52 · answer #9 · answered by Dmitri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fantasy books - i absalutely love David Eddings i would prefer him to Tolkien actually (don't Shoot me) try the Belgariad Series, the Mallorean series comes after that, horror ... perhaps Dean Koontz would be a good option
2007-01-26 13:23:14 · answer #10 · answered by phantasmagoriajewellery 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋