ok i love sci-fiction books and books that have wars like lord of the rings kind of wars that involve magic and stuff like that and i am getting tired of reading the same series over and over like i read Lord of the Rings series all the time DragonLances first 4 books over and Eragon and Eldest and Harry Potter over and over again and i just need help out there. Can u guys give me some other good series like at least 4 books in the series or more that will let me keep reading books that i love just give me a couple series
2007-06-21 10:53:56 · 19 answers · asked by Colbert Nation 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
There are two classics series that you do not mention that you always read so i will assume that you haven't.
Dune series by Frank Herbert
Foundation series by Issac Asimov
You are not a true Sci Fi fan if you have not read these.
Enjoy.
2007-06-21 11:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by the TreeHouse Guru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sabriel
Lirael
Abhorsen
all by Garth Nix.
The Old Kingdom Trilogy is a little sci-fi, although not modern or alien-like. It deals with a girl, Sabriel, then another, Lirael, fighting the Dead.
These are probably still on my all-time favorite books list, but I haven't read them in a long time.
The Thief
The Queen of Attolia
The King of Attolia
all by Megan Whalen Turner.
I got into this series when I had a Greek mythology obsession. Although it isn't based around Greek mythology, the people are monotheistic, live in a Greece-based world, and, although sounds somewhat old-aged, they have current commodities, like pocketwatches.
The first book is a jaw-dropping hooker for the next two, that are completely different than the first. The first makes you believe an entire storeyline then, in the last twenty pages, information is revealed that everyting isn't as it seemed. The second book is based around warefare and a little bit of love, and the third is a little like both first and second, a bittersweet ending (because it's a trilogy and over with.) This trilogy is most definetely on my favorite books list.
2007-06-21 11:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mandi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Turltedove-The Balance trilogy and its sequel the Colonization series-about aliens attacking Earth-in 1942. And he carries the story thru to the 80s.
The Amber Chronicles by Roger Zelazny-9 smaller books about the only real family in any universe-we are all just shadows-and their power struggle-there can be only one King in Amber
Harry Turtledove again-The Great War series-if the South won the Civil War what would the rest of our history be like? How about tanks duking it out in Kentucky? About 8 books.
You might also try a guy named Glen Cook-he's pure fantasy/warfare. I forget the name of the series but he's in most Borders in the scifi/fantasy section. Try David Weber also.
2007-06-21 11:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Vandat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well in the Fantasy book realm, if you like the "Lord of the Rings" give the "Mithgar" series by Dennis L. McKiernan a try. It has the same types of characters and conflicting relationships in them.
If you like Sci-Fi try the "Foundation" or "Robot" series by Issac Assimov.
If Military Sci-Fi is more your thing, I guarantee you will love the Honor Harrington" series by David Weber.
Another older series I think you would enjoy is the "Barsoom" series by "Tarzan" author Edgar Rice Burroughs.
2007-06-22 11:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by mighty_mic_53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's an excellent two book series by James Hamilton that I just read called "Pandora's Star" and "Judas Unchained." There both 800+ pages, so it's as long as a four series book.
Also check out Stephen Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever," which consists of two trilogies.
2007-06-21 15:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like sci-fiction you would like R.A. Salvatore. Start with "The Dark Elf Trilogy". Then "Ice Wind Dale Trilogy". There are 10 or 12 more books with the characters involved. I'll bet you get hooked. These books are more fantasy than sci-fi and are written in the Forgotten Realms world. Enjoy.
2007-06-21 12:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriousley:
Xenogenesis series by Octavia E. Butler
Here's a few awards she has won for here work:
2000: lifetime achievement award in writing from the PEN American Center
1999: Nebula Award for Best Novel - Parable of the Talents
1995: MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant
1985: Hugo Award for Best Novelette - Bloodchild
1985: Locus Award for Best Novelette - "Bloodchild"[9]
1985: Science Fiction Chronicle Award for Best Novelette - "Bloodchild"[10]
1984: Nebula Award for Best Novelette - Bloodchild
1984: Hugo Award for Best Short Story - Speech Sounds
1980: Creative Arts Award, L.A. YWCA
Also - a guy named Stephen King wrote a series called the
"Dark Tower Series". Its tasty.
2007-06-21 11:15:30 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ursula le Guin wrote mysteries which have a slightly ancient Egyptian feel, - one series is the Earthsea books which are: Tales from Earthsea, A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore, Tehanu, The Other Wind. Exciting books.
2007-06-21 11:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might like 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card
It's a science-fiction novel about young kids being trained to become commanders in a war against an alien race.
It also has sequels:
Speaker for the Dead
Xenocide
Children of the Mind
You might want to read the first few pages and see if you'll like it or not!
Hope this helps you!
2007-06-21 11:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by Amethyst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Shannara series by Terry Brooks
Another Brooks trilogy that starts with Running with the Demon
The 1st & 2nd Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen R. Donaldson - he as started a 3rd series on this.
The Obsidian Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory
That should take care of your summer!
2007-06-21 11:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋