The Sword of Truth Box Set, Books 4-6: Temple of the Winds; Soul of the Fire; Faith of the Fallen18 reviews Terry Goodkind Tor Books, 2002 Good quality + Terry Goodkind is an excellent author + Second set is even better than the first Books are paperback, but high quality. Couldn't ask for better - well, except hardback :)             The Silmarillion664 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien Del Rey, 1985 Must read + Tough read but well worth it + Gorgeous Production!! + Middle Earth Bible             Dreamsongs: Volume II2 reviews George R.R. Martin Spectra, 2007 A good oppourtunity to revisit those old GRRM stories and a few you missed No question, most of the stories here are available somewhere else. The key though is that this volume collects them together with commentary on the creative process by the author. Its a fun read and there where some stories I'd not seen before.             Blood Follows: A Tale of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach15 reviews Steven Erikson, Mike Dringenberg Night Shade Books, 2005 Bloodchillingly brilliant + Not Free SF Reader + Blood Fellows + Good little break.             The Bonehunters (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 6)22 reviews Steven Erikson Tor Books, 2007 Erikson is Excellent! + I really liked this one All the Steven Erikson books are excellent. This series is one of the best fantasy series I have ever read, and I have read thousands of fantasy novels. These are not for the faint hearted however, Erikson is not afraid to kill off characters, the plots are deep and complex and the series is not ...             The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: "Wounded Land", "One Tree" and "White Gold Wielder"4 reviews Stephen Donaldson Collins, 1994 It's really amazing!!! + Loved the First, Loved the Second Having read the first chronicles, I wondered how Donalson could possibly create another trilogy... Be ready to be surprised by what you read, Donaldson has an extensive imagination. Just don't try to work out the "plot" It will spoil the story wether you make it or not. I'm sure the third ...             Reaper's Gale: Book Seven of The Malazan Book of the Fallen18 reviews Steven Erikson Tor Books, 2008 Brilliant!! Erikson keeps it coming! + Complex but worthwhile + Main Storyline Elements Strong, New Storylines are Filler + Not the best in the series, but still decent. + A quick hint for the whole series             The Book of Lost Tales 1(The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 1)45 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien Del Ray/Balantine Books, 1992 genius + Pretty Interesting + The Journey Back this book is incredible, but amazon sent me a copy with a different cover than pictured here. not to sound whiny, but i really wanted the john howe artwork instead of the hideous one that i got. but still, the book rules. thanks for screwing up amazon.             The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit152 reviews David Eddings Del Rey, 2002 Glad I found This + GLAD THEY PUT THESE TOGETHER. + Great book, great series + Great Escape + Behold the Fantasy King!             The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1)100 reviews Lynn Flewelling Spectra, 2001 The Bone Doll's Twin + Great! + Absolutely Brilliant! + Wonderful start to the trilogy! + Absolutely loved it!             Deadhouse Gates (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2)55 reviews Steven Erikson Tor Books, 2005 Well then. + still confusing concepts on second outing [no spoilers] + Better than "Gardens of the Moon", not yet Erikson's best. + AWESOME RIDE!!! LIKE ROLLERCOASTERS? YOU'LL LOVE THIS!             A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)1512 reviews George R.R. Martin Spectra, 1997 Absolutely among the best I've read. Edgy stage-setting adventure creates an intriguingly cruel world + Brilliant start of a great series + A great start to a great series This book was recommended by a friend. I have since recommended it (and the series) to anyone with a bend for fantasy, fiction, political scheming, and/or adventure. Buy it, read it, then spread it. You will not be disappointed...unless of course adult themes and content offend you.             The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing, Book 1)78 reviews R. Scott Bakker Overlook Hardcover, 2004 A deeply rich and rewarding fantasy reading experience. + Now I wait for that which comes after... + Bakker an incredible world builder!!! + Very good             The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant)16 reviews Stephen Donaldson Collins, 1993 Let's Get Down to the Nitty Gritty + Give this one a chance + Great Example of the Fantasy Genre + Good/ungood - I liked it.             Hedge Knight, Vol. 1 (Book Market Edition)12 reviews George R. R. Martin, Ben Avery, ... Marvel Comics, 2007 Excellent Adaptation!! + Awesome + just wonderful + Classic George RR Martin             A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2)633 reviews George R.R. Martin Spectra, 2000 One Hundred Years War, er, Read + A worthy sequel to AGOT + A great sequel!!!! + Best Fantasy Novel I Have Ever Read + The War for Margery Tyrell's Privy Purse             The Ice Dragon26 reviews George R. R. Martin Starscape, 2006 Most Amazing Tale + A beautifully written and realized children's story. + good for childrens This book is an excellent example of the creativity and imagination that we come to expect from George R.R. Martin. It is easy to identify with the young protagonist as she prefers solitude and spends her time in the company of ice creatures and the ice dragon to that of other people. She lives ...             Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1)341 reviews Robin Hobb Spectra, 1996 Beautiful, Tragic, and Epic + The Start of a FANTASTIC SERIES!!! + Every Once Upon A Time, A Great... + Innovative page turner             A Dance with Dragons (Song of Ice and Fire) George R.R. Martin Spectra, 2013 Dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, George R. R. Martin has earned international acclaim for his monumental cycle of epic fantasy. Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers the fifth book in his spellbinding landmark series—as both familiar faces and surprising new forces vie for a foothold in a fragmented empire. In the aftermath of a colossal ...             A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)764 reviews George R. R. Martin Spectra, 2005 One of the greatest Epic stories ever written. + Subdued, but still very good + it's now late 2008 Maybe the best story I've ever read. Epic in span. The books look intimidating in size, but they read fast. There are no good guys and bad guys, just characters with their own motivations. At the end of the first book, I had my favorite character and my most hated characters(two brothers); at ...