Sci-Fi and Fantasy Recommendations

[Scott]

Please use this thread to recommend or post short reviews of books that fall in the category of sci-fi/fantasy.

If you want personalized recommendations for this genre, make a post in this thread with a brief explanation about what type of other books or authors you like in this genre.

You can also recommend against reading books that you read but didn't like.

When recommending a book, it may help to make a concise description of the book. If you wish to write more than a paragraph about a book or series, please post a new thread dedicated solely to that book or series.

If you are listing a lot of books, it may be a good idea to briefly explain the list a little. (Are all the books part of a sub-genre? Do all the books you are listing have something in common? If they are your personal favorites in the genre, then briefly tell us a little about yourself and what types of books you like.)

Thanks,
Scott

[sarascareermail]

Two of my favorite fantasy writers are Laurel K Hamilton and Charlaine Harris. Both of these writers create an alternate reality in their series, in that vampires are a part of every day life. For some great book recommendations, check out:

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[Loops]

I read a cool book a couple weeks ago that created an alternate reality too. It's called Terraem. You can read the first chapter at Terraem.com so you can tell if you'll like it.

[Montetre']

Crazy!

[Tracey Neal]

I have a very interesting sci-fi/fantasy/horror suggestion. It's called "The Other Side of the Mountain" (La montagne morte de la vie) Written by Michel Bernanos. Just click the link..it will take you to my Goodreads Profile..you can find my review on there.

http://www.goodreads.com/profile/Traytray

[Trystne]

There is a new series out that has it's readers standing on their toes, it's

called Fallen Kingdom Book I: Rise of the Gods.

you can review the synopsis on the author's webpage called A.Mused

Publishing. There are also some impressive illustrations posted.

[divengrabber]

i would like 2 share sarah jane's "Invasion of the Bane".

[thischarmingmanc]

i would like 2 share sarah jane's "Invasion of the Bane".

why what where how ?

More information please

[Traycee]

Can i recommend The Dwarves written by Markus Heitz.
Really good read which elevates dwarves from the role of side kick to actual hero of the story.

[DiykhaniyeIzOsen]

A really good series (albeit a long one with a second one in the same "Saga" just getting going) is the Noble Dead Saga by Barb and JC Hendee. The first book is called Dhampir. And don't ignore it just because it's a vampire series - I got my mom hooked on it and she hates vampire books!

[ChrisSamsDad]

Hi, can anyone recommend any books that a big fan of Neal Stephenson (apart from Anathem) would like. I found both his early stuff, Big U and Zodiac to be wonderful, but the Cryptocommicon was my all-favourite. The historical ones were OK too. But prefered the cyberpunk/near future ones.

[emmauk007]

I am currently reading the first installment of the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon. Not being the most patient of readers I normally wpuld put down a book if after 30 pages it does not grip me, but with Outlander I decided to percevere and I am glad that I did. This is an enthralling tale of love, medicine, and clan politics in mid 17th-century Scotland. The central female character, Claire Randall, has been swept back in time after walking innocently into a stone circle shortly after World War II. A former WWII nurse, Claire makes her way in the fierce world of the clans through her medical skills and her blossoming relationship with a tall, red-haired Highlander, James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. By page 250, you will be in love with Jamie Fraser, too, mark my words! and will eagerly flicking through the pages. I just loved the history of this book also and I am thoroughly enjoying this book. Cant wait to read the next books.

[ChrisSamsDad]

why are sci-fi and fantasy books always lumped together, seems to me they are very distinct genres. Of course, there is sometimes a bit of overlap, but mostly not.

It really pisses me off to browse a sci-fi section in a bookshop, only to find 90% of the books are wizard/dragon based.

[Dolphin]

Fantasy : Piers Anthony, R.A. Salvatore, and Weis/Hickman
and ROBERT JORDAN.
Science Fiction: Orson Scott Card (simply amazing).

[ChrisSamsDad]

Science Fiction: Orson Scott Card (simply amazing).

Do his right-wing political views come out in his Sci-fi writing? That was always a bit irritating about Robert Heinlein (Robinn EE Hitler as he was sometimes referred to as)