Book Series...

Pheebs · 24-06-2009, 12:39

Been trying to find a good series since Dark Materials and Robin Hoobs was suggested to me by a friend!

... Anyone read her books?

Thoughts?

Tried the library and annoyingly they don't have her stuff in so looks like I'll be making a purchase soon!

Any other series you think are top top?

Kitten · 24-06-2009, 12:41

this is a great little series - quite similar in some ways to the pullman trilogy so if you liked that, I think you'll like this.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=124584...rds=bartimaeus

Currently reading this guys stuff :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...x=matthew+shar

It's medieval mystery stuff - basically trying to solve murders (which isn't my thing) set in medieval times (which is). I'm finding them really interesting!

If you want a looky, I've got the first one - Dissolution (my boss has borrowed it but I can get it back) and I can send it over. Also have the next 2 of the series of 4 too (Dark Fire and Sovereign, so I can send them over as I've finished them.

Let me know!

_dogma_ · 24-06-2009, 16:10

Both of Trudy Canavans series are really good. The Black Magician Trilogy and The Age of Five are definately worth a read. The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer is also good too.

Garp · 24-06-2009, 17:53

Another + for Trudy Canavan, "The Black Magician" was utterly absorbing. Loved it.

I've just started on "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan. Finished the first book and soon to start the second. It's really well written

Jhadur · 24-06-2009, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Garp

I've just started on "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan. Finished the first book and soon to start the second. It's really well written

You really shouldn't of done that.

10 or 12 books in the series, the storyline doesn't finish during that time and the author has since unfortunately died.

I think I gave up at book 9 when someone told me that it still wasn't finished in book 10.

I'll be another one saying that the Trudi Canavan books are great really enjoyed them.

The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb is superb (thought it was a bloke tbh)(and so does Waterstones as the poster we saw in shop the other day said that Robin was instore to sign His new book)
I haven't read the other series yet but have heard good things from people.

Tak · 24-06-2009, 19:50

The Harry Dresden books by Jim Butcher are fantastic

I'm currently waiting for the latest one to come out in paperback - a friend borrowed them all from me and finished them in a couple of weeks

Pheebs - you will love Mouse (he turns up in the latter half of the series)

Kitten · 24-06-2009, 20:13

anyone wanna do me a lend of these trudi books? Never heard of them before

Tak · 24-06-2009, 20:21

Can lend the magician series if no-one closer can but I only have the first 2 of the other series and they are lent out atm

Tak · 24-06-2009, 20:23

And Pheebs Mic had most Feist books (Riftwar series, Empire trilogy, Serpent War, etc) so can lend you them if they took your fancy

Garp · 24-06-2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhadur

You really shouldn't of done that.

10 or 12 books in the series, the storyline doesn't finish during that time and the author has since unfortunately died.

I think I gave up at book 9 when someone told me that it still wasn't finished in book 10.

The final book is being written by another author who is similar to his style (and was nominated by the original author I believe), the remaining story line was already written down so all the new guy has to do is flesh it out

24-06-2009, 12:39	#1
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Book Series... Been trying to find a good series since Dark Materials and Robin Hoobs was suggested to me by a friend! ... Anyone read her books? Thoughts? Tried the library and annoyingly they don't have her stuff in so looks like I'll be making a purchase soon! Any other series you think are top top? __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

24-06-2009, 12:41	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	this is a great little series - quite similar in some ways to the pullman trilogy so if you liked that, I think you'll like this. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=124584...rds=bartimaeus Currently reading this guys stuff : http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...x=matthew+shar It's medieval mystery stuff - basically trying to solve murders (which isn't my thing) set in medieval times (which is). I'm finding them really interesting! If you want a looky, I've got the first one - Dissolution (my boss has borrowed it but I can get it back) and I can send it over. Also have the next 2 of the series of 4 too (Dark Fire and Sovereign, so I can send them over as I've finished them. Let me know! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 24-06-2009 at 12:44.

24-06-2009, 16:10	#3
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	Both of Trudy Canavans series are really good. The Black Magician Trilogy and The Age of Five are definately worth a read. The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer is also good too. __________________ Last edited by _dogma_; 24-06-2009 at 17:54.

24-06-2009, 17:53	#4
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Another + for Trudy Canavan, "The Black Magician" was utterly absorbing. Loved it. I've just started on "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan. Finished the first book and soon to start the second. It's really well written __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

24-06-2009, 19:50	#6
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	The Harry Dresden books by Jim Butcher are fantastic I'm currently waiting for the latest one to come out in paperback - a friend borrowed them all from me and finished them in a couple of weeks Pheebs - you will love Mouse (he turns up in the latter half of the series) __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

24-06-2009, 20:13	#7
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	anyone wanna do me a lend of these trudi books? Never heard of them before __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

24-06-2009, 20:21	#8
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Can lend the magician series if no-one closer can but I only have the first 2 of the other series and they are lent out atm __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

24-06-2009, 20:23	#9
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	And Pheebs Mic had most Feist books (Riftwar series, Empire trilogy, Serpent War, etc) so can lend you them if they took your fancy __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

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