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Some of my favorite authors, their books, and links so that you can buy them. Fantasy Books Books specifically on Dragons, Fantasy or other fantasy creatures. Book(s) of the Month Check out the new BOTM for the book(s) I'm especially recommending you to read. |
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Nix, Garth
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Description
Books The Seventh Tower books; Sabriel, Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr, Abhorsen
Recommendation Sabriel
New Release(s) Abhorsen(Jan.2003)
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Pierce, Tamora
Rating *****
Description T.P. writes books for young adults mostly about strong heroines overcoming obstacles or challanges and proving themselves in a world of knights and mages.
Books Song of the Lioness Quartet: Alanna: the First Adventure(1983), In the Hand of the Goddess(1984), The Woman Who Rides Like a Man(1986), Lioness Rampant(1988); Immortals Quartet: Wild Magic(1992), Wolf-Speaker(1994), The Emperor Mage(1995)*****, The Realms of the Gods(1996); Circle of Magic Quartet: Magic Circle: Sandry's Book(1997), Tris's Book(1998), Daja's Book(1998), Briar's Book(1999); Protector of the Small Quortet: First Test(1999)
Recommendation Alanna: the First Adventure; favorite: The Emperor Mage
New Release(s) The Circle Opens Quortet: Magic Steps(2000)
Protector of the Small Quortet:Page(2000)
Website(s) Tamora Pierce's Home Page
Rowling, J. K.
Rating *****!!!!!(to express some of the enthusiasm for these books lol), *
Description Harry Potter embarks on an exciting journey as he enters Hogwarts, a wizarding school. Along with attending classes on wizardry (such as levitation and potions), he has to overcome his archenemy, Voldemort, whom he had thrawted at birth. A collection of books for all ages, the Harry Potter series is as addictive as it is well told.
Books Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Book 1(1998), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Book 2(1999), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Book 3(1999)
Recommendation Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Book 1
New Release(s) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Book 4(2000)
Website(s) Muggles for Harry Potter
The Unofficial Harry Potter Fan Club
Shinn, Sharon
Rating ***
Description A very good author who is definetely worth reading. In Samaria, a colonized planet, angels are mortal and communicate with God by singing in the sky, and wed to humans.
Books Samaria Trilogy: Archangel, Jovah's Angel, The Alleluia Files; Wrapt in Crystal(1999), The Shape-Changer's Wife, Heart of Gold
Recommendation Archangel
New Release(s) Summers at Castle Auburn(April 2001)
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Siegel, Jan
Rating ****
Description
Books Prospero's Children, The Dragon Charmer
Recommendation Prospero's Children
New Release(s) The Dragon Charmer(July 2001)
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Tolkien, J. R. R.
Rating ****
Books The Hobbit(or Here and Back Again, 1937), Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings; The Silmarillion, Leaf by Niggle, On Fairy Stories, The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, The Road Goes Ever On, Farmer Giles of Ham; Tales from the Perilous Realm, Tree and LeafThe History of Middle-Earth (edited or finished by Tolkien's son, Christofer): The Book of Lost Tales Part 1, The Book of Lost Tales Part 2, The Lays of Beleriand, The Shaping of Middle-earth, The Lost Road and Other Writings, The Return of the Shadow, The Treason of Isengard, The War of the Ring, Sauron Deafeated
Recommendation The Hobbit*****
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