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Joshua Calvert	Posted - 2005.06.15 17:10:00 - [1] So, I have almost come to the end of the Farseer books (Farseer Trilogy and The Tawny Man) which I have enjoyed tremendously (despite the almost constant gloom and doom of Fitz Chivalry's existence) and before that I read the Song of Ice and Fire books up to the latest installment. Both of these books have been dark and gloomy so I am looking for fantasy adventure of a lighter note. Any recommendations? P.S: I've read Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time", Tad Williams' "Green Angel Tower", David Eddings' Sparhawk/Belgarrion series'. I also want to get back into reading sci-fi after struggling to find anything new to read. LEEEEERRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Jessa	Posted - 2005.06.15 17:19:00 - [2] If you havent already I'd reccomend you read 'Neverwhere' By Neil Gaiman, though its more of the slightly dark, humorous fantasy adventure. Definately worth a read though, excellent book.
DarkMatters	Posted - 2005.06.15 18:20:00 - [3] Ever played baldurs gate 1 or 2? Both have encounters with this dark elf.. Written by R.A. Salvatore, he may not be super well know (although he has written the novels for 1 or 2 of the new star wars movies) but i read allot of science fiction and fantasy books, i have hundreds of the things and i list some of his as some of the best book i have ever read) These are all trilogies and the perfect light fantasy (should keep you busy) - available on amazon. the dark elf Icewind Dale Legacy of the Drow Paths of Darkness (the best IMHO contains the silent blade and sevent of the shard) the hunters blades
Vanamonde	Posted - 2005.06.15 18:55:00 - [4] Sci-fi Arthur C. Clark 1. The City and the Stars (My name originates from here) 2. Songs of distant Earth. 3. Rendezvous with Rama. I'm sure I don't have to mention Douglas Adams. Although he has 2 less read books which I thought were great: 1. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency 2. The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul EVE Forum Rules
Deja Thoris	Posted - 2005.06.15 18:56:00 - [5] I found Peter Hamilton's sci-fi really good. There was a huge thread with loads of recommendations a while back.
DarkMatters	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:18:00 - [6] Originally by: Deja Thoris I found Peter Hamilton's sci-fi really good. There was a huge thread with loads of recommendations a while back. hummm has a player called Joshua Calvert already read Hailton's books....let...me...think...
Dark Shikari	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:21:00 - [7] Ringworld, ringworld, ringworld. Damn good sci-fi. The Mote in God's Eye and the sequel, the Gripping Hand, are also extremely good. If you need something dark and gloomy, try Greg Bear's Galactic Center series, where humanity is pushed towards extinction . The Uplift Trilogy (which now has 6 books) is also very, very good. -- The best description of alliances, ever:
Discorporation	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:45:00 - [8] Originally by: Joshua Calvert So, I have almost come to the end of the Farseer books (Farseer Trilogy and The Tawny Man) which I have enjoyed tremendously (despite the almost constant gloom and doom of Fitz Chivalry's existence) and before that I read the Song of Ice and Fire books up to the latest installment. I can recommend the Liveship trader trilogy, it's more awesome then anything evar. [Heterocephalus glaber]
Discorporation	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:47:00 - [9] Also, have you read Heorot? [Heterocephalus glaber]
Joshua Calvert	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:50:00 - [10] Originally by: Discorporation Originally by: Joshua Calvert So, I have almost come to the end of the Farseer books (Farseer Trilogy and The Tawny Man) which I have enjoyed tremendously (despite the almost constant gloom and doom of Fitz Chivalry's existence) and before that I read the Song of Ice and Fire books up to the latest installment. I can recommend the Liveship trader trilogy, it's more awesome then anything evar. I was going to buy those too :) LEEEEERRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Velsharoon	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:51:00 - [11] Originally by: Discorporation Originally by: Joshua Calvert So, I have almost come to the end of the Farseer books (Farseer Trilogy and The Tawny Man) which I have enjoyed tremendously (despite the almost constant gloom and doom of Fitz Chivalry's existence) and before that I read the Song of Ice and Fire books up to the latest installment. I can recommend the Liveship trader trilogy, it's more awesome then anything evar. What Disco said. If you want high fantasy ala Eddings then David Gemmel is my reccomendation. My 1st ever fantasy writer and still awesome to reread, especially the older Drenai stuff. I reccomend Dark Moon and Winter warriors. Gripping.
Yith Solarius	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:54:00 - [12] I'm busy reading Terry Goodkind stuff and quite enjoying it atm. For sci-fi I think the Alister Reynalds stuff is a must as well as the Ian M Banks stuff *** check out my ideas for Concord logic
Joshua Calvert	Posted - 2005.06.15 19:58:00 - [13] I've not read Heoroth..... I've read a few David Gemell books - didn't he do some Conan books? I've also read some of Terry Goodkind but the unrelenting drama of the main 2 characters falling in and out of love got repetitive. LEEEEERRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Liu Kaskakka	Posted - 2005.06.15 20:20:00 - [14] Originally by: Joshua Calvert I am looking for fantasy adventure of a lighter note. Any recommendations? Well, if you haven't read Pratchett's Discworld series, there's a lot of funny stuff.
Me Hauler	Posted - 2005.06.15 20:35:00 - [15] Edited by: Me Hauler on 15/06/2005 20:38:52
Discorporation	Posted - 2005.06.15 20:37:00 - [16] Originally by: Joshua Calvert I've not read Heoroth..... Heorot's loosely based on Beowulf. It's the only Larry Niven book I could stomach (with the possible exception of Splinter, possible because I'm not sure if Mr. Niven wrote it) amazon linkage [Heterocephalus glaber]
Me Hauler	Posted - 2005.06.15 20:39:00 - [17] Edited by: Me Hauler on 15/06/2005 20:39:22
Bosie	Posted - 2005.06.15 20:40:00 - [18] Pattrick Tilly's Amtrax Wars. Six of the best books I have every read, puts a nice twist on a future after a nuclear war. 'Cloud Warrior' is the first book. Bosie. http://bosie.proboards40.com/ http://zeroimpact.co.uk/evemap
Reynolds	Posted - 2005.06.15 20:55:00 - [19] Edited by: Reynolds on 15/06/2005 21:05:22 You should read the liveship books as they come between the Farseer and Tawnyman trilogies, they'll add some background to stuff in the Tawnyman series. If you haven't read the discworld books yet you have some catching up to do, about 30 books now, pretty consistant quality, though it feels like Prachett is writing on autopilot sometimes For Sci-fi authers try: Iain M. Banks Richard Morgan Neal Asher Alistair Reynolds Dan Simmons Walter Jon Williams John Meaney Edit:- forgot Neal Stepthenson Have you answered The Call?Masuat'AA Matari
Bobby Wilson	Posted - 2005.06.15 21:25:00 - [20] Read "Good Omens". Just one book. Funniest book ever. Be careful though. Loan it out and it's lost forever, that person just loans it to someone else and poof. I gave up getting them back and just give it as a gift if I think someone should read it :P BW Originally by: Harisdrop No I think you hit it right on winterblink. I agree most sci fi nerds that play Eve are 4-7 in thier social and tact skills. Pirates Yarr!!!!
Gamer4liff	Posted - 2005.06.15 22:44:00 - [21] i swear to god all my rl friends have read ender's game atleast twise.
Rodj Blake	Posted - 2005.06.16 10:37:00 - [22] Edited by: Rodj Blake on 16/06/2005 10:37:58 If you haven't read Magician by Raymond E. Feist, you don't deserve to call yourself a fantasy fan. Milamber 4tw as they say in the Empire of Tsuranuanni The sequels are increasingly naff, though. Dolce et decorum est pro imperator mori
Asharee Intrefer	Posted - 2005.06.16 10:46:00 - [23] Philip K. **** (last name probably censored, short form of Richard...) is required sci-fi reading, in my opinion. Good starters could be Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (some early 80s editions published as Blade Runner, makes an interesting study in how much can be changed when something is adapted to the screen), Martian Time Slip, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch and A Scanner Darkly.
Sforza	Posted - 2005.06.16 11:06:00 - [24] If you're in a fantasy mood, please PLEASE read "Gardens of the Moon" by Steven Erikson. Its the first in a series called "The Malazan Book of the Fallen", and I've been reading fantasy and sci fi since I was 10 (now 35), and this is the most complete world I've ever read. Its hugely complex, extemely dark and has a very nice line in black humour. It also neatly avoids the "good vs evil" lark by painting everyone in shades of grey, and twists your loyalties as you move through the series. For Sci fi, I'd go with the earlier recommendation of Richard Morgan. If you get "Altered Carbon" you'll want to get all the others ASAP Sforza CEO Vronsky Brothers and Sons Council Member Ushra'Khan
Omber Zombie	Posted - 2005.06.16 17:31:00 - [25] Josh, may I recommend the Lensman series by EE Doc Smith. You'll like em, i promise. ----------- I have a blog
Joshua Calvert	Posted - 2005.06.16 17:37:00 - [26] Originally by: Rodj Blake Edited by: Rodj Blake on 16/06/2005 10:37:58 If you haven't read Magician by Raymond E. Feist, you don't deserve to call yourself a fantasy fan. Milamber 4tw as they say in the Empire of Tsuranuanni The sequels are increasingly naff, though. Read it several times and yes, it's a shame the sequels are so poor. LEEEEERRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
corporal hicks	Posted - 2005.06.16 22:50:00 - [27] Originally by: DarkMatters Edited by: DarkMatters on 15/06/2005 18:48:22 Ever played baldurs gate 1 or 2? Both have encounters with this dark elf.. Written by R.A. Salvatore, he may not be super well know (although he has written the novels for 1 or 2 of the new star wars movies) but i read allot of science fiction and fantasy books, i have hundreds of the things and i list some of his as some of the best book i have ever read) These are all trilogies and the perfect light fantasy adventure (should keep you busy) - available on amazon. check the customer reviews the dark elf Icewind Dale Legacy of the Drow Paths of Darkness the hunters blades Going to have to agree there if your looking for lighter stuff Salvatore is excellent, not very well known outside D&D but does some comics and stuff also. The Dark elf books are excellent and Salvatore definitly brings Drizzt's character to life, you cant help but love the Dark Elf. Would I put you wrong Josh? I recommended song of fire and Ice to ya remember " Stay Frosty "
DB Preacher	Posted - 2005.06.16 23:07:00 - [28] Edited by: DB Preacher on 16/06/2005 23:08:05 Just finished Dan Simmons "hyperion" and "the fall of hyperion". Superb pair of books. Tis sci-fi btw ;) Only action adventure I read is german ** mags. dbp Current RKK Ranking: (CAL4) Soldier** Drop by and say hi in Reikoku Forums.
Deja Thoris	Posted - 2005.06.16 23:41:00 - [29] Originally by: DarkMatters Originally by: Deja Thoris I found Peter Hamilton's sci-fi really good. There was a huge thread with loads of recommendations a while back. hummm has a player called Joshua Calvert already read Hailton's books....let...me...think... I dont know. I never memorized the thread did I? I just mentioned it's existence. Wtf is your problem?
Omber Zombie	Posted - 2005.06.17 04:04:00 - [30] Originally by: Deja Thoris Originally by: DarkMatters Originally by: Deja Thoris I found Peter Hamilton's sci-fi really good. There was a huge thread with loads of recommendations a while back. hummm has a player called Joshua Calvert already read Hailton's books....let...me...think... I dont know. I never memorized the thread did I? I just mentioned it's existence. Wtf is your problem? I think the point he was rtying to make was teh name of the person's character who started this thread is named Joshua Calvert - one of the main characters names in Night's Dawn ----------- I have a blog

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