Here are a few of my favourite books:
Fionavar Tapestry #1 The Summer Tree – Guy Gavriel
Kay
This book deepened my love for world myths. Not only does it
have the Arthurian Traditions in it, the author combines Nordic and Gaelic
myths as well. A well written series, that makes me remember scenes from it
even though it has been years since I’ve read it.
The
Summer Tree is the
first novel of Guy Gavriel Kay’s critically acclaimed fantasy trilogy,
The Fionavar Tapestry. Five university students embark on a journey of
self-discovery when they enter a realm of wizards and warriors, gods and
mythical creatures--and good and evil…
It all began with a lecture that
introduced five university students to a man who would change their lives, a
wizard who would take them from Earth to the heart of the first of all
worlds--Fionavar. And take them Loren Silvercloak did, for his need--the need
of Fionavar and all the worlds--was great indeed.
And in a marvelous land of men
and dwarves, of wizards and gods, five young people discovered who they were
truly meant to be. For they are a long-awaited part of the pattern known as the
Fionavar Tapestry, and only if they accepted their destiny would the armies of
the Light stand any chance of surviving the wrath the Unraveller and his
minions of darkness intend to unleash upon the world…
Tide
Lords #1 The Immortal Prince – Jennifer Fallon
I really
enjoyed Jennifer Fallon’s writing style in this one. The story flowed and I
loved the characters. The premise of the Tide Star is a fantastic one and works
well. This is a series you should read if you love High Fantasy.
When a routine hanging goes wrong and a murderer somehow survives the
noose, the man announces he is an immortal. And not just any immortal, but
Cayal, the Immortal Prince, hero of legend, thought to be only a fictional
character. To most he is a figure out of the Tide Lord Tarot, the only
record left on Amyrantha of the mythical beings whom fable tells created the
race of half-human, half-animal Crasii, a race of slaves.
Arkady Desean is an expert on the legends of the Tide Lords so at the
request of the King's Spymaster, she is sent to interrogate this would-be
immortal, hoping to prove he is a spy, or at the very least, a madman. Though
she is set the task of proving Cayal a liar, Arkady finds herself believing
him, against her own good sense. And as she begins to truly believe in the Tide
Lords, her own web of lies begins to unravel...
Lioness Quartet #1 Alanna: The
First Adventure – Tamora Pierce
I believe that I have re read
this series around 20 times. I read it at least once a year I love it so much.
A fantastic world the author has drawn for us to explore. Very believable
characters and plots. This book has stayed with me for years and my copy of it
is pretty worn. Highly recommended!
"From now on I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger
twin. I'll be a knight."
And so young Alanna of Trebond
begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the
adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to
learn the art of magic. So one day they decide to switch places: Disguised as a
girl, Thom heads for the convent to learn magic; Alanna, pretending to be a
boy, is on her way to the castle of King Roald to begin her training as a page.
But the road to knighthood is not
an easy one. As Alanna masters the skills necessary for battle, she must also
learn to control her heart and to discern her enemies from her allies.
Filled with swords and sorcery,
adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's first adventure begins -- one
that will leard to the fulfillment of her dreams and the magical destiny that
will make her a legend in her land.
We will see the final Bryce Courtenay - Jack of Diamonds due in Novemeber. Hot off the press is Monica McInerney's - House of Memories ( which I really want to read! ) Joesph Anton's - Salman Rushdie, Ken Follett's - Winter of the World, Ian McEwan -Sweet Tooth, Terry Pratchett's - The Dodger. These are just some of the titles that we have instore.
