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Trilogies and beyond
The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume paperback (movie cover)The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume paperback (movie cover) by J. R. R. Tolkien
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The ultimate fantasy trilogy...
The Chronicles of NarniaThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
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This is the series that first sparked my love of fantasy and alternate worlds.
Kushiel's DartKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
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While distrubingly erotic, intrigue and politics have never been so well realised in fiction. Very dark, so be warned
The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children)The Clan of the Cave Bear (Earth's Children) by Jean M. Auel
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Will Jean Auel ever write another? Ayla's amazing life story is a fictional history of the Cro Magnon people of the last ice age.
Servant of the EmpireServant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist
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Good to see a strong female central character in mainstream fantasy. Lots of political intrigue with romance thrown in for good measure
Wideacre (Wideacre Trilogy 1)Wideacre (Wideacre Trilogy 1) by Philippa Gregory
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Very dark trilogy, but gripping nonetheless. Good historical detail from the always excellent Phillipa Gregory
The Black Jewels TrilogyThe Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop
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Another dark trilogy, this time with added magic! Loved the idea of a world with 3 realms where the dead don't always die.
His Dark Materials Boxed set (His Dark Materials)His Dark Materials Boxed set (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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I know it's aimed at children, but isn't it a great story!
Age Of Misrule: World's End, Darkest Hour, Always Forever: "World's End", "Darkest Hour", "Always Forever" (Gollancz S.F.)Age Of Misrule: World's End, Darkest Hour, Always Forever: "World's End", "Darkest Hour", "Always Forever" (Gollancz S.F.) by Mark Chadbourn
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Dragons, earth magic, the sidhe, adventure, romance, what more could a girl ask for?
A Kiss of ShadowsA Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
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More sidhe and earth magic, but this time they are highly erotic. Not for you if easily offended!
Forty Signs of RainForty Signs of Rain by Kim Stanley Robinson
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A kind of eco-political series, made me think. I liked the Buddhist aspects but less keen on Frank's adventures.
The Mists of Avalon (Ballantine Reader's Circle)The Mists of Avalon (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Original and by far the best of the Avalon/Atlantis series
The Celestine ProphecyThe Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
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Not sure if I buy into all the spiritual stuff, but really enjoyed all of these books. Best read outdoors.
Dragonflight (Corgi Science-Fiction)Dragonflight (Corgi Science-Fiction) by Anne McCaffrey
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Dragons! I first read this book about 20 years ago and still check out the more recent ones. Suitable for older teens too.
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant)The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant) by Stephen Donaldson
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Have read the first book in this trilogy and really got into it but the book itself is so heavy, the rest will have to wait till I am next on holiday!
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The GalaxyThe Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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Bring on another pan galactic gargle blaster! Unique