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The top 10 Fantasy reads - especially for beginners!!
Moon PalaceMoon Palace by Paul Auster
Buy new: £4.76 / Used from: £1.39
a masterpiece of a story woven by a genius
Mr. VertigoMr. Vertigo by Paul Auster
Buy used from: £0.01
ok heis my favourite author - but hey, this book has spooky class - a novel yes - but where does all fantasy begin really?
A Hat Full of SkyA Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
Buy new: £4.37 / Used from: £1.17
a kids book? Who cares what the publisher says on the blurb - fab words from the best british wordsmith today - enjoy
The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel (A Discworld Novel)The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel (A Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
Buy new: £4.79 / Used from: £0.01
all sci fans read the discworld!! Ultimate thought pattersn laid out with genius wit. My advice? Start at the beginning and dont stop reading them!!
Dark Elf Trilogy Box Set: Three Volume Set: 1 (Forgotten Realms, the Dark Elf)Dark Elf Trilogy Box Set: Three Volume Set: 1 (Forgotten Realms, the Dark Elf) by R.A. Salvatore
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this guy writes mean fantasy. Drizzt is a superb character to be with. Highly recommend any book hes written containg these words - Drizzt Do'Urden
The Man in the High Castle (Roc)The Man in the High Castle (Roc) by Philip K. Dick
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Total classic from a crazy writer. Alternative view of the world after WW2.
King RatKing Rat by China Mieville
Buy new: £5.96 / Used from: £0.57
I fear this is a one off masterpiece from China. A must read for sci fi fans who wanto read something slightly different. A dark twisted tale with annoying dj references. But darn good. Enjoy.
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves"The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" by Stephen Donaldson
Buy new: £10.88 / Used from: £4.56
The chronicles have become must reads for any serious scifi nutt!! These books blew me away years ago. A Tolkien follow up read for sure for all u fantasy newbies - even if just for the contrast!
Pawn of Prophecy (Belgariad)Pawn of Prophecy (Belgariad) by David Eddings
Buy new: £5.59 / Used from: £0.01
Fantasy bread and better again. There's Tolkien, Donaldson, and then their Eddings. Rainy day - Spark up, cup of tea. read the lot.
His Dark MaterialsHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Buy used from: £13.57
Like Mr H Potter these books deserve 5 stars just for getting people interested in books again. I loved HDM - truely spellbinding read. Buy now.