Andre Norton
some books i may want to read?
i like the others mercedes lackey, andre norton, Terry Goodkind, darth bane books, starwars books, Eoin Colfer, stroud, james clemens, garth nix, james mallory, and of course JRR tolkein. some ideas?
i did read the harry potters, since they came out, but theyre over and done with
i did read the harry potters, since they came out, but theyre over and done with
Well here is some fantasy you might like based on what you listed:
The Belgariad (5), The Malloreon(5), The Elenium (3), The Tamuli(3) by David and Leigh Eddings
http://www.eddingschronicles.com/index.html
I can’t say enough good about these books. They are full of rich content, fantastic worldbuilding and plenty of sorcery. One of my biggest draws is the humor, the interaction between characters can be side splitting at times. They are rift with dry wit, affectionate banter and personal quirks. My favorite books hands down.
Darkover series by Marion Zimmer Bradley
http://mzbworks.home.att.net/works.htm#darkover
I’m not a Sci-fi fan but I still loved these and sometimes the line between sci-fi and fantasy gets blurred anyway. This is a huge series that can be read in any order since each was written to be a stand alone novel.
Darkover is a planet that is in a state of permanent Ice Age. The ruling class or Comyn, possess different types of Laran which are psychic powers. There are several unique cultures and alien races. Great reads.
Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist. Start with
Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Feist
Pug, an orphan boy is apprenticed to a magician and begins a set of adventures with his friend Thomas as their world is invaded by aliens who enter through a portal. These books were originally created as an alternate D&D world and quickly grew in popularity causing him to write a lot more books to add to the series.
Forgotten Realms books by R. A. Salvatore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgotten_Realms
There is no easy way to summarize these books, the scope is just too large. Best I can do is say they are full of adventure, elves, magic, and alternate worlds. Once you start reading these you will find yourself hooked.
The Wheel of Time (11 in print, 12th book to be written by Brandon Sanderson) by Robert Jordan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time
This huge sage takes place in a medievil type world where magic is called the One Power and can only be used by women. Men who are born with this ability are fated to go insane, if they live that long as once found are usually killed first. The saga centers around one Man Who, born with the One Power, is fated to save the world, while trying to save himself from insanity. The first book takes off slow as the extensive worldbuilding begins to take shape but once you get past that part you will never regret it.
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever by Stephen R. Donaldson (1 and 2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Covenant
Thomas Covenant is a leper, outcast and misunderstood his disease makes everybody treat him with fear and mistrust. As a result he lives alone, shunning all human contact as much as possible. When he is suddenly transported to a world where he is healthy, where health is a very tangible force, he refuses to believe, afraid that if he does he’ll cease to focus on the rituals that keep him alive. This series had a profound effect on me. The angst of Thomas Covenant, the force with which he refused to believe what was happening to him, the tragic events that have shaped His Life were all heart wrenching. The first 6 books definitely changed how I looked at things, both inside and outside of myself. (Note I don’t care for the new ones written recently, long after the first 2 sets, but thats me.)
Bone Doll’s Twin, Hidden Warrior, Oracle’s Queen (Tamir Trilogy) by Lynn Flewelling
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=tamir+trilogy&tag=googhydr-20&index=stripbooks&hvadid=1155787541&ref=pd_sl_80btvzk9eq_e
In this story the boy twin is killed at birth and its body imprinted onto the girl twin in order that one day the girl could rule the kingdom (prophecy involved). Something goes wrong and the boy twin ends up haunting his sister (who doesn’t even know she is a girl). This book is a really well crafted mix of ghost story (plenty of those), coming of age, with a twist and traditional fantasy with magic, warriors, witches and of course a well hated villain or 2.
A Song of Ice and Fire Series (4 in print, 3 planned) by George R. R. Martin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire
A ruthless story about a ruthless world where harsh winterlike conditions make for harsh and gritty characters. This series has all the typical elements of sword and sorcery; wars, prophecy, dragons (later in the series), invading creatures from another land, treason, betrayal, love, death and loyalty. Martin tells this tale from the viewpoint of many different characters, each bringing a unique perspective on the unforgiving land in which they live. This series is rift with sex and violence and I do not recommend for younger teens.
5 Sci Fi Novels by Andre Norton – Rogues, Witches & Starships
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Greasy [Vinyl] $11.49 VINYL LP… |
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Bait & Switch $17.98 This is filthy, filthy stuff in the very best sense of the word. With a grimy, smothering, garage-soul sound and a pocketful of nasty songs, 65-year-old Andre Williams goes right for the throat and doesn’t let up. First, the quick facts: Williams establishes himself in the 1950s as the king of raunchy R&B, has some success as a Motown staff writer and producer in the 1960s, spends the ensuing deca… |
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Get In The Groove $10.00 Some people just know how to throw a party, and when Billy Miller — A-Bones vocalist, Kicks Magazine editor, and Norton Records pres. — turned fifty, his friends decided to mark the occasion with a blow-out R&B bash of truly remarkable proportions. Miller’s frequent collaborator and full-time spouse Miriam Linna put together a show with a powerhouse bill, including Andre Williams, Nathaniel Maye… |
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Beastmaster 2 [VHS] $9.98 … |
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Primal Fear [VHS] $3.44 Newcomer Edward Norton became an instant movie star in 1996 with three amazing performances in Primal Fear, The People vs. Larry Flynt, and Everyone Says I Love You. Make that four amazing performances, because in Primal Fear he plays a young man named Aaron Stampler whose personality seems to be divided in two: one tough and cynical, the other shy and fearful. Richard Gere plays Martin Vail, the … |
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The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg [VHS] $10.00 Ernst Lubitsch brought his famous touch to this sentimental romantic drama, a famous operetta about a young prince who falls in love with a commoner. A kindly tutor (Jean Hersholt) effectively raises the boy in a splendorous kingdom of rolling hills and vast forests while his distant father rules in the cold, tradition-bound palace. When he turns 18, Prince Karl Heinrich (Ramon Novarro) is sent to… |
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Primal Fear $9.98 Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make this an above-average courtroom thriller, tapping into the post-O.J. scrutiny of our legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defense attorney (Richard Gere) whose latest client is an altar boy (Edward Norton) accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The film uses its own manipulation to tell a story about manipulation, and when we finally… |
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Rosie the Robot $1.99 … |
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Primal Fear $2.99 … |
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Lost Lands of Witch World (Witch World Chronicles) $27.95 In the 1960s Andre Norton’s career took a fateful and important turn. Having written adventure science fiction for almost thirty years, she turned to something new, science-fantasy, with Witch World. This unique world of sorceresses and the many others who fight such adversaries as the Kolder, the Hounds of Alizon and other threats, has proven to be Miss Norton’s most beloved and popular creation… |
