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A Listmania! list by J. colbourne "paddington" (deep in the heart of somerset uk)
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The Summoner (Chronicles of the Necromancer)
1.  The Summoner (Chronicles of the Necromancer) by Gail Z. Martin
The list author says:
  ""A classic fast paced fantasy novel delivered beautifully""
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chonicle: Book 1 (The Kingkiller Chronicle)
2.  The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chonicle: Book 1 (The Kingkiller Chronicle) by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  ""An utterly stunning book with a wonderful protagonist, definately worth reading""
Used & New from: £2.70
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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The Outstretched Shadow: 1 (Obsidian Trilogy)
3.  The Outstretched Shadow: 1 (Obsidian Trilogy) by Mercedes Lackey
The list author says:
  ""Very traditional as fantasy goes but a great deal of fun to read. Pure escapism.""
Used & New from: £2.12
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Stardust
4.  Stardust by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "more fairytale than fantasy, this is a beautiful cleverly written story. Read the book before you watch the film.""
£4.19   Used & New from: £0.57
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Lies of Locke Lamora
5.  The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  ""I know people who hate this as much as I love it. Worth a try""
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
6.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  ""Very intense, well written with a mass of complex storylines. Not a light read.""
Used & New from: £2.50
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (768 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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A College of Magics
7.  A College of Magics by Caroline Stevermer
The list author says:
  ""more like The Worst Witch than Harry Potter. A cosy sort of book.""
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Gift (Pellinor Trilogy)
8.  The Gift (Pellinor Trilogy) by Alison Croggon
The list author says:
  ""A  good story, interesting protagonists and a traditional fight against a dark and sinister lord.""
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Wicked (Wicked Years 1)
9.  Wicked (Wicked Years 1) by Gregory Maguire
The list author says:
  ""A must read, turns Oz on it's head and is wonderfully written.""
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness)
10.  Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness) by Tamora Pierce
The list author says:
  "" I read this as an adult and then bought the whole series. it's all in her characterisation. incredible.""
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

Bloodring
11.  Bloodring by Faith Hunter
The list author says:
  ""Not terribly highbrow but paints an interesting post apocalyptic world""
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The Sight
12.  The Sight by David Clement-Davies
The list author says:
  ""This gave me the shivers. A strange, powerful story through the eyes of wolves.""
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends (Mammoth Books)
13.  The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends (Mammoth Books) by Peter Berresford Ellis
The list author says:
  ""Read the stories that inspires the novels. A book that gives a lot of insight.""
£6.39   Used & New from: £3.55
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Touch the Dark
14.  Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
The list author says:
  ""A chick lit fantasy story, and yes, it has vampires.""
£5.09   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

City of Bones: Mortal Instruments, Book 1
15.  City of Bones: Mortal Instruments, Book 1 by Cassandra Clare
The list author says:
  ""Think Harry Potter, but with added menace and demons.""
Used & New from: £10.56
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Resistance
16.  Resistance by Owen Sheers
The list author says:
  ""not fantasy but the most disturbing books I've read; has really embedded in my mind.""
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Winter Solstice
17.  Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
The list author says:
  ""again not fantasy but has some of the most enduring characters i have ever read.""
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)
18.  The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  ""It must be read. if you have read any of the books in this list, you must read it.""
£12.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (598 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

Dragonflight (The Dragon Books)
19.  Dragonflight (The Dragon Books) by Anne McCaffrey
The list author says:
  ""Seamless blending of science fiction geekiness, with pure fantasy.""
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Sabriel
20.  Sabriel by Garth Nix
The list author says:
  ""I admire this author endlessly for this trilogy. Not just for children.""
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Chronicles of Narnia - The Complete Chronicles of Narnia
21.  The Chronicles of Narnia - The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  ""I read these when I was seven, I love them even more now that I can see both the dark and the light.""
£20.99   Used & New from: £7.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (229 customer reviews)

The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Trilogy)
22.  The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Trilogy) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton
The list author says:
  ""Beware read only if you love folklore and legend, very intense. My sister will never forgive me.""
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
23.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  ""A really epic tale that gets better with every book and every series.""
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Chocolat
24.  Chocolat by Joanne Harris
The list author says:
  ""Magic in a small way. Be well rounded in your reading, or you'll miss out.""
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)

Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1)
25.  Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1) by Derek Landy
The list author says:
  ""bought it second hand. Laughed all the way through. Ridiculous and written with humour and conviction.""
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)

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