The Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books - a Girl's Perspective

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
1.  Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
The list author says:
  "This is a really beautifully written work of historical fiction/fantasy. Early 19th century, but with magicians, treating magic almost as a science."
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback
2.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback by J. K. Rowling
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  "There is a reason these books are so popular. Although the writing's average, the stories and characters really do transport you away from the mundane real world. The 3rd one is my favourite."
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Temeraire (Temeraire 1) [a.k.a. His Majesty's Dragon]
3.  Temeraire (Temeraire 1) [a.k.a. His Majesty's Dragon] by Naomi Novik
The list author says:
  "I LOVE this series. The writing is stunning, the historical detail is immaculate, and the story (Napoleonic wars with a twist - dragons!) is so original and imaginative."
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His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
4.  His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Another children's series, and another book that transports you to another world. Really made me want to visit the Northern Lights!"
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The Truth: A Discworld Novel
5.  The Truth: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "This is my favourite of the Terry Pratchetts. It's about a man starting up a newspaper, and not only best reflects the Discworld, but our world too."
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
6.  The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "Another classic. Makes my head spin but I love it anyway."
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The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle)
7.  The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle) by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  "The first in a trilogy (they always are) that's not yet finished. Really intricate, unique, moving, sometimes dark and scary."
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The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next)
8.  The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next) by Jasper Fforde
The list author says:
  "One my favourite ever writers. His imagination knows no bounds, and he's hilarious to boot."
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The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime Adventures 1)
9.  The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime Adventures 1) by Jasper Fforde
The list author says:
  "As crazy as his other series, and still as funny."
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The Prestige (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
10.  The Prestige (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Christopher Priest
The list author says:
  "Another historical book with a twist, though this one is more subtle. Gripping. Different from the movie."
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The Magicians' Guild: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1
11.  The Magicians' Guild: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1 by Trudi Canavan
The list author says:
  "Ok, I have to say, this trilogy is abominably written (someone "chuckles" every 5 mins) but the story and characters are really well developed and quite original. Got addicted to it in the end."
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The Hobbit
12.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "I prefer this to Lord of the Rings - it's warmer, sweeter, but still has all the depth of the characters and Middle Earth of the trilogy."
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
13.  The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "I just finished this one, and I was blown away by the writing, and the imagination. Completely unique. Couldn't put it down!"
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