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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
1.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
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  "The first book in George RR Martins fabulous fantasy epic. Amongst the best fantasy being written now."
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The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man
2.  The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man by Robin Hobb
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  "Everything written by Robin Hobb so far has been great."
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Quicksilver: The Baroque Cycle (Baroque Cycle 1)
3.  Quicksilver: The Baroque Cycle (Baroque Cycle 1) by Neal Stephenson
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  "This trilogy is the best since Lord of the Rings. Honestly."
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Stardust
4.  Stardust by Neil Gaiman
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  "A great example of modern, whimsical fantasy. Gaiman is beatifully descriptive in this modern fairy tale."
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Small Gods: (Discworld Novel 13): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels)
5.  Small Gods: (Discworld Novel 13): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
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  "Pratchetts best Discworld novel. Small Gods is hilariously funny, yet has a deep and incisive look at the pitfalls of organised religion. A simply brilliant book."
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Foundation (The Foundation Series)
6.  Foundation (The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
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  "The seminal book from the greatest ever Sci-Fi writer."
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Dune
7.  Dune by Frank Herbert
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  "Dark intrigue and convoluted political manoevering in this Sci-Fi Classic."
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The Hyperion Omnibus: Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion (Gollancz S.F.)
8.  The Hyperion Omnibus: Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion (Gollancz S.F.) by Dan Simmons
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  "Gloriously rich and deep Sci-Fi space opera."
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The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
9.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
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  "If you haven't read it already, do so now. The greatest Fantasy book ever written."
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The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
10.  The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Joe Haldeman
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  "Totally amazing sci-fi. The Sci Fi masterworks series is excellent, and this book is deservedly no. 1 in the series."
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The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks)
11.  The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks) by Alfred Bester
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  "Alfred Bester is a legend in Sci-Fi, and this is arguably his best book."
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Magician's Law (Tales of the Bard)
12.  Magician's Law (Tales of the Bard) by Michael Scott
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  "This is a brilliant book in a great series, rich and deep, based on roughly celtic folklore. It deserves more attention."
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Lion of Macedon
13.  Lion of Macedon by David Gemmell
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  "In my opinion this book, with its companion Dark Prince, are David Gemmells finest work."
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The Book Of The New Sun: Volume 1: Shadow and Claw (Fantasy Masterworks): Shadow and Claw Vol 1
14.  The Book Of The New Sun: Volume 1: Shadow and Claw (Fantasy Masterworks): Shadow and Claw Vol 1 by Gene Wolfe
The list author says:
  "Science Fantasy - where Sci-Fi and Fantasy meet. This superb series is one of the greatest examples of science fantsy."
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The Algebraist
15.  The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks
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  "The latest from one of the great living Sci-Fi writers. This book is as good as anything he's written. See also The Player of Games, Use of Weapons and Inversions. They are all special books."
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The Day of the Triffids
16.  The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
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  "Amazingly believable, and also very readable. The best known of this great authors works."
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Nineteen Eighty-Four
17.  Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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  "Orwells warning of the future that still stands up today. Terrifying and disturbing - it must be read!"
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The Walrus and the Warwolf (Chronicles of an Age of Darkness)
18.  The Walrus and the Warwolf (Chronicles of an Age of Darkness) by Hugh Cook
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  "A hilarious look at fantasy pirates, which is much more believable than most! The best book in the huge series."
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Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)
19.  Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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  "Stunning fantasy. Do not be put off if it is described as a childs book - it is far more than that!"
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I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks)
20.  I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks) by Richard Matheson
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  "A vampire novel from a different perspective. Thought provoking."
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
21.  The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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  "Just brilliant. One of the funniest books of all time."
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Good Omens
22.  Good Omens by Neil Gaiman
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  "Probably my favorite book ever."
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Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) forum
Religous controvesy 		4 22 days ago
The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) forum
Should I read it, ive seen the films, Is it worth it? 		8 12 Apr 2012
The Book Of The New Sun: Volume 1: Shadow and Claw (Fantasy Masterworks): Shadow and Claw Vol 1 forum
Fantasy Series 		4 4 Apr 2012
Nineteen Eighty-Four forum
Definitive book of the 20th century? 		5 25 Jan 2012
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) forum
Where can i find the trade paperback? 		2 3 Aug 2011
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) forum
Do you think this is a good idea? 		1 24 Jun 2010
The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man forum
Where to get the "beautiful" Edition? 		1 10 May 2010
Nineteen Eighty-Four forum
Definitive book of the 20th century? 		4 6 Feb 2010
The Day of the Triffids forum
Why are people doing theses on this? 		0 16 Jan 2010
Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) forum
steampunk/gaslight novels-recommendations 		0 9 Dec 2009
The Forever War forum
extended version? 		0 29 May 2009
Stardust forum
cover? 		0 9 Feb 2008
 
   

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