Fantasy books i cherish

A Listmania! list by K. E. Khalib
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A Wizard of Earthsea (Puffin Books)
1.  A Wizard of Earthsea (Puffin Books) by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "Found this gem in my school's library when i was 9 and 25 years on I still love the ideas and concepts in this book"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)

Faraway Tree Stories: "Enchanted Wood", "Magic Faraway Tree" and "Folk of the Faraway Tree"
2.  Faraway Tree Stories: "Enchanted Wood", "Magic Faraway Tree" and "Folk of the Faraway Tree" by Enid Blyton
The list author says:
  "Enid Blyton introduced me to a world of magic and adventure and these 'magic faraway tree' books are excellent for both.  My eternal thanks"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Beauty
3.  Beauty by Sheri S. Tepper
The list author says:
  "Thought provoking when I read this 16 years ago and the issues touched are very relevant today"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad
4.  Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "Another good introduction to fantasy. Each book is relatively thin enough and therefore not as daunting for first timers. I re-read the whole series on average once a year for the last 13 years"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)

The Riftwar Cycle: The Riftwar Series Book 1 (1) - Magician: The Riftwar Book 1 (Riftwar saga)
5.  The Riftwar Cycle: The Riftwar Series Book 1 (1) - Magician: The Riftwar Book 1 (Riftwar saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "Epic magical fantasy that follows the life of Pug"
Used & New from: £1.04
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (188 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Farseer Trilogy (1) - Assassin's Apprentice: Book One of the Farseer Trilogy
6.  The Farseer Trilogy (1) - Assassin's Apprentice: Book One of the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "The first time I read a book and realised that just because you are the "hero" in the story, does not guarantee a happy ending for you"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Gargoyle
7.  The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
The list author says:
  "I love this book. The story remains in my mind for weeks after reading it"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (274 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Song of Ice and Fire (1) - A Game of Thrones
8.  A Song of Ice and Fire (1) - A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Fantastic fantasy series. Lots of court and political intrigue"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (771 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Chronicles of Narnia (2) - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
9.  The Chronicles of Narnia (2) - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "Another one from my distant past. Magical!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)
10.  Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Adventure, magic and friendship. Not forgetting challenging of authority"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (780 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Black Sun Rising: The Coldfire Trilogy: Book One
11.  Black Sun Rising: The Coldfire Trilogy: Book One by Celia Friedman
The list author says:
  "Boundaries between good and evil challenged and twisted in this brilliant series"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next)
12.  The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next) by Jasper Fforde
The list author says:
  "Bizarre and entertaining! Kept me up all night and left me scrambling for more"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Storm Front: The Dresden Files Book One (Dresden Case Files)
13.  Storm Front: The Dresden Files Book One (Dresden Case Files) by Jim Butcher
The list author says:
  "Urban fantasy. Humour, wit, magic packed with action and good charcterisation - the series have it all"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The True Game
14.  The True Game by Sheri S. Tepper
The list author says:
  "Another favourite. Found a copy hidden away in a car boot sale many years ago and was glad I bought it. Difficult to get now but worth it"
£15.95   Used & New from: £1.81
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Amulet Of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Trilogy)
15.  The Amulet Of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Trilogy) by Jonathan Stroud
The list author says:
  "In recent years I find myself browsing in the Childrens / Young Adult section and that was where I found this book about a sarcastic djiini and his master in an alternative London"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

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Will of the Wanderer (The rose of the prophet)
16.  Will of the Wanderer (The rose of the prophet) by Margaret Weis
The list author says:
  "Another one from my early days. Warring gods, djinns and afreets and arranged marriages!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Dark Elf Trilogy: "Homeland", "Exile", "Sojourn" (Forgotten Realms)
17.  The Dark Elf Trilogy: "Homeland", "Exile", "Sojourn" (Forgotten Realms) by R. A. Salvatore
The list author says:
  "Just because you were born to be evil, does not mean that you have to be evil..."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Bitten (Women of the Otherworld)
18.  Bitten (Women of the Otherworld) by Kelley Armstrong
The list author says:
  "Urban fantasy series with werewolves, vampires, demons and lots more"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

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Witches Abroad: A Discworld Novel
19.  Witches Abroad: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "My favourite characters in Discworld - the wyrd witches!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

The Diamond Throne: Book One of the Elenium
20.  The Diamond Throne: Book One of the Elenium by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "Pandion knights to the rescue"
£6.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover)
21.  Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover) by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "A birthday gift from a friend when I turned 14, this book introduced  me to Terry Brooks"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Dragon Wing (The Death Gate cycle)
22.  Dragon Wing (The Death Gate cycle) by Margaret Weis
The list author says:
  "The world was sundered into different realms by a race of magicians who thought they knew what's best for everyone..."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

Weaveworld
23.  Weaveworld by Clive Barker
The list author says:
  "THE magic carpet"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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The Towers of the Sunset (Saga of Recluce)
24.  The Towers of the Sunset (Saga of Recluce) by L. E. Modesitt
The list author says:
  "Introduced me to the Recluse saga and its interesting concept of magic"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Good Omens
25.  Good Omens by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Found this book in the Humour section in a bookshop years ago"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
Discussion Replies Latest Post
Religous controvesy 4 22 days ago
Do you think Fforde's series would work in film? 4 9 Dec 2011
Is there life after Hobb? 19 2 Dec 2011
Where can i find the trade paperback? 2 3 Aug 2011
Do you think this is a good idea? 1 24 Jun 2010
Silly Cinema 1 6 May 2010
The Gargoyle 8 22 Mar 2010
steampunk/gaslight novels-recommendations 0 9 Dec 2009
Dresden Files - Chronological Order - Help,Please 3 16 Aug 2009
magician v magician apprentice 1 11 Oct 2008
Age range 2 30 Nov 2007
What - no discussion? 0 28 Aug 2007
 
   

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Last updated: 30/12/2009
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