"These may technically be considered children's books, but I can honestly say that they were a profound influence on my religious, moral and personal development from a very early age on."
"The 'Wheel of Time' series has long been my absolute favourite, and it has influenced my adult life as the 'Chronicles of Narnia' influenced my childhood."
"The first in the 'Farseer' trilogy. You will never suffer as much for and with a character as you suffer with Fitz. This is writing at its most painfully best. 'Robin Hobb writes achingly well.' - SFX"
"Robin Hobb's second trilogy, set in the same world as the Farseer Trilogy. As excellent as the first one in it's own way, and at least this one won't make you want to commit suicide after reading it!"
"My comfort book. These are the arthurian legends told from the viewpoint of the women. MZB's style is sublime and she explores well-known stories from a new and very human standpoint."
"My other comfort read. Once again my feminist sensibilities are catered to with another trilogy with a strong but also vulnerable woman at its center."
"This trilogy appealed to me, as I had recently read Milton's 'Paradise Lost' (yes, I am that mad!). Some of the more complex and interesting themes of that great work are explored here."
"Another book which has left a lasting impression on me from my childhood, 'The Last Unicorn' may be better known for its excellent animated film adaptation."
"Lastly, Lloyd Alexander's children's series which is sadly mostly out of print these days. He draws heavily from welsh mythology in a series of heroic fantasy novels primarily intended for children."
