Groin Grabbingly Good Reads!! (Fantasy & Historical Fiction)

A Listmania! list by Richard Secular (Basildon, Essex)
 
The Winter King (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles)
1.  The Winter King (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles) by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "You can't go wrong with a Bernard Cornwell book, and this is the start of his best series."
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A Song of Ice and Fire (1) - A Game of Thrones
2.  A Song of Ice and Fire (1) - A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "What a series. This book, and the above, is what ignited my passion for reading. One of my first Fantasy reads, and still one of the best"
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The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words)
3.  The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "An underrated and thoroughly enjoyable book."
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Magician (Riftwar Saga)
4.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "An essential read for any fantasy lover, as are most of Raymond E Feists' books."
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Emperor - The Gates of Rome
5.  Emperor - The Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden
The list author says:
  "Historical Fiction at its best. I truly love the style and structure of Conn Igguldens' writing. Check out the Ghengis Khan series too."
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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:
  "Ignore this series at your peril. Robin Hobb has the skill to make you forget time and you find yourself immersed in the world she creates"
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The Siege of Arrandin (The Arrandin trilogy)
7.  The Siege of Arrandin (The Arrandin trilogy) by Marcus Herniman
The list author says:
  "Does not get the recognition I feel it deserves. I was surprised and impressed by both the author and the series."
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Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad
8.  Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "David Eddings at the top of his game. You think Fantasy, you often think this author. This series and the follow on Mallorean are quality reads"
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The Romanov Prophecy
9.  The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry
The list author says:
  "All Steve Berry books in my opinion are fantastic. This is my pick of the lot though."
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The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gollancz S.F.)
10.  The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gollancz S.F.) by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "Fantastic read, by far one of my favourites. The characters are brilliant, and the story is clever."
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Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet)
11.  Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet) by Philip Reeve
The list author says:
  "My best friend recommended this series to me, and I haven't stopped thanking him since. Gripping, thrilling read."
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The Curse of Chalion
12.  The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
The list author says:
  "Hit & Miss for many I have recommended this to, but for me a sure fire hit."
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The Elfstones of Shannara (The Sword of Shannara)
13.  The Elfstones of Shannara (The Sword of Shannara) by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "Terry Brooks is another author renowned in the fantasy world, and this is a classic fantasy example."
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Across The Face Of The World: Book One, The Fire of Heaven Trilogy
14.  Across The Face Of The World: Book One, The Fire of Heaven Trilogy by Russell Kirkpatrick
The list author says:
  "Entertaining and keeps reader interested. Does slow a bit in the middle."
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Battleaxe: Book One of the Axis Trilogy
15.  Battleaxe: Book One of the Axis Trilogy by Sara Douglass
The list author says:
  "Worthy of anyones time. Great Trilogy."
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The Last King
16.  The Last King by Michael Curtis Ford
The list author says:
  "This author has alot of historical fiction books. The vast majority are hits, but I personally feel he has had a few misses. This is not one of them rare occasions though!"
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Legend
17.  Legend by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "Great book - great characters and great start to a series by a great author"
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The Last Templar
18.  The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
The list author says:
  "I love stories about the Knights Templar, and this one does not disappoint."
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Tigana
19.  Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "What a book!! Fantasy at its best, and one of my all time favourites. Stand alone masterpiece."
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Dawnthief: Chronicles of the Raven 1 (Gollancz S.F.)
20.  Dawnthief: Chronicles of the Raven 1 (Gollancz S.F.) by James Barclay
The list author says:
  "Took me a while to get into it, but once I did I didn't stop until the set of 3 was finished. Then started on the following set of 3 set some times after. Class."
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The Way Of Shadows: The Night Angel trilogy: Book 1
21.  The Way Of Shadows: The Night Angel trilogy: Book 1 by Brent Weeks
The list author says:
  "A superb read. The plot, the characters, the settings. Brent Weeks has arrived!"
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The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1)
22.  The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1) by Peter V. Brett
The list author says:
  "WOW ! What an entrance onto the fantasy scene by Peter V Brett. Has quickly become one of my favourites !"
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Retribution Falls: Tales of the Ketty Jay (Tales of the Ketty Jay 1)
23.  Retribution Falls: Tales of the Ketty Jay (Tales of the Ketty Jay 1) by Chris Wooding
The list author says:
  "Class start to the series. Not the most complex read, but pure true escapism at its best."
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The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.)
24.  The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.) by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "Superb trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. Not your usual style heroes. Rough and ready, raw and edgy."
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