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Magician (Riftwar Saga)
1.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
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  "The riftwar saga, the beginning of which is Magician, ticks all the boxes. Great characters we can all relate to in some way written into a story of intrigue, betrayal, love, power and heroism."
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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves"
2.  The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "Bear with the first hundred pages and you will be drawn inexorably into the whole series and you won't want to stop. Great deeply etched characters written in Donaldson's prolix style. A great read."
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Belgariad 1: Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad)
3.  Belgariad 1: Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad) by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "The Belgariad and the Mallorean series were a staple of my early teens - twee, but easy to read, enthralling and great characters with a good supporting cast. For the big kids in all of us...!"
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The Sword of Shannara Trilogy
4.  The Sword of Shannara Trilogy by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "Trraditional sword n sorcery fare that is so easy to get into, like a well oiled lycra bodysuit! You will storm though the series and want more...luckily, there are loads of sequals out there..."
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The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.)
5.  The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.) by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "This series of books is a great read for those who like your fantasy gritty, real, bloody, unrelenting, funny, back-stabbing and with believable characters. Surprisingly enjoyable..."
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The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
6.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "One series to rule them all.... Nearly failed my GCSE's because of this lot....no regrets though!"
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Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set: Contains: Philosopher's Stone / Chamber of Secrets / Prisoner of Azkaban / Goblet of Fire / Order of the Phoenix / ... Hollows (Harry Potter Signature Edition)
7.  Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set: Contains: Philosopher's Stone / Chamber of Secrets / Prisoner of Azkaban / Goblet of Fire / Order of the Phoenix / ... Hollows (Harry Potter Signature Edition) by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Yeah its for kids, but it's still a tale of complexity written so enthrallingly that I defy anyone not to love this series if they have read it..."
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The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts
8.  The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "One of the funniest, most original works of art written by a true comic genius. Has to be experienced as the classic it surely is."
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Daggerspell
9.  Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "Massive series set in a sort of ancient celtic world . Great characters and a huge story arc all written in a tight, thrilling way, Great stuff!"
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The Dragonbone Chair: Memory, Sorrow and Thorne Series: Book One (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn Series)
10.  The Dragonbone Chair: Memory, Sorrow and Thorne Series: Book One (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn Series) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Great romp and a nicely defined world. The characters are believable and the plot enthralling. One of the best of the lot and a trilogy not be misssed."
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The Great Dune Trilogy: Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune (Gollancz S.F.)
11.  The Great Dune Trilogy: Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune (Gollancz S.F.) by Frank Herbert
The list author says:
  "Great messiah tale written in a gripping, unrelenting style that, once you get used to it, makes the whole story all the more absorbing. Very sandy..."
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2001: A Space Odyssey
12.  2001: A Space Odyssey by Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The list author says:
  "If you don't understand the film, then this will clear it up. Massive scope and, with the sequels, a huge story written in Arthur's inimitable style."
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Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga 1)
13.  Pandora's Star (Commonwealth Saga 1) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "Along with Judas Unchained this series is what Space Opera was defined for - massive in scale, scope and characters it keeps you gripped before twisting you to bits at the end. A great read."
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Xeelee: An Omnibus: Raft, Timelike Infinity, Flux, Ring
14.  Xeelee: An Omnibus: Raft, Timelike Infinity, Flux, Ring by Stephen Baxter
The list author says:
  "Talk of HARD Sci-Fi and you talk of Stephen Baxter. This series encompasses humanity, the entire universe from start to finish and the sub-quantum world of aliens beyond our ken. Massively fun to read"
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Revelation Space
15.  Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
The list author says:
  "Again, super-hard sci-fi with an epic soryline. No wasted text it grips, doesn't let go and then eats your face off. Not literally. Epic..."
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Consider Phlebas (The Culture)
16.  Consider Phlebas (The Culture) by Iain M. Banks
The list author says:
  "Banks' easy identified style works perfectly in this sardonic, beautifully imagined and richly populated space opera. Some sequals suck, but Excession is a great book too."
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Foundation (The Foundation Series)
17.  Foundation (The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "One of the original mega-scale series that cover millenia, but written in the sixties so it has a veneer of unreality and a dated nature despite the subject. A must read though."
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Ender's Game: Ender Series: Book One (The Ender saga)
18.  Ender's Game: Ender Series: Book One (The Ender saga) by Orson Scott Card
The list author says:
  "On of the greatest epics in the genre - reputedly adopted by the military in training officers, it is enthralling with a great twist - then the series just goes intergalactic and it gets even better!"
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Evolution (Gollancz S.F.)
19.  Evolution (Gollancz S.F.) by Stephen Baxter
The list author says:
  "Baxter explores the development of humanity from our biological beginnings in a way that raises interesting questions and stirs the mind!"
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Intervention
20.  Intervention by Julian May
The list author says:
  "The beginning of the Galactic Milieu series is as good a read as I have ever had the pleasure of finding. A multi- re-read series that is beautifully crafted."
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