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A Listmania! list by N. J. Kirk "nicolena" (London)
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Rhapsody: Child of Blood (Gollancz S.F.)
1.  Rhapsody: Child of Blood (Gollancz S.F.) by Elizabeth Haydon
The list author says:
  "The first of a wonderful series filled with magic, mystery and humour. A must read."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
2.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "The first of the Farseer trilogy. A very human tale of a Royal family, filled with intrigue, talking animals and dark magic. A moving story that is epic in scale."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (168 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic
3.  The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Another wonderful trilogy from Hobb, this time seen from a more female perspective. The series is filled with magical ships, evil pirates and confused dragons."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
4.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "The Song of Ice and Fire is one of the best new fantasy series I've read. A refreshingly original and completely absorbing storyline that kept me up until the early hours."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (778 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Prospero's Children
5.  Prospero's Children by Jan Siegel
The list author says:
  "A tale that moves between modern day England and the Fall of Atlantis, unhappy teenagers, wicked stepmothers and etherial mermaids. Wonderful."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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The Princess Bride
6.  The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The list author says:
  "A witty, modern take on an 'ancient' fairytale that everyone should read."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
7.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "What can I say? It's where it all started. Avoid at your peril."
Used & New from: £11.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (602 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, Dragons of Spring Dawnin (TSR Fantasy)
8.  Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, Dragons of Spring Dawnin (TSR Fantasy) by Margaret Weis
The list author says:
  "This was the series that began my love affair with the genre. Traditional dragons, elves, heroes and evil wizards. Ripping stuff."
£17.50   Used & New from: £3.20
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn Series)
9.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn Series) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "A fantasy series of epic proportions. Moving, interesting and gripping."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Summer Tree, The: Book One of the Fionavar Tapestry: 1
10.  Summer Tree, The: Book One of the Fionavar Tapestry: 1 by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "An adverturous tale of teens drawn into a mythical paralell universe."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
11.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "A magical, romantic Irish fairytale in the style of Zimmer Bradley."
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Green Rider (Earthlight)
12.  Green Rider (Earthlight) by Kristin Britain
The list author says:
  "A fun stand alone fantasy story. Rumour has it there will be a sequel, but it'll be a while yet."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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First Rider's Call
13.  First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain
The list author says:
  "A worthy sequel to Green Rider continuing the story of Karigan's adventures. NB: The current amazon description is inaccurate - they've mixed up their books. So don't be put off! :D"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Legends II
14.  Legends II by Robert Silverberg
The list author says:
  "Great collection of stories from some of the best contemporary fantasy writers around. A good introduction to the authors."
Used & New from: £14.34
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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