F & SF books I always enjoy

A Listmania! list by PORTUALA (London, UK)
 
Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern Trilogy)
1.  Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern Trilogy) by Anne McCaffrey
The list author says:
  "First book in Dragon Riders of Pern Series. My introduction to Fantasy as a genre."
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The Many-coloured Land (The Saga of the Exiles)
2.  The Many-coloured Land (The Saga of the Exiles) by Julian May
The list author says:
  "First book in The Saga of the Exiles. Fascinating story, a mix of fantasy and SF."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Surveillance
3.  The Surveillance by Julian May
The list author says:
  "First of 2 books connecting the Exile Saga with the Galactic Milieu. The characters are fascinating and the story is complex and gripping."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Jack the Bodiless (Galactic Milieu Trilogy)
4.  Jack the Bodiless (Galactic Milieu Trilogy) by Julian May
The list author says:
  "First book in The Galactic Milieu Trilogy: follows and completes the circle started in The Many Coloured Land. Mind Blowing."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Crystal Cave (Merlin Trilogy 1)
5.  The Crystal Cave (Merlin Trilogy 1) by Lady Mary Stewart
The list author says:
  "First book in Merlin's Trilogy Series: really well written, great background explnation to all Merlin's myths."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
6.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "First  book in Sevenwaters Trilogy: beautifully written. All are really good."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Mists of Avalon (Mists of Avalon 1)
7.  The Mists of Avalon (Mists of Avalon 1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The list author says:
  "Such a good story, so beautifully written."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Curse of Chalion
8.  The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
The list author says:
  "First book in Chalion Series. Very good, Great characters and world setting."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle)
9.  The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle) by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  "First book In the KingKiller Series. Very good, great characters."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Great Book of Amber: The Complete Amber Chronicles, 1-10 (Chronicles of Amber)
10.  The Great Book of Amber: The Complete Amber Chronicles, 1-10 (Chronicles of Amber) by Roger Zelazny
The list author says:
  "Really entertaining Series. The plot keeps twisting."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Lord Of Light (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
11.  Lord Of Light (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Roger Zelazny
The list author says:
  "Very good book. Fantastic characters and plot."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Ender's Game: Ender Series: Book One
12.  Ender's Game: Ender Series: Book One by Orson Scott Card
The list author says:
  "Very good book. Fun plot."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Magician (Riftwar Saga)
13.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "First book in the Rift War Saga. I read this when I was a teenager and it completely blowed my mind."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (188 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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