The best of what I read in 2005

A Listmania! list by Ifty
 
Red Mars (Mars Trilogy)
1.  Red Mars (Mars Trilogy) by Kim Stanley Robinson
The list author says:
  "As soon as I read the first few lines I was completely sucked in by this tour de force of science fiction. Brilliant!"
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Chronicles of Amber: "Nine Princes in Amber", "The Guns of Avalon", "Sign of the Unicorn", "The Hand of Oberon", "The Courts of Chaos" (FANTASY MASTERWORKS)
2.  Chronicles of Amber: "Nine Princes in Amber", "The Guns of Avalon", "Sign of the Unicorn", "The Hand of Oberon", "The Courts of Chaos" (FANTASY MASTERWORKS) by Roger Zelazny
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest fantasy series of all time. I read it this year for the second time."
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Hollywood (Narratives of a Golden Age)
3.  Hollywood (Narratives of a Golden Age) by Gore Vidal
The list author says:
  "Gore Vidal's 'Narratives of a Golden Age' make for some of the most entertaining reading ever. And so well written!"
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Castle Of Wizardry: Book Four Of The Belgariad
4.  Castle Of Wizardry: Book Four Of The Belgariad by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "I reread the Belgariad early in the year, and I was surprised by how fresh and entertaining it was. A far cry from Eddings' later stuff."
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Market Forces (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
5.  Market Forces (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Richard Morgan
The list author says:
  "Okay, so the idea is over the top and not a little silly. But heck, it was FUN!"
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A Deepness in the Sky
6.  A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge
The list author says:
  "Highly enjoyable, high-concept space opera written by a sci-fi master. Unputdownable!"
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Green Mars (Mars Trilogy)
7.  Green Mars (Mars Trilogy) by Kim Stanley Robinson
The list author says:
  "More Kim Stanley Robinson brilliantness! And of course after reading this I had to go straight on to...."
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Voyager Classics - Blue Mars
8.  Voyager Classics - Blue Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson
The list author says:
  "...a satisfying end to the enthralling saga."
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The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Fantasy Masterworks)
9.  The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Fantasy Masterworks) by Patricia A. Mckillip
The list author says:
  "A fantasy classic. Why isn't Patricia McKillip more widely read by fantasy fans?"
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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
10.  Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "This book wasn't the beginning of my obsession with Steven Erikson. But it was entertaining enough for me to read the next in the series..."
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Deadhouse Gates (Book 2 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen)
11.  Deadhouse Gates (Book 2 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "...which WAS the beginning of my obsession with Steven Erikson. Sheer brilliance!"
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Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
12.  Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Richard Morgan
The list author says:
  "Got this when I was vacationing in Turkey and it certainly made the flight back much more entertaining."
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Broken Angels (Gollancz S.F.)
13.  Broken Angels (Gollancz S.F.) by Richard Morgan
The list author says:
  "Outstanding. Even better than the first one."
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A Canticle For Leibowitz: Book One: The Saint Leibowtiz Series
14.  A Canticle For Leibowitz: Book One: The Saint Leibowtiz Series by Walter M. Miller
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest science fiction novels of all time. Even though I had read it a few years back, I had to drop everything and reread it as soon as I got my hands on it."
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House of Chains (Book 4 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen)
15.  House of Chains (Book 4 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "Impatience got the better of me and I ended up reading this before I got the 3rd in the series.  Am I sorry? No. I loved it!"
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Interesting Times: A Discworld Novel
16.  Interesting Times: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Terry Pratchett can be a a little hit and miss. This one is a hit!"
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The Persian Boy
17.  The Persian Boy by Mary Renault
The list author says:
  "Reading this almost made me want to watch 'Alexander'... almost!"
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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
18.  Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
The list author says:
  "There has been much debate over the merits of this book. I for one was charmed from the very first footnote! An enjoyable read."
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Breakfast Of Champions (Vintage Classics)
19.  Breakfast Of Champions (Vintage Classics) by Kurt Vonnegut
The list author says:
  "Another book I felt compelled to reread. Alternately funny and sad, its one of Vonnegut's best."
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The Summer Tree: The Fionavar Tapestry Book One
20.  The Summer Tree: The Fionavar Tapestry Book One by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "Enjoyable... but this series didn't rise above the level of a decent Tolkein knock-off until...."
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The Wandering Fire: The Fionavar Tapestry Book Two
21.  The Wandering Fire: The Fionavar Tapestry Book Two by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "This is where Kay's Fionavar Tapestry struck out on to new ground..."
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The Darkest Road: The Fionavar Tapestry Book Three
22.  The Darkest Road: The Fionavar Tapestry Book Three by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "...and this is where it culminates. All in all, a fine fantasy trilogy, and a promise of even better things to come from this author."
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The Dragon Masters
23.  The Dragon Masters by Jack Vance
The list author says:
  "A surprisingly compelling story set in a world Jack Vance managed to infuse with wonder."
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A Time of Exile (Deverry)
24.  A Time of Exile (Deverry) by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "I was reading much of this series throughout the year and though no one book in particular stood out, the series as a whole is solid, fun fantasy fare and worth exploring for any fantasy fan."
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About a Boy
25.  About a Boy by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "Fun. But not as good as the movie."
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