Hi! I have been lurking around Tidefans for a couple of years now, but seldom post. (But always click!) But this is my kind of place. And I hope to participate often.
I am also a big LOTR fan. It has been years since I read it and my memory is kind of hazy, but I have started re-reading it with all of you.
I live in a house full of books and for any of you that may be interested in fantasy or "imaginative writing" in addition to LOTR, I would like to suggest a couple of series which impressed me. When I find a good book, or series, I want to share it, so others will have the pleasure I did reading it.
The first series is "The Deed of Paksenarrion" by Elizabeth Moon. It is a trilogy, with 2 "pre-books" you can also get. Has anyone read it? I think after LOTR, this is the best fantasy series I have read. Very good military description, very good world building. A great story of good vs evil, and the making of a Paladin.
The second series (which is still on going) begins with "A Game of Thrones" by George R R Martin. Again good world building, several different story lines and good characterizations (even if alot of them get killed off) At this time the third book in the series has been published and I believe there will be 6 in all.
I do apologize for running on like this, but I wanted to share my favorite books (in the fantasy line) with you. As I continue with LOTR, I hope to join in that discussion and maybe come up with some trivia!!
Happy reading to all of you (but do try to get some exercise
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I am also a big LOTR fan. It has been years since I read it and my memory is kind of hazy, but I have started re-reading it with all of you.
I live in a house full of books and for any of you that may be interested in fantasy or "imaginative writing" in addition to LOTR, I would like to suggest a couple of series which impressed me. When I find a good book, or series, I want to share it, so others will have the pleasure I did reading it.
The first series is "The Deed of Paksenarrion" by Elizabeth Moon. It is a trilogy, with 2 "pre-books" you can also get. Has anyone read it? I think after LOTR, this is the best fantasy series I have read. Very good military description, very good world building. A great story of good vs evil, and the making of a Paladin.
The second series (which is still on going) begins with "A Game of Thrones" by George R R Martin. Again good world building, several different story lines and good characterizations (even if alot of them get killed off) At this time the third book in the series has been published and I believe there will be 6 in all.
I do apologize for running on like this, but I wanted to share my favorite books (in the fantasy line) with you. As I continue with LOTR, I hope to join in that discussion and maybe come up with some trivia!!
Happy reading to all of you (but do try to get some exercise