Fantasy Book Club Series discussion

Our Prince of Nothing series group read will finish in July. So, we'll need a new series to start reading August 1st. The Dark Tower series ends in November, but we'll probably take December off (so everyone can enjoy the holidays with friends and family).

Nominations are open for the series to follow Prince of Nothing and will remain open until the first week of June 2014.

Nominations must be for a finished or soon to be finished series that has not been previously read. All nominations must be seconded. The books must be available in different formats.

Each member is allowed one nomination and one second...so no lists of nominations!

Happy Nominating!

Nominated/Seconded:

Long Prince Quartet by Abraham
Black Magician Trilogy by Canavan
Magister trilogy by Friedman
Darwath series by Hambly
Fionavar Tapestry by Kay
Deverry series by Kerr
Saga of Recluce by Modesitt
Engineer trilogy by Parker

Nominated (but not yet seconded):

Grisha series by Bardugo
Circle Books by Dekker
Dark Series by Feehan
Prospero's Daughter trilogy by Lamplighter
His Dark Materials by Pullman
Acts of Caine series by Stover

Last updated 5/23/2014 5:30 am Central

The Darwath Series: The Time of the Dark, The Walls of Air, and The Armies of Daylight
Just reminded of this recently, so would like to nominate it. Evidently, Barbara Hambly has also written two other books for this series, which I have never read. Whether to include these, I'm sure will be up to mods.
:)

Here's a better link to all five.
https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

L. Jagi Lamplighter's Prospero's Daughter trilogy: Prospero Lost, Prospero in Hell, and Prospero Regained

I nominate the Dagger and Coin series by Daniel Abraham starting with The Dragon's Path.

Bill wrote: "I nominate the Dagger and Coin series by Daniel Abraham starting with The Dragon's Path."

Is this series complete?

Looks like 4 and 5 are yet to be published. But I've read the first one and it was good (not great). The second one is on my TBR.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/5377...

Since Dagger and Coin is out, how about Abraham's Long Price Quartet, starting with A Shadow in Summer...love that one!

Is there a list available of series which have already been read? want to make sure I don't nominate a duplicate.

I'll second the Darwath series by Barbara Hambly.

I nominate KJ Parker - The engineer Trilogy

Michael look at the shelves. Top Right Corner

Maggie wrote: "Since Dagger and Coin is out, how about Abraham's Long Price Quartet, starting with A Shadow in Summer...love that one!"

And I second this series.

Paulo "paper books always" wrote: "Michael look at the shelves. Top Right Corner"

Great, thank you very much!

I nominate The Grisha Series by Leigh Bardugo.

The first two books in the series have been out for some time and the third is due out June 17th.

A few wonderful folk-tales set in the same world as the novels are available for free on Tor.com. They contain no spoilers and give a nice feel for the novels' unique Russian-esque fantasy setting.

I'll second the Long Price Quartet by Abraham.

Michael wrote: "Is there a list available of series which have already been read? want to make sure I don't nominate a duplicate."

Yes, please visit our group Bookshelf (see link above).

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. I didn't find it in our library and I think that this series is underrated. Give it some thought!

See top post for current list of nominations.

Since this week marks the release of yet another book in the Saga of Recluce (written by L.E. Modesitt Jr. - Cyador's Heirs), I would like to nominate that series. I've read them all and will be reading this recent release very soon.

While not technically a 'complete' series, any or all of these books can be read as standalones. A handful do span a common arc, but most are individual.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/4182...

L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s bestselling fantasy novels set in the magical world of Recluce are among the most popular in contemporary fantasy. Each novel tells an independent story that nevertheless reverberates though all the other Recluce novels to deepen and enrich the reading experience. As Publishers Weekly says, "Modesitt creates a complex world based on a plausible system of magic and peopled with engaging and realistic characters." Rich in detail, the Recluce books are a feast of wondrous marvels.

We should definitely read The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan!

I would like to nominate The Circle Books by Ted Dekker
The Circle Trilogy: The Complete Trilogy in One Epic Edition
& Green: The Beginning and the End

I'll second KJ Parker trilogy.

The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Guvriel Kay.

& I'll third Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham.

The Dark Series by Christine Feehan...think its up to 25 books but each centers on a different character.

I second The Saga of Recluse.

I second The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Guvriel Kay

I've updated the nomination list to include links to the series.

Keep the nominations coming!

Thanks everyone!

Jon

I'd like to nominate the Deverry series by Katherine Kerr, beginning with Daggerspell. This is a series of four books with a conclusion but you can read on to subsequent series. I read to the end of the second set some years ago and plan to re read to finish the entire set of series'. Let's do it together - that way I'll actually start ;)

I'd like to nominate the Magister trilogy by C. S. Friedman.

I'd like to nominate The Acts of Caine series, starting with Heroes Die. I believe it's complete, with sequel potential. Heard only good things about it.

I will second the Magister trilogy.

So many good series have been nominated - I'd love to read lots of them!

I'll second Black Magician Trilogy by Canavan

I'll second the Deverry series by Katherine Kerr.

See first post for updated list. Great nominations everyone!

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

I'll second His Dark Materials.

Todd, that is book 2 of a series that is not finished yet....the series needs to be completed by the time we hit the last book.

Ok my apologies, how about KJ Parker's The Scavenger trilogy Shadow

Oh! The Shadows of the Apt series is supposed to finish this year.

I second The Saga of Recluse by L.E. Modesitt, Jr

Ian wrote: "I second The Saga of Recluse by L.E. Modesitt, Jr"

Actually, it was already seconded. So, if you prefer to use your second for a different series, please proceed.

Thanks, Jon

I will second acts of caine

Nominations will remain open through the end of the month (midnight Central time on the 31st).

Polls will open June 1st and the membership will be closed at that time as well until voting concludes.

Nominated/Seconded:

Long Prince Quartet by Abraham
Black Magician Trilogy by Canavan
Circle Books by Dekker
Magister trilogy by Friedman
Darwath series by Hambly
Fionavar Tapestry by Kay
Deverry series by Kerr
Saga of Recluce by Modesitt
Engineer trilogy by Parker
His Dark Materials by Pullman
Acts of Caine series by Stover
Shadows of the Apt series by Tchaikovsky


Nominated (but not yet seconded):

Grisha series by Bardugo
Dark Series by Feehan
Prospero's Daughter trilogy by Lamplighter

Last day for nominations. When I wake up tomorrow morning (usually between 5-6 am Central), I'll close this thread and start creating the poll.

Mike wrote: "I would like to nominate The Circle Books by Ted Dekker
The Circle Trilogy: The Complete Trilogy in One Epic Edition[bookcover:The Circle Trilogy: The Complete Trilogy in One Epic Ed..."

I will second this series.

il second shadows of the apt by adrian tchaikovsky

Nominations are now closed. I am creating the poll now. Membership will be closed until voting ends.

Thank you very much for all your nominations and seconds.

Vote in the poll here:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Thanks,

Jon