Fantasy Book Club discussion

Hello, it's time to nominate a book that will have us rushing to...insert favourite book vender here.

Place your book suggestions here, one nomination and one second per person. Do read through the rules first, please. Feel free to nominate books that have failed selection previously.

1. All nominations must be shelved on GR as fantasy primarily.

2. All nominations must be linked to their book page, or they'll be ignored.

3. All nominations must be seconded.

4. Check our group bookshelf as we won't be including books we've read since January 2014. Check here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

5. No self-nominations.

You have a week to nominate, then I'll set up the poll.

Helen :)

American_Gods
Even though it was a group read in 2010, with the new TV series based on it I thought people might like to revisit it, and I just finished his Norse Mythology book and would like to read some more Gaiman.

I'll nominate Senlin Ascends. Mark Lawrence's review of this book is great!

Can't believe I've only read a short story or two by Mercedes Lackey. For that reason alone I'll nominate Arrows of the Queen because I've read that that is a good place to start. Any other suggestions for a better starting book and I'll withdraw this one in its favor.

Javier wrote: "I'll nominate Senlin Ascends. Mark Lawrence's review of this book is great!"

$.99 in US on Amazon and B&N right now too.

I'll second Senlin Ascends. Mark Lawrence's review of this book is great!

I'll second Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey. It is quite good, and a good start among many series and plots in the Companions / Valdemar universe.

I recommend A Stranger to Command by Sherwood Smith.

Haha...Mark

Senlin ascends is a great book! Emily May's review colored me sold and I cannot but agree.

I second A Stranger to Command, there is no such thing as too much Sherwood Smith in my life.

I'll nominate Red Sister by Mark Lawrence,and second Arrows of the Queen,( edit) oooops really should read previous posts.

Kevin wrote: "American_Gods
Even though it was a group read in 2010, with the new TV series based on it I thought people might like to revisit it, and I just finished his Norse Mythology book and would like to r..."

I second that. I enjoy his work and have heard good things about this book.

I'll second American Gods. I want to re-read this novel.

I'll second Red Sister by Mark Lawrence. I love his books!

I'd like to nominate Laini Taylor's new novel I've just started it and it is a masterpiece in worldbuilding - as fantasy should be. Breaks the myth that a story needs to be a string of action scenes. Leave those for the movies. I want great story telling!

Looks like all nominations so far have been seconded with the exception of Strange the Dreamer, so I'll second that one.

I'll nominate Promise of Blood

Monica wrote: "Looks like all nominations so far have been seconded with the exception of Strange the Dreamer, so I'll second that one."

I'll second it also.

I nominate again Twelve Kings in Sharakhai. Currently reading it and it'd be fun to have people to discuss it with.

Kathy wrote: "Monica wrote: "Looks like all nominations so far have been seconded with the exception of Strange the Dreamer, so I'll second that one."

I'll second it also."

Or third it? :)

I also would like to read Strange the Dreamer.

The Dragons of Dorcastle by Jack Campbell

I'll second The Dragons of Dorcastle

Oooh, I really want to read Strange the Dreamer. I'll second it as well (would that be a "third," in that case? I never got how that works...)

Nicholas wrote: "Oooh, I really want to read Strange the Dreamer. I'll second it as well (would that be a "third," in that case? I never got how that works...)"

I think we're only suppose to do one nomination and one second and then when the poll is open everyone votes. : )

Got it :)

Tnkw01 wrote: "Nicholas wrote: "Oooh, I really want to read Strange the Dreamer. I'll second it as well (would that be a "third," in that case? I never got how that works...)"

I think we're only suppose to do on..."

Yes, otherwise you are just wasting your second!

Seconded:
American gods
Senlin
Arrows of Queen
Stranger to command
Red sister
Strange the dreamer
Dragons of dorchester

Nominated:
promise of blood
12 kings of ...

Mark! funny.

I'll second Twelve Kings in Sharakhai.
Mark, I didn't notice that you were part of FBC... hope Senlin wins this poll!!!

I bet he's switched loyalties and is rooting for..... Red Sister ;)

Helen wrote: "Yes, otherwise you are just wasting your second!"

Well, you're letting people know what you think of it beforehand, and not increasing its competition.

Lol!

I'd very much like to read "The Name of the Wind" if possible. It sounds fantastic!

Tucker wrote: "I'd very much like to read "The Name of the Wind" if possible. It sounds fantastic!"

I think this is a previous read from 2016, don't remember the month exactly. Although I would like to read it too!!!

Javier wrote: "Tucker wrote: "I'd very much like to read "The Name of the Wind" if possible. It sounds fantastic!"

I think this is a previous read from 2016, don't remember the month exactly. Altho..."
Oh, gotcha! Well if it is I suppose I'll have to make time to read it too! XP

Worth taking the time! The novella he wrote after book 2 is one of my favourite books of all time

Hmmmmm.... not much activity.....
What to nominate.......

I'm throwing this one out there for consideration, since it sits unread somewhere in my stack of books.

Geist by Philippa Ballantine.

Carolyn wrote: "Worth taking the time! The novella he wrote after book 2 is one of my favourite books of all time "

Is this a nomination, Carolyn?

Back from vacation, so I'll again nominate Blackdog by K.V. Johansen.

And I'll second Twelve Kings in Sharakai.

Second Blackdog.

Second Geist.

Off to do the poll.