Fantasy Book Club Series discussion

Hello Everyone!
It's time to think about a series to follow The Bridge of D'arnath series, which will end in April. So please nominate your choice of a series for the group to begin reading in May.

I would like to nominate The Sisters Grimm Series by Michael Buckley

Based on the first book, it's a light, fun read. It is also a complete series.

Book #1 - The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Series Synopsis:

"Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have gone through a series of foster homes after their parents disappear. They have been treated as maids, servants, and other things that children shouldn't be. They've even been abused and ignored. This is mostly because they have a harsh and uncaring caseworker, Ms. Smirt, who is supposed to help find a safe new home for them. After all of their trouble, they end up in the care of their long-lost and supposedly dead grandmother whom Sabrina believes is crazy. They soon find that they are living in a town of Everafters, live characters from fantasy and fairy tales. Their family business is working as detectives, who solve mysteries that might be connected to the disappearance of their parents. Unluckily for them, an evil group of Everafters, called The Scarlet Hand, are determined to find a way out of the barrier created by a witch and take over the world; they also have to deal with Puck the fairy boy that lives with them. This barrier stops the Everafters in Ferryport Landing from leaving. The only way to destroy the barrier is if all the Grimms leave the town or if they all die."

I'll nominate The Age of Unreason Series , which starts with Newton's Cannon by Greg Keyes

This imaginative alternate history series features many noteworthy people from the past, including Sir Isaac Newton, King Louis XIV, Ben Franklin, and Blackbeard. In Newton’s Cannon, Newton discovers a substance called philosopher’s mercury in 1681, which can manipulate earth, water, air, and fire. But his discovery could lead to disastrous consequences for the world, as King Louis XIV searches for the key to world domination while his mistress secretly tries to prevent it.

The Heartstrikers, begining with Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron

In an alternate history where magic returned, a nice dragon struggles to survive his mother's curse. And as the series unfolds, it comes to higher and higher stakes.

I would like to nominate A Time of Dread by John Gwynne

I am new to this book club and i noticed you guys have read the Faithful And The Fallen which I've just finished.

A Time of Dread is the first in this (trilogy i think) with A Time Of Blood released in april or may this year.

Ryan wrote: "I would like to nominate A Time of Dread by John Gwynne

I am new to this book club and i noticed you guys have read the Faithful And The Fallen which I've just fin..."

Welcome, we are glad you’re here.

Our guidelines call for completed series only.

Just a reminder regarding nominations—completed series only.

Each member of the group may make one nomination and may second one nomination. Nominations that have received seconds will move on to the poll in which we will vote for the next series.

Thanks!

No problem. Thanks

How about Glenda Larke's The Stormlord Trilogy starting with The Last Stormlord.

Chris wrote: "How about Glenda Larke's The Stormlord Trilogy starting with The Last Stormlord."

I will second this nomination.

World of 5 Gods by Lois McMaster Bujold. If it hasn’t been read before as I am new to this book club thing!!

Andrew wrote: "World of 5 Gods by Lois McMaster Bujold. If it hasn’t been read before as I am new to this book club thing!!"

I'll second this series that starts with The Curse of Chalion

Demon Cycle by Peter V Brett. Book 1 is The Warded Man in north america or goes by The Painted Man in Europe

Allison wrote: "Demon Cycle by Peter V Brett. Book 1 is The Warded Man in north america or goes by The Painted Man in Europe"

Allison-
We read that last year so it isn't eleigible. If youre reading it, please jump in on the comment thread--we love to talk about books!

Ryan wrote: "I would like to nominate A Time of Dread by John Gwynne

I am new to this book club and i noticed you guys have read the Faithful And The Fallen which I've just fin..."

This sounds really good, but there isnt a release date for the third book yet, so it cant be included. Hopefully soon!

Nyssa wrote: "I would like to nominate The Sisters Grimm Series by Michael Buckley

Based on the first book, it's a light, fun read. It is also a complete series.

Book #1 - [bookcover: The Fairy..."
Nyssa---this looks to be a MG book---we dont do kids or YA series in here.
But it sounds cool-I am going to order one for my kid!

Would like to nominate Dantalion Of The Goetia: Legacy YA Fantasy Paranormal Romance
Dantalion, an immortal angel has fallen from grace and is condemned as one of seventy two hosts of demons from an ancient 17th century grimoire. He seduces a mortal college girl and practitioner of the occult named Laurel, who summons his true demonic form in the Courtyard of the Undead, creating an unexplainable relationship of love, obsession and redemption,

Just to help us keep track:
Nominated and seconded:
The Stormlord Trilogy by Glenda Larke, starting with The Last Stormlord
The World of 5 Gods by Lois McMaster Bujold, starting with The Curse of Chalion
The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski, starting with Blood of Elves. Note: English versions of some books in this series are available singly, or the entire series is available in English as a boxed set.
The Shadowmarch series by Tad Williams, starting with Shadowmarch
The Riddle-Mater trilogy by Patricia A. McKillip, starting with The Riddle-Master of Hed
The Crimson Empire series by Alex Marshall, starting with A Crown for Cold Silver

Nominated but not yet seconded:
The Heartstrikers series by Rachel Aaron, starting with Nice Dragons Finish Last
The Age of Unreason series by Greg Keyes, starting with Newton's Cannon

Nominated but not eligible for assorted reasons:
The Demon Cylce by Peter V. Brett, starting with The Warded Man—the group just read this last year
Of Blood and Bone series by John Gwynne, starting with A Time of Dread—series is not completed
The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, starting with The Fairy-Tale Detectives—the group does not include kids’ or YA books/series
The Skyriders of Etherium series by Jeff Minerd, starting with The Sailweaver's Son—this series does not appear to be complete. In addition, it appears to be YA.
The Legacy series by Tina M.E., starting with Taste the Obsession of a Demon—authors may not nominate their own books.
The Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan, starting with Promise of Blood—this series has already been read by the group.

I would nominate The Skyriders of Etherium by Jeff Minerd. Jeff Minerd

I would like to nominate The Last Wish in the witcher series.

Dantalion of the Goetia wrote: " Would like to nominate Dantalion Of The Goetia: Legacy YA Fantasy Paranormal Romance
Dantalion, an immortal angel..."

Our group’s guidelines do not allow an author to nominate their own book(s), but you may have piqued someone else’s interest.

Laura wrote: "I would nominate The Skyriders of Etherium by Jeff Minerd. Jeff Minerd"

It appears this series has more books forthcoming (only 2 are currently released). In addition, it appears to be aimed at YA readers.

I would vote for Glenda Larke The Stormlord series.

I'd like to second the Witcher series

The Powder Mage Trilogy.

I would like to second The Powder Mage.

I'd like to vote/second The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski.

Ashleigh wrote: "The Powder Mage Trilogy."

Sorry Ashley-we read this in 2015.

You can do a search of a book on our bookshelf to see if it's been read before.

I’d like to nominate the Shadowmarch series by Tad Williams, starting with Shadowmarch. It’s a 4 volume series.

Kathi wrote: "I’d like to nominate the Shadowmarch series by Tad Williams, starting with Shadowmarch. It’s a 4 volume series."

I'd like to second this.

I was thinking of the beautiful work of Patricia A. McKillip. I didn't think she had any series, but apparently The Riddle-Master of Hed is the first of a trilogy. Yay! I am nominating the Riddle Master trilogy.

Maggie wrote: "I was thinking of the beautiful work of Patricia A. McKillip. I didn't think she had any series, but apparently The Riddle-Master of Hed is the first of a trilogy. Yay! I a..."

If i hadn't already used my second I would for this book. I love McKillip's writing.

I will second riddle master trilogy!!

I have been updating the post with the list of series that have been nominated & seconded, nominated but not yet seconded, and nominated but disqualified, just in case you want to see where we are at. Just scroll up a bit—it’s pretty obvious which post it is!

I want to nominate The Crimson Empire trilogy starting with A Crown for Cold Silver

I'd like to second the Witcher series but It should be "Blood of Elves" as this is the first book of the series and "The Last Wish" are short stories. It is a complete series with last fifth tome translated to english in 2017. Definietly adult book.

Hailee wrote: "I want to nominate The Crimson Empire trilogy starting with A Crown for Cold Silver"

I'll second this.

Christopher wrote: "I'd like to second the Witcher series but It should be "Blood of Elves" as this is the first book of the series and "The Last Wish" are short stories. It is a complete series with last fifth tome t..."

There seems to be some disagreement online about this, but i agree that if the group is going to read the 5 novels, then the series starts with Blood of Elves. Thanks for pointing that out. IF this series is selected when we vote, the group can decide whether to add the short story collections or not.

When does the voting happen??

Andrew wrote: "When does the voting happen??"

Soon... I think Maggie, our other moderator, will set up the poll.

I plan to close this thread later today.
A big thank you to Kathy for keeping the list of books updated!

Awesome thanks!! I’m in limbo with what to read while waiting until May!!

Ok, so the winner is WITCHER!

Now, the question is which book to start? The Last Wish or Blood of Elves?

Looking over various reviews, my vote is for The Last Wish

I vote the last wish too.

I vote for the last wish

I've read the Last Wish already, but it is very good, I would definitely recommend it.

ok-looks like we will be going ahead and starting with The Last Wish.....See you in May!

Hailee wrote: "Kathi wrote: "I’d like to nominate the Shadowmarch series by Tad Williams, starting with Shadowmarch. It’s a 4 volume series."

I'd like to second this."

Can I third it?

Diamond wrote: "Can I third it?”

Diamond, this thread, for the series starting in May, has already had its poll. If you’d like to nominate the Shadowmarch series for the group read starting in June, please move it to the other thread.
Thanks!

Just a heads up—The Time of Contempt, listed as Book 2 in the Witcher series, is on sale for $2.99 as a eBook at Amazon.