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rhune
Acolyte
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 Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 02:41:29
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I've been away from reading about the Realms for about 11 years now, and was looking for some suggestions on some new things to read. Subject matter doesn't is of no importance, I'll take sword-swinging, dagger-sticking, or spell-flinging--one's as good as them all.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 03:50:05
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The Twilight War trilogy by Paul S. Kemp; The Haunted Lands trilogy by Richard Lee Byers; and Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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rhune
Acolyte
11 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 05:01:39
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| Thanks a bunch, Dennis, writing those down now. |
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Seabus Mythforger
Seeker
76 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 05:46:28
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Can't go wrong with the Legend of Drizzt! Especially since it was expanded upon with The Hunter's Blades Trilogy, The Transitions Trilogy and the currently on-going Neverwinter Saga. Also I just picked up The Legend of Drizzt Anthology today and it's pretty neat, nice collection of short stories dealing with the Companions of the Hall.
War of the Spider Queen is really good as is House of Serpents and The Year of Rogue Dragons. |
~Seabus Mythforger,
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 05:55:12
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The Knights of Myth Drannor by Ed Greenwood. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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rhune
Acolyte
11 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 05:59:31
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I've never read the Hunter's Blades trilogy or any of the other newer Drizzt novels. The last Drizzt book I read was Sea of Swords--have all the old short stories under my belt. It was after Sea of Swords that I started to drift away from the fantasy genre.
Thanks though, Seabus, writing your suggestions down too. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2011 : 08:57:59
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I also recommend the following stand-alone novels:
The Shield of Weeping Ghosts by James P. Davis
Frostfell by Mark Sehestedt
Blackstaff by Steven Schend |
Every beginning has an end. |
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rhune
Acolyte
11 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2011 : 03:09:42
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| Thanks, all, making sure I have a nice backlog of reading material. Good thing there's no such thing as too many books. |
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Seabus Mythforger
Seeker
76 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2011 : 05:44:48
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Originally posted by rhune
Thanks, all, making sure I have a nice backlog of reading material. Good thing there's no such thing as too many books.
I have that same philosophy! My only dilemma is not having enough shelf space for my books. I think currently my book collection ranges from about 100-150 and sadly about 100 of them are in boxes right now out in my storage shed. Luckily my storage shed happens to be a giant cargo container that used to be used for transporting goods across sea! :) |
~Seabus Mythforger,
Renegade Mage |
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rhune
Acolyte
11 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2011 : 08:45:09
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That's the bad thing about being a collector. I've had to do the same thing, moved all the old fantasy stuff I've read out in storage containers to my shed. I kept the stuff I've yet to get to, along with the literary classics, on closet shelves, and my other shelves are strictly for my WWII and other history related books.
I would love to have one of those nice studies with every wall lined with bookshelves--that would be fantastic, not to mention relaxing.
Can't have everything, I guess.
I've got a Kindle, mainly use it for the out of print stuff I can't find, or is simply to expensive to purchase now. Wonderful little thing, but they don't have the ice breaking ability you get when walking around with a book in hand. They slso need to make e-readers that carry a musty scent, make em' a little more book-like. |
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AdamBridger
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
118 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2011 : 11:08:09
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I'd recommend you check out some of the Forgotten Realms Omnibus Editions. They offer a collection of some of the most popular series at a quite affordable price so you can catch up more quickly.
I'd recommend the Erevis Cale Trilogy and Year Of Rogue Dragons trilogy. These series will then lead you to other related series if you enjoy them. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2011 : 22:01:57
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| Definitely Haunted Lands and Erevis Cale trilogies |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 27 Sep 2011 : 01:28:37
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I recommend:
Stand alone:
- City of Ravens
- Black Bouquet
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- Erevis Cale
- War of the Spiderqueen |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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A re-introduction to the Realms
