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When looking for excellent audio books to listen to one has to look no further than to the new, emerging author, Brandon Sanderson. The author Brandon Sanderson has recently become famous for finishing The Wheel of Time series after Robert Jordan's death. Sanderson is a great author with lots of…
I decided to write a review on Slave To Sensation since it's one of my favourites and is the type of book I could read over again. It's that good.
The author, in my opinion is quite simply one of the best authors in the paranormal romance category. She draws…
A Game of Thrones: After great success of Game of Thrones series by HBO, many people took interest in the book on which series was based. If you are one of those who wants to find more about this book, it's author, or some general information about other stuff related…
I just read one of the Shannara books and I liked it. I more than liked it, I loved it and I am determined to read every single last one of them. Now this is a bit of a problem because there are so many and the order is very…
May 2012 exhibits some exciting fantasy book releases. We got a couple of long-awaited sequels, some surprises and some innovation. I’ve put together a couple of summaries for those interested in what just happened or are just about to happen in the fantasy genre. The fantasy book releases included are:…
Here we have some hot news. After success of "Game of Thrones" on HBO, Martins largest project "Wild Cards" is optioned for filming by SyFy Films, a theatrical division of NBC Universal. Obviously, after initial success of his first television project, there is good chance that other of his work…
In the literary world today there are lots of books to choose from. Determining which books to buy can be challenging. Not to fear for Warbreaker is here! Warbreaker is an excellent book and a great buy.
Warbreaker, by Brandon Sanderson, is a stand-alone novel about a world in which…
In the days long past, storytelling was considered to be one of the blessings handed down to the unworthy by the Gods mighty hand. Story told by the skillful storyteller allowed people in those hard days to, at least for the moment, escape reality and experience something hard to come…
Why is Mr. Martin cool?: Well, there is small number of people capable of bearing title "one of 100 most influential people in the world" as easy as he. Always ready to answer an interview, comment on some ordinary stuff, or joke on his own account. And off course there…
The most mischievous and roguish protagonist within the Wheel of Time series is, without a doubt, Matrim Cauthon. Going by Mat, this young daredevil is a cunning young man who has an extreme lucky streak, no doubt due to his nature as a Ta'veren. Mat is a handsome young man…
The author of the King’s blood is Daniel Abraham. Daniel Abraham is an American science fiction/fantasy author who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He sometimes collaborates with the famous fantasy author George R.R. Martin who also resides in New Mexico. The book the King’s blood is the second one in…
Second book in George RR Martin's epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, is a worthy sequel to A Game of Thrones, one of the best epic fantasy books ever written. It continues events started in first book, adds new characters to the ones we already know, settles…
If you have read the Wheel of Time series, you are no doubt familiar with the primary protagonist, Rand al'Thor. It is impossible to miss him. While in the later books Rand does tend to disappear and reappear quite irregularly, his story and actions are what drive the entire series…
There are many great sci fi books out on the market today but which ones are the best? With all of the new, exciting authors coming out, it can be hard choosing an author. A new author you will enjoy in the sci fi / fantasy genre is Brandon Sanderson.…
It is hard for me to write about this book, because there is no way that I can be objective. Been reading and loving fantasy ever since my childhood, and this is probably one of the best epic fantasy book there is. Right in the same league with The Lord…
No work of Epic Fantasy is complete without beloved fire-spitting lizards! Many of creatures depicted in fantasy count their roots in popular folklore tales, legends or myths. There are Elves, Dwarves, Trolls… all sort of strange menagerie, but they, in modern day readers imagination, differ greatly from the form they…
Today, we'll be reviewing Magic's Pawn, by Mercedes Lackey. Magic's Pawn is the first of three books in The Last Herald Mage trilogy. It is set in a kingdom called Valdemar. Mages are those who can do magic. Heralds are people with extrasensory or psychic abilities who have devoted their…
If you really want to appreciate the fantasy book Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore I think it’s a must to read the first two books Graceling and Fire first. The fantasy series in the Graceling realm is centered on the young warrior Katsa and her journey to self-discovery. It’s a story…
Here is piece of news for all you people that loved watching HBO-s Game of Thrones series. Location for the filming of second season of the series is going to be in Iceland, near Vatnajökul - glacier in the southeast part of Iceland. And it will take place at the…
The Eye of the World begins in the little village of Emond's Field. Rand al'Thor, a simple sheep herder, is suddenly thrown into the midst of a huge tale of adventure that he never dreamed existed.
However this is completely swept away one day when two major events occur. A…
2011 was a great year for fantasy literature. A lot of awaited books arrived and we had our fair share of surprises. Making lists of the best books are a difficult thing since reading and judging are two very subjective things. That’s why this list of fantasy books 2011 is…
Have read many books by now, and can say that one thing that decides which book will I like is how much can I identify with characters in it. Sometimes deciding thing is some feature in characters which I can recognize and identify with, sometimes it's simply lovability of character,…
DON'T PANIC! Those large soothing letters should allow you to bear with me trough the rest of this article. For a while now I'm writing about George RR Martin and his work, it is the topic for me, and I like writing about it. Lots of things related to George…
Today, we'll be reviewing Magic's Promise, the second book in the Last Herald Mage Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey. In short, last time Vanyel (the main character) loved and lost a boy named Tylendel Frelennye, and in the resulting chaos his magical pathways were forced open. Vanyel is now a Herald-Mage,…
For all us geeks out there, this is a set of books that hits home to most of us and when we hear the name Stephen King we immediately think of The Dark Tower Series.
The series is 8 books long so far, and this is my review of the…
After great job with A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings, Martin continues in the same manner in his third book in A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy books. Events are unfolding with tremendous momentum, and characters are struggling to keep with up as…
If you are an avid reader of fantasy literature, it is almost impossible to not stumble upon the amazing world of Robert Jordan at one point or another during your quest for the next epic read. Robert Jordan has created the first modern epic since J.R.R. Tolkien penned his unforgettable…
There are a couple of interesting fantasy book awards each year. Three of the ones that are getting a bit more attention are World fantasy awards, Hugo award and Goodreads choice awards. There are some differences in all three’s voting systems, none better than the other. I like the diversity…
Something that any reader of fantasy should always be on the lookout are good fantasy books. Today there are more fantasy books than ever, but that makes picking a good one from the crowd difficult. A good way of picking is by reading reviews, and if they are comparing book…
It is time to discuss my favored character in all Martin's books. Strength of his novels lies in great characterization, his heroes are beautifully pictured, none of them being flawless, but more humane than in any other work of fantasy ever. There are many great point of view characters in…
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