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I need to read some grown-up books. With unicorns, preferably.

After spending several years reading largely YA, I'd like to read some grown-up secondary world fantasy novels. Persnickety tastes below the fold. [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Apr 30, 2013 - 58 answers

 

Novels of Dragons

Please recommend to me books prominently featuring dragons that will meet my rather high (and specific) standards. Lots of details to calibrate your suggestions inside. [more inside]
posted by Caduceus on Jan 24, 2013 - 37 answers

Standalone fantasy novels?

Looking for standalone fantasy novels or duologies. [more inside]
posted by jsturgill on Jul 24, 2012 - 29 answers

Fantasy novel recommendations?

I had an urge yesterday to read a fantasy novel (or sci-fi, sure) about a young, powerless, and reluctant hero(ine) being caught up in events larger than them and growing as a person. I went to the bookstore and didn't really find anything that seemed appropriate. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by jsturgill on Mar 7, 2012 - 77 answers

Book recs?

Book recs, please? Mystery/alternate history/alternate worlds [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Mar 12, 2010 - 31 answers

Please tell me what to read!

Book-recommendation-filter: Can you help me find something to read? Parameters to follow. [more inside]
posted by Janta on Dec 22, 2009 - 33 answers

fantasy novels with strong women characters

recommend me fantastic fantasy novels or epics with strong female protagonists or characters! [more inside]
posted by raw sugar on Dec 1, 2009 - 71 answers

Tell me your fantasy football experiences

I'm not looking for how-tos, but rather books about people's experiences playing fantasy sports. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari on Feb 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Recommendations for SF/Fantasy books that deal with "lost civilizations"

Recommend me some SF/Fantasy books that deal with "lost civilizations" [more inside]
posted by papercake on Jun 27, 2008 - 34 answers

Sci-fi/fantasy/nerdcore shows that I can download legally and freely via torrent

With a nice high speed connection now installed at home, I'd like recommendations for finding sci-fi/fantasy TV shows that I can download legally and freely via torrent, that I would not typically have already seen on American cable. [more inside]
posted by poppo on Nov 18, 2007 - 28 answers

Books with bumbling wizards?

Recommendations for books with bumbling wizards? [more inside]
posted by killjoy on Sep 18, 2007 - 32 answers

What books should be considered for a young adult fantasy book club?

My wife is starting up a Young Adult (geared towards 13-18 yr olds) Fantasy book club at the local library branch. What are some good books in this genre to consider for inclusion? [more inside]
posted by daser on Jun 12, 2007 - 80 answers

Fantasy/Adventue Book Recommendation Filter: Keeping track of whole new worlds is just too much work...

Fantasy/Adventue Book Recommendation Filter: Keeping track of whole new worlds is just too much work... [more inside]
posted by jeffe on Jun 10, 2007 - 25 answers

Recommendation for an Epic Adventure/Fantasy novel or series to read.

I'm searching for an Epic Adventure/Fantasy novel or series to read. I loved Lord of the Rings and feel that is a great example of what I am looking for and what I mean when I say "epic."
posted by mi6op on Nov 18, 2005 - 86 answers

What are good books to buy for a Clive Barker fan?

My brother's birthday is coming up and he has worn his copy of WeaveWorld by Clive Barker into pieces from constant re-reading. I want to buy him some similar books, could you recommend some similar books he might like? [more inside]
posted by Cyrie on Mar 31, 2005 - 16 answers

Fantasy novel recommendation needed

Please recommend fantasy novels for someone who doesn't like fantasy novels (more inside). [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Mar 23, 2004 - 58 answers

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