Favorite Fantasy/SF Series - Page 6

Edward64 · 08-06-2011, 02:45 PM

NPR Top 100 SciFi/Fantasy pol.

Vote For Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles : NPR

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Here's how: Everyone gets 10 votes. Select your top 10 favorite titles, and then scroll down to the bottom of the poll and click "Submit." Feel free to lobby for your favorites in the comments. We'll be back in about 10 days with the results.

Edward64 · 08-14-2011, 08:34 AM

Results are in. Lots of books I agree with, some I don't and others not yet read.

Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books : NPR

Thomkal · 08-14-2011, 09:39 AM

Surprised that the Xanth series barely made it, and the Dragonlance Chroncles did not, especially when the Drizzt series did make it. And in my biased opinion, Dragonflight is way too low.

Bad-example · 08-14-2011, 12:15 PM

No Rudy Rucker or Julian May = fail.

Edward64 · 08-21-2011, 09:32 PM

2011 Hugo Awards.

Haven't read any of them ... but will pick up Feed soon.

Locus Online News » 2011 Hugo and Campbell Awards Winners

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BEST NOVEL
•Blackout/All Clear, Connie Willis (Spectra)
•Cryoburn, Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen)
•Feed, Mira Grant (Orbit)
•The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, N.K. Jemisin (Orbit)
•The Dervish House, Ian McDonald (Pyr; Gollancz)

Edward64 · 08-21-2011, 10:08 PM

Have read alot of books since my last update.

Dance with Dragons - enjoyed it and will continue reading the series but have to say I think the magic has worn off.

The Last Four Things - not great but interesting plot & writing style, will continue to read.

Eye of the World, The Great Hunt - I struggled through the first and have put down the second mid-way. I think I will finish it and then jump to Sanderson's books. Jordan's writing style is difficult for me.

The Unremembered - really difficult to finish. I'll pass on the rest of the series.

Have the Prince of Thorns ordered. Robin Hobb recommended it so will have to check it out.

Coffee Warlord · 08-22-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

2011 Hugo Awards.

Haven't read any of them ... but will pick up Feed soon.

Blackout/All Clear, Connie Willis (Spectra)

This particular series had such interesting potential, and feel unbelievably flat, in my opinion. Even keeping in mind the fact it's a pseudo time travel plot, the book(s) were incredibly disjointed. Pacing was just completely off throughout the entire series, and every time you'd read a piece and think "ooh, this could be interesting", the author just completely botched it.

AnalBumCover · 10-04-2011, 10:52 AM

Found this on Reddit

Spoiler

ISiddiqui · 10-04-2011, 11:22 AM

That flowchart was super awesome!

terpkristin · 10-04-2011, 12:05 PM

Interactive version at An Interactive Guide to NPR's List of Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

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Edward64 · 10-07-2011, 05:47 PM

"Prince of Thorns" was okay. The ending was somewhat weak imo but will read the next one.

Picked up "Soft Apocalypse" from a closing Borders. I liked the overall plot, the writing was okay but it really wasn't exciting. Still a worthwhile read for those that like the genre.

gkb · 10-07-2011, 06:33 PM

Brandon Sanderson metioned the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher in his reddit AMA thread. I had no idea Jim Butcher had written anything other than the Dresden series of books. I just finished all six in the series and I really enjoyed them and would recommend them to anyone looking for a finished series to read.

Sanderson also mentioned Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly. I can't recommend that one though - it just wasn't for me.

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08-14-2011, 08:34 AM	#252
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Results are in. Lots of books I agree with, some I don't and others not yet read. Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books : NPR

08-14-2011, 09:39 AM	#253
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Surprised that the Xanth series barely made it, and the Dragonlance Chroncles did not, especially when the Drizzt series did make it. And in my biased opinion, Dragonflight is way too low.

08-14-2011, 12:15 PM	#254
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	No Rudy Rucker or Julian May = fail.

08-21-2011, 10:08 PM	#256
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Have read alot of books since my last update. Dance with Dragons - enjoyed it and will continue reading the series but have to say I think the magic has worn off. The Last Four Things - not great but interesting plot & writing style, will continue to read. Eye of the World, The Great Hunt - I struggled through the first and have put down the second mid-way. I think I will finish it and then jump to Sanderson's books. Jordan's writing style is difficult for me. The Unremembered - really difficult to finish. I'll pass on the rest of the series. Have the Prince of Thorns ordered. Robin Hobb recommended it so will have to check it out.

10-07-2011, 05:47 PM	#261
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	"Prince of Thorns" was okay. The ending was somewhat weak imo but will read the next one. Picked up "Soft Apocalypse" from a closing Borders. I liked the overall plot, the writing was okay but it really wasn't exciting. Still a worthwhile read for those that like the genre.

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