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How to Find an Epic Fantasy Novel That You Will Love
Have you ever looked for a book on Amazon.com and before purchasing it you read through all of the reader reviews only to discover that some readers absolutely panned the book while others praised it as the next best thing since sliced bread?
You probably have done this and it left you a little confused. So is the book good or is it bad? You don’t want to be shelling out your hard earned money on a book that is going to sit on the nightstand collecting dust. There is probably nothing worse than anticipating a new world to explore and discovering you just don’t believe it or the characters just don’t interest you.
So the question of good comes down to what you consider to be good. You can read all the reviews and you can read through all the listings in the chatrooms but when it comes down to it your shoes are going to be the ones getting muddy in this new world so only you can decide whether or not it is “good”.
How do you do that?
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Finding Great Science Fiction Books
So many books are published each week that is often hard to decide which books to read. If you are like me, I read about 500 books a year (yes I said 500). You may already have a number of authors that you follow and they may or may not put out enough material for you to keep up with. I follow about 43 authors and they cannot keep up with me.
The artwork on a book is designed to catch your attention. If the artwork gets you to pick up the book, the chances of you reading the synopsis go way up. If it sounds good, you may decide to purchase the book. If you do, the book people have completed their task successfully. However, you should consider books that don’t always have artwork that catches your attention. Picking up a book at random can prove to be a great way to discover a new author and a great literary piece of work. Many times, I have randomly selected a book, read the description, and then made a purchase.
If you are looking to save money (and who isn’t), but still enjoy great books, consider the used bookstore. Used books are great for people who love to read or are looking for something new that won’t cost them a lot of money. When you finish the book, you can trade it back in and get some credit towards another book. Although if you love science fiction as I do, you will find that, most science fiction fans do not trade in their science fiction books.
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Guide to the Best Fantasy Series Ever Written
Fantasy books are becoming very popular these days. This should come as no surprise with the release of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Golden Compass, and other big budget films are created from fantasy books. One of the most popular genres is the epic fantasy genre. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of epic fantasy books in the bookstore. Read these recommendations for the best!
1. A Song of Ice and Fire by George Martin
This series is highly touted as the best epic fantasy series. It’s a must read for any fantasy or historical fiction reader. The world is brutally disturbing and the cast of characters mostly grey. Martin is the king of unpredictability, so prepare to be surprised and shocked over and over.
2. A Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen by Stephen Erikson
A series that matches the epic scale of the Greek classes. There’s nothing quite on the fantasy market like the Malazan books. They are epic fantasy, but wear a different face. An absolutely massive cast of grey characters, and intriguing (and confusing) magic system, and large time frames really give this series some special qualities. Oh yea, there’s some serious action and large battles in every book.