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Finished the black magician series. Brilliant. So many twists and turns - not at all what I expected, at the end. I've also read 'Dreaming in Amber' by Tony Shillitoe, and if anything, I think this one is even better than the Ashuak series. It's set in the same world, but a different country, and several generations after the fall of the Ashuak empire. Also read 'Avalon' by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and whilst it was readable, I found it a little disappointing. However, I won't judge all of her work by it, as it turns out that this was her last book, and her only real input was the outline of the story before she died, and a friend and co-author finished it. So I'll endeavour to read some more of MZM's work before I judge her too harshly. Am currently re-reading James Patterson's 'Hide and Seek', after reading 'The Midnight Club' - I picked up a two-book thingo at the library, you see. I read 'The Midnight Club' - and loved it, typical Patterson - and got halfway through 'H & S' before I realised that I'd read it before. But I'll keep going with it, as I love Patterson's works. So fast and powerful, and full of twists and turns. Suh-weet.

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Renegade's Magic (The Soldier Son Trilogy Book 3)... RObin Hobb Shiney shiney new book to read... Yay! I always like it when a trilogy ends.

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More Patterson. Have now finished re-reading 'Roses are Red', 'Violets are Blue', and 'The Big Bad Wolf'. Not fantasy, I know, but gri-i-i-i-i-ipping. I do have a Patterson book to read, however, that almost COULD be thought of as fantasy. The book is called 'The Jester', was co-written by Andrew Gross, and surrounds Hugh De Luc, a soldier returning from the Crusades. Upon returning home, he finds his village ransacked and his wife abducted. It doesn't sound like traditional Patterson fare, but ti does sound interesting. I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into it.

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I'm currently reading the third Deathstalker novel by Simon Green. I need to finish it soon; as I have to reread HP Book 6, before I start Book 7 this Saturday. I have only the vaguest recollection of the major events in Prince, so I must refresh my memory before hitting the finale. I ordered 7 from Amazon who guarantees release day delivery( in the USA of course), or it's free. The new novel is 784 pages long, so I figure to be finishing it up Sunday night. Up after that will probably be Dean Koontz's latest, The Good Guy. Keep reading, Phil

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Well, I've just finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It was an excellent and satisfying end to the septology. Kudos to Rowling for her work!! Phil

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Whilst away I read a book from a debut writer - it's called Twilight and having never leapt aboard the vampire wagon before I was surprised I could be bothered with this but my London publisher recommended and apparently sales have gone through the roof worldwide. Well, I opened it up and didn't close it until I'd finished it. I could not put it down. It's not high brow and it's not going to leave you breathless or talking about it forever more but it is plain addictive and the writing is terrific. It's a lovely slant on an old theme meshing modern college life with the elegance we come to expect from decades old souls. I think teenagers especially will love it. F

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I guess that would be by Stephanie Meyer. I see she's written two sequels to Twilight, New Moon, which is out and Eclipse due out Aug. 8 here in the US. It's interesting that there are 813 reviews of her first book, Twilight, on Amazon, and they are overwhelmingly positive. It's currently ranked 124th in book sales for their site. I'm not big on vampires, but I'll give it a try. Phil

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I feel it's a teenage girl's dream read. But very reluctant to pigeon-hole any book especially as I enjoyed this one so much and fell in love with Edward. I genuinely felt anxiety for the key characters. Pleased you'll give it a go.

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Recently finished Harry Potter 7. So sad that i'll never get to experience the anticiaption of a new harry potter book . And i was heartbroken about the deaths.. especially one in particular. I wont say them here coz i dont want to spoil anything. Just upset that i ended up losing my two favourtie characters (in book 5 and now in this one). Still was aweosme though! I thought the epilogue was a bit vague. I hope J.K releases her encylopedia of everything coz i want more information lol!!

ohhh stephnie meyers 'twilight' is an aweosme book!! and 'new moon' rocks too! i loved the whole vampire love story - vampires are waaay cool. Fiona i fell in love with edward too!! He is waaaaay to prefect to be true!! Edward Cullwn - hotness !

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Look out guys, Edward clearly has us in his thrall. He is a super cool character - one of my favourites of the last few years. F

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Finished 'Jester' by James Patterson (and Andrew Gross)the other day, and, I must say, I was impressed. It's a departure from what I normally associate with Patterson's Alex Cross & Women's Murder Club series, but still gripping. The idea of setting it during the Crusades, and in France as well (for some reason, I expected it to be set in England), was inspired. I'd highly reccomend this. I've also just finished books 1 & 2 of Jen Fallon's 'Wolfblade Chronicles'. This series is set in the same world as her previous series, Medalon, and indeed, features many characters whose names may have featured in Medalon, but who didn't really feature in that series. This series focusses on these characters. I have to say, as impressed as I was by Medalon, this series is even better. The first two books had so many hooks in 'em, I needed a pair of pliers to unhook myself so I could put em down! I'll get book 3 from the library tomorrow night ..... that should occupy me for a day or two!

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I'm reading Betrayal by ... well I think you can tell who it's by.

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I've just finished Glenda Noramly (aka Glenda Larke)'s Havenstar which I loved & started Guy Gavriel Kay's Tigana which I put on my "to read" list based on fiona's recommendation

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half way though Robin Hobb's 'Farseer trilogy' book 3.

Im actually finding it a bit hard to read.. probably due to the first person narration... ahhh well

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Have yet to get my hands on book 3 of the Wolfblade Chronicles - some *&@#$)(@# got there first - so I sank my teeth into some Elizabeth Moon instead. Firstly, I read books 1 & 2 of her Vatta's War series, followed by books 1 & 2 of The Serrano Legacy (I'm almost finished book 3, as well). I've always loved sci fi, but went off the genre for some reason - I dunno, some of it was starting to become a bit ... well, .... I dunno. Something, anyway. Looks like I'm back on it, in a big way, especially if Moon's works continue in this vein.

I did read some traditional fantasy, this month, however. I've read books 1 & 2 of The Bridei Chronicles. Apparently, Bridei actually was a Pictish king back in the dark ages (the Picts inhabited a regionn in what is now Scotland). Juliet Marrillier has really done a number on him, and shown what life may have been like back then. Very, very good. Anyone who has read Traci Harding's Ancient Future trilogy would thoroughly enjoy this.

Oh, and I'm probably going to get in trouble with the boss for saying this ..... but Seannie, I hope you enjoy Tigana more than I did.

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I have just finished the Fire of Heaven trilogy by New Zealander, Russell Kirkpatrick, and, I must say, I'm pretty impressed. This guy not only created his fantasy world, he packed his bags and went and lived in it for awhile. His attention to detail in the landscapes he has created is quite astonishing. Pretty good character development, coupled with the themes of loyalty, friendship, identity, romantic love and loss provide the basis for the trilogy. But, Kirkpatrick also delved into issues of ethnic conflict and the dispossession of indigenous people from their land. I was also moved by the theme of familial love and particularly fraternal love that is undercurrent throughout the trilogy. I just love these trilogies where the main characters go on long journeys, preferably with heaps of suffering and tragedy - so this trilogy was right up my alley. Oh, and I also finished Emissary. Gosh, the Percheron triology is turning out to be a rollickin' good read, isn't it?!? What an ending!!

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I'm currently on a Discworld kick, specifically the Death/Susan ones. Just finished Hogfather.

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I am currently reading Lauren Crow's Bye Bye Baby and I can't seem to put it down fantastic read with some interesting quircks to the story. Reminds me of a fantasy writer who does similar things, mmmm......

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Last night I finished Tigana, it's such a beautiful story! Many thanx to Fiona for her recommendation

I was at a bit of a loss about what to read after something as moving as Tigana, so I decided to go for short stories (that way I wont be making comparisons), so I've just started reading Legends (Volume 1)

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Finished 'The Farseer Trilogy'. - didnt do t for me unfortunately.

Started Jennifer Fallon's ''Immortal Prince' (Tide Lords Book 1)... yay exciting! ive been looking forward to this one for ages and its started off awesomely