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I'll just copy/paste this 2006 list posted on the OF Blog (all but one are available as one-vol.) Larry Send a noteboard - 07/09/2009 11:10:26 PM

1. Jorge Luis Borges, Ficciónes (Spanish)
2. Borges, El Aleph (Spanish)
3. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
4. Gabriel García Márquez, Cien años de soledad/One Hundred Years of Solitude
5. Ben Okri, The Famished Road
6. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion
7. Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow
8. Gene Wolfe, The Book of the New Sun
9. Umberto Eco, Foucault's Pendulum
10. Italo Calvino, If on a winter's night a traveler...
11. Ursula Le Guin, The Dispossessed
12. Angélica Gorodischer, Kalpa Imperial (Spanish)
13. José Saramago, Ensayo sobre la ceguera/Blindness
14. Alejo Carpentier, Los pasos perdidos/The Lost Steps
15. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
16. Ray Bradbury, The Illustrated Man
17. T.H. White, The Once and Future King
18. Neil Gaiman, Smoke and Mirrors
19. Angela Carter, Burning Your Boats
20. Carlos Ruiz Zafón, La sombra del viento/The Shadow of the Wind
21. Flannery O'Connor, A Good Man is Hard to Find
22. China Miéville, The Tain
23. R. Scott Bakker, The Prince of Nothing
24. Zoran Živkovi?, The Fourth Circle
25. Nalo Hopkinson, Skin Folk
26. Ian MacLeod, The Light Ages
27. Mark Danielewski, House of Leaves
28. Salman Rushdie, Midnight's Children
29. Saramago, Las intermitencias de la muerte (Spanish)
30. Roberto Bolaño, Los detectives salvajes (Spanish)
31. Eco, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana
32. Borges, El Hacedor (Spanish)
33. Saramago, El hombre duplicado (Spanish)
34. Caitlin Sweet, A Telling of Stars
35. Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles
36. Borges, El libro de los seres imaginarios (Spanish)
37. Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita
38. Pedro Calderón de la Barca, La vida es sueño (Spanish, play)
39. Miguel Cervantes, Don Quijote (Spanish)
40. John Crowley, Little, Big
41. Günter Grass, The Tin Drum
42. Franz Kafka, Collected Stories
43. Gina B. Nahai, Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith
44. Mary Doria Russell, The Sparrow
45. Flann O'Brien, The Third Policeman
46. Mervyn Peake, The Gormenghast Novels
47. Horacio Quiroga, Cuentos de amor de locura de muerte (Spanish)
48. Jan Potacki, The Manuscript Found in Saragossa
49. Ovid, Metamorphoses
50. John Milton, Paradise Lost
Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie

Je suis méchant.
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So you've read X and you want to read more books like it: Part Two Larry - 30/08/2009 06:35:01 PM 3419 Views
Janny Wurts has a couple of epic fantasy series. Rebekah - 30/08/2009 06:57:52 PM 1746 Views
I like The Cycle of Fire. *NM* StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:15:04 AM 919 Views
Well, here are a couple I don't think have been mentioned: Screen Name - 11/09/2009 09:46:21 AM 1741 Views
Historical fiction. Chas - 30/08/2009 07:00:35 PM 1644 Views
Patrick O'Brian snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:03:35 PM 1597 Views
You know Chas - 30/08/2009 07:08:50 PM 1551 Views
REally? snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:11:06 PM 1829 Views
Re: REally? Chas - 30/08/2009 07:19:38 PM 1616 Views
Did you read the Horatio Hornblower series? Tashmere - 02/09/2009 12:17:00 AM 1521 Views
Oh, there are Hornblower books? Legolas - 02/09/2009 12:24:31 AM 1497 Views
They're very enjoyable. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:44 AM 899 Views
I saw the first of the mini-series. Good casting. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:44:48 PM 1745 Views
Tash has it..these books are wonderful. *NM* Missa Sedai - 25/09/2009 01:30:34 AM 961 Views
The first half. I've never been able to find the rest of them. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:11 AM 855 Views
It would be worth it to watch for the rest. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:46:21 PM 1746 Views
A couple that I enjoy Jacob - 31/08/2009 04:06:52 PM 1865 Views
I've read the Gates of Fire. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:29:42 PM 1710 Views
These two rock. Vodalus - 31/08/2009 06:15:14 PM 1662 Views
Perhaps not exactly the same... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:16:18 AM 1376 Views
Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list *NM* Ryan - 30/08/2009 07:04:15 PM 874 Views
Re: Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list marekj - 31/08/2009 11:35:00 PM 1660 Views
Slash, please! rebelaessedai - 30/08/2009 08:13:33 PM 1679 Views
I'm assuming you already know about this one. Chas - 31/08/2009 01:44:39 AM 1767 Views
Oh, and Skin Folk Chas - 31/08/2009 01:52:58 AM 1707 Views
I knew about A Companion to Wolves. rebelaessedai - 31/08/2009 03:22:38 AM 1727 Views
I guess I need to broaden my horizons. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:24:07 PM 1652 Views
LOL! rebelaessedai - 02/09/2009 03:28:33 PM 1749 Views
So, I've read Shadow of the Wind ascott4321 - 30/08/2009 10:06:30 PM 1652 Views
I haven't read that one yet kcf - 31/08/2009 05:39:52 PM 1688 Views
Re: I haven't read that one yet ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:26:16 PM 1600 Views
Which aspect of the book are you talking about in particular? Legolas - 31/08/2009 06:34:26 PM 1830 Views
maybe various combinations of all those? ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:20:57 PM 1714 Views
The Historian Crink - 05/12/2011 04:56:40 AM 1588 Views
Thanks for your contribution, but not many people are likely to find it here. Legolas - 05/12/2011 10:14:04 PM 1627 Views
Then mayhaps a new thread? Crink - 06/12/2011 04:50:33 AM 1596 Views
Re: So you've read X and you want to read more books like it: Part Two sarasedai - 30/08/2009 10:20:05 PM 1628 Views
The Holy Grail of recommendation requests. Chas - 31/08/2009 12:59:50 AM 1866 Views
give Ken Scholes a shot kcf - 31/08/2009 05:37:11 PM 1768 Views
Will do. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:26:57 PM 1721 Views
I didn't think the characters were particularly week or one-dimensional kcf - 01/09/2009 03:42:06 AM 1703 Views
That's good to know. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:20:40 AM 851 Views
Well, Kay is very distinct... jh - 31/08/2009 11:37:45 PM 1674 Views
I've read the first one. Chas - 02/09/2009 02:15:38 AM 1608 Views
Well, it depends on which aspect of Kay you are looking at. StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:19:42 AM 1475 Views
comedic sci-fi mystery? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 31/08/2009 03:57:52 AM 900 Views
Dirk Gently kcf - 31/08/2009 05:34:55 PM 1631 Views
Be careful with Rankin though Stephen - 31/08/2009 08:19:00 PM 1681 Views
I'd have said John Zakour and Lawrence Ganem *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:16:06 AM 800 Views
Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* *NM* Nyrende - 31/08/2009 04:49:51 AM 833 Views
Re: Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* marekj - 31/08/2009 11:36:31 PM 1673 Views
The Cast In series... Nyrende - 01/09/2009 03:28:12 AM 1587 Views
i've always kind of wanted to make a website that does this sorta thing Mr. Gnome - 31/08/2009 10:12:26 AM 1715 Views
that would be awesome. *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:17:36 AM 793 Views
Librarything does it Camilla - 21/09/2009 04:02:54 PM 1652 Views
Their system isn't great. jh - 26/09/2009 10:14:30 PM 1611 Views
Re: Their system isn't great. Camilla - 27/09/2009 10:07:53 AM 1716 Views
Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... jh - 27/09/2009 04:34:07 PM 1566 Views
Re: Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... Camilla - 28/09/2009 08:51:14 AM 1654 Views
Human error? You are being way too nice. Btw, I have a link for you. jh - 29/09/2009 10:02:35 AM 1928 Views
Hehehehe. Heheheheheheheheheeheheheeheeheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh Camilla - 29/09/2009 10:05:26 AM 1689 Views
Something with a good magic system. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 01:57:00 PM 907 Views
gotta be more specific kcf - 31/08/2009 05:35:47 PM 1608 Views
Something in-depth, and well used. Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 07:16:54 PM 1482 Views
Have you read Coldfire? Legolas - 31/08/2009 11:33:18 PM 1607 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? marekj - 31/08/2009 11:41:36 PM 1710 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? ascott4321 - 01/09/2009 12:15:48 AM 1591 Views
Ah, yes, now that you mention it. Legolas - 01/09/2009 12:17:41 AM 1740 Views
Re: Something with a good magic system. Jove - 01/09/2009 01:23:07 AM 1690 Views
I really liked the magic in: StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:23:50 AM 1478 Views
I like what Sanderson did in the Mistborn series *NM* Mossman - 26/09/2009 02:01:55 AM 819 Views
Re: Hi, I want a book that seems like it was written on acid? mother of pearl - 01/09/2009 12:24:01 AM 1695 Views
Re: Hi, I want a book that seems like it was written on acid? Corporal Crusty - 01/09/2009 07:08:23 AM 1538 Views
Not really sci fi or fantasy Nyrende - 01/09/2009 08:30:45 AM 1702 Views
Try M. John Harrison. *NM* jh - 01/09/2009 01:49:43 PM 802 Views
Move Under Ground by Nick Mamatas kcf - 02/09/2009 12:21:32 AM 1674 Views
Meditations in Green by Stephen Wright Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:20:45 AM 1580 Views
Have you read any William S. Burroughs yet? Larry - 07/09/2009 11:12:42 PM 1604 Views
People who say use the phrase "on acid" have rarely tried acid Ouranid - 29/09/2009 03:07:45 AM 1669 Views
Agree with this list... I would have typed one very similar. *NM* Jacob - 01/10/2009 03:21:31 PM 863 Views
Stand-alone novels Comet Sedai - 01/09/2009 02:31:07 AM 1634 Views
Master of Whitestorm ~ Janny Wurts Rebekah - 01/09/2009 01:52:27 PM 1673 Views
Lavinia by Ursula LeGuin. *edit* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:19:54 AM 1505 Views
Here are a few that I enjoyed Bryce - 03/09/2009 03:09:35 AM 1714 Views
Re: Stand-alone novels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:53:46 AM 1645 Views
Well, yes and no and sequels Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 12:46:50 PM 1586 Views
Re: Well, yes and no and sequels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 02:18:40 PM 1850 Views
Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 03:33:08 PM 1971 Views
Re: Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:04 AM 1667 Views
Pretty much. *NM* Chas - 04/09/2009 03:22:26 AM 837 Views
By definition almost all of Kay's books are standalones. Chas - 03/09/2009 11:54:16 PM 1516 Views
All except for these. *looks amused* *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:57 AM 785 Views
*shrug* I probably should have said half his books are standalones. Chas - 04/09/2009 03:21:25 AM 1507 Views
I'll just copy/paste this 2006 list posted on the OF Blog (all but one are available as one-vol.) Larry - 07/09/2009 11:10:26 PM 1389 Views
Various Recommendations Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 06:00:39 AM 1774 Views
hehe, so you like Lois's fantasy too eh? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:57:37 AM 732 Views
Yep yep! *NM* Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 01:46:53 PM 832 Views
Have either of you read her Vorkosigan/Barrayar series? *NM* Tashmere - 04/09/2009 09:20:59 PM 744 Views
Nope. Have you? Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 12:39:14 AM 1815 Views
~Forces self to remain calm and understated~ Tashmere - 05/09/2009 03:22:37 AM 2100 Views
~holds out library card~ Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 03:34:25 AM 2119 Views
~Grins like a fool~ Tashmere - 06/09/2009 01:54:22 AM 1348 Views
Hehehe Meona Goodday - 06/09/2009 04:15:48 AM 1541 Views
I remember you!! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 03:58:53 AM 1507 Views
Re: I remember you!! Meona Goodday - 08/09/2009 02:37:11 PM 1520 Views
Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:33:17 AM 1435 Views
You are interesting now that you have finally answered. Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:20:50 PM 1414 Views
I've read Diplomatic Immunity... Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:30:52 AM 1467 Views
No, no, no. You have to read them in order! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:18:47 PM 1476 Views
Anything similar to Neil Gaiman's American Gods? *NM* Soggy - 07/09/2009 10:34:45 PM 778 Views
Ekaterina Sedia, The Secret History of Moscow Larry - 07/09/2009 11:03:18 PM 1559 Views
Kate Griffin, A Madness of Angels Perdita - 19/10/2009 11:23:43 PM 1864 Views
Since I'm now a big fan of Angela Carter's work... Larry - 07/09/2009 11:04:30 PM 1661 Views
Well... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:26:31 AM 1451 Views
No, I haven't read anything by her. jh - 23/09/2009 08:53:27 PM 1676 Views
I think you'd enjoy some of Angela Carter's works; I've managed to get one at this site to enjoy her Larry - 28/09/2009 12:19:39 AM 1650 Views
Perhaps. I will see after I finish my project. jh - 28/09/2009 06:19:31 PM 1688 Views
Horror Ouranid - 08/12/2009 03:07:00 PM 1560 Views
Thomas Ligotti! Larry - 11/12/2009 05:32:31 AM 1651 Views
Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes is excellent. Rebekah - 05/06/2010 04:07:26 PM 1419 Views
If you want a spec fic/fantasyish book where characters actually tell each other what they know... Rebekah - 05/06/2010 04:39:01 PM 1435 Views
After two years, I wonder if we should revise this thread and edit in newer books. Thoughts? *NM* Larry - 20/11/2011 10:37:27 PM 742 Views
Probably better to start a new one, people aren't huge fans of reviving old threads... *NM* Legolas - 21/11/2011 10:21:31 PM 827 Views
These days, people here aren't fans of anything outside of expressing political opinions *NM* Larry - 22/11/2011 12:45:42 AM 753 Views
And Skyrim. Don't forget Skyrim! *NM* rebelaessedai - 08/12/2011 08:02:54 AM 841 Views
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