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Patrick O'Brian snoopcester Send a noteboard - 30/08/2009 07:03:35 PM
His characters are really wonderful through out the series he wrote. They should be read by any lover of historical fiction:|

Of course Alexander Dumas is a must read as well.
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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 3333 Views
Janny Wurts has a couple of epic fantasy series. Rebekah - 30/08/2009 06:57:52 PM 1650 Views
I like The Cycle of Fire. *NM* StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:15:04 AM 869 Views
Well, here are a couple I don't think have been mentioned: Screen Name - 11/09/2009 09:46:21 AM 1643 Views
Historical fiction. Chas - 30/08/2009 07:00:35 PM 1557 Views
Patrick O'Brian snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:03:35 PM 1492 Views
You know Chas - 30/08/2009 07:08:50 PM 1458 Views
REally? snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:11:06 PM 1728 Views
Re: REally? Chas - 30/08/2009 07:19:38 PM 1526 Views
Did you read the Horatio Hornblower series? Tashmere - 02/09/2009 12:17:00 AM 1430 Views
Oh, there are Hornblower books? Legolas - 02/09/2009 12:24:31 AM 1412 Views
They're very enjoyable. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:44 AM 837 Views
I saw the first of the mini-series. Good casting. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:44:48 PM 1653 Views
Tash has it..these books are wonderful. *NM* Missa Sedai - 25/09/2009 01:30:34 AM 918 Views
The first half. I've never been able to find the rest of them. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:11 AM 808 Views
It would be worth it to watch for the rest. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:46:21 PM 1657 Views
A couple that I enjoy Jacob - 31/08/2009 04:06:52 PM 1766 Views
I've read the Gates of Fire. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:29:42 PM 1599 Views
These two rock. Vodalus - 31/08/2009 06:15:14 PM 1582 Views
Perhaps not exactly the same... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:16:18 AM 1293 Views
Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list *NM* Ryan - 30/08/2009 07:04:15 PM 821 Views
Re: Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list marekj - 31/08/2009 11:35:00 PM 1576 Views
Slash, please! rebelaessedai - 30/08/2009 08:13:33 PM 1597 Views
I'm assuming you already know about this one. Chas - 31/08/2009 01:44:39 AM 1682 Views
Oh, and Skin Folk Chas - 31/08/2009 01:52:58 AM 1626 Views
I knew about A Companion to Wolves. rebelaessedai - 31/08/2009 03:22:38 AM 1627 Views
I guess I need to broaden my horizons. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:24:07 PM 1552 Views
LOL! rebelaessedai - 02/09/2009 03:28:33 PM 1660 Views
So, I've read Shadow of the Wind ascott4321 - 30/08/2009 10:06:30 PM 1570 Views
I haven't read that one yet kcf - 31/08/2009 05:39:52 PM 1590 Views
Re: I haven't read that one yet ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:26:16 PM 1498 Views
Which aspect of the book are you talking about in particular? Legolas - 31/08/2009 06:34:26 PM 1738 Views
maybe various combinations of all those? ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:20:57 PM 1613 Views
The Historian Crink - 05/12/2011 04:56:40 AM 1507 Views
Thanks for your contribution, but not many people are likely to find it here. Legolas - 05/12/2011 10:14:04 PM 1524 Views
Then mayhaps a new thread? Crink - 06/12/2011 04:50:33 AM 1514 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 1533 Views
The Holy Grail of recommendation requests. Chas - 31/08/2009 12:59:50 AM 1775 Views
give Ken Scholes a shot kcf - 31/08/2009 05:37:11 PM 1680 Views
Will do. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:26:57 PM 1642 Views
I didn't think the characters were particularly week or one-dimensional kcf - 01/09/2009 03:42:06 AM 1605 Views
That's good to know. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:20:40 AM 797 Views
Well, Kay is very distinct... jh - 31/08/2009 11:37:45 PM 1586 Views
I've read the first one. Chas - 02/09/2009 02:15:38 AM 1516 Views
Well, it depends on which aspect of Kay you are looking at. StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:19:42 AM 1388 Views
comedic sci-fi mystery? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 31/08/2009 03:57:52 AM 848 Views
Dirk Gently kcf - 31/08/2009 05:34:55 PM 1543 Views
Be careful with Rankin though Stephen - 31/08/2009 08:19:00 PM 1579 Views
I'd have said John Zakour and Lawrence Ganem *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:16:06 AM 750 Views
Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* *NM* Nyrende - 31/08/2009 04:49:51 AM 788 Views
Re: Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* marekj - 31/08/2009 11:36:31 PM 1567 Views
The Cast In series... Nyrende - 01/09/2009 03:28:12 AM 1494 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 1627 Views
that would be awesome. *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:17:36 AM 746 Views
Librarything does it Camilla - 21/09/2009 04:02:54 PM 1564 Views
Their system isn't great. jh - 26/09/2009 10:14:30 PM 1525 Views
Re: Their system isn't great. Camilla - 27/09/2009 10:07:53 AM 1625 Views
Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... jh - 27/09/2009 04:34:07 PM 1474 Views
Re: Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... Camilla - 28/09/2009 08:51:14 AM 1545 Views
Human error? You are being way too nice. Btw, I have a link for you. jh - 29/09/2009 10:02:35 AM 1832 Views
Hehehehe. Heheheheheheheheheeheheheeheeheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh Camilla - 29/09/2009 10:05:26 AM 1593 Views
Something with a good magic system. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 01:57:00 PM 858 Views
gotta be more specific kcf - 31/08/2009 05:35:47 PM 1523 Views
Something in-depth, and well used. Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 07:16:54 PM 1398 Views
Have you read Coldfire? Legolas - 31/08/2009 11:33:18 PM 1514 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? marekj - 31/08/2009 11:41:36 PM 1631 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? ascott4321 - 01/09/2009 12:15:48 AM 1501 Views
Ah, yes, now that you mention it. Legolas - 01/09/2009 12:17:41 AM 1652 Views
Re: Something with a good magic system. Jove - 01/09/2009 01:23:07 AM 1597 Views
I really liked the magic in: StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:23:50 AM 1391 Views
I like what Sanderson did in the Mistborn series *NM* Mossman - 26/09/2009 02:01:55 AM 766 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 1601 Views
Re: Hi, I want a book that seems like it was written on acid? Corporal Crusty - 01/09/2009 07:08:23 AM 1459 Views
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Try M. John Harrison. *NM* jh - 01/09/2009 01:49:43 PM 754 Views
Move Under Ground by Nick Mamatas kcf - 02/09/2009 12:21:32 AM 1566 Views
Meditations in Green by Stephen Wright Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:20:45 AM 1477 Views
Have you read any William S. Burroughs yet? Larry - 07/09/2009 11:12:42 PM 1515 Views
People who say use the phrase "on acid" have rarely tried acid Ouranid - 29/09/2009 03:07:45 AM 1573 Views
Agree with this list... I would have typed one very similar. *NM* Jacob - 01/10/2009 03:21:31 PM 808 Views
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Master of Whitestorm ~ Janny Wurts Rebekah - 01/09/2009 01:52:27 PM 1585 Views
Lavinia by Ursula LeGuin. *edit* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:19:54 AM 1405 Views
Here are a few that I enjoyed Bryce - 03/09/2009 03:09:35 AM 1640 Views
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Well, yes and no and sequels Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 12:46:50 PM 1487 Views
Re: Well, yes and no and sequels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 02:18:40 PM 1765 Views
Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 03:33:08 PM 1882 Views
Re: Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:04 AM 1572 Views
Pretty much. *NM* Chas - 04/09/2009 03:22:26 AM 784 Views
By definition almost all of Kay's books are standalones. Chas - 03/09/2009 11:54:16 PM 1426 Views
All except for these. *looks amused* *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:57 AM 733 Views
*shrug* I probably should have said half his books are standalones. Chas - 04/09/2009 03:21:25 AM 1423 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 1305 Views
Various Recommendations Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 06:00:39 AM 1676 Views
hehe, so you like Lois's fantasy too eh? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:57:37 AM 681 Views
Yep yep! *NM* Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 01:46:53 PM 783 Views
Have either of you read her Vorkosigan/Barrayar series? *NM* Tashmere - 04/09/2009 09:20:59 PM 691 Views
Nope. Have you? Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 12:39:14 AM 1716 Views
~Forces self to remain calm and understated~ Tashmere - 05/09/2009 03:22:37 AM 2022 Views
~holds out library card~ Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 03:34:25 AM 2032 Views
~Grins like a fool~ Tashmere - 06/09/2009 01:54:22 AM 1261 Views
Hehehe Meona Goodday - 06/09/2009 04:15:48 AM 1461 Views
I remember you!! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 03:58:53 AM 1406 Views
Re: I remember you!! Meona Goodday - 08/09/2009 02:37:11 PM 1434 Views
Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:33:17 AM 1349 Views
You are interesting now that you have finally answered. Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:20:50 PM 1323 Views
I've read Diplomatic Immunity... Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:30:52 AM 1371 Views
No, no, no. You have to read them in order! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:18:47 PM 1386 Views
Anything similar to Neil Gaiman's American Gods? *NM* Soggy - 07/09/2009 10:34:45 PM 731 Views
Ekaterina Sedia, The Secret History of Moscow Larry - 07/09/2009 11:03:18 PM 1467 Views
Kate Griffin, A Madness of Angels Perdita - 19/10/2009 11:23:43 PM 1764 Views
Since I'm now a big fan of Angela Carter's work... Larry - 07/09/2009 11:04:30 PM 1571 Views
Well... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:26:31 AM 1359 Views
No, I haven't read anything by her. jh - 23/09/2009 08:53:27 PM 1583 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 1570 Views
Perhaps. I will see after I finish my project. jh - 28/09/2009 06:19:31 PM 1598 Views
Horror Ouranid - 08/12/2009 03:07:00 PM 1469 Views
Thomas Ligotti! Larry - 11/12/2009 05:32:31 AM 1543 Views
Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes is excellent. Rebekah - 05/06/2010 04:07:26 PM 1340 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 1346 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 699 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 779 Views
These days, people here aren't fans of anything outside of expressing political opinions *NM* Larry - 22/11/2011 12:45:42 AM 707 Views
And Skyrim. Don't forget Skyrim! *NM* rebelaessedai - 08/12/2011 08:02:54 AM 766 Views
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