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How about Mists of Avalon by Zimmer? everynametaken Send a noteboard - 26/02/2011 03:38:34 AM
I have never read it but have always heard good things. Maybe it would suit her tastes if she likes writing like Kingsolver. It's not just fantasy but has a historical bent, a female perspective, etc.

I'm sure if you asked about it on the board there are plenty of people here who could tell you more about it.
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Looking for suggestions to introduce my wife to sci fi fantasy Sir Tybalt - 26/02/2011 12:39:39 AM 1345 Views
Hmm ... Darth_Katie - 26/02/2011 02:39:57 AM 966 Views
American Gods is a good idea. And go to other Gaiman from there. Legolas - 26/02/2011 12:43:42 PM 946 Views
IMO, you can't go wrong with Neil Gaiman's works, esp his collab with Terry Pratchett: Good Omens. *NM* Bookwyrm - 27/02/2011 08:04:29 AM 512 Views
How about Mists of Avalon by Zimmer? everynametaken - 26/02/2011 03:38:34 AM 1050 Views
Not so much "female" perspective as "feminist". It's a great book, but doesn't make much of men. *NM* Legolas - 26/02/2011 12:31:40 PM 439 Views
Then she should stay away from MZB's Darkover novels. Those became really anti-man as it progressed. *NM* Bookwyrm - 27/02/2011 08:02:58 AM 487 Views
Mists of Avalon is pretty awesome *NM* beetnemesis - 28/02/2011 05:47:37 PM 441 Views
I second that. *NM* Aeryn - 01/03/2011 12:10:15 AM 445 Views
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Not sure what to say here, my wife DOES love coupons! *NM* Sir Tybalt - 26/02/2011 03:52:23 PM 463 Views
I think The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb would be a good start Dark Knight - 26/02/2011 07:01:05 AM 874 Views
I would rather recommend Hobb's second trilogy "The Liveship Traders" instead ursidae - 26/02/2011 09:47:51 AM 1099 Views
...the second trilogy is still part of the overall story. May as well start from the beginning. *NM* Missa Sedai - 28/02/2011 08:24:42 PM 539 Views
try orson scott card's enchantment. for an intro, way better than ender's game. temeraire - 26/02/2011 02:46:27 PM 909 Views
Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate is a lovely start. Rebekah - 26/02/2011 03:01:41 PM 888 Views
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Sir Tybalt - 26/02/2011 04:02:27 PM 1041 Views
Otherland by Tad Willaims. Brilliant mix of sci-fi and fantasy, all set in near-future or alt Earth. Bookwyrm - 27/02/2011 08:09:21 AM 964 Views
Based on the books you say she enjoys already... Werthead - 27/02/2011 01:09:16 AM 924 Views
Adding to the other good suggestions. Seriana Sedai - 27/02/2011 10:37:35 AM 1057 Views
Maybe Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell? *NM* beetnemesis - 28/02/2011 05:48:14 PM 418 Views
If she likes Pride and Prejudice, this is a fabulous suggestion. *NM* Darth_Katie - 28/02/2011 06:25:18 PM 419 Views
Spin by Robert Wilson random thoughts - 28/02/2011 07:33:52 PM 879 Views
How about Jack Vance's Lyonesse series? *NM* Helene - 01/03/2011 03:21:08 PM 455 Views
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