Night Elf Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I want some books with magic, elves, dwarves, etc. Something fun and light would be my first choice. I don't like dark books. That's why I didn't finish the Harry Potter series. I did enjoy the Lord of the Rings, but that was an awfully heavy series too. I'm looking for fluff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 For magic (but no elves or dwarfs), try David Eddings's Belgariad series. The first book is Pawn of Prophecy. Light, witty, fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 For magic (but no elves or dwarfs), try David Eddings's Belgariad series. The first book is Pawn of Prophecy. Light, witty, fun. Oh my, that is my absolute all time favorite series. I enjoyed the Mallorean as well. I just finished reading the Belgariad again. I have the Mallorean in books, but I want something new for my Kindle. I've got some great books to read, but I have to sit in the carpool line at dd14's school for 45 mins. and reading on the Kindle is easier than reading a paperback book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 How about something by Patricia Wrede? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 How about something by Patricia Wrede? oooh, she has books about dragons! I love dragons. I have a tattoo of one. :) I'll try that first book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Oh wait, they don't have a Kindle version. Drat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Robin McKinley's Damar Books The Blue Sword The Hero and the Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Artemis Fowl? It's YA but I enjoyed the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series. Super fun. Dh, dd, & I have all loved them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You might try this series: http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Casement-Man-Word-Book/dp/034536628X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347563496&sr=1-5&keywords=dave+duncan+man+of+his+word Excellent but there are reference to one character possibly torturing another in the future (in the end it proves to be a ribbing point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :hurray: (pretend this smiley is waving her hand around Hermione style) Ooh, ooh, pick this, pick this: Nancy Farmer's Sea of Trolls trilogy Sea of Trolls Land of the Silver Apple Isle of the Blessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Do you like Terry Pratchett? Love his stuff too, esp. Good Omens (which he wrote w/ Neil Gaiman), Hogfather, & The Wee Free Men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 How about something by Patricia Wrede? oooh, she has books about dragons! I love dragons. I have a tattoo of one. :) I'll try that first book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Oh wait, they don't have a Kindle version. Drat!! Funny, I was just about to suggest this series. If you want a series for youself and don't mind some weirdness look into, "River of the Dancing Gods". It works well as a stand alone book, but it is also the first in a series. It is written by Jack L. Chalker so I know it must have odd bits that are not appropriate to kids, but I can't remember what. River of the Dancing Gods Joe and Marge, minutes away from death, are rescued and brought from Earth to the magical world of Husaquahr by the wizard Throckmorton P. Ruddygore to battle the forces of Hell itself! http://www.amazon.com/River-Dancing-Gods-Jack-Chalker/dp/B000NXJZ3M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1347564051&sr=8-3&keywords=river+of+the+dancing+gods If you want some light fantasy you can try the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. The series is over 36 books long. My husband and I read many of the books to each other before kids, it has been a long time. The best book to start with is, "Demons don't Dream". http://www.amazon.com/Demons-Dont-Dream-Xanth-No/dp/0812534832/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347564296&sr=1-1&keywords=Demons+don%27t+dream The first 20? books or so in the series should be fine for young teens. They do talk about summoning the stork, and panties. But it is an innocent way. (ie. If a guy sees a some panties he gets frozen in place from the shock of it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you want some light fantasy you can try the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. The series is over 36 books long. My husband and I read many of the books to each other before kids, it has been a long time. The best book to start with is, "Demons don't Dream". http://www.amazon.com/Demons-Dont-Dream-Xanth-No/dp/0812534832/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347564296&sr=1-1&keywords=Demons+don%27t+dream The first 20? books or so in the series should be fine for young teens. They do talk about summoning the stork, and panties. But it is an innocent way. (ie. If a guy sees a some panties he gets frozen in place from the shock of it.) I second the Xanth series. Very light hearted, fun reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I second the Xanth series. Very light hearted, fun reading. My husband, who is still reading the series. (I think he got number 38 yesterday) says most are good reads for teens. But a few of the later ones were a bit dark, odd, and not appropriate and light heart like the earliest 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you are open to Urban Fantasy, I suggest Patricia Briggs and Ilona Andrews. Have you read Mercedes Lackey? I really like her new Tales of 500 Kingdoms series. I also love the Valdemar series (well the newest one isn't as good, but the old ones are great). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Dwarves, Elves, Light-hearted? Glen Cook's Garrett P.I. series is a real winner! And I know they have some of them (if not all) for the kindle. First one is Sweet Silver Blues. Very Very funny! Patricia Wrede is also good. Enchanted Forest Chronicles kill me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I really like Patricia McKillip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I second the Xanth series. Very light hearted, fun reading. This is what I was going to recommend!! Fun and light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Robin McKinley's Damar BooksThe Blue Sword The Hero and the Crown I'm a huge Robin McKinley fan! Love the two listed above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Robin McKinley's Damar BooksThe Blue Sword The Hero and the Crown If you want some light fantasy you can try the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. The series is over 36 books long. My husband and I read many of the books to each other before kids, it has been a long time. The best book to start with is, "Demons don't Dream". http://www.amazon.com/Demons-Dont-Dream-Xanth-No/dp/0812534832/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347564296&sr=1-1&keywords=Demons+don%27t+dream Have you read Mercedes Lackey? I really like her new Tales of 500 Kingdoms series. I also love the Valdemar series (well the newest one isn't as good, but the old ones are great). :iagree::iagree: I love all of these. I'm currently rereading Lackey's Elemental Masters series. She has a series she wrote with Andre Norton - Elven Born, Elven Bred, Elven Bane - that is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 My favorite is an old book - Magic Kingdom for Sale: Sold! by Terry Brooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ursula LeGuin - The Wizard of Earthsea, etc Anne McCaffrey - Dragon Song, Dragon Singer etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I love Mercedes Lackey books. I have to be careful when I buy them though because when I start reading one I generally stay up all night to finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 My favorite is an old book - Magic Kingdom for Sale: Sold! by Terry Brooks. Oh, I second this one. I rememeber it from high school. (That makes me seem old doesn't it?) If you are curious, here is the lot summary of all the books in the series. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Kingdom_(Terry_Brooks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series. Super fun. Dh, dd, & I have all loved them. YES!!! Also, perhaps you would like the October Daye series by Seanan McGuire I really enjoyed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 My favorite is an old book - Magic Kingdom for Sale: Sold! by Terry Brooks. YES! That is a great series too. Barbara Hambly has some good series too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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