It’s that time of year again and I have really been looking forward to Once Upon A Time, but as always it’s choosing exactly what to read that’s the problem.
I’m plumping for Quest the First (as I did last year) and will be reading five fantasy works from the following pool:
- Court of the Air by Stephen Hunt
- The Song of Kali by Dan Simmons
- The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson
- Hrolf Kraki’s Saga by Poul Anderson
- The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint
- The Onion Girl by Charles de Lint
- Here There Be Dragons by James Owen
- White Apples by Jonathan Carroll
- Aegypt by John Crowley
- The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
- Fevre Dream by George Martin
- Shadowmarch by Tad Williams
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March 21, 2009 at 12:57 pm
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March 21, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Carl V.
I forgot about White Apples. I’ve had a copy of that forever and haven’t read it. I really should, I always enjoy Carroll.
I’ve heard good things about Court of the Air, I really should pick up a copy.
So happy to have you in again this year!
March 21, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Maree
I have the first three books of the Book of the New Sun, but my pile was getting a bit ridiculous by then. I’m doing Quest the First as well. 🙂
March 21, 2009 at 5:32 pm
deslily
Here There be Dragons is a really enjoyable read! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
March 21, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Stephanie
Great list!! I have quite a few de Lint’s on my list as well.
March 21, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Nymeth
Aegypt! I really want to read that, despite the monstrous size. Excellent list.
March 21, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Susan
Wow, great list! And much smaller and more manageable (read likely to actually all be read!) than mine 😀 i really want to read those Poul Anderson books, I’ve been looking for copies for years now. I’ve read the Dan Simmons – his earliest book, I believe – and I’ve read The Onion Girl, and we share The Blue Girl to read on this challenge. Race you! lol I still haven’t read any John Crowley, I keep meaning to pick up Little, Big….I’m looking forward to your reviews!
Oh – I saw the movie version of ‘Invite the Right One In’ last night – I really want to read the book now. Interesting movie, very Swedish (not much music playing, lots of snow, graphic blood scenes) – and I liked it. thanks for that review long ago! + the vampire one now to try to find by him.
March 21, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Susan
PS just read the synopsis of Court of the Air through your link. That’s another one added to my TBR list! It looks really good. Bad Blogger points to you! 😀
March 22, 2009 at 5:00 pm
brideofthebookgod
Thanks all for the encouraging comments. I wanted a manageable list because things are so busy at work I didn’t need the added stress of somthing I couldn’t stick to!
Susan – really jealous you’ve seen the film, it comes out here spoon and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m always happy to accept Bad Blogger points!
March 23, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Stephanie
Great list! Happy reading!
June 16, 2009 at 10:03 pm
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June 26, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Once Upon a Time III – wash-up post « Bride of the Book God
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