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by telynor
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Feb 07 '02 |
The Best Science Fiction series? Why May of course!
Want something you can really escape into? Try these, they might have never gotten the hype of Tolkein or Clarke or Asimov, but they're certainly worth the look.... read full review
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by panguitch
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Sep 06 '06 |
Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga: A Thematic Concordance and Chronology
Everything I couldn't fit in my reviews of the books, including potential spoilers.... read full review
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by susiee
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May 20 '01 |
Science Fiction Series NOT Always Listed in Best Lists (Updated 9-10-01)
There are so many different science fiction series that are enjoyable reads, there is sure to be one to appeal to your taste.... read full review
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by pearannoyed
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Sep 23 '04 |
Pern: An historic overview of Rukbat’s third planet
While I don't consider Anne McCaffrey's Pern books to be high literature, they are certainly among the most popular "speculative fiction" books written in the past three decades.
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by ALawston
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Jul 17 '01 |
Doctor Who. No contest.
The diverse range of styles and authors make the Doctor Who New Adventures a constantly exciting range of novels that improve vastly even on the original television show.... read full review
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by rfish
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Apr 14 '00 |
Thomas Covenant Series, Excellent
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by jiastar
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Oct 17 '06 |
Xanth - an overview of the famous series by Piers Anthony
Full of humor and puns while not sacrificing wonderful characters and storylines.... read full review
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by sampo24
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Nov 30 '00 |
So many books, so little time...
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by sadgit
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Sep 29 '04 |
Doctor Who........of car crashes, parralel universes, rotating restaurants and punk rocker Daleks
Here are two Doctor Who reviews.... read full review
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by stract
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May 20 '00 |
It's a three-way tie
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by MattA75
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Dec 03 '01 |
"We Can Be Heroes...Just For One Day"
n/a... read full review
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by WulfsDen
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Jun 03 '00 |
World of Tiers
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by mjhollingshead
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Nov 23 '01 |
The Thoughtmaster's Conduit by Kerry Orchard..... Molly's Reviews
The Thoughtmaster’s Conduit is a must read for those who enjoy the Tolkien type of fantasy genre. ... read full review
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by skyth
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Mar 17 '00 |
Best fantasy series from the last 20 years.
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by duke101
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Jun 23 '02 |
The 10 Greatest Graphic Novels
UPDATED as of Oct. 30, 2005, read it again!... read full review
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by Newlywed
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Sep 06 '00 |
There's not one best.
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by Kandih
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Mar 31 '01 |
Absolutely Subjective Selection of Great Series
This is a subjective list of my favorites. ... read full review
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by jaseroque
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Feb 23 '00 |
Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars Series
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by a_r_egerton
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Jul 11 '01 |
Say It Ain't So!
Memo to HarpersCollins: Leave Narnia alone! Sequels to classics almost never work.... read full review
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by jaxmom28
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Jan 02 '01 |
It's All Relative
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by mshawpyle
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Dec 20 '99 |
Photons or Philosophers - or, Did You Want That 'Hard' or 'Soft'?
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by patchz
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Aug 02 '00 |
Fan-tastic Fantasy writer
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by tiffchuff
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Apr 30 '01 |
Foundation! The perfect introduction to Asimov!
It's definitely worth a look and the time it takes to read it! ... read full review
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by decyrano
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Dec 24 '99 |
Shucks, do we have to include Fantasy?
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by kurt_h
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Dec 20 '99 |
Best SF Series
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by sweaver
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Jun 27 '00 |
It's the Foundation of sf
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by B_Campbell
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Mar 30 '00 |
Best Fantasy? Back to Tolkien
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by CPXB
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Jul 22 '00 |
Lewis and Lovecraft.
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by janetaba
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May 16 '01 |
Star Wars, Naturally!
Star Wars is the best series because it has brought together so many wonderful authors to create a well meshed universe.... read full review
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by legotech
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Jun 24 '00 |
So many books, so little time...
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by telefrog
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Apr 15 '00 |
The Best? What Day Of The Week Is It?
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by oxfordmike
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Apr 09 '01 |
*UPDATED April 12, Series Titles Added* There is No Absolute "Best," However ...
Fine writing style, strong characters, great plot, good science (or magic) ... all of these combine in creating a great series. But there cannot BE only one ...... read full review
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by hadz
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Mar 25 '01 |
Top 5 Sci-Fi / Fantasy Series'
Word of Warning: Tolkien does NOT feature on my list! Read any of these series' and Tolkien comes off looking second best.... read full review
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by VickeyK
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Jan 01 '01 |
Shardik: A recommendation
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by kurt_h
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Dec 20 '99 |
Best juvenile SF series
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by aspinks
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Jun 19 '01 |
The Sten Series
If you seek a series with a down to earth attitude, irreverent humor, and a jaded view of politics and humanity, then you will enjoy the Sten Series tremendously.
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by bgardner
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Apr 20 '00 |
I can't pick just one
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by Minx_In_LA
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Jan 27 '00 |
Alien Blood/ Vinge- 23rd Century Bad Boy
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by Michaelbrent
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Jul 11 '00 |
Ender's world is the end-all
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by Drenin
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Aug 16 '00 |
Fantasy series, why no Eddings?
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by Anne10
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Oct 18 '00 |
A Song of Ice and Fire
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by angietroiani
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Dec 10 '01 |
Fifth Millenium/McCaffrey's Pegasus/Deeds of Paksenarrion
When you have done 'Foundation' and 'Dune' and the others and want something else, try these.... read full review
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by toyman
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Mar 18 '00 |
My Opinion
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by lisarich
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Dec 23 '99 |
Pern Rules Sci Fi and Fantasy
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by Dujo
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Nov 28 '00 |
Star Wars:Rogue Squadron
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by terrawolfe
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Apr 20 '00 |
The Titan Series by John Varley visits a fascinating ecology with great creatures
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by spaceman
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Dec 04 '00 |
A Volatile Question...
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by alexr
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Sep 11 '00 |
How can one choose
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by Yinny
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Jan 08 '00 |
The Book of the New Sun
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by x_man
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Apr 30 '01 |
My Selections...from classics to now.
I tried to cover several styles of novel in my recommendations. But I would say you would not go wrong with my picks. Enjoy!... read full review
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by icedancers
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Jul 22 '00 |
Darkover
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by night_vision
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Nov 25 '02 |
Intellectual Segregation is fun kids...
Science fiction? It's a setting, not a style.... read full review
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by kedsand1
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Mar 21 '05 |
Can I Hitch a Ride to Your Galaxy?
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy should stand as one of the finest series ever because it both honors and laughs at the science fiction genre!... read full review
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by kurt_h
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Dec 26 '99 |
Best Fantasy Series
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by char.mike
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Sep 04 '00 |
Dragons Forever
The dragons flamed the bottom line.... read full review
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by PBrady
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May 15 '00 |
The Dark Tower
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by Welch2
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Dec 26 '99 |
An excellent fantasy saga
This is a series that will keep you riveted!... read full review
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by Moshe_E
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Feb 23 '00 |
Best SF series.... Tha Best!
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by kurt_h
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Dec 26 '99 |
Best SF Universe
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by owlfan
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Dec 20 '99 |
Asimov's work stands on solid Foundation.
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by Minx_In_LA
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Jan 27 '00 |
The Snow Queen/Vinge: Sci Fi with Girl Power
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by remington96
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Dec 22 '99 |
Dragonlance Chronicles
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by Minx_In_LA
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Jan 27 '00 |
Thieves World- take the trip to Sanctuary, but keep your hand on your dagger!
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by DDemorest
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Aug 05 '00 |
Darkover, By Marrion Zimmer Bradley
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by yknot
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Jul 04 '01 |
My Vote For Best Fantasy Series
This is definately a MUST read series.. that just keeps going.... read full review
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by john_christens
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Dec 17 '99 |
Psychohistory
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by hbomb111
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May 11 '00 |
Asimov's Foundation Series
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by grunthor
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Aug 28 '01 |
Rhapsody Series
With the success of this series There will be a lot of imitators. I doubt if many will be as entertaining as the original. READ THIS SERIES!
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by tcfdick
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Jun 16 '01 |
The Best of the Best
If you want to read a wonderful and exciting fantasy series that the whole family can enjoy, try C.S. Lewis's Narnia series. You’ll love them!
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by martytdx
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Jul 06 '00 |
Princes and Dragons and Sunrunners, oh my!
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by msjazz79
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Dec 13 '00 |
Anita Blake-Vampire Killer
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by starsekker
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Jan 20 '00 |
Robert Jordan all the way!!!
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by graywyvern
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Jun 07 '01 |
three prospects
SUGAR RAIN, GOLDEN WITCHBREED, BOOK OF THE NEW SUN--show that a science fiction series can also be literature.... read full review
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by abhaille
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Dec 16 '99 |
Wheel of Time Series
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by louclare
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Sep 09 '00 |
SF+ Fantasy = Reality?
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by tonyclark
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Dec 01 '00 |
Donaldson and Pratchett all the way
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by john_christens
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Dec 17 '99 |
Robot Mysteries
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by owlfan
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Dec 20 '99 |
Epic space fantasy: Burroughs' Barsoom.
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by moonsong
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Feb 29 '00 |
Hands Down DUNE
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by cledge
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Mar 02 '00 |
Saga of the Well World
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by rtrocki
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Dec 21 '99 |
Tolkien/Lord of the Rings
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by saturn2155
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Jan 03 '00 |
Star Trek In Another Dimension
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by PARSEER1
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Nov 23 '00 |
J.R.R. TOLKIEN'S LORD OF THE RINGS
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by patricecampbet
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Dec 28 '99 |
Star Trek: The Next Generation
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by hall442
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Apr 12 '00 |
RiverWorld - all ABOARD!!
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by sign2me
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Nov 22 '00 |
Series , Why not ask which Author?
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by raynee
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Dec 14 '99 |
Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time
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by barryjbenjamin
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Nov 03 '01 |
Best Science Fiction Series
This is the best series because of the quanity of books, the number of books and the fact that it is continuing to evolve. ... read full review
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by Mushrom
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Oct 09 '00 |
The Belgariad
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by tlc_eptx
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Sep 28 '00 |
Terry Goodkind's Sword Of Truth
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by KaskyTrinh
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Jun 06 '00 |
Sword of Truth Series
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by RussellWS
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Mar 20 '00 |
Left Behind (an intense series)
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by DuchS777
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Sep 26 '00 |
You Shouldn't "Myth" These!
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by wereon
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Dec 19 '99 |
The Socerers Stone may not hit the mark
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by afollmer
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Jun 18 '00 |
A Wrinkle in Time
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by marksgirl69
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Jul 24 '01 |
A genre unto itself...
I would highly recommend that you pick up book one, Eye of the World, and embark on this adventure as soon as possible. ... read full review
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by virgilakers
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Jul 25 '01 |
Tad William's "Otherland" series.
The best science fiction series of the late '90s and early '00s.... read full review
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