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Dragonflight
by Anne McCaffrey
A young dragonrider embarks on a mission to save her kingdom from a mysterious threat.
Dragonflight is the story of Lessa , the sole survivor of the noble ruling family of Ruatha Hold on the northern continent of Pern. When the rest of her family is killed by a cruel usurper, Fax , she ... (Wikipedia)
The White Dragon
by Anne McCaffrey
Epic fantasy adventure involving dragons, magical powers, and a quest to save the world.
The White Dragon follows the coming of age story of Jaxom , the young Lord of Ruatha Hold, who had accidentally impressed the unusual white dragon Ruth in, Dragonquest, and, Dragonsong, . As Jaxom ... (Wikipedia)
Dragonsinger
by Anne McCaffrey
A young singer discovers her magical connection to dragons and embarks on a quest to save her people.
The novel follows Menolly , now apprenticed into the Harper Hall, a type of music conservatory for harpers ( minstrels /educators) and other music professionals, as she begins her musical training to ... (Wikipedia)
Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight #1
by Brynne Stephens
A young girl must find a way to tame a wild dragon and unite a divided kingdom.
Anne McCaffrey's beloved science fantasy epic becomes a fully-painted graphic novel. Join Lessa, sole remnant of a noble house, as she comes of age and dares to reclaim her birthright–and battles to ... (Goodreads)
The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy, filled with adventure and danger, as a group of heroes attempt to save the world.
The Eye of the World revolves around protagonists Rand al'Thor , Matrim (Mat) Cauthon , Perrin Aybara , Egwene al'Vere , and Nynaeve al'Meara , after their residence of "Emond's Field" is ... (Wikipedia)
Arrow's Flight
by Mercedes Lackey
An epic fantasy tale of a young archer and a magical kingdom in danger.
Set in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Valdemar, this unique and exciting novel continues the story of Talia. Having mastered the powers necessary to a guardian of the kingdom, she faces the final ... (Goodreads)
The Blue Sword
by Robin McKinley
A young girl embarks on an epic adventure, discovering courage, strength, and her true identity.
This is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who becomes Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, which no woman had wielded since the legendary Lady Aerin ... (Wikipedia)
The Elfstones of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
Epic fantasy tale of a heroic quest to save the world from an evil force.
Before the dawn of mankind was the age of Faerie, an era from which many powerful spirits (such as the King of the Silver River ) came. The Elves, extremely long-lived and possessing great magic, ... (Wikipedia)
Squire
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl's quest to become a knight, proving her strength and courage in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
Squire tells the story of Keladry of Mindelan 's years as a squire, between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. Having passed the "big examinations", Kel becomes a squire without a knight -master. ... (Wikipedia)
Magic's Pawn
by Mercedes Lackey
A young man discovers his magical heritage and power, and must face the consequences of his actions.
Sixteen-year-old Vanyel Ashkevron is eldest son and heir to the Valdemaran estate, Forst Reach. He is not really interested in the estate or the running of it, and chafes with resentment at the ... (Wikipedia)
Magic's Promise
by Mercedes Lackey
A young woman is thrust into a world of magic and adventure, learning to control the powers within her.
The wild magic is taking its toll on the land, and even Vanyel, the most powerful Herald-Mage to ever walk the world, is almost at the end of his strength. But when his Companion, Yfandes, receives a ... (Goodreads)
The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern
by Jody Lynn Nye
A comprehensive guide to the world of Pern, including its dragons, their riders, and the society they live in.
An indispensable companion guide to the wonderful world of Anne McCaffrey and her dragons. Guaranteed to enrich every armchair traveler's journey into McCaffrey's legendary world, this illuminating ... (Goodreads)
Temple of the Winds
by Terry Goodkind
A quest to retrieve a powerful magical artifact, uncovering secrets of the past along the way.
Temple of the Winds picks up shortly where the last volume,, Blood of the Fold, , left off. A wizard named Marlin appears in Aydindril announcing his intent to kill Richard Rahl . He is immediately ... (Wikipedia)
Foundation
by Isaac Asimov
Exploring the possibilities of a galactic empire in a future driven by science and technology.
For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future – to a dark age ... (Goodreads)
Reaper Man
by Terry Pratchett
A humorous fantasy adventure featuring a young witch and her Discworld allies.
The Auditors of Reality are beings who watch the Discworld to ensure everything obeys The Rules. As Death starts developing a personality the Auditors feel that he does not perform his Duty in the ... (Wikipedia)
Castle of Wizardry
by David Eddings
Epic quest to find a magical artifact and save a kingdom from danger.
A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled! THE ... (Goodreads)
Preludes & Nocturnes
by Neil Gaiman
A dark fantasy adventure, exploring a world of dreams, magic, and mystery.
In 1916, the magician Roderick Burgess attempts to attain immortality by capturing the embodiment of Death . Mistakenly, he binds Death's brother Dream instead. Fearing retribution, Burgess keeps ... (Wikipedia)
The Sword of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
Epic fantasy story about a group of unlikely heroes on a quest to save the Four Lands.
The Sword of Shannara ' s events take place 2000 years , after the " Great Wars ": a nuclear holocaust that has wiped out most of the planet. These wars rearranged the planet's geography and wiped ... (Wikipedia)
The Hero and the Crown
by Robin McKinley
A young girl's quest to prove her worth, culminating in a battle to save her kingdom.
Aerin is the only child of Arlbeth, king of Damar, and his second wife. Aerin inherits her mother's pale skin and fiery red hair, setting her apart from all other Damarians and causing her to be ... (Wikipedia)
Carpe Jugulum
by Terry Pratchett
A vampire family moves to a small town, where a priest and his family must defend against them.
Count Magpyr and family, vampires from Überwald , are invited to the naming of Magrat and King Verence 's daughter, to be conducted by the Omnian priest, Mightily Oats. During the party after the ... (Wikipedia)
Queen of Sorcery
by David Eddings
The second book in the Belgariad series follows Garion and his companions as they continue their quest to defeat the evil god Torak.
The Trail of Prophecy... Legends told of how the evil God Torak had coveted the power of the Orb of Aldur, until defeated in a final battle. But prophecy spoke of a time when he would awake and again ... (Goodreads)
Demon Lord of Karanda
by David Eddings
Epic fantasy adventure of a young woman's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful evil.
Captives of His Imperial Majesty... Zandramas had stolen King Garion's infant son and fled to use the child in some ritual that would make the Dark Destiny supreme. Garion and his friends had ... (Goodreads)
The Great Hunt
by Robert Jordan
A daring adventure to recover a powerful artifact, with a kingdom's fate at stake.
Ba'alzamon presides over a clandestine meeting. In addition to Forsaken and Darkfriends (the antagonist 's known subordinates), the meeting includes two Aes Sedai . At Fal Dara in Shienar, following ... (Wikipedia)
Lady Knight
by Tamora Pierce
A fantasy adventure of a young woman warrior, struggling to balance her duty and her heart.
War with the neighboring country of Scanra is declared at last, and Kel finds herself in charge of a refugee camp. Her district commander, Lord Wyldon, has chosen not to place her in control of a ... (Wikipedia)
Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000
by L. Ron Hubbard
Earth is conquered by an alien race, and a young man rises up to lead a rebellion against them.
Suspense, thrills, action and adventure. Earth has been dominated for 1,000 years by an alien invader—and man is an endangered species. From the handful of surviving humans a courageous leader ... (Goodreads)
The Speed of Dark
by Elizabeth Moon
Lou Arrendale, an autistic man, faces a life-changing decision when offered a cure. Should he remain true to himself or conform to society's norms?
Lou Arrendale is a bioinformatics specialist, has high-functioning autism , and has made a good life for himself. A new manager at the firm where he works puts pressure on the department where many ... (Wikipedia)
Alanna: The First Adventure
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl disguises herself as a boy to achieve her dreams of becoming a knight.
Alanna of Trebond and her twin brother Thom may be twins , but are very different; Alanna is a tomboy who dreams of being a knight, and Thom wishes to become a sorcerer. Unfortunately, Alanna is ... (Wikipedia)
The Friday Night Knitting Club
by Kate Jacobs
A group of women come together to support one another and find strength in friendship.
Once a week, an eclectic group of women comes together at a New York City yarn shop to work on their latest projects - and share the stories of their lives... At the center of Walker and Daughter is ... (Goodreads)
Stranger in a Strange Land
by Robert A. Heinlein
A human raised by Martians must find his place in a hostile Earth society.
The story focuses on a human raised on Mars and his adaptation to and understanding of humans and their culture. It is set in a post- Third World War United States, where organized religions are ... (Wikipedia)
To Green Angel Tower
by Tad Williams
Epic fantasy adventure as a kingdom is threatened by a powerful evil force.
The story begins with the forces of Prince Josua Lackhand rallied at the Stone of Farewell, where the icy hand of the Storm King Ineluki has yet to take a deathgrip on the land. The remaining members ... (Wikipedia)
