Fantasy fans, recommend me a book!

[MegBusset]

I used to read a lot of fantasy when I was younger and quite fancy a bit of escapism now. I don't mind straightforward swords 'n' sorcery but needs to be reasonably intelligent and have good characters. Not so keen on SF.

Authors I have enjoyed: Tad Williams, Stephen Donaldson, Weis & Hickman (I was obsessed with Dragonlance as a teen), Hugh Cook, Tolkien, Philip Pullman...

Also read mists of avalon in the 80's (dating mlyself) and was blown away and I am not a big fantasy read. Echo the recommendation.

Anyone else read The Lies of Locke Lamora? I'm really enjoying it.

Lucicle, Yes! me...its good, isn't it. Really great to see some new fantasy stuff thats not same old same old...

Me too, I really enjoyed it! I'm just about to order the second one, Red Seas Under Red Skies. I've heard it's nowhere near as good as Lies, but I'll give it a go.

Oh, didn't know the second one was out. I will definitely give that a go, too. Even if it's not as good I think I'll probably enjoy it.