Fan Girl Friday
February 20, 2009
A couple of weeks ago, I nattered on about what works for me in a story, here. Then Danielle asked about my favorite books, which prompted another blog, here where I listed my best-loved romances.
Moving on to sci-fi and fantasy. Here’s my list of keepers.
The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien–the ring trilogy is wonderful too. Bilbo is always going to be number one with me.
The Deryni Series by Katherine Kurtz–it’s been a few years so I can’t pick one over the other–I simply devoured the whole series.
The Pern books by Anne McCaffrey–as with the Deryni books, once started I couldn’t stop until they were all gone.
The Word Trilogy by Terry Brooks–I liked Wizard World books too, but not as much.
The Discworld books by Terry Pratchett–stories that stay with you long after the cover is closed.
Dead Lines by Greg Bear Darnwin’s Radio is also good. Books that made me think differently.
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein–the book that opened up a whole world of new sci-fi for me, most of which wasn’t nearly as good as the one one I’d started with.
I Robot by Isaac Asimov–actually I’ve enjoyed lots of his titles, the robot series has always stood out in my mind.
Dune by Frank Herbert–one of those books that gripped me from the opening lines. For me, none of the sequels, which are still being released came any where close to the original.
While I was checking the spelling of author’s names and the titles, I found a couple more I want to read. Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott.
Please feel free to add your favorites.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, forcing a choice between love and loyalty 
The Enyo Chronicles includes both Dalia's Choice and Joon's Tempation. 
Three different stories, three dangerous men, and three women who deserve them 
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire. 
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
A reluctant reporter and a lone wolf undercover cop work to catch an extortionist, finding love requires the most dangerous risk of all. 
Street-smart cop plays princess to catch deadly terrorists. Now,the only man she trusts is the one she can't resist.
Along with the arrival of Sam’s nemesis comes Karina, the one woman who can heal his wounded soul. What he doesn’t know may kill him. Because, the love of his life is his worst nightmare--his enemy’s daughter. 