This week I decided to switch back over and participate in Top 5 Tuesday, hosted by BionicBookworm!
This week's topic is: Authors I NEED to read (fantasy edition)
I don't really have that many favorite bookmarks since I mainly use post-it-type notes as bookmarks, so I decided to hop back over to Top Five Tuesday and share five authors (of many) that I need to read! It's basically turned into a list of shame that I haven't read these, but I'm hoping to prioritize them soon!
This week's topic is: Authors I NEED to read (fantasy edition)
I don't really have that many favorite bookmarks since I mainly use post-it-type notes as bookmarks, so I decided to hop back over to Top Five Tuesday and share five authors (of many) that I need to read! It's basically turned into a list of shame that I haven't read these, but I'm hoping to prioritize them soon!
1. Guy Gavriel Kay
![Tigana](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348738842l/104089.jpg)
![The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1412531529l/104086.jpg)
![The Lions of Al-Rassan](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348007861l/104101.jpg)
![Tigana](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348738842l/104089.jpg)
![The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1412531529l/104086.jpg)
![The Lions of Al-Rassan](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348007861l/104101.jpg)
![Under Heaven (Under Heaven, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1259214803l/7113498.jpg)
I've been meaning to read Guy Gavriel Kay for years now, but somehow I still haven't! It's always described and recommended to me in ways that make me think I'd really like it, so I'm really going to do my best to make it a priority next year to read at least one of his books.
2. R. Scott Bakker
![The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440646434l/3173564._SX318_.jpg)
![The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing, #2)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440823964l/3284049._SX318_.jpg)
![The Judging Eye: One](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347806591l/7097718.jpg)
![The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440646434l/3173564._SX318_.jpg)
![The Warrior Prophet (The Prince of Nothing, #2)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440823964l/3284049._SX318_.jpg)
![The Judging Eye: One](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347806591l/7097718.jpg)
![Neuropath](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347787129l/3170310.jpg)
Bakker is another that's been on my radar for what seems like ages, but I just haven't gathered the courage to dive in. I recall checking out The Darkness that Comes Before from the library a few years back, but the font was so tiny and cramped that I never ended up getting to it, haha. Hopefully the next chance will better!
3. Peter S. Beagle
![The Last Unicorn](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1557321909l/13124003._SY475_.jpg)
![](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327948004l/11933.jpg)
![The Last Unicorn](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1557321909l/13124003._SY475_.jpg)
![](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327948004l/11933.jpg)
![I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327997441l/11937.jpg)
I've heard nothing but praises for The Last Unicorn and I really badly want to read it! The main reason I haven't checked out any of Beagle's work is because my library doesn't have any copies, so I just have to get around to buying a copy sometime. I'd also really like to support him and his work amidst the struggles around his books.
4. Robin Hobb
![Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1320339497l/45107.jpg)
![Fool's Errand (Tawny Man, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1360508839l/68488.jpg)
![Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1360507722l/45100.jpg)
![Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1320339497l/45107.jpg)
![Fool's Errand (Tawny Man, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1360508839l/68488.jpg)
![Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1360507722l/45100.jpg)
![Fool's Assassin (The Fitz and The Fool Trilogy, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533132942l/41021196._SY475_.jpg)
Technically I've tried reading Assassin's Apprentice on two different occasions, but I never finished it either time so I'm not sure if that counts as having read Robin Hobb? Regardless, I have a feeling I'll really enjoy her books based on what I've read, I just have to be in the right mood for them since they seem to be somewhat on the slower side.
5. Juliet Marillier
![Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1343589988l/13928.jpg)
![Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1393127105l/13929.jpg)
![Shadowfell (Shadowfell, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1349524062l/8452340.jpg)
![The Dark Mirror (The Bridei Chronicles, #1)](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1316637425l/1718800.jpg)
Okay, so I have actually read something from Marillier--The Harp of Kings just a few months earlier--but there are still so many of her books that I haven't read yet and I just have a feeling that I am going to love them.
Have you read any books from these authors? What'd you think of them!?
I haven't read any of these authors, but I hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteI've not read anything by these authors but I've heard great things about Robin Hobb's books and Juliet Marillier's.
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