Any recommendations on books? Back then I thought the Harry Potter books (well, the 3 that I’ve read) where neat and I’d like to read something similar again :D
(TYSM for the recommendations! Sorry I didn’t reply to anyone)
If you haven’t read them yet, the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett fills a similar fantasy space, but with an excellent dose of British humor mixed in. The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic are often recommended as the primary starting point, but there’s a handful of parallel storylines with their own “starting points”. Going Postal is one of my favorites.
I will never not recommend Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, I would suggest starting with the Tiffany Aching series, they’re YA but might give you the vibe you want. Alternatively, any of the novels set in Unseen University (or focused around the wizards) might also be worth a look. I wouldn’t recommend starting with the Light Fantastic or the Colour of Magic though, just because they’re early books and he hadn’t got his writing style down yet. Maybe Unseen Academicals or Equal Rites?
Other book suggestions:
Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings (I have been informed the authors are child abusers, read if you want)
I wouldn’t put the Eddings on there without a huge warning that they were convicted child abusers - to be fair they managed to keep it very quiet while they were alive.
If you want fantasy speaking to a young audience I recommend The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett, and if you like it the rest of the Tiffany Aching series
Alternatively I’ve heard good things about The Wizards of Earthsea by Ursula K LeGuinn (I’ve only read her sci fi, which while famously good isn’t in any way a replacement for Harry Potter)
More of an off the beaten path recommendation, but The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy was a really fun YA fantasy novel about a trans girl who joins a coven of witches.
I’ve had Ursula Le Guin’s books on my list for a while now, personally. Although the impression that I get is that Le Guin is in her own tier that others should be compared to, up there with Tolkien with Anne Rice.
Haven’t read any of the books in that screenshot myself but I was assuming they’re all that Potter / Narnia / Alice kind of idea of a chosen one in a magical land, mostly for kids and young adults.
Any recommendations on books? Back then I thought the Harry Potter books (well, the 3 that I’ve read) where neat and I’d like to read something similar again :D
(TYSM for the recommendations! Sorry I didn’t reply to anyone)
If you haven’t read them yet, the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett fills a similar fantasy space, but with an excellent dose of British humor mixed in. The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic are often recommended as the primary starting point, but there’s a handful of parallel storylines with their own “starting points”. Going Postal is one of my favorites.
Second this. There’s a bunch of really good stand alone ones if you want to dip your toe in, small gods is excellent
If the “wizards and aspects of fantasy in a modern world” schtick is what you found appealing, maybe Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files novels?
Ah… didn’t realize a new book had come out, nice.
I will never not recommend Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, I would suggest starting with the Tiffany Aching series, they’re YA but might give you the vibe you want. Alternatively, any of the novels set in Unseen University (or focused around the wizards) might also be worth a look. I wouldn’t recommend starting with the Light Fantastic or the Colour of Magic though, just because they’re early books and he hadn’t got his writing style down yet. Maybe Unseen Academicals or Equal Rites?
Other book suggestions:
Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings(I have been informed the authors are child abusers, read if you want)The correct answer IMO, the world is never going to not need a hero like Sir Terry Pratchett. He provides wisdom and hope. GNU Terry.
I wouldn’t put the Eddings on there without a huge warning that they were convicted child abusers - to be fair they managed to keep it very quiet while they were alive.
I didn’t know that… Thanks for the info.
If you want fantasy speaking to a young audience I recommend The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett, and if you like it the rest of the Tiffany Aching series
Alternatively I’ve heard good things about The Wizards of Earthsea by Ursula K LeGuinn (I’ve only read her sci fi, which while famously good isn’t in any way a replacement for Harry Potter)
Percy Jackson and The Olympians
The Mistborn Trilogy
His Dark Materials series (The Golden Compass)
These all quickly pulled me into their fantasy worlds and I read through them pretty quickly.
Seconding Mistborn, those books pulled me in like very few others have.
'So You Want To Be A Wizard" series by Diane Duane.
‘A Wizard of Earthsea’ by I forgot this authors name help help
I’m going to sleep now. The nyquil is kicking in.
Ursula K. LeGuin
Ursula K. LeGuin!
More of an off the beaten path recommendation, but The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy was a really fun YA fantasy novel about a trans girl who joins a coven of witches.
Adrian Mole Diaries by Sue Townsend
Not at all similar but read them anyway if you haven’t.
Came across this yesterday. Haven’t read any of these but here’s a small list for both kids and adults, courtesy of sophiebeerdraws.
Not having Ursula Le Guin while having BrandoSando on there is criminal. Go read the Earthsea books.
I’ve had Ursula Le Guin’s books on my list for a while now, personally. Although the impression that I get is that Le Guin is in her own tier that others should be compared to, up there with Tolkien with Anne Rice.
Haven’t read any of the books in that screenshot myself but I was assuming they’re all that Potter / Narnia / Alice kind of idea of a chosen one in a magical land, mostly for kids and young adults.
I know some people dislike the character, but man, Mistborn is so damn good
Definitely need to give some of these others a try
Alternatives should really be a standard for when shit goes down on any media.
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The Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson is fucking fantastic.
I thought “The Witch and the Wizard” was a fairly decent series. Keep in mind i was 11 at the time
Currently reading “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T. J. Klune and it might scratch a similar itch
I mean you Could also read the other books. Get them second Hand and you dont even have to support Rowling.
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Just look up US banned books for featuring LGBTQ and commie themes!
Besides all the good recommendations here already, I’d like to add the Farseer trilogy by Robin Hobb