Hey everyone!
Time for another Book Tag!
I saw this one over at BookMarkYourThoughts a few weeks ago and thought I’d give it a go. Then I kind of got side-tracked, but have finally got around to doing it.
Hope you enjoy!
The Rules
↠ Thank the person who tagged you and link back to their post.
↠ Link to the creator’s blog (Jo @ The Bookworm Dreamer) in your post.
↠ Answer the prompts below – all fantasy books!
↠ Tag 5 others to take part.
↠ Enjoy!
Anyway, without further ado, here we go!
One: 5 Star Book
Oooh a tough one, but I will go for The Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie. This was a great conclusion to his First Law trilogy. Abercrombie really writes some of the best characters around and they are what make this – and the series as a whole – five stars!
Two: Always Going To Recommend
Hmmm… I’m gonna say the Lord of the Rings. It is just so influential in modern fantasy that any fan should at least give it a try. I get that it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea due to Tolkien’s writing style, but I think it is still a fantastic book and the most influential fantasy book of all time. Can’t really say much more than that.
Three: Own It But Haven’t Read It
Oh, boy! There a good few to answer here. But, I figure that new releases aren’t in the spirit of things. Not having read something that has come out recently is hardly shocking. So I am going to say one that will possibly surprise a few people. I have (well, it is my girlfriend’s copy, actually) the whole His Dark Materials trilogy by Phillip Pullman on my bookshelves and have never read any them! Ever!
Shocking, right?
Four: Would Read Again
Ooooh, well there are loads of choices here! I’m going to go with The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden as I plan on reading it once it gets a bit colder and more wintery… After all, it is a wintery, Russian-inspired tale so perfect for if it gets snowy.
Five: In Another World
Oh god! So, so many choices! I guess Lord of the Rings is just the obvious choice, right? it really is the grand daddy of world-building. But I have already picked it, so I’ll go for George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. I know it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea due to the fact that nothing good ever seems t happen, but it really does have great world-building.
Six: Back On Earth
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty is a fantasy set in 18th century Cairo. At least it starts there. We are soomed whisked all across the Middle East and into a world of magic, Djinn and political intrigue. It’s just great so go give it a try. One of my favourite books of the year, for sure!
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The Nominees
And remember, part of the rules was to tag another five people. Here are my nominations!
- Alex @ Whimsy Pages
- Jack @ JTH Books
- Morgana @ Morgana’s Book Box
- Lucy @ Lucy’s Novel Purpose
- Kelly @ From Belgium With Book Love
Hope you enjoyed my answers!
Jack
I’m glad you decided to give this one ago! My friend bought me the first book in the “First Law trilogy” but I haven’t gotten around to reading it yet … hopefully sooner rather than later 🙂
Oooo! You MUST read Pullman’s original trilogy! It’s such a fantastic story and full of wonderful characters! I’m FAIRLY certain you’re going to love it! Pullman just came out with a prequel and a sequel to series, which I’ve hard are wonderful!
Wonderful post and answers!
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The First Law trilogy is so good… I hope you like it! The characters really just bring everything to life.
And yes, I know I must. I feel like the only person who hasn’t read them!
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My boyfriend bought me the 1st book in the «His Dark Materials» trilogy last year, but before that I’ve never even heard about it! :O I finally read it earlier this year, and it was alright… could have been better 🙂
If I’d have to pick a book to re-read, «The Bear and the Nightingale» would definitely be my first choice! Especially now that I own all three beautiful hardcovers.
Thank you so much for tagging me, going to start writing my post right now! 🙂
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I look forward to reading your answers!
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I love this tag! And LOTR is the perfect go to book to recommend ❤
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Thanks! And isn’t it, I suppose Mose fantasy fans have read it, but if they haven’t then they should give it a go! Just for how influential it is.
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