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Swords and Sorcery – “Swords and Sorcery is usually set in an alternate pastoral or nonindustrialized world, sometimes akin to medieval European kingdoms, where magic is manifest and heroic deeds, including swashbuckling feats of derring-do, are commonplace.” From Genreflecting, Fifth Edition, by Diana Tixier Herald.

Terry Brooks – The Shannara Series
Lois McMaster Bujold – The Spirit Ring
David and Leigh Eddings – Belgariad, Mallorean and Ellenium Series
Terry Goodkind – Sword of Truth Series (“Best Pick for the Reluctant Reader”)
Robert A Heinlein – Glory Road
Robert Jordan – The Wheel of Time Series
Ursula K. Le Guin – The Earthsea Series
Patricia McKillip – The Hed Trilogy
J. K. Rowling – The Harry Potter Series
J. R. R. Tolkien – The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

“Best Picks…” are identified by Derek M. Buker, author of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers’ Advisory, 2002.

Websites you may enjoy:

• Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Database

• Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.

• Nebula Awards

• Science Fiction and Fantasy Information and Games

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