Gosh this is a tough one! I usually throw my favorite quote out there as an answer.
I could no sooner choose a favorite star in the heavens. -Danielle (Ever After)However this time I'll elaborate I bit by going over some important authors.
First up JK Rowling. After reading her Harry Potter books she made me realize that I could read books for more then just passing my English classes. It was fresh and a whole new world to experience, the realm of Fantasy. After my descent into Wizards and Witches land I couldn't bring myself to leave.
Kate Forsyth is another author that cemented the deal. Her unique writing style and the Irish like land captivated my heart. The dialogue was daring, how many authors can pull off old Irish (hope that's what you call it)? Book after book of entertainment: battles, love drama, witches magic, and redemption. The idea of a land were Witches came across space and time to find sanctuary from persecution on earth fascinated me. Then when the reader comes in Witches are being hunted again, and now is the time to fight for freedom. Plus, the evil villain is a female!
Forsyth was the point of no return. Robin McKinley, Patrician C Wrede are also culprits in my descent into book addiction.
Urban Fantasy addiction didn't hit until one faithful day I stumbled across I free read for Guilty Pleasures by Laura K. Hamilton. She fed my very unhealthy addiction for vampires and other terrors of the mind. Gritty and to the point with a kick ass heroine I had to have more fangs. Soon I was spiraling down even deeper. Patricia Briggs, Kim Harrison, Rachel Caine, and Rob Thurman.
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Clearly I can go on and on, but these are just some key authors that I would recommend to new and old readers. I still firmly will not pick a favorite author(s).
Thanks for stopping by!
31 comments:
Just stopping by via the hop to say hello! Great blog you have here!
Rachel
And the plot thickens...
Thanks Rachel, I'm quite proud of it!!
I must be the last person on earth who hasn't read Harry Potter yet. Hopefully, before school starts... stopping by from the hop!
Just hopping by to say hi! I'm also a fantasy lover.
Hi!
I´m stopping by from the blogger hop!
You´ve got sich an amazing blog, I really love your design!
It also seems we have quite a few books in common! I also love and blog about UF and PNR! I´m definetly following you now! :)
Hop by anytime if you want to!
Have a great weekend!
Christine
http://readingonthedarksid.blogspot.com
Hopping in to say Hi! I love Harry Potter too but I haven't read any of the other authors you mentioned.
Hi! I'm visiting because of the blog hop. Great place!
I'm a follower.
I'll be hanging around awhile.
VampAngel
VampAngel's Dilemma: To Read or Not To Read It? That is The Question
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love Harry Potter too. :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm a new follower. I need to check out Patricia Briggs' books.
Just popping in to say hi. I'm huge Briggs fan as well, Mercy is one of my favorite series. I look forward to following you!
Jenny
www.supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com
Hi. Found your blog through the hop. :) I am here:
http://michellesramblins.blogspot.com/
Have a wonderful weekend.
M
Chelle: Don't worry I've met other people who have yet to read the books. I'm not sure how you guys do it. I've read the first 4 books almost 20 times. I'm a nut!!
Luren B: Glad to meet another fantasy lover!
Christine: Thank you! Green is my favorite color and I've been meaning to do a new design! Thanks for the follow, hopefully I'll be seeing you around.
Love your blog lay out it's so mystical! We really do have a lot of reads in common.
Kah Woei: United by love for Harry! ^_- They're all pretty great reads, as my rants indicate.
Larissa: Thanks for the follow!Love your new header.
VampAngel: Thanks for the follow!!! I suppose I'll be seeing you around for a while! ^_-
Love your blog design, drove me batty!
Amy: United by Harry Potter love again!! No problem, your blog was great fun.
Alison: Yes, you can't miss the Mercy books, they're such fun!! Thanks for the follow.
Jenny: Wow! Thanks for the follow. I've been swinging by your blog quite frequently lately, very nice place!!
Michelle Greathouse: Love your great red blog! Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you, to all my new followers. You keep me going! ^_-
I love your background!!! I found you on the hop and I will become a follower. If you have time come by my blog. Have a great weekend.
http://2readornot2read-loves2read.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by my blog in the Hop! I'm with you, I LOVE Harry Potter! I can't believe it's been ten years since I've read the first book.
This is probably going to sound slightly creepy, but judging from what I've seen, you could almost be me! So excited to start following and getting new book suggestions =D
you have some great picks there! have a lovely day and happy hopping!
loves2read: Thanks it took me forever to find it!
You're blog was so cute!!
Tara: Glad to have stopped by, awesome blog! Wow! I don't think I could go that long without a refresher!!
Anne: Thanks for the follow. It's only creepy if you look like me. ^_- It's nice to see I have a book soul mate out there!! He-he!
Blueicegal: Thanks. Looking at it I wanted to add more, it's so hard choosing favorites!!
Shera - Hello! I am hopping over from the hop. I am now a follower as I see some books here that I like and ones I want to read, along with new books for me. Have a great weekend!
http://melissa-melsworld.blogspot.com/
Thanks for hopping over Melissa, thanks for the follow.
I see what you mean about the same taste! Loved your blog.
Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://molcotw.blogspot.com>My Own Little Corner of the World</a> earlier this evening! You have a great blog here! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan! :)
Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://molcotw.blogspot.com>My Own Little Corner of the World</a> earlier this evening! You have a great blog here! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan! :)
Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://molcotw.blogspot.com>My Own Little Corner of the World</a> earlier this evening! You have a great blog here! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan! :)
Thanks! I enjoyed your bolg! Nice to see another Harry lover.
Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://molcotw.blogspot.com>My Own Little Corner of the World</a> earlier this evening! You have a great blog here! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan! :)
I'm visiting via the blog hop. I'm a new follower. Happy Friday. Pussreboots.
Thanks Pussreboots! Happy weekend!
I really enjoy urban fantasy, but apart from a couple series I have just scraped the surface of the adult side of the genre. Unfortunately it's a great example of "too little time, too little money" XD
Of the ones I have read that you've mentioned this post, great picks. :) I'm really enjoying the Harrison books esp.
Harrison is definitely one of the best the genre has to offer!!
I'm going to be joining the "too little time, too little money" side of things as well. -_-
Thanks for stopping by.
Stopping by from the hop. Have a great weekend!
talesandtreats.blogspot.com
Thanks for hopping in. Your blog was really cute!
Hi! It is a marvelous thing, I've found so many new blogs!!
Glad to have you as a follower, and I'll definitely be stopping by!
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