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My top 10 women authors in fantasy
By an Amazon.com customer
Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, Book 1)Dragon Wing (The Death Gate Cycle, Book 1) by Margaret Weis
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When you saw Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman listed, I bet you thought the title would be The Dragonlance Chronicles? Hah!! This was actually the first book I had ever read by these authors. Some people, mainly other hardcore writers hate them. Me? I happen to love the whole series.
One Good Knight (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 2)One Good Knight (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 2) by Mercedes Lackey
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I am not a super huge fan of Mercedes Lackey. However, this is one of her better books.
The Lion of Senet (The Second Sons Trilogy, Book 1)The Lion of Senet (The Second Sons Trilogy, Book 1) by Jennifer Fallon
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This is a smarter fantasy...which has no high fantasy elements. I think book 3 in the series trailed off a bit, but it is still a strong series by a good writer.
A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1)A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1) by Ursula K. Le Guin
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Ok, so I have not mentioned the novel in my other lists. And, to be honest, I do not know why. This book is outstanding...as is the whole series. Try it out if you like details and good prose.
The Wrekening: An Ancient Mirrors TaleThe Wrekening: An Ancient Mirrors Tale by Jayel Gibson
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This may be an author you have never heard of. However, after meeting her at a local book fair I gave this novel a chance. It was a very good title for her second attempt. I would definately recommend trying it out.
Transformation (Rai Kirah)Transformation (Rai Kirah) by Carol Berg
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This is another fairly smart fantasy written by a very solid author. Personally, I like the study of human nature, though. This is definately a series I would recommend
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6)Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) by J.K. Rowling
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No way I would forget the highest selling title of all time. For the simple fact that she has sold over 300 MILLION copies...she is in my top 10. Books 1 and 4 are my favorite btw.
Bridge to TerabithiaBridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
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Ok this is borderline fantasy. Still, it was a great read, dealing with very human issues: death, life, religion, etc.
Morrigan's Cross (The Circle Trilogy, Book 1)Morrigan's Cross (The Circle Trilogy, Book 1) by Nora Roberts
Buy new: $6.18 / Used from: $0.01
This author's list of good books is long. I am going to start here though...as I like this series best.
Dragon's Fire (The Dragonriders of Pern)Dragon's Fire (The Dragonriders of Pern) by Anne McCaffrey
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This is another author that has a long list of books. Unlike the others, I have no true favorite among the whole. Saying that, all have been a pleasure to read.