Brian's Series of Fantastic Reads
BrianMeet Brian: My name is Brian and I am a Page at the Mesquite Branch. I have worked here for five years now; shelving and silliness are my specialties. I enjoy science fiction and fantasy along with books about vampires that do not sparkle and books about life, the universe, and everything else.
 
Meet his list: My list consists of books that are all part of larger series. Each book selected is the first book in their respective series. The first book in the series is not always the best one but if you want to reach that best book you need to start here.


 Heir to the Empire by Zahn, Timothy.   Heir to the Empire
Zahn, Timothy.
 
 A game of thrones by Martin, George R. R.   A game of thrones
Martin, George R. R.
A tale of court intrigues in the land of Seven Kingdoms, a country "blessed by golden summers that g ...
 
 Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone by Rowling, J. K.   Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
Rowling, J. K.
Harry Potter has never played a sport while flying on a broomstick. He's never worn a cloak of invis ...
 
 The great book of Amber : the complete Amber chron ... by Zelazny, Roger.   The great book of Amber : the complete Amber chronicles, 1-10
Zelazny, Roger.
All ten of Zelazny's classic "Amber" fantasy novels in one book! Join Corwin, Merlin and the others ...
 
 The gunslinger by King, Stephen, 1947-   The gunslinger
King, Stephen, 1947-
The first fantasy in a projected series of novels called the Dark Tower, which tells the saga of the ...
 
 The strain by Toro, Guillermo del, 1964-   The strain
Toro, Guillermo del, 1964-
Abraham Setrakian, a former professor and survivor of the Holocaust, joins forces with CDC specialis ...
 
 The Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy by Adams, Douglas, 1952-2001.   The Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
Adams, Douglas, 1952-2001.
It is the tenth anniversary of the publication of Douglas Adams's zany, bestselling novel, and to ce ...
 
 The hunt for Red October by Clancy, Tom, 1947-   The hunt for Red October
Clancy, Tom, 1947-
The Soviets' new ballistic-missile submarine is attempting to defect to the United States, but the S ...
 
 The Hobbit ; or, There and back again by Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973.   The Hobbit ; or, There and back again
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973.
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day ...
 
 The Killer angels : a novel by Shaara, Michael.   The Killer angels : a novel
Shaara, Michael.
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought for two dreams-- freedom, and a way of life. Memories, promises, ...
 
 The girl with the dragon tattoo by Larsson, Stieg, 1954-2004.   The girl with the dragon tattoo
Larsson, Stieg, 1954-2004.
The disappearance forty years ago of Harriet Vanger, a young scion of one of the wealthiest families ...
 
 Lord Foul's bane by Donaldson, Stephen R.   Lord Foul's bane
Donaldson, Stephen R.
Some of the classic fantasy names and novels at Del Rey are now available at a new low price -- just ...
 
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