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I really love books that go on for a very, very long time. I appreciate being able to get lost in a vast and detailed world. Which is something I'm really needing at the moment, but I'm afraid I don't know what to pick up.

So I'm looking for recommendations for such books. I do prefer sci-fi and fantasy books, but I don't mind venturing outside that for a good read.

Some I've read that I enjoyed and are on the fairly long side: Dragonriders of Pern series, Song of Ice and Fire series, Tolkien's works.

I honestly do not mind if a series is dozens of books long, as long as it's a good one. :)

Thanks in advance to anyone who offers up a recommendation. :)

How about Robert Jordan's book series "The Wheel of Time". :) I'm currently in the middle of A Song of Ice and Fire right now and I absolutely love it.

Not too long, but I loved Kim Stanley Robinson's "Mars" trilogy Red Mars Green Mars and Blue Mars. I was also going to mention "The Wheel of Time" series as it is quite long. For fun I love the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and I have been told the Larry Niven's "Ringworld" series is very good, I just haven't gotten to it yet. Also there are the Dune books and Arthur C. Clarke's "Rama" series.

Steamy romance and paranormal worlds with lots of details, JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series and Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series.

Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series: long, historical/time travel romances, absolutely wonderful!

Have you read the Ender Series by Orson Scott Card? There are (I believe) 13 books in the series and Card does an amazing job of weaving the tales together. Some are about Ender, some are about the other characters he meets. All are brilliant and I love reading the series over and over. (Read it three or four times now.) I am hoping that this year my boys are old enough to read it together as a family. *fingers crossed*

Thank you all! I actually own the Mars trilogy and the Ringworld series, but haven't read them yet.

I've thought about picking up The Wheel of Time series, but with the Author's death, I was afraid perhaps it was left unfinished. But after looking it up, it seems another author has picked it up. However, that isn't always a good thing. I'll give it a shot though!

I've tried getting into the Dune books before, but... there is just something about them that doesn't quite draw me in. As much as I really, really want to like them. I do like Arthur C. Clark and have never picked up his Rama series, so I'll definitely put it on my list. :)

I have read all the Hitchhiker books. I love them. :)

I've never heard of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series or the Immortal After Dark series, so I'll definitely look them up and give them a try.

I know I have the first book of the Outlander series around here somewhere, but haven't yet read it. I do have a soft spot for historical fiction, so I'll dig it up from wherever I've put it.

I admit I've never read the Ender series. But I've been meaning to for some time. I had no idea there were so many books in it, I thought it was only 2 or 3. Now knowing it's much longer has probably bumped it up to the top spot of my reading list.

Thank you all so much!

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Oh, I am so glad I shared this with you, because in going to look up how the whole Ender series flows (There are only three or four that follow Ender and then the rest are follows on characters you meet through Ender's travels, so I can see how you didn't realize that the series was so big) But back to my point, looking it up , I found out that A NEW BOOK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE SERIES!!! It was released this year! I am so excited, I am like a giddy little school girl!!! YAY!!!! Off to order it!

I haven't finished the Wheel of Time series yet, but my brother has read one of the books that the "new" author wrote after Robert Jordan passed away, and he said it was still good! He said there were a few difference you could tell, but they're working extra hard on the last couple books to make it sound like RJ. It's a great series!!

Malazan book of the fallen by Erikson would be the top choice IMO... there is the main series of 10 books, then there are like 4 side books with like 2 more to come by Esslemont... and Erikson has already started on Kharkanas Trilogy (the story of the ancient Tiste), with first book, Forge of Darkness, freshly come out :P

I second (third) the Wheel of Time. If you like Mystery/Horror, maybe you can also have a look at the Penderghast series by Preston&Child. Each book is independant, but the global plot covers all of them.

Claude

Some of these were probably mentioned but:

Pern books by Anne Mccaffrey
Harry Dresden books by Jim Butcher (up to around 13 now I think)

Mystery series:

Lucas Davenport/Prey books by John Sandford (20+)
Hamish MacBeth or Agatha Raisin by MC Beaton (funny both 20+)

Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Laurell K. Hamilton has a very long series involving vampires and were creatures, necromancers etc. It is her Anita Blake series. Absolutely love it. I have like 3 more to read. Last count I had was 16 books, but I think she is still adding to them.

Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine

Given you're a fan of science-fiction and fantasy and love Hitch-Hiker's Guide, I'm slightly surprised that no one's yet recommended the Discworld series to you. I've lost count of the number of books but it must be over 30 now in the main series, plus spin offs for younger readers and the "Science of Discworld" books.

I'd begin with Equal Rites (nominally the third book in the series, but the point where it's generally agreed Terry Pratchett hit his stride), then read through, going back for The Color of Magic and The Light Fantastic a bit later.

Laurell K. Hamilton has another series that is the Merry Gentry series and if you like fantasy and sci fi this series is a good one. I am just finishing Divine Misdemeanorsand I love it.

Kelly armstrongs other world series is another really long great series.

I am not sure what Janet Evonavich is considered but her Stephanie Plum series is fantastic and has 22 at last count books and short stories.

I would recommend and . Neither is fantasy/scifi but they are extraordinary reads and totally engrossing once penetrated. has written many books that may not be series but all dovetail together nicely.

Isaac Asimov - Foundation Series - 7 Books
Stephen R. Donaldson - The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - 10 Books

I second the recommendation for Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders series for science fic/fantasy type books starting with . If you like mysteries, Anne Perry's William Monk series is great series that is still ongoing starting with

Absolutely love One For The Money and the series!

All of my favorites have already been mentioned at one point or another :) But I will repeat them, just to verify that they are indeed worth your time.

Discworld (39 books)
The Wheel of Time series (13 books)
The Sword of Truth (12 or 13 books)
The Dresden Files (13 and counting...)
The Dark Tower saga (8 but well worth the time)

I agree with the Dark Tower series

Soul Screamers series by Rachel Vincent. Love them! :D

Christopher wrote: "All of my favorites have already been mentioned at one point or another :) But I will repeat them, just to verify that they are indeed worth your time.

Discworld (39 books)
The Wheel of Time serie..."


I just realised that Discworld is written by Terry Pratchett who is an new author I've discovered who writes funny books. I currently have one of his which he co-wrote with someone else. That book is called Good Omens . Thank you for mentioning this series. Now that I know who wrote it I've added them to my TBR list and I'm not usually a reader of series. Thanks again.

It's not really what you said you like, but the Mitford series by jan karon is a pretty good series of books. I think there are 9 or 10 of them and is about like in a small town called Mitford and the central character is father Tim. It's very well written and has a lot of interesting stories throughout the series.

The House of Grey....series of 6 books.

The Dresden files by Jim Butcher are brillant.

Jim Butcher

Storm Front

Storm front is the first and I think he's pushing twenty in the series now. I lost count.

Second the Robert Jordan recommendation. Also, that series was finished by another author, Brian Sanderson, who has a trilogy out that's great. Sanderson writes very subtle political fantasy.

Another one you may enjoy is Tad Williams. His writing takes a while to get going. The series' aren't many books long, but they are dense and have a massive wordcount. His world-building is(according to my fiance) second to none, once you've gotten past the beginning sections, and his characterization is superb and nuanced.

She also recommends looking up David and Leigh Eddings. They've written 20 or so books, and she says it's not especially groundbreaking, but it's decently well done fantasy.

Other fantasy authors who are known for maintaining plentiful arcs in the same world.... R.A Salvatore, Mercedes Lackey, Piers Anthony(Though the fiance says to read him with a grain of salt, since his sexism shows in his writing) Margaret Weiss and Tracey Hickman.


Let me know if you want more specific suggestions. I'm not as much of a fantasy-genre fan, but the lady is a huge one, and follows series' pretty closely.

J wrote: "This is my first post anywhere on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, so please forgive any noobish mistakes!

I really love books that go on for a very, very long time. I appreciate being able to get lost in a vast and de..."

The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind series
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
The Riverworld Series by Phillip Jose Farmer
also by Farmer: The
The Shannara books by Terry Brooks
The Myth Books by Robert Asprin are amusing
and of course anything by Crichton or Koontz~ Enjoy!!

Robyn wrote: "J wrote: "This is my first post anywhere on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, so please forgive any noobish mistakes!

I really love books that go on for a very, very long time. I appreciate being able to get lost in a v..."

oops The World of Tiers series by Farmer!

i feel nothing can ever beat the twilight series and this is also a big hit with readers all over the world...
a series of four books with immensely crafted characters and suspense which is in a way addictive and obsessive...the books are
twilight
new moon
eclipse
breaking dawn

Terry Goodkind's are fabulous! Fantasy, but not TOO fantastical. Although, come to think of it, there is a dragon in there somewhere.... A magical sword, wizards, evil villains - they have it all! Another good series is S. M. Sterling's Emberverse series, beginning with . It's a richly written dystopian/post-apocalyptic series with some fantasy elements (magic sword). I just finished the latest, which was I think the ninth in the series - with at least another one to follow. Happy reading!

I recommend the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K Hamilton currently at 22 books. The Nightside Series by Simon R Green currently at 12 books. Then there is also the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris which is currently on book 12. I enjoy all of these series and find it hard to wait for the next books to come out. Hope this helps

I recommend the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher!

Somebody beat me to Eddings.
Robin Hobb is another great author. The Farseer Trilogies (now 13 in total) is great. She also has a few books under a pen name.
For humor, you can't beat Terry Pratchett, and another suggestion would be Christopher Moore.

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the In Death series by J.D. Robb (crime novels set in the future), there are about 40 books in the series so far starting with Naked in Death.

Great fun.

I'll second the recommendation for Tad Williams as well, the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn trilogy was fantastic (I still can't bring myself to read the final book because I don't want it to end).

How about Vampire Academy???

It's amazingly hot and lovely =D

The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare is getting pretty long: five books currently, a sixth on the way, and a spin of series with another three. It is YA, but they're really good fantasy stories, with a detailed world and a lot of humour too.

Since someone already suggested David Eddings, let me throw another good one at you. Have you considered the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan?

my favorite series!(:

Hey there,

So I would have to say that anything by Brandon Sanderson would be a great read. His books are super detailed and will keep you thinking, they are not predictable.

The Mistborn series
The Way of Kings Series

I would also recommend a book series by Jeremy Robinson

The Last Hunter

Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion series.

The Warhammer 40K universe will provide multiple series if you like to read dystopian sci-fi. The universe is very well developed and complex. I have just recently started reading the Horus Heresy series which is essentially a detailed history of the 40K universe. To get a quick idea of what it is like, look up "Warhammer 40K Lore in a Minute!" on Youtube.

No mention of the 12 volumes of the "History of Middle Earth" series ?

Strongly recommended:

C. S. Lewis' Space Trilogy

E. R. Eddison:
The Worm Ouroboros
Mistress of Mistresses
A Fish Dinner in Memison
The Mezentian Gate

- The last three are a trilogy, TWO is introductory.

The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King (7 books - 4,525 pages).

Earth's Children Series by Jean M. Auel (6 books - 3,992 pages).

Ken Kuhlken's Tom Hickey series, California 1926-1979 Seven books, 2,100 pages)

The "Shogun" series by James Clavell consists of a number of very long, wonderfully engrossing, and well written books. I don't know if there is truly a name for the series, but that's what I call it. The books are mostly set in Asia. I listed them in the order of the stories, not the date of publication. The first book is the only short one. Most of these books are over 1000 pages in paper format. Below are the books in the order of the stories:
King Rat (1)
Tai Pan(2)
Shogun (3)
Noble House (4)
Whirlwind (5)
Gai-Jin (6)

Here are some that have not been mentioned and should have been, IMHO.

Peter V Brett's THE DEMON CYCLE (5 or more books; 4 out)

Brandon Sanderson's: MISTBORN TRILOGY (He's the one finishing Jordan's WoT series)

Kate Elliott's: CROWN of STARS (7 books, all out)