Since I do not have a review for this blog tonight, I decided that my poppet should not have the night off so soon, so I took some pictures of the books I received from Carl for the Once Upon a Time Challenge and the two books that I got in the mail today.
First up, Poppet met Conan today. I have known these books existed forever, but never read them. They are classics in fantasy, that's for sure, and the amazing thing is... Robert E. Howard only wrote for 12 years. He commited suicide when he was 30. Pretty impressive, huh, just imagine what he could have accomplished if he lived longer!
Then, I have The Onion Girl by Charles de Lint and Ravens of Avalon, which is the newestl novel based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's Avalon series. I am thinking since it falls chronological in the earlier part of the series, I might have to reread the rest of the series. Just throwing this out there, anyone interested in reading Marion Zimmer Bradley's Avalon series in a group setting? It would be chronological, not in order of release dates.... Since I have read them before it would be fun to have people to discuss the books with. Just comment in the comment section if you are interested. I would have to look up the correct order because I read them originally as I found them.
That was actually hard to find out. The chronological order of the Avalon series is...
1. Ancestors of Avalon (I have never managed to finish this book...)
2. Ravens of Avalon
3. The Forest House
4. Lady of Avalon
5. Priestess of Avalon
6. The Mists of Avalon
Great series, but when I read them, I read The Mists of Avalon, then Priestess of Avalon, then The Forest House, and then Lady of Avalon. I have had Ancestors of Avalon since it came out, but I just cannot seem to get into it. So, why did I get Ravens of Avalon... I'm a sucker, plain and simple. I see Bradley and I hope that it will be good, even though she died 8 years ago and it is actually Diana Paxson that I am supporting.
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I along with Carl have read those three Conan collections. Really fun stuff. A lot better than I expected after on experiencing Conan in the movies. My favorite story was in Vol. 1 and is entitled Queen of the Black Coast. I also really enjoyed Red Nails in volumne 3.
I also have the Onion Girl but alas I need to find time to read it. :) I really love the Palencar cover on it.
I would be interesting in reading the Avalon series, although I'm not sure when would be a good time. I only read Mists of Avalon and The Forest House, and I always wanted to read the rest.
You should at least read The Priestess of Avalon and Lady of Avalon. :)
Jeff: I am really excited to read the Conan books. I will pay attention to those stories you mentioned. :)
Jeff, through the comic shop, was the one that got me hooked on the works of Robert E. Howard, and I got hooked in a big way. If you feel the same way after getting into Conan and want to read more, check out these posts:
http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com/?p=329
http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com/?p=330
Thanks Carl, I will check this posts out right now.
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