Worryingly
HP is actually above-par to most 'adult' fantasty. Terry Brooks for example is far more poorly written.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:23, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

Oh god, this
The Shannara series was such a disappointment.
(berk, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:25, Reply)

I have all of Terry Brooks books
some of them are a little weak, but over all I've enjoyed them all. I'm reading the new one 'Bearers of the Black Staff' and very much enjoying it.
Though my favourite all time story was written by Terry Goodkind, Sword of Truth series. Oh man I loved that story.
( jenpots, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:30, Reply)

George RR Martin
is gonna get a kicking from me if he doesn't continue the song of ice and fire soon. There is a series started sometime this year, I think, though
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:31, Reply)

Not read any of those books.
My Mum is into the same genre, so we buy different authors and borrow each other books. Saves on pennies.
( jenpots, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:33, Reply)

it's an incredible series
but the last one came out about 5 years ago. I recommend waiting until he's written a couple more and read them in a row. They are full of conniving and nastiness and double crossing, which probably means if they are read together you can get more from them. I'm going to have to acquire all the old ones when/if the new one is done since I borrowed most of the others
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:37, Reply)

i don't read that
I'm quite picky - the very traditional type (you know quests and the like) have to be pretty good to hold my attention. I couldn't stand the Feist one I read.

The 'new' fantasy stuff (China Meiville, Campbell, etc.) largely rules. I wish steampunk writers were better, though
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:26, Reply)

I haven't read any in a fair bit
apart from Robin Hobb
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:29, Reply)

I *heart* Robin Hobb.
Santa brought me three more books by her this Christmas.
( jenpots, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:31, Reply)

She's amazing
the only author I've ever bothered to go and get a book signed by (Fool's Fate when I was 14)
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:33, Reply)

It's that trilogy I got for Christmas.
I also have Brent Weeks new book, Peter Brent 2 books and Terry Brooks new book to read.
I should be ok until about Easter for reading material.
( jenpots, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:37, Reply)

You'll really enjoy it :)
She keeps the quality up (the Soldier's Son books were good but not as good.)
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 11:38, Reply)