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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond. Their mission is to reach the Mountain of Fire in Mordor, where the Ruling Ring can be destroyed, but already their campaign is in jeopardy... -
![The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien]()
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 90 ratingsIn the third volume of The Lord of the Rings trilogy the good and evil forces join battle, and we see that the triumph of good is not absolute. The Third Age of Middle-earth ends, and the age of the dominion of Men begins... -
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The Fellowship of the Ring by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern...Categorized as:
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![The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien]()
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 94 ratingsOne Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind themFrodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria... -
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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsOne Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkeness bind themIn ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him... -
![The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt]()
The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTraditional Chinese edition of The Day the Crayons Came Home, a companion book of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. "The Day the Crayons Came Home" is a Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015 and a Time Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015. In Traditional Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc...Categorized as:
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![Eli by Marc Alan Edelheit]()
Eli by Marc Alan Edelheit
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dangerous mission. A war of the Gods. An epic destiny.When elven rangers Eli’Far and Mae’Cara are dispatched to hunt down the dangerous criminal Mik’Las, the mission seems simple enough. Mik’Las has committed the unthinkable crimes of murder and kidnap, and though he’s a former ranger and skilled in the deadly arts, Eli is confident they will bring him to justice... -
![Escape from Aurora by Jamie Littler]()
Escape from Aurora by Jamie Littler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsh and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown. It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents. But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers... -
![The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien by Wayne G. Hammond]()
The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien by Wayne G. Hammond
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJ.R.R. Tolkien’s complete artwork for The Hobbit, presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversaryWhen J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist, and drew illustrations for his book while it was still in manuscript. The Hobbit as first printed had ten black-and-white pictures, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author... -
![Storm of Sharks by Curtis Jobling]()
Storm of Sharks by Curtis Jobling
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe epic Wereworld saga continues as Drew Ferran—werewolf, leader of people, and the rightful king of Lyssia—battles the evil Catlords who seek to oppress the kingdom. As the war’s scope widens, Drew and his allies take the fight to the high seas... -
![The Wizard of Oz 15 Book Collection by L. Frank Baum]()
The Wizard of Oz 15 Book Collection by L. Frank Baum
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Anyone in a fairy country like the Land of Oz can do anything" Believing that the modern fairy tale no longer required 'a fearsome moral' rendered by 'horrible and blood-curdling incidents', L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) decided to create a world in which 'the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out'...Categorized as:
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![The Thief Who Went To War by Michael McClung]()
The Thief Who Went To War by Michael McClung
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter barely surviving the attentions of the Knife That Parts the Night, Amra and Holgren are determined to end the threat posed by the remaining sentient, powerful Blades of the Eightfold Goddess... -
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The Brazen City by Torsten Weitze
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHardly have Ahren and his fellow adventurers returned to Deepstone following his Naming as Thirteenth Paladin when troubling news forces them into action again. They learn through the Ancients that one of their kind, the Paladin Bergen Olgitram, along with his band of mercenaries, the Blue Cohorts, are being besieged within the Brazen City by the headstrong Sun Emperor... -
![Linkershim by David A. Wells]()
Linkershim by David A. Wells
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSpring has arrived, and open war with it. Mostly healed from his wound, Alexander departs the Dragon Isle only to be set upon by enemies from all sides. Outnumbered, desperate and running for his life, he’s shipwrecked in enemy territory then sold into slavery in the fabled city of Mithel Dour.Ancient and mysterious, it’s said that the city was discovered rather than built... -
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![Death of a Hero by John Flanagan]()
Death of a Hero by John Flanagan
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRanger Will's past is revealed in this story from the New York Times bestselling Ranger's Apprentice. Halt reveals to Will the story behind his parents' deaths and how he came to live at the Castle Redmont Ward... -
![Drumindor by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Drumindor by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAdding a placeholder for the next Riyria Chronicle. If you are a longtime Riyria fan, the title will be all you need to know about this book. Yes, we finally see what happened to Royce and Hadrian when they went to the dwarves tower of Drumindor for the first time.Don't have a release date for it...yet... -
![Runelight by J.A. Andrews]()
Runelight by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKate thought finding the puzzle box would give her all the answers.But it only holds far more desperate questions... -
![Broken Sky Series #05 by Chris Wooding, Chris Woodling]()
Broken Sky Series #05 by Chris Wooding, Chris Woodling
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRyushi knows that what he is doing is wrong. But sometimes, revenge is worth the price of risking everything. Kia is at a crossroads: if she accepts the challenge at hand, she could find herself confronted by some very disturbing truths. Together, the two are up against the hardest test they have ever faced... -
![Discord by Shienny M.S.]()
Discord by Shienny M.S.
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDengan bantuan Izahra, Valadin dan teman-temannya berhasil melarikan diri. Tidak hanya itu, mereka juga mengobarkan pertempuran di Kota Kuil demi merebut kembali Relik Elemental.Sementara itu, Vrey menemukan alasan di balik pengabaian Reuven-ayahnya-delapan belas tahun yang lalu. Namun jawaban yang ditemukannya justru menorehkan luka yang lebih dalam dan membuat perasaannya semakin hancur... -
![The Isles of the Cutlass Sea by Torsten Weitze]()
The Isles of the Cutlass Sea by Torsten Weitze
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAhren can hardly believe his luck. His apprenticeship finally comes to an end, and Khara’s interest in him is growing by the minute. He and his companions leave the Southern Jungles and sail westwards, this time in search of two Paladins, who are apparently living a peaceful existence on one of the Isles of the Cutlass Sea... -
![The Edge Chronicles Standalone: The Lost Barkscrolls by Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell]()
The Edge Chronicles Standalone: The Lost Barkscrolls by Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThese exciting tales are ideal for those new to the Edge, or as an addition to the collection of any fan. The Lost Barkscrolls include the stories CLOUD WOLF, THE SLAUGHTERER'S QUEST, THE BLOODING OF RUFUS FILATINE and THE STONE PILOT.Unfortunately, this book is no longer in print. However, These four stories have now been included in the four most recent UK editions of the original books... -
![The Gravedigger’s Son and the Waif Girl: by Sam Feuerbach]()
The Gravedigger’s Son and the Waif Girl: by Sam Feuerbach
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFarin, the gravedigger’s son, lives in the medieval village of Heap. The eighteen-year-old is an outsider, bullied and ostracised by the villagers. His father has succumbed to a life of drinking, and so the young man has no option but to take over the job of gravedigger. Farin’s life takes a dramatic twist when the village witch dies and he prepares her for burial... -
![Origins by Taran Matharu]()
Origins by Taran Matharu
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe prequel to the explosive new fantasy trilogy, Summoner. Set in a time before The Novice, this prequel is the perfect introduction to the world of the Summoner.Arcturus is just an orphaned stableboy when he discovers he has the ability to summon demons from another world... -
![Urchin and the Heartstone by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister]()
Urchin and the Heartstone by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUrchin finds himself journeying to a hostile island where the maniacal King Silverbirch and his sorcerer, Smokewreath, await him. Urchin will have to face challenges greater than those he has ever known, and in doing so will learn something of his own past that will change his life forever...Categorized as:
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Freeglader by Paul Stewart
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, young librarian knight Rook Barkwater and his colleagues – Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends – must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades.But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd, and Rook knows the journey will be full of danger. Meanwhile, in the Goblin Nations, the tribes are amassing for war... -
![Talion: Revenant by Michael A. Stackpole]()
Talion: Revenant by Michael A. Stackpole
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe man he is sworn to protect is the man who butchered his family.Justices--the select of the Talion, endowed with fearsome magick and lethal martial skills--roam the Shattered Empire, crushing the lawless and championing the oppressed. Their word is law and their judgement binding on highborn and low.Nolan is a Justice born in what once was the free nation of Sinjaria... -
![The Scarlet Tides by David Hair]()
The Scarlet Tides by David Hair
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe Moontide has come and the Leviathan Bridge stands open: now thrones will shake and hearts will be torn apart in a world at war.A scarlet tide of Rondian legions is flooding into the East, led by the Inquisition’s windships flying the Sacred Heart, bright banner of the Church’s darkest sons. They are slaughtering and pillaging their way across Antiopia in the name of Emperor Constant... -
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Broken Sky, No. 7 by Chris Wooding
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year has passed. Kia and Elani are gone, Ryushi has been Bonded, and Princess Aurin has fled. Now, Calica is faced with an awesome responsibility. The fate of an entire race is in her hands, and she's not sure she can handle it. Meanwhile, the members of Parakka are faced with challenges of their own... -
![Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat by Andre Norton]()
Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMultiple-awarding-winning author Andre Norton explores the world of the Outer Regions, originated in the art of Karen Kuykendall, in the novels Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat. In Mark of the Cat, Andre Norton presents a novel of magic and adventure- the unforgettable story of a boy’s journey of discovery, from trial to triumph... -
![Blade of Dream by Daniel Abraham]()
Blade of Dream by Daniel Abraham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of The Expanse, comes the second novel in a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year. “An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience... -
![Islandia by Austin Tappan Wright]()
Islandia by Austin Tappan Wright
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAustin Tappan Wright left the world a wholly unsuspected legacy. After he died in a tragic accident, among this distinguished legal scholar's papers were found thousands of pages devoted to a staggering feat of literary creationa detailed history of an imagined country complete with geography, genealogy, literature, language and culture. As detailed as J.R.R... -
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Broken Sky: #04 by Chris Wooding
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes everything you can give isn't good enough, and the world you know is changed forever. It's one year after the Integration, and Kia and Ryushi have banded together with other members of Parakka to continue the struggle to return their world to the way they once thought it was... -
![Flight of the Dragon Knight by D.C. Clemens]()
Flight of the Dragon Knight by D.C. Clemens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the support of a former king and his resources, Mercer Eberwolf must sail halfway across the world to reach a fabled tomb held by the Advent. Rough seas, a vice-ridden nation, and jagged mountains hinder his path. However, even with a wealthy kingdom's aid, the young dragon knight realizes he will need to summon his fire-breathing ally in order to match his enemy's power and purpose... -
![Daughter of Blood: The Wall of Night Book Three by Helen Lowe]()
Daughter of Blood: The Wall of Night Book Three by Helen Lowe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Gemmell Award-Winning SeriesMalian of Night and Kalan, her trusted ally, are returning to the Wall of Night—but already it may be too late. The Wall is dangerously weakened, the Nine Houses of the Derai fractured by rivalry and hate. And now, the Darkswarm is rising . . .Among Grayharbor backstreets, an orphan boy falls foul of dark forces...Categorized as:
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![The Archon of Peace by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan]()
The Archon of Peace by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSerestia, a magical world fashioned by the gods, has been under the control of the Archons for thousands of years, and the kingdoms that divide the land co-exist with these enlightened beings who dwell within their impenetrable walls.Amid the chaos and endless war, a long-awaited prophecy tips the balance and threatens not just the Archons but everyone else... -
![Forest of Illusions by V. St. Clair]()
Forest of Illusions by V. St. Clair
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWar comes to the Nine Lands when the sorcerers from the north invade the Forest of Illusions, determined to seize control of the magical stronghold... -
![The Murderess Crow by Sam Feuerbach]()
The Murderess Crow by Sam Feuerbach
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe crow hissed: "Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t cut your throat here and now. One single damn reason."The prince froze with fear and said nothing. At last, his behaviour was logical. His facial features had lost any order. Shivering, he closed his eyes in expectation of certain death. But then there was a whispering...Categorized as:
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![Mother of the Moonrat by Trevor H. Cooley]()
Mother of the Moonrat by Trevor H. Cooley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe end is near.The Battle Academy and Mage School forces have joined, but they are outnumbered by Ewzad Vriil’s army of mutated men and Mellinda’s forest of monsters.There are spies on both sides, assassins on the hunt, secrets to be revealed, and Justan’s magic will be unleashed. But there is one thing they haven’t considered... -
![The War of Stardeon by Trevor H. Cooley]()
The War of Stardeon by Trevor H. Cooley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Battle Academy has been besieged by an army of goblinoids under the control of the mother of the moonrats. They bide their time, keeping the academy out of the fight while Ewzad Vriil prepares to unleash a force of mutated monsters... -
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Vox by Paul Stewart
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen young librarian knight Rook Barkwater is taken captive and forced to work for Vox Verlix – nominally the Most High Academe, but no more than a prisoner in reality – he stumbles across a terrible truth. Vox is brewing a plot to destroy the goblins and the shrykes at a stroke, so that he can seize control of the Edgeworld for himself... -
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Heaven's Net Is Wide by Lian Hearn
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe new beginning — and the grand finale to — the beloved Tales of the Otori series.Heaven's Net Is Wide is the new first volume of the now complete Tales of the Otori — prequel to Across the Nightingale Floor, the book that first introduced Hearn's mythical, medieval Japanese world...Categorized as:
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![Ο ήρωας των αιώνων, Τόμος Α' by Brandon Sanderson]()
Ο ήρωας των αιώνων, Τόμος Α' by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsΟ θάνατος του Μεγάλου Εξουσιαστή, με στόχο το τέλος της Ύστατης Αυτοκρατορίας, ήταν αυτό που έπρεπε να γίνει, έτσι δεν είναι; Η Βιν και ο Έλεντ δεν είναι και τόσο σίγουροι πλέον, αφού οι πανταχού παρούσες ομίχλες, οι ολοένα εντονότερες σταχτοπτώσεις και οι ακόμα πιο ισχυροί σεισμοί επέστρεψαν με πιο φονική μορφή... -
![The Restorer by Sharon Hinck]()
The Restorer by Sharon Hinck
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSOCCER MOM IN OUR WORLD. PROMISED DELIVERER IN ANOTHER. Susan Mitchell thought she was an ordinary homemaker. She was wrong. Pulled through a portal into another world, she finds a desperate nation waiting for a promised Restorer...Categorized as:
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![Thief's War by Hilari Bell]()
Thief's War by Hilari Bell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKnights errant aren't supposed to let the bad guy escape. But Sir Michael and his squire, Fisk, were up to their necks in mayhem (as usual) and Fisk's old mentor, Jack Bannister, quietly slithered away. Now Michael has tracked Jack to the notorious city of Tallowsport -- and it turns out Jack wasn't exaggerating when he said the crime boss he works for runs the town... -
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![Ben the Dragonborn by Dianne Astle]()
Ben the Dragonborn by Dianne Astle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLibrarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN B00GMAUA5C“Dragons, mermaids and monsters walk across the pages of this exciting story” Ben’s father has disappeared. He never knew his mother. There is no one to help fourteen year old Ben understand the memories that are surfacing through his dreams. The principal is about to expel Ben, but instead sends him through a portal that she guards... -
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Sentinels by L.C. Conn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOrder is born from the light of the old world being destroyed and must protect the emerging new world from the wrath of Chaos.From Order the Sentinels are brought forth to act as guardians, and from these ethereal beings come The One True Child...Categorized as:
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![The Iron-Jawed Boy by Nikolas Lee]()
The Iron-Jawed Boy by Nikolas Lee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL HONORARY MENTION* Year 2300 Protea: Capitol of the Eldanarian Isle Two hundred years have passed since the lands of the Outerworld humans were destroyed, save but a handful of rebellious cities. In their ruin, the last gods of Earth, the Illyrians, rose victorious. And ever since, it's with a cruel iron fist they've ruled over their subjects--desperate to keep their thrones...Categorized as:
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![Book Mine Series: Mahabharata for Young Readers by Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury]()
Book Mine Series: Mahabharata for Young Readers by Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsvery Goods Condition... -
![Burned by Krista Wayment]()
Burned by Krista Wayment
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRenick, apprentice dragonhand, discovers that nothing can stand in the way of a dragon’s thirst for revenge. Caught between an outcast dragon and his human prey, Renick and his friends must find a way to appease the dragon’s burning anger. Together, Renick, Thane and Lainey learn new magic, rescue a kidnapped friend, and evade the dragon hunters while they try to prevent a war... -
![Silver Mage by D.W. Jackson]()
Silver Mage by D.W. Jackson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe mages sit nervous in their tower when the news that the Brotherhood is once again on the move reaches their ears. Bren, learning that the Brotherhood might hold the key to freeing his father, travels across northern Kurt in order to reach their new stronghold...
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