I would highly recommend the following:
Memory, Sorrow, Thorn series by Tad Williams
(only fantasy I have read that rivals Tolkien)
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
(philosophical and really deep)
Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus by Orson Scott Card
(fun, quick, easy read)
Forever series (War, Peace, Free) by Joe Haldeman
(wonderful books)
Thomas Covenant series by Donaldson
(great fantasy)
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I would highly recommend the following: Memory, Sorrow, Thorn series by Tad Williams (only fantasy I have read that rivals Tolkien) Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (philosophical and really deep) Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus by Orson Scott Card (fun, quick, easy read) Forever series (War, Peace, Free) by Joe Haldeman (wonderful books) Thomas Covenant series by Donaldson (great fantasy)