One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

This book has the right to own the title "Timeless Classic". Even though it was written in the 1960s the issues that it deals with is prevalent to this day. This is a story about a Native American man who is stuck in an asylum. But the routine and control of the asylum's head nurse is soon broken by a newcomer, Mr. McMurphy. He is a scoundrel, gambler and con-artist and is frankly at the asylum on holiday from the usual dreary prison.

The structure of the narrative is brilliant and it deviates from what we're used to reading these days. I'm not going to tell what it is. It's better to discover it. This is a book that's heavy on the description and narrative so if this is your first time reading or if you don't enjoy reading just yet, stay away from this book for now. Take a gander later on when you're in the habit. This is a book on my Top 10 favorites; highly recommended reading.

New Moon by Midori Snyder

An excellent book. After reading it, it made me wish I had also purchased the second and third books but I wasn't feeling too adventurous that day so... This book is about people who wield elemental magic. When you have elemental magic in the weave, chances are you won't be disappointed. However, readers should note that the framework for the story is pretty much the same for most fantasy novels; a kingdom in turmoil because someone has usurped the throne or right to rule. But it works because the characters are unusual and likable. It was unputdownable from the beginning to the end. Can't wait to read the sequels!

Book Prices

I was asked to also include the pricing of the books with every entry. I think it's a great idea but I really don't want to do that. I have my reasons of course. The main one being, book prices fluctuate over time depending on the popularity of the book at that period of time or whether its hard cover or trade paperback. The price for the 'Blue Ocean Strategy' went from about 49 Ringgit to 100 odd Ringgit and now about 60-something Ringgit. So you see, it would need constant updating on the prices because I want to convey information as accurately as I can. But I will however give you a general idea on the pricing of books.

Trade-Paperback Novels will usually cost around 30-40 Ringgit. That covers fantasy novels and fictional novels as well. Hard cover books range from 60 Ringgit to 300 odd Ringgit. The latter price falls under the collector's versions of the book. The earlier covers the fantasy or fictional novels. Book prices for tomes like 'The Roaring Nineties' vary depending on where you get them from. I bought mine for 20 Ringgit at the Big Bookstore.

The Thief with No Shadow by Emily Gee

This book falls under the romance-fantasy genre. Yes, folks, it's got quite a hefty bit of romance. Pretty steamy too! It's about a wraith who has to save her brother from the Salamander's den because he tried to steal something from them. The element of story telling in it is really, very good. It was hard to close the book and stop all reading. Girls, if you like romance novels, give it a go! One of the better blends of romance and fantasy.

The Singer's Crown by Elaine Isaak

I basically singled out this book on the shelf because it had a most unusual title. Technically, I was looking for books that didn't have the typical words you would find in the title of the fantasy book. As luck would have had it, I got this one to read. This book holds an amazing story. It is so imaginative in terms of plot and character development. I have one word to describe it without giving away the whole story... Unputdowable! I slept late nights because of that! But there was one bit in the book that really spoiled my good feelings about it.

The Magic and The Healing by Nick O' Donohoe

This book is about four students, studying to be veterinarians, who travel, meet and aid the folk living at the Crossroads. This story is great because of the way it deals with the issue of the possibility of humans ruining a fantasy realm when it becomes too accessible. However, it is the way in which it is dealt that I like. It's very different. A word of warning though, the medical jargon is a little tough to get used to and you may start to lose interest in the beginning. But hang in there! The story picks up and reveals itself to be a truly fascinating read.

Fantasy website

I found this website when I was doing research on authors of fantasy. It's http://www.sffworld. com. Check out this author, Craig Daniels, who wrote 'Gypsy Camp' and published it on the site. Then read the evolved version of the same story now entitled 'The Mark of the Dragon'. I promise you, you won't be disappointed.

This site also has great reviews on fantasy books as well if you're seeking a second opinion. So go on over and check it out!

The Journey Before this Present Day

I have started a booklist on my Myspace blog. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to add those people who have added me. I keep getting into the "page not found" whenever I do.

It is extremely aggravating and bothersome. I want to introduce people to all those wonderful books out there which are waiting to be read and are worth reading. Call me 'nerd' or 'bookworm' or those regular other sorely misused terms, but I guess the word 'escapism' comes to mind here. Indeed, reading a story or novel transports you to another realm, one that is fictionalized by a single or collaboration of brilliant minds. I am so afraid of reading books sometimes because I get so immersed that I shut out the rest of the world (especially my school work and the things that count).

This booklist is going to be mostly about my favourite genre; fantasy. Do not despair for I do deviate from it from time to time. It's called horizon broadening. There is nothing wrong with other genres like chic lit but there is such a thing as personal preference. The reason as to why I read fantasy most of the time is because of the boundless freedom the authors have to create the worlds and how they use that freedom. It's a little like art. It is a blank canvas waiting for someone to create the masterpiece; be it through creating a rule for the piece or simply a creation from a single drawn line.

So please, your curiosity is most welcome, especially on my page. If you are fascinated by the fantasy genre but have no idea what to begin with or are just plain looking for something else to read, do stop by from time to time as i will be keeping this blog updated as I go along. (For as long as this site does not hang while I'm halfway through an update!) Thank you for dropping by!

PHEW!!! Relocated the blog... finally...

So... I have finally done what I set out to do... that is to relocate the book blog to another blog site. Thank heavens! You'd probably laugh at one of the places i TRIED setting up a book blog in. Believe you me I'm quite embarassed about it. Anyway... enough bantering!

I'll be transfering my book reviews and what nots to this site from now on. I can hardly wait! So yes welcome to this new realm of books.