It's a brave new world...

For some reason tonight, as I was driving home, that line popped in my head, and I thought, "Hmm...I should make that the title of my blog...even though it doesn't make any sense at all...". So there it is, a line from one of my favorite TV shows, Heroes.

Today, since I'm tired, my blog will be short, but to the point. (I seem to say this every night...and I usually make them long instead, but at least I can say that my intentions were there...) I just want to make a shout out to the two best book series of all time, (If you dared think of Twilight when I said that....) The Belgariad, and the Mallorean, both written by David Eddings.

If you haven't heard of these, let me fill you in on a few details. They are both 5 book series (so 10 total) written about the same characters, following the same timeline, just two quests that they do. There are also 3 books that follow after them which are also the same storyline. Yes, they fall in the fantasy genre, but it's so much more than that. There is some amazing character development, and you really begin to love the characters in the story. It has suspense, thrill, humor (you will literally laugh out loud several times while reading each book, especially when it involves a character named Silk) and many other elements to get you involved and loving the books.

I don't want to give you a plot description, because I don't want to give anything away, and if I give just a small detail, it could give away a lot when you read them. (that's how good they are) Very vaguely, they follow the boy, Garion, as he grows up and goes through life and has many adventures as he figures out the mystery of who he is, and what he is meant for. They are based soley in a Dark Ages time (with kings, castles, magic, wars, etc).

I know of several articles published about them in reading magazines, newspapers and such that praise these books. I believe one said, "The Belgariad is one of the most UNDERAPPRECIATED book series of our time...". That's one of the problems, you won't find them advertised anywhere. For that, I'm not really sure why, because I know of many MANY people who read them. Perhaps they are so good, that advertisements are not necessary.

Let's pull a few quotes from various sites on the internet to further my point.

"The Belgariad series is by far the best ever written. Eddings' style appeals to the senses as well as the mind. If you enjoy any type of fantasy reading, this is a series you can't pass up." -Teenink.com

"I found each book held my attention...I never lost interest, the pages were easy to turn, and I would willingly read it again." -Evelyn Keys, Suite101.com

"David Eddings' Belgariad is an incredible, five book epic series...Eddings writing style is engaging and full of dry wit...These are the sort of books where you'll find yourself having to stop as you read to to read paragraphs aloud to people so they can also appreciate Eddings' sly humor. And once you start reading, you'll find that you don't want to stop." -Laurie Thayer, Assistant Book Editor, Rambles.net

The praise goes on and on. You'll be lucky to find a bad review anywhere on these books. My family loves them so much, that we all read the series at least once per year. (not all at the same time of course) SO, if you like to read, or are looking for something to read, check them out.(you should just check them out regardless) The first book is called "Pawn Of Prophecy". It's about 300 pages, and can be found at most book stores. (Barnes and Noble is your best bet)

Also, if you've read them already, please post comments on what you thought here as you also know how great they are to help further the point.

P.S. No seriously, go find those books and start reading. You won't reget it.