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msunluckythirteen
msunluckythirteen Posts: 335 Member
edited November 12 in Social Groups
I personally love Drizzt Do'Urden from R. A. Salvatore's books. Salvatore has given this character so much depth. Plus I have loved this character since high school and the Icewind Dale Trilogy many, many years ago.

I also love Corran Horn from the New Jedi Order series.

I also love Rachel Morgan from Kim Harrison's the Hollow series.

I used to love Anita Blake, but feel Laurell K. Hamilton went to far with the sex in the books and don't get me wrong I love a good erotic romance. She finally got the writing back on track and Anita back to what she does best which is kicking *kitten* in this last book.

Also Harry Dresden from the Dresden files. Jim Butcher just brings him to life.
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  • hesgro2
    hesgro2 Posts: 88 Member
    Picking a favorite is always tough!

    Harry Dresden is really high up there. Butcher did an excellent job developing his character, especially through the later books.

    I would have to say that my favorite is Agent Aloysius Pendergast in the Preston/Child novels. He's just awesome with his super intelligence, Sherlockian tendencies, and the fact that he has an evil, criminally insane younger brother just makes him more interesting! :)
  • garnet1483
    garnet1483 Posts: 249 Member
    Harry Dresden's pretty high up there.

    I also love Tiffany Aching and Granny Weatherwax from the Discworld books.

    And Susie Shooter from the Nightside books by Simon R. Green.
  • Lipodestroyer
    Lipodestroyer Posts: 13
    I'd have to say Harry Dresden. If you guys like the Dresden Files series check out the Nightside series by Simon Green. John Taylor is a lot like Dresden and I thoroughly enjoy those books as well.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    Harry Dresden is really high up there.... Agent Aloysius Pendergast...

    I am HOME! :bigsmile:
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    Harry Dresden FTW!!! Also Owen Z. Pitt form Monster Hunter International, Elminster, Storm Silverhand, and Mirt!!!
    Anyone else into Elric?? Gotta love Michael Moorcock!
  • msunluckythirteen
    msunluckythirteen Posts: 335 Member
    I agree John Taylor and the Nightside series is really good too! I haven't heard of some of these other ones. Going to have to put requests into my library!
  • youallonsy
    youallonsy Posts: 95 Member
    It hasn't been written, but I bet Prof McGonagall, the early years, would something to read about
  • TrekkieChic
    TrekkieChic Posts: 109 Member
    B'Elanna Torres!!
  • doomspark
    doomspark Posts: 228 Member
    Depending on my mood:
    Raum (from the book of that name by Carl Sherrell)
    Lord Darcy (from Randall Garrett's books)
    Lifesaver (from The Particolored Unicorn)
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Drizzt Do'urden is my favorite.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    I came here to say Harry Dresden, but it seems I'm just stacking another on the pile.

    Arthur Dent would be a good 2nd vote.
  • kitchenpenguin
    kitchenpenguin Posts: 39 Member
    I would have to say that my favorite is Agent Aloysius Pendergast in the Preston/Child novels. He's just awesome with his super intelligence, Sherlockian tendencies, and the fact that he has an evil, criminally insane younger brother just makes him more interesting! :)

    My addiction to the Pendergast books was probably the best thing that I got from my ex.
  • annrum
    annrum Posts: 144
    For those liking Harry Dresden/John Taylor, try the Alex Verus novels by Benedict Jacka, they're in the same sort of line & very enjoyable.

    Personal favourite characters of mine include:
    Raine Benares from the assorted books by Lisa Sherin (Magic Lost, Trouble Found being the 1st in the series).
    Sir Sparhawk from the Elenium & Tamuli series by David Eddings
    Marvin the paranoid android (Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams).
    Hawk & Fisher, from the assorted Haven books by Simon R Green.
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    I am a big fan of Lazarus Long from all of the really smutty Heinlein books because he is just too ridiculous to believe.

    Also, I like Pippin in Lord of the Rings. Even though I am totally a Merry. :/
  • jenbit
    jenbit Posts: 4,252 Member
    HMmm this is really hard I dont have 1 favorite character from books cause I read to much I'll just name a few...

    Mat Cauthon and Nynaeve Al'meara from the wheel of time series...

    Rachael Morgan and Jinx from the Hollows series...

    Elminister

    Oh and who could forget Lestat lol

    I could go on and on lol...
  • jaxdiablo
    jaxdiablo Posts: 580
    Perrin Aybara (Wheel of Time)

    Roland Deschain (Dark Tower)

    Elminster
  • rmkramer003
    rmkramer003 Posts: 115 Member
    Ender Wiggin from Ender's Game.

    Rincewind, Granny Weatherwax, Samuel Vimes, and Death from Discworld

    Harry Dresden (love James Masters reading the books also)

    Skeeve from the Myth series (Robert Asprin)
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    Tom Bombadil is one of my all time favorites
  • smaugish
    smaugish Posts: 244 Member
    There is no way I can decide on just one, so here is the current list as it stands:

    Silk/Prince Kheldar, Velvet/Margravine Liselle, Polgara, Belgarath, Beldin (David Eddings Belgarion stuff)

    Nanny Ogg and Lady Sybil Ramkin/Vimes

    Basically the entire American Pack (plus Karl Marsten and Hope Adams), Jaime Vegas, Eve Levine, Adam Vasic

    Molly Millions/Sally Shears

    Mr Nancy, Shadow


    There are so many more but I just can't think of them.
  • saschka7
    saschka7 Posts: 577 Member
    Wow..I opened this post to respond with someone I have already forgotten, and got loads of new recommends! Although.. I need more books like a hole in the head. I am already tiptoeing around teetering piles of books--looks like I'll have to start cleaning out the kitchen cabinets and start chucking stuff out to make room!

    Thanks everyone!
  • Arthemise1
    Arthemise1 Posts: 365 Member
    I like Nalini Singh's characters. Who doesn't want to be a kick-@ss shapeshifter or a kick-@ss angel?

    Stacia Kane's Chess is pretty cool too. Only that author could make me like a druggie.

    Gail Carriger also does kick-@ss well, even while being a lady.
  • MsDandimite
    MsDandimite Posts: 52 Member
    I've a girl crush on Thursday Next (from Jasper Fforde's books.)
    Sam, from LOTR. :3

    Most favourite atm though is Captain Bluebear. He kicks butt.
  • Spatialized
    Spatialized Posts: 623 Member
    Hiro Protagonist - best pizza delivery driver ever (Snow Crash)
    Takeshi Kovacs - Altered Carbon

    FIrst two that came to mind.
  • EvanKeel
    EvanKeel Posts: 1,904 Member
    Vlad Taltos from several of Steven Brust's books.
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    Zaphod Beeblebrox

    Legolas (the book version)

    Elric of Melnibone (and other incarnations of the eternal champion)
  • tryclyn
    tryclyn Posts: 2,414 Member
    Harry Dresden and Trenton Aloysius Kalamack are both good for the soul.

    Jim and Angie from Gordon R ****son (Dragon and the George)
    Kurik from David Eddings (Elenium)
    Kate Daniels from Ilona Andrews
    October Daye from Seanan McGuire
  • kelp99
    kelp99 Posts: 101 Member
    Harry Dresden, of course.

    But also;
    Elena Michaels from Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld Series.
    Garion from David Edding's Belgariad/Mallorean series.
    The Cat from Grant Naylor's Red Dwarf.
    and
    Haplo from Weis & Hickman's Death Gate Cycle
  • Aeriesified
    Aeriesified Posts: 206 Member
    I'm seeing a lot of authors from the ROC publishing company. I like! I honestly haven't picked up a book that has that publishing stamp on it that I don't like. I'll have to check out some of those other authors.

    Right now, my favorite would have to be Jesse James Dawson from K.A. Stewart's books. He's such a badass. Long haired, sarcastically hilarious modern day samurai who kills demons for a living. Sounds like a bad anime, but the books are FANTASTIC. Start with A Devil In The Details.
  • vendygirl
    vendygirl Posts: 718 Member
    Vlad Taltos from several of Steven Brust's books.

    I have to say I like Vlad as well.

    I have a soft spot for Talia from Arrows of The Queens Series (mercedes lackey) as she was my first real fantasy book I got into when I was a kid.

    I really liked Ford Perfect from the Hitchhikers books.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Eric Northman. I like book Eric better than tv Eric.

    Scratch that. Pam in the books is even cooler than Eric.
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