Author Piers Anthony

I loved his space tyrant books, at one point I had all of them, and read them so much they (paperbacks) wore out and I need to replace them.

I've read many of Piers Anthony's books. My favorite was the Incarnations of Immorality series. I've also read his Apprentice Adept series and a few of the Xanth novels. I haven't read any of his current work. It's been years since I've picked up a book of his. He is the author that got me started reading in the SF/F genre.

I love the Incarnations and Xanth. I haven't gotten to all of his works yet - there are just too many books in the world and so few hours in the day - sigh ;) I keep an eye out for anything with his name on it though.

I did read the first couple in the Xanth series, castle roogna was a good one with a nice little paradox to it, cant say that i am too familar with his work but do recommend that book at least.

I absolutely LOVE the Xanth series! I own about twelve of the series, and have read several more. I actually submitted a pun to Piers Anthony, because he uses reader puns in the novels...and he emailed me back saying he would use it!

so far he has written a lot of books, most of which have 'punny' titles. i think i've 3 or 4 of them. i've always found his books whimsical, funny and clever -- with a lot of tounge-in-cheek references to other standard fantasy stereotypes

I am not a fantasy fan. I picked up a BookCrossing book of Piers Anthony. I logged into the website and told the person who left the book that I wouldn't be reading it but would pass it along. She emailed me back and insisted I read it. She said I would love it. I read it and I did love it. What a hoot! The book was "The Dastard", I believe from the Xanth series. I have never seen so many puns in one place before. It really was a good read. But I doubt I will pick up another one of his books anytime soon, not with the 200 or so sitting on my shelves waiting to be read.

It sounds as though he has a great fan in you! Unfortunately I never make too much time for reading now. Not to mention the fact that my eyesight is not the best either right now. I have glasses in every room of the house and all in different strengths. One of these days Medicare/Medicaid might actually spring and help pay for vision and dental care - but that's a whole different topic. Happy Reading and Bright Blessings ~Donna

Years ago I read any of his books I could get my hands on, but I found after a while they all seemed to follow the same formula and were getting too predictable. Then I read his autobiography and he came across as self centered and egomaniacal. I just couldn't get into his books after that. So sad. I'm going to the library tomorrow, perhaps I'll pick up one of his books and try again. Perhaps I've mellowed over the years. 'Twould be nice to find something good to read again.

Piers Anthony is one of my favorite authors. I have read all but a couple of the Xanth series. I also read the Doom series. My favorite though happened to be one that wasn't quite science fiction. It is called Tathum Mound. It is about a Native American storyteller's life. It was really really good.

Do you read just his fantasy books? Or also his books that sci fi only ? or his books that are a mix of sci fi and fantasy? I become interested in reading his books when I saw an article he did about the fact that many science fiction stories will have fantasy in and then he went on to specify that there are books with srtictly science fiction, no paranormal only science can be used, fantasy such as a J.R.R. TOlkein story, and then those many books which will blend the two. He had purposely began a series that was strickly science fiction with no fantasy. So I was wondering if you read just the fantasy or if you also like his strictly science books as well? I think he does a great job creating the scifi/fantasy worlds for his various series.