Science Fiction & Fantasy

	Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett Rincewind the Wizzard (with two Z's) just wants a quiet life. But when a carrier albatross from the Counterweight Continent arrives, Rincewind is forcibly volunteered for yet another adventure. Ghengiz Cohen and his Silver Horde (six other ancient barbarians) are trying to take over the Empire of Hong, Sung, Fang, Tang and McSweeney. Also try: the rest of the Discworld books, author Douglas Adams, author Robert Asprin
	First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks This is a prelude to "The Sword of Shannara". Since the collapse of civilization, only the Druid Bremen and a few others studied the arcane arts. Breman must face a subjugating tide of evil, led by archmage and former Druid Brona. Somehow Bremen must come up with a weapon powerful enough to defeat the evil army. Also try: other books by Terry Brooks
	Dragon Flight by Anne McCaffrey After her family was killed, Lessa hid her identity and worked to overthrow the invader. Until one day, when the dragonmen came. Lessa becomes the partner of the hatchling queen dragon. But there is a deadly threat facing the planet Pern and there are too few dragons to fight it. Lessa must find a way to save Pern before it's too late. Also try: author Patricia Wrede
	Nemesis by Isaac Asimov Marlene, a fifteen year old Rotarian girl, is mysteriously drawn to the planet Erythro. But the planet is off limits to normal colonists. It is only when her mother is sent to the planet for scientific research, that Marlene is able to explore and find both the threat and the promise that it holds. Also try: Robot, Foundation, and Empire by Asimov
	The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Don't Panic! Arthur Dent has no idea that his friend Ford Prefect is an alien, until the day that both his house and the Earth are demolished to make way for construction. Full of wild and zany humor, this book should not be read by anyone who doesn't know where their towel is. Also try: author Terry Pratchett