For anyone looking for a decent fantasy read, I recommend Patrick Rothfuss' "The Name of the Wind."

http://www.patrickr.../content/books.asp (www.patrickrothfuss.com)

According to the author, the book was 14 years in the making. Based on the quality of writing and storytelling, I wouldn't doubt the claim.

It's probably one of maybe 2 books in the last 10 years I've been able to sit down for an entire day and read. It is consistently interesting, and very quick to read. The sequel is scheduled for March, 2011, which seems like a long ways away.