Actually, the series with Belgarath and Polgara is called the Belgariad. Belgarion (or just Garion) is the name of the central character.
The sequel series of 5 books starring the same characters is called the Mallorean. Both are excellent reads, though the Mallorean drags a bit in the middle. His other series, the Sapphire Rose thing, wasn't too bad either.
They are all among my favorites. I'd list the Battletech books by Michael Stackpole too, as well as the Dragonriders thing by Anne McCaffery. The Elric thing by Michael Moorcock is classic, and the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien is too.
The Wheel of Time series is probably the one I'd choose to be stranded on a desert isle with, though I'd prefer he (Jordan) finish it first!
Failing that, I guess I'd take the Belgariad.
TomB
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