My Favs:

1. Malazan Series, including those by Ian Esselmont - Great story, well constructed world, witty humor (can't help admire Tehol) and need i add Gods & Ascendants duking it out.

2. Wheel of Time - Used to be 1st but kept dragging and a bit repetitive and detailed. I believe all the details and descriptions of action and surroundings help readers to get themselves absorb into the WOT world since there are gaps almost 2 years between books. But for those rereading the books ( i have reread them all like 3 times, when the 11 book came out, i read everything again from book 1) well it is safe to skip them. Still very interesting and fun to read, especially since the new book is coming out. (eagerly awaiting "The Gathering Storm to hit malaysian shores. does anybody know when?)

3. The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, by writer Greg Keyes - a bit light, not famous, but the story and characters are superb.

Of course I have also read LOTR, hobbit, a bit of Terry Pratchett.

ASoIaF is an OK read, but I read it after reading a lot of Malazans books so it made ASoIaF a bit to real and mundane. Too little fantasy stuff. Hopefully with the dragons appearing and the 'thing'(i forgot who they are, its been 2 years since the last book & I haven't touch them since) outside the wall stirring, the fantasy will pick up.

A few on waitng list and considerng : -
The mistborm series - yes it is becuase Sanderson is helping in finishing WOT.

The Black company - I guess I like gritty soldiers and magics used in warfare. (am i anticipating correctly)

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever - Quite a long series, have anybody read them. any recommendations, pro & cons?