"First, let me introduce you to yourself" (Beware RotE Spoilers)

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Greetings fellow Hobb fans,

I've decided to join up because I simply can't stop thinking about Robin Hobb's books. I feel so sorry for all those poor people who haven't discovered them! I first read the three Realm of the Elderlings trilogies about four or five years ago and fell in love with them. I initially picked them up on suggestion from my older brother (for which he has my eternal gratitude). Then a couple of months ago I was browsing in my local bookstore and saw Dragon Keeper. I was so excited to see more books set in the same world - and I hadn't even known they existed!! I guess I saved myself some waiting, though. Anyway, I bought it and promptly went home to start re-reading from the start of the Farseer trilogy. It was only later that I realised I should have looked for Dragon Haven as well! Now I've finished Dragon Keeper (I loved it!), but still haven't bought Dragon Haven.

Oh, and I'm female and I live in Australia (sorry, not very original, I know). I was born here, but my parents weren't. I'm currently undertaking a PhD in evolutionary microbiology, and have now been a student for a ridiculously large number of years. I am interested in linguistics too.

By the way, I scouted out a few Hobb-related sites before I ended up here, and let me tell you this one wins hands down! Intelligent and engaging comments, great layout, and a superb name. Nice work Mervi, and everyone else involved.

(In case you're still wondering, I found this intro post with no problems, so I think the set up is fine)