Dangit, I was gonna bring up Pratchett..;)
Hmm..I'm currently going through an 'alternative History thing', current book (I'm reading) is '1633', by Flint and Weber. Anything along those lines, like anything by Harry Turtledove, some Drake (the Forge, The Hammer, etc).

Heck, I'd be happy if they'd just bring Star Trek back (or do the last 3 Star Wars)..;) Though there is a Star Trek movie on the way..

Liked the Belgariad...you mean there's more to that series? hmm....gelflings...;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)