Attached Link: The Vorkosigan Saga

Oh!  How could I forget the Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold?!  Best series I've ever read, in any genre.  And one of the greatest, most memorable heroes ever written, IMO. 

The link above will take you to a little review I wrote for it, along with a link to her website, a list of the books in chronological order, and my suggested reading order.

"You don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free." - Steppenwolf