yes, yes and yes! i not only read the belgariad, but also belgarath, polgara, and even the riven codex.i read the entire brooks shannara series.
and i read dragonlance with raistlen. i read donaldsons thomas covenant/lord foulsbane series, jordans wheel of time, am waiting on the 9th, and goodkinds sword of truth series, jv jones the bakers boy series,
and i liked green angel tower. when i am stressed and i have a book like one of the above, i can forget everything! barbara