Recommend me fantasy books! BONUS POINTS for elves and dwarves and stuff

[Aerith's Knight]

James Barclay's Raven books are my favourite books of all time. I will actually buy you Dawnthief to get you started if you PM me your address, Pike. More people need to be able to enjoy that series. Elves and dragons included.

I looked at that one, but the reviews were not forgiving. It gave the impression of a Dungeons and dragons RPG campaign plot. You know, like the Malazan book of the fallen series. And I only read like 5 of those, because it didn't read as a story. The plot twists and battles were too reminiscent of DnD campaign stuff. Still enjoyable at some points though, but forgettable.

edit: Talking about elves and such, the Riftwar saga might be in your alley. I would classify them as good, and it has elves and dragons and magic and stuff. It kept me entertained throughout the three books.