Has anyone read the Robin Hobb, Farseer trilogy, I can recommend them if you like the Forgotten Realms novels, Discworld, or even LOTR!

Hobb's works are much better than any FR novell. She's one of the best fantasy writers of these times, she has brought a lot of new things into the tired fantasy genre. Don't read Jordan, read Hobb instead, if you want an interesting experience! :)