re: Book recommendations for non-ASOIAF medieval fantasy?

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6. The Broken Empire - If you like Abercrombie then seriously give this series a look. I have just completed my first read through and was blown away. Tough, gritty, really just a nice story. I would not say it is complete but the author does not have any plans to continue it at this time. Definitely worth a read.

8. Black Company - This is more of a military history in a fantasy setting. Imagine the Bridgeburners from Malazahn get a whole series to themselves. Not as good of course but well worth the read.

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For the OP, pretty much just follow what this guy said. I'm not as big on Rothfuss as most, but he's still worth reading, although he may have overtaken Martin as the slowest writer in fantasy.

Like the rec of these two, both old school and newer. I've really enjoyed the broken empire books by Mark Lawrence, and his Red Queen trilogy set in the same world has been excellent so far as well. Basically Joe Abercrombie meets Thundarr the Barbarian, good stuff.

One series that hasn't been mentioned yet that I'd highly recommend is the Faithful and the Fallen series by Jon Gwynne. He's kinda the opposite of Anthony Ryan as well, with each book getting better and better in his series so far, instead of the opposite.

Another great series is Michael J Sullivan's Riyria chronicles. Good fun reads.

Another good gritty read would be the Witcher books by Sapkowski.