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Explore the history and diversity of the fantasy genre with this list of classics and modern masterpieces. From Alice in Wonderland to The Name of the Wind, find your next fantasy read with Reedsy's recommendations and quiz.
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- 100 Best Fantasy Series Ever
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- The Harry Potter Series
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- Grimdark
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- Magical Realism
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- Read Post
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- 50 Best Stephen King Books, Ranked by Horror Readers
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- Contemporary Fantasy Books
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- Young Adult Fantasy Books
- Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy
- The Award-Winning Top Fantasy Novel
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While the fantasy genre often conjures images of dragons and wizards, fantasy need not take place in alternate worlds. They can take place in our world. Find more contemporary (or low) fantasy novelshere.
The sister sub-genre to contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy experienced a boom in the 2000s and early 2010s. It’s since contracted and stabilized—although I’d argue we’re seeing a revival featuring more diverse casts and authors—but here are a couple stand-out top fantasy books from that prior era. Find more of our urban fantasy recommendations her...
You knew it was coming. Young adult books are booming, and the fantasy genre makes up a huge chunk. More to the point, it has an enormous presence on Goodreads. But given those things, I can see why a primer of the top fantasy books for this age category might be necessary. Find even more YA fantasy picks here!
I must make a confession. I have a weakness for fantasy takes on the end of the world. A lot of apocalyptic stories approach the concept from a science fiction angle or even a horror one. Fantasy ones are a rarer but always worth looking at. Find 20 more recommendations in this subgenre here.
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Looking for popular fantasy books to read? Check out this list of 25 titles from different subgenres, authors, and ratings. Find epic, contemporary, urban, and historical fantasy books with ratings and summaries.
With a panel of leading fantasy authors, TIME presents the 100 most engaging, inventive and influential works of fantasy fiction
- Rajat Mehta
- Harry Potter. Logline: A young wizard battles the dark lord Voldemort while discovering his own destiny. Author Name: J.K. Rowling. First Book Published: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (1997)
- The Lord of the Rings. Logline: A hobbit’s quest to destroy a powerful ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron. Author Name: J.R.R. Tolkien. First Book Published: “The Fellowship of the Ring” (1954)
- A Song of Ice and Fire. Logline: Noble houses vie for the Iron Throne in a brutal, intricate game of power. Author Name: George R.R. Martin. First Book Published: “A Game of Thrones” (1996)
- The Wheel of Time. Logline: A destined savior and his allies confront the Dark One in an epic battle of fate. Author Name: Robert Jordan (and later Brandon Sanderson)
Oct 28, 2021 · Looking for your next read? Cast your eyes upon our list of some of the best fantasy novels of all time
With a panel of leading fantasy authors—N.K. Jemisin, Neil Gaiman, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Cassandra Clare and Marlon James—TIME presents the most engaging, inventive and influential works of fantasy fiction, in chronological order beginning in the 9th century. flag.
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Apr 11, 2018 · From novels by Patrick Rothfuss to J.K. Rowling to Sabaa Tahir, we list the best fantasy books of the 21st century.