This is probably due to the release of some very high profile fantasy movies the past couple years, including lord of the rings, harry potter movies, and the golden compass. Jordan never could write female characters, the quality fell off a cliff after book four, the series should have ended many, many books ago, etc. Even the authors know they are bloated beasts, for example take tad williams, writer of. In the 2000s, the harry potter novels became the rare series read by fantasy fans and non fantasy fans, book lovers and non book lovers, basically everyone on planet earth. The single most awe inspiring work of fantasy in terms of depth and texture of the world, the authenticity of the cultures, the sheer number of characters and the complexity of the plot. To say shannara is a series of books is like saying the olympics are a sporting event. The lord of the rings recounts the great war of the ring and. The definition ive posted at the top is the best simple phrase ive come up with. It is hard to put into words the happiness that can be felt when reading a fantasy book as good as this and anybody who has never read the lord of the rings should definitely set aside some time to do so.
But if your teenager is a bookworm, you should get them to read these top fantasy books for teens. A song of ice and fire martins saga is 5 books and basically 5,000 pages long, and it is not close to being complete. Lois lowry does a great job on making the plot and making you want to keep reading on and on, she thought up this whole idea and everything works so well together. The best fantasy book series of all time the daily dot. The 52,851 subscribers of the rfantasy subreddit were asked to list their top 5 favorite fantasy booksseries theyve ever read, and the users posted favorites were combined to make a top 105. The books follow the adventures of a young wizard, harry potter, and his two best friends, ron weasley and hermione granger. Less a fantasy series and more a complex dedication to worldbuilding. Please do not add science fiction or supernaturalromance series. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
The best stories have magic, new worlds, conflict, and characters all woven together. The dune universe duniverse is the political, scientific, and social setting of this six book series of science fiction meets fantasy books. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. Three years into the clone wars, the jedi rescue palpatine from count dooku. With the dragonbone chair, author tad williams crafted an epic fantasy tale where a. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. The 100 best books, james cawthorn and michael moorcock present a wideranging crosssection of the fantasy genre, from its eighteenth century gothic origins through nineteenth century literary classics, pulpera weird fiction, and on to modern favorites. The wheel of time was made for those who like their fantasy writ large, and the. Five book series conclusions that will rip your heart out.
The wheel of time is one of the preeminent fantasy series of the late. Recognized classics are accompanied by lesserknown works ripe for rediscovery. Surprised to see game of thrones at the top of this list. I read the first book of the series and had no desire to continue reading the rest. Only book 1 of the series book 1 should represent the series as a whole, no need to add all the books. Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers. Simone massoni for twp simone massoni for twpsimone massoni for twp. Top ten wings of fire characters queenterra best epicfantasy book series of all time top ten most loved wings of fire couples feathermist top ten fantasy book series top ten best noncanon percy jackson and heroes of olympus parings annaofarendelle332 best a song of ice and fire characters esteluki top ten favorite gods from the percy jackson.
Bestselling books are ranked by number of copies sold, not my personal ratings. Five fantasy books you wont find in the fantasy section. The ones that begin so grandly then morph into multivolume nightmares that never seem to end. Undoubtedly you feel bereft, adrift, and without anything new to fill your brainspace.
The heroes by joe abercrombie is my favourite book, let alone fantasy book. The 52,851 subscribers of the r fantasy subreddit were asked to list their top 5 favorite fantasy books series theyve ever read, and the users posted favorites were combined to make a top 105. A 10volume series chronicling the complicated world of the malazan empire, plagued by bitter warfare, ancient sorcerers, and imperial legions. Nov 19, 2018 if theres a title you think absolutely belongs on a list of top fantasy books, feel free to mention it in the comments. Best fantasy books these are the books we consider to be the very best in the fantasy genre. Unlike high fantasy stories, this book takes place in the modern world with fantasy spilling in through the cracks. Its a dark fantasy that boasts great characters, magic, lore, and an irresistible plot. While only five of the planned seven books have been publishedworrying fans, hbo and. Or, remembering that i limited this list to only one book per author and only one book per series, if you think another selection from that author or series is a better choice, let us know. Our most popular charts use data from the search behavior of imdbs more than 250 million monthly unique visitors to rank the hottest, most buzzed about movies and tv shows. Whether your kids became fantasy fans after tearing through the bestselling harry potter book series or have always loved stories about magic and enchanted lands, this list is full of books that will push the limits of kids imaginations. They should be added to the sisterlist best uf standalone novels.
Only fantasy series with nonnovel members such as fritz leibers fafhrd and the gray mouser series which contains some short story collections should use this category. The problem is the book feels like a soap opera adopted for literary form, and manages to strike a balance between machismo and drama that reels readers in. Full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. Apr 23, 2018 need some fantasy book recommendations. But, if you want a fantasy story that has welldeveloped themes, an engaging plot, and rounded characters, then look for a series that has at least four volumes. Cass and max ernest are two friendless 11yearolds who solve a mystery about a magician and the clues. Jun 12, 2015 i like reading, and i like the fantasy genre. The malazan book of the fallen series by steven erikson. Vote for your favorite fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies. Momjunction has put together a list of the best books just for your teen. Urban fantasy must be set in a specific, contemporary city in which the flavour of that city strongly influences the story. Based on historical events, the poppy war, brilliantly written, shows you how this war orphan aced the keju, a test that finds the most talented youth, entered the most elite military school, and discovered her unknown power. Originally constructed as sevenbook series that wrapped in 2004, king added an eighth volume as a supplement between books four and fivewhich is where you.
Also, it is worth noting that some religious and political books such as the bible, quran, and quotations from chairman mao are believed to. Its not completely out of the realm of possibility that this series has seen a premature end, and yet i still would call it the greatest fantasy series of all time. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. Young adult fantasy is so popular as a genre that several books from this category have been made into movies. Harry potter is the overall highest rated and most beloved fantasy book series by both children and adults. Oct 14, 2016 undoubtedly you feel bereft, adrift, and without anything new to fill your brainspace. A relatively unknown series, starzs britishamerican fantasy show outlander based on diana gabaldons series of historical, sciencefiction, mystery. The winners of nprs top 100 sciencefiction and fantasy survey are an intriguing mix of classic and contemporary titles. If so, then well, have i got a list for you, friend. Daughter of the empire by feist and wurts is the best book in a truly great series and in mara of the acoma has my favourite woman character in fantasy. Later books in the series feature more unique elements and stories, but the first few books definitely have the same style and feel as the lord of the rings. When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its limits. Over on nprs pop culture blog, monkey see, you can find one fans thoughts on how the list shaped up, get our experts take, and.
Note that an article on a series of novels should be categorized in the subcategory category. Ultimate list 2020 1 the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch. This five book series has kept audiences captivated for decades and is a childhood favorite for many people. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the philosophers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to me. As obiwan pursues a new threat, anakin acts as a double agent between the jedi council and palpatine and is lured into a sinister plan to rule the galaxy. The books are in descending order from 1 to 105, with the ones at the top of the list being voted on the most by the rfantasy community. The 5 best science fiction and fantasy novels of 2017. The single most awe inspiring work of fantasy in terms of depth and texture of the world, the authenticity of the cultures, the sheer number of characters and. Ive read them a few times, and every new readthrough reveals more detailsmany of them humorousthat i had not teased from the text earlier. Nearly everything about this fivebook series is top secret, from start to finish. The others can shift around depending on how i feel or what i am reading. The most recent fantasy movie released at time of writing was inkwell.
The genre itself is pretty vast but i have a pretty large list of book series, whether they are already completed or still in the works, that people who enjoy this genre should definitely look into. In the 2000s, the harry potter novels became the rare series read by fantasy fans and nonfantasy fans, book lovers and nonbook lovers, basically everyone on. As of june 2017, the series has been translated into 80 languages, placing harry potter among historys most translated literary works. Anne mccaffreys dragonflight is a wonderful, wonderful read, and is a scifi book disguised as a fantasy, not a fantasy book, harry potter and the sorcerers stone is placed too low on this list, the fellowship of the ring is placed too high, eragon and the golden compass deserve no mention on any list that calls itself best fantasy novels of.
Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens brightly. The authors of the books at the top of this list have created an exceptional work. If not in an omnibus or boxed set, please only vote for the first book in the series. Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens. Nov 14, 2016 banks is best known for her 12book vampire huntress legend series, but if youre looking for a break from the bloodsuckers, the six crimson moon novels are a good bet. Recommend this series to any mature 11 year old and up. Apr 11, 2018 in the 2000s, the harry potter novels became the rare series read by fantasy fans and non fantasy fans, book lovers and non book lovers, basically everyone on planet earth. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1520 books. Top ten wings of fire characters queenterra best epic fantasy book series of all time top ten most loved wings of fire couples feathermist top ten fantasy book series top ten best noncanon percy jackson and heroes of olympus parings annaofarendelle332 best a song of ice and fire characters esteluki top ten favorite gods from the percy jackson. Oct 02, 2014 robert lynn aspirins humorous fantasy series has run for five decades and provided fans with 20 novels, sitting at approximately 4,821 pages. The first book dune was extremely popular and was ultimately adapted in to a film by david lynch. The series is often compared to martins a song of ice and fire.
This page includes a list of the 25 bestselling books of alltime as well as the 25 bestselling book series of alltime. Here are my top 10 favourite fantasy books as of 2018. As there is some discussion over what constitutes uf, i am prepared to be lenient about rule 1. If theres a title you think absolutely belongs on a list of top fantasy books, feel free to mention it in the comments. Martin is standing on the shoulders of giants here certainly, tolkien especially i think, but his series is mature in ways that others simply cant match. In my top 2 favorite book series at the moment by far.
Here are my favourite five discounting harry potter and middle earth series because theyre the obvious choices fantasy book series. Apr 25, 2016 my favorite genre of book to read is fantasy. Shows like outlander and the handmaids tale are revealing a big appetite for the femaledriven fantasy genre. A mix of horror and fantasy that leans a bit to the paranormal romance side of the aisle, the series follows sasha trudeau, a government special operative who is part of.
Reddits top fantasy reads of all time show list info the 52,851 subscribers of the r fantasy subreddit were asked to list their top 5 favorite fantasy books series theyve ever read, and the users posted favorites were combined to make a top 105. The lies of locke lamora gentleman bastards 2 the dresden files by jim butcher. Check out our list of alltime best book series for 10yearolds. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies vote for your favorite fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies.
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