Big Bad Wolf (The Lycans, 1) Jenika Snow. These books are sold at various prices according to their popularity and the whole market reputation. First book: A Wizard of Earthsea (1968) Earthsea (originally a trilogy) is explored in six books and a series of short stories by foundational fantasy author Ursula K. LeGuin. Whether a single book or a series, what do you think is the best epic fantasy of all time? We're on a quest to find the best fantasy series ever written. 17| Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul, #1) by C.L. Browse these good fantasy book series and find your next epic, galactic empire, urban, space opera, sword and sorcery, dystopian, paranormal, or young adult read! Goodreads shares some of the most anticipated releases in YA, historical fiction, romance, and science fiction/fantasy series. Find it here! 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,987. The first book in this series An Ember In The Ashes came out in 2015. 10/10. The five-book series starts with a shorter volume: ... Jordan was an absolute titan of fantasy, with his books selling upwards of 80 million copies, according to … Jordan began writing the first volume, The Eye of the World, in 1984, and it was published in January 1990. A. K. Larkwood’s The Unspoken Name is among the most creative, exciting, and brilliantly-told epic fantasy novels I’ve read. Recommended Fantasy Book Series; Search; Best Fantasy Books of 2020. Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe, often inspired by real world myth and folklore.Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. $2.99 #47. Please read the rules below before voting. Lord of the Rings tells the story of the Hobbit Frodo who needs to venture on a dangerous journey to the mountain of doom to destroy the ring that rules them all, thereby preventing the rise of evil Sauron in the process. With a panel of leading fantasy authors—N.K. Below you will find a list of the fantasy books published in 2020 that we enjoyed most. The sheer number of new science-fiction and fantasy books published in any given year can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help matters that both genres are so series-heavy. Word Count of popular Fantasy and Science Fiction Series from Fantasy The Wheel of Time is a series of high fantasy novels written by American author James Oliver Rigney Jr., under his pen name of Robert Jordan.Originally planned as a six-book series, The Wheel of Time spanned fourteen volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and two companion books. Before the series was even published, the rights were purchased by Paramount pictures. 6 Old Kingdom by Garth Nix. Look, I love Game of Thrones as much as the next nerd. Some great YA fantasy collections focus on star-crossed lovers while other fantasy series for young adults incorporate lots of action. All paranormal & fantasy romances are welcome. Also will be deleted: any individual books of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, Hobbit & Lord of the Rings series, etc. I made a few rules in creating this list of best epic fantasy series. When humans become immortal, the earth cannot sustain everyone. The Belgariad is the whole five-book series of fantasy which is written by David Eddings. Want to see your book here? Books which are not epic fantasy: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson (will be deleted). The Witcher (Polish: Wiedźmin, pronounced [ˈvʲɛd͡ʑmʲin]) is a series of fantasy novels and short stories written by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.The series revolves around the titular "witcher", Geralt of Rivia.In Sapkowski's works, "witchers" are beast hunters who develop supernatural abilities at a young age to battle wild beasts and monsters. Learn more about series promotion. The point of epic fantasy is to be…well, epic, which results in a lot of book series that double as doorstop collections. 1. Text is available under the Creative Commons … Now, some are tasked with choosing who must die. Author Naomi Nivik thrives on writing emotionally-charged aerial battle scenes that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Audible Audiobook. Note: Please avoid adding up books that are not relative to the description. The Unspoken Name by A K Larkwood. books; 14 Series To Catch Up On Before The Next Book Comes Out. This paranormal romance fantasy book series will certainly boil your blood and even make you want to travel to Caldwell to find your own dark lover. 1. Kindle Edition. Check Prices. They do not have to be first in a series. 2. Kindle Edition. (Guilty as charged.) Today, fantasy remains my favorite genre, and I’d love to share some of my favorites. The big book of love. Throughout our travels we're documenting the treasures we find so we can share the riches with you. Are you an author? Favorite Dark Fantasy Series. Originally a self-published book that exploded into a mega-hit, the first novel in the series, The Rage of Dragons, has recently joined Time magazine’s top 100 best fantasy novels of all time. The below list is by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it’s a great jumping off point for you to get in on the escapism too. In addition, she takes great strides in fleshing out each important character throughout the entire book series. Dec. 22, 2017. 361 books based on 713 votes: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. 2. The Silmarillion J. R. R. Tolkien. The book must fall into either the paranormal or fantasy sub-genres of romance. Maggie MacKay Magical Tracker Fantasy Series. Jemisin, Neil Gaiman, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. 14 Epic Fantasy Series To Pick Up Instead Of Re-Reading 'Game Of Thrones' By Charlotte Ahlin. The book that puts the fantasy genre on the literary map, Lord of the Rings is not only considered as the best fantasy book but is also the best book of the period. Best Fantasy Book Series. 4.6 out of 5 stars 109. The novel takes the tropes of fantasy and mixes it with African mythology, making for a new and unique twist on the genre. Here are the following 10 top rated fantasy book series of all times in the world, which are as follow: 10. 10 Fantasy Books with Unique Magic Systems (that Can't Currently Be Adapted) ... Jim C. Hines creates the ultimate Kitchen Sink fantasy series by finding a way to incorporate anything ever written into his world, leading to predictably insane results. First, since it’s a series list, at least 2 books needed to be published in the series for it to be included. Wilson – 2007 . This is a list of fantasy television programs. Reading new fantasy books has been my top choice, and with the breadth and talent of fantasy releasing in 2020, I’ve had a feast to choose from. Many of the most popular YA fantasy book series have been adapted into big budget films. Savage: Nate Temple Series Book 15 Shayne Silvers. Some literary elitists will often pigeonhole fantasy books, particularly series, into a category to be avoided, believing it consists of an interchangeable cast of stock characters populating formulaic plots set in imaginary medieval worlds full of dragons and wizards, all housed behind cheesy cover art. But while they all fall under the same genre, the top young adult fantasy series are all very distinct. The Belgariad. Shatter Me – Tahereh Mafi. $6.99 #46. The book must be primarily categorized as a romance or have a strong romantic sub-plot with an HEA or HFN ending. From the twentieth century it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animated movies and video games. Scythe – Neal Shusterman. We're also mapping out the dangers and pitfalls lurking in the darkness of the fantasy book shelves. 4.9 out of 5 stars 151. The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. A book series about dragons… set to the beat of the Napoleonic wars. There are currently three books in this series, with the fourth due for release in 2020. Knight's Ransom (The First Argentines Book 1) Jeff Wheeler. If these books aren’t enough to satisfy your dystopian craving, check out our Best Young Adult Dystopian Books post. You might also like Best Horror Audiobooks for Spooky Armchair Travels. Popular Urban Fantasy Books, Goodreads; Amazon.com, Best Urban Fantasy Series, by Jace King (Seattle, WA USA) BestFantasyBooks.com, Best Urban Fantasy Books; All Things Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Picks: The 10 Best Urban Fantasy Series, Posted: November 19, 2012 This page was last edited on 25 November 2020, at 14:11 (UTC). It includes original television movies, miniseries and television serials in the fantasy genre and its various subgenres.This list excludes fantasy films originally made for the cinema, which are listed at List of fantasy films 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. From collections and anthologies to novellas and novels, 2020 has been a magnificent year for the fantasy genre. 123 books — 182 voters Most Anticipated: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015. 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