Read 8 positive reader reviews for Homeland. His work is imaginative and unique. I would include Peter Brett and Daniel Abraham.2019-03-16, A comprehensive top 100. Unlike most of the comments I appreciate Brooks not being on the list. I enjoyed Forster's story and the thought provoking features it holds.2019-03-12, I am genuinely surprised that Wizards First Rule wasn't on here.2019-02-13, I would’ve loved to have seen the fallen trilogy on this list It’s easy to loose track of time reading it. As a trilogy it is, in my opinion, both beautiful and perfect. These tales tell of honor and glory, duty and loyalty, courage and resolve, all coated in a wonderful blend of action, black humor and suspense. And nothing from the amazing Raymond E feist, the magician. I found this book really throws you into the deep end, leaving you guessing at the full extent of the how the world Lauren Beukes creates is different from our own. A 10/10 book. A book that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike it is a tale full of adventure, heroism, song and laughter. There are two books on the site that generate an effusive outpouring of love from readers, two books which will be well know to some but perhaps not as widely known as many books on this list, they are Swan Song by Robert McCammon and Duncton Wood. !2016-06-08, The Fionavar Trilogy was my first Fantasy Book - Guy Gavriel Kay seemed to put all his love into it and should have stopped writing when it was finished. From collections and anthologies to novellas and novels, 2020 has been a magnificent year for the fantasy genre. I really liked The Song of Achilles though this surpassed it in every way. Should be higher. It features twists, betrayal, political disputes and half the time when I thought I had analysed where the story was going, I was then blindsided or completely shocked by a revelation. This is outrageous.2018-07-30, @Toni from Burlington Why do you want a Sci-Fi book like Ender's Game included into a list of Fantasy books? Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books More than 5,000 of you nominated. Sullivan is not just an author who can wring emotion out of his readers through beautiful character work but is also a first-rate imagination up there with the best. From the first page to the very last you are treated like royalty with a tale that will last with you for a long time. Also, no Ender's Game for God's sake?! Read 141 positive reader reviews for The Lord of the Rings. If you’re a fan of science fiction & fantasy books, the best epic fantasy, urban fantasy, or fantasy series books, this list is for you. 6. Solid fantasy books with an intricate and fascinating system of magic. The list is great I discoverd many new titles to read. No list is complete without Jig!! WOT should be top 15. Pratchett’s already mammoth skill, combined with a once in a lifetime tale, and a healthy dose of great characterization in the form of his lead character makes this book a must get for any fan of books. !2018-01-13, Marissa Meyer - The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet Cress, Winter). Some of the best Fantasy ever written2020-07-08, Where is Sarah j. Maas people! Not perfect but should be top 100. Riddle-Master? The cover, the chapter titles, the maps, the wee dragon on the spine, the notes from Winter at the back... it was just fucking phenomenal. More than 60,000 of you voted. Age of Death, then, sees Sullivan continue to solidify himself as one of the greatest practitioners of fantasy literature currently writing, and further builds the foundation from which he will be measured as a champion of the genre in decades to come. However, I'm glad The Poppy War is here because it is my all time favourite along with The Book Thief but that's not fantasy.2020-07-03, Throne of Glass belongs somewhere on this list. Read 3 positive reader reviews for The Raven Tower. Although the first book of a seven book magnum opus it can, I feel, be read as a standalone. All the Birds in the Sky is an intense emotional roller-coaster that flits between genres, using both sci-fi and fantasy to get its message across and although it does pit them against each other, the novel never says one is better than the other, each has its place in this story and it is by both of these working together that the best outcome will be found. More than 60,000 of you voted. Other then that I should memorize the list for further reading. Jim Butcher? Read 0 positive reader reviews for Zoo City. Are you sure you like fantasy literature? I said it!2016-02-13, I think the Discworld, Rigante, and Drenai series should definitely be moved up in the list.2016-02-05, Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author. I don't like using the word dense when describing a book as well written as this but that's the most appropriate I can find. It is a book that accurately portrays military life on a military base, while enhancing it using the fantasy elements I love to read about. The Lightning Thief is a fantastic book that will have thanking the gods you bought the entire series. This is the third trilogy with Fitz as the lead. Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence was a book steeped in controversy - a book that seemed to have divided the Science Fiction and Fantasy community with regards to what is acceptable for people to like and enjoy. A Drunkard that, without a moment of hesitation, sacrifices his life in favor of an innocent family. )2020-12-24, Just one Joe Abercrombie on this list? This book is flat out 10 out of 10. If you are looking for a book that makes you think, pick this one up. The experience of reading of a Robin Hobb book is one to be cherished; there are no safer hands that you could place your leisure time in. Great stories.2017-09-04, A great list .But where is "LEGEND OF JIG DRAGONSLAYER"? Read 9 positive reader reviews for Legend. Where is Robert Holdstock? Also, in my bias view all Robin Hobb series should be in the top 25 and Wheel of Time should be top 15. To the point that those that buck against the technology or question it will be punished. In 2003 Magician was voted the 89th most popular book of all time in the BBC's Big Read Top 100. If you truly love the fantasy genre, passing up a chance to read The Eye of the World would be an unbelievable mistake. Also Some Must Fall, book 1 of The Coming Crown, is awesome. If you are a fantasy fan and not faint of heart, run to the bookstore for these three.2016-12-20, A great list, but no David Gemmell? (Compare them to The Curse of Chalion at the bottom of the list, currently at 31,499 ratings and 2,221 reviews.) The humour in the books is at times laugh out loud and there is certainly enough of the unexplained to keep you guessing and wanting more. NO J.K.ROWLING!! Neverending story? This series is one of the greatest fantasy literature achievements of the past 100 years and this could easily be number one in the top 100 as it is special, very special. Read 6 positive reader reviews for Six of Crows (6 positive reader reviews in total for the Six of Crows series). We highly recommend. That what follows is the finale in this 12 book series only makes the stakes even higher. How many talking rabbits have you met? Combined, Sullivan outshines most of his peers and sends a challenge to all. Since the list was created by parsing user comments, Grrr.2016-04-01, The Farseer trilogy deserves to be above the Liveship Traders trilogy on this list and where is Raymond Feist?2016-03-15, Harry Potter at #26? Personal preference only.2019-03-16, The fact that the terrible Terrys are not on this list make it for real. I am at chapter 5 on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone!2016-01-02, I agree with most of the titles on here. Her novels are a masterclass in characterisation imbued into the richest of narratives. Read them.2016-06-16, Memory, Sorrow and Thorn from Tad Williams should definitely be in the top 10 of the list... 2016-06-09, Whereeeee is Joe Abercombie!!! All the Birds in the Sky is also a very human story focusing on the confusion and mistrust that can come from not understanding the unknown. Le Guin has a reputation for exploring psychological and sociological themes within her books and this collection of books is no different. Another reader favourite, The Way of Shadows is one of the most entertaining fantasy books available, a rich, engrossing and creative novel. This novel is different to anything I had read before. Hope and Red is a phenomenal read with something for everyone. Mostly YA and coming of age crap.2017-08-16, Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock2017-08-16, An interesting top ten and it's also interesting to read other people's comments. Paolini? The winners of NPR's Top 100 Science-Fiction and Fantasy survey are an intriguing … I'm assuming this will be rectified further in the series, considering there are plenty more books to detail such things. Series: Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever: Book 1, Read 22 positive reader reviews for Lord Foul's Bane (48 positive reader reviews in total for the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series). Good question, she should be. If you want to read one of the best fantasy books published in the last decade, then this definitely has to go at the top of your list. And my goodness, those that don’t, really don’t. That's a better grade than almost every other book on this list. It is a testament to Kuang’s skill as a writer to establish such a strong connection with her protagonists that the impact of the events in third act hit as hard as they do. And an odd one but Tamora Pierce whose Song of the Lioness quartet introduced many young girls to the world of fantasy books. However, something I was missing is the detailed world-building I look for in a first book. it represents the most popular fantasy books according to users on reddit, Some of the best fantasy books written are on this list. God bless the writer.2016-10-07, I agree with Keanu...loved The Hobbit; it is definitely worth the read. Ryan: As a military officer myself, I feel like I can really relate with Cole and the book he has written. (translated from Dutch)2020-04-15, What about Nevernight and Strange the dreamer? The series is popular because it is very, very good and the wizarding world a wonderful place to escape to. There is also, of course, the fact that her books are highly enjoyable and feature many strong and memorable characters. More than 5,000 of you nominated. I really wish the Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern got more love. Whether it is due to the Covenant character himself, or simply as a response to the series as a whole, readers find themselves often divided in their opinions: Some love it, some hate it. For the past 30 years his books have been read and re-read and I am still not weary of them, and I hope that will always be the case. Readers get to see, through Jorg's eyes, the cold apathy with which he dispatches his enemies. 10 out of the 10 books passed the gender-reversed Bechdel test, all within the first few pages of each book. A very complex piece of work but at heart a good old-fashioned tale of epic fantasy. This sublime mix of alternate history and magical fantasy features magnificent characterisation and dialogue; it is always funny and often hilarious. Read 1 positive reader reviews for Tymon's Flight. I loved it as do many others. The HBO series is very good, but if you want the full story told, as the author intended it to be, read the books. I once read an interview with Guy Gavriel Kay where he explained his approach to writing. Read 39 positive reader reviews for The Lightning Thief (74 positive reader reviews in total for the Percy Jackson series). If you've not read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings this may not be for you. The Telegraph succinctly says it all with 'an elegant and witty historial fantasy which deserves to be judged on its own (considerable) merit'. '2020-07-28, Where is Robin McKinley's The Blue Sword? I would put Diplomat of Uram around the 30th or 40th place, and Red Rising at the 50th or so. You won't regret it. Here are the following 10 top rated fantasy book series of all times in the world, which are as follow: 10. The book I enjoyed most in A Song of Ice and Fire, after A Game of Thrones. If I could make a suggestion it would be to add The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and to move some of the very best David Gemmell up into the top 10.2015-12-23, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is by far my favorite book on Earth, Matilda - Roald Dah, Wizard of Oz - L.Frank Baum and Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carrol are also excellent books I must say!! It's gratifying to see Ursula LeGuin's Wizard of Earthsea trilogy receiving the recognition it deserves, but two glaring omissions are Mary Stewart's superb Merlyn Trilogy (The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills and The Last Enchantment) and Raymond E Feist's Riftwar saga. Okay, every now and again books comes out that deserves all the hype they get. Sebastien Decastell? It is a really good fantasy book.2016-05-01, I love Galaxy Trotters keep an eye out for it and the Drudges.2016-05-01, Hi, great list. Because these are short stories, it feels like it jumped around in terms of fleshing out the Continent. It’s exactly why authors such as Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss are so successful: they know their audience. Are you serious??? The Belgariad is the whole five-book series of fantasy which is written by David Eddings. It is excellent, but like Martin and Rothfuss, there is some disappointment that is likely part of the bargain. :-)2017-09-12, Why not Robert E Howard and the original Conan books? Many who read this magical tale will find their inner-Hobbit. I don't know that incomplete series should be included in this list, especially since they are listed by series, not individual books, but since they were, I'm going with it. And now the results are in. I've read some but not all of his books and I find his writing style quite good for such a young author.2018-08-04, No Demonic Cycle by Peter V. Brett? I adored everything about this book! Read 20 positive reader reviews for The Final Empire (61 positive reader reviews in total for the Mistborn series). In my opinion nothing he has written since has come close to this perfection.2016-05-26, Lacks the books of R. A. Salvatore! For me Moorcock is the main man but as his books are not in the shops any more neither is he on the list. Are you looking for a great fantasy book to immerse yourself in? Drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urden, first introduced in The Icewind Dale Trilogy, quickly became one of the fantasy genre’s standout characters. This is a collection that makes you think and leaves you thinking. Ryan: An intimate trip down memory lane to a time when things were much more fantastical than what they are now. Tales of Alvin Maker was also a good light read. Kat: The world-building that went into this book was amazing. !2017-06-26, Would've liked to see a song of ice and fire on this list.2017-06-19, As others have said, I'm surprised to see a number of authors missing: Piers Anthony (Incarnations of Immortality, Xanth, Blue Adept, etc. Joshua: Night Watch is simply one of the best books I have ever read. Also, thank you for appreciating the awesomeness of Malazan.2016-01-28, I'm surprised that with the incredibly high ratings this site gave Pierce Brown's Red Rising and Golden Son neither one is on this list. This is a beautifully-crafted fantasy that held me from beginning to end, for all 600 plus of its pages. Books of the Rai-kirah? The Once and Future King is a serious work, delightful and witty, yet very sombre overall. Enough parallels can be drawn to feel almost as if the book is catered specifically toward you in some existential way. The Queen's Thief? Or even what he wanted to do with Harry. I shall check them out. That being said: 1. If there are any fantasy books you think should be on the list, share them in the comments below. Will look into this further. It is important to mention that Eragon is a remarkable achievement by Christopher Paolini, especially when you take in consideration the tender age at which he wrote the novel. I'd have any of these over the Hunger Games. Lewis has an outstanding ability to be able to write just enough to give the reader a description of the setting, scene and characters and leave the rest to your imagination. Stop revere him (and LotR)! This is not a negative opinion of his writing ability, suggesting that he doesn’t seem to have any idea what he is doing. Also, Poul Anderson's "The High Crusade" is far better than the work you currently have posted.2017-04-15, Like you have said, highly subjective. Read 15 positive reader reviews for The Earthsea Quartet (37 positive reader reviews in total for the Earthsea Saga series). are people like Aaronovitch or Jacka excluded because their series are still ongoing? Simply put, the fantasy genre is fortunate to have an author who writes as beautifully as Robin Hobb. Okay, I didn't enjoy this as much as The Name of the Wind but that is just saying this is excellent while the other is sublime. Gentelmen Bastards? Read 25 positive reader reviews for Assassin's Apprentice (61 positive reader reviews in total for the The Farseer Trilogy series). I recommend this to readers who enjoy female driven fantasy that is also carefully paced like the works of Robin Hobb, Tad Williams and Chris Wooding. The Way of Kings is this gifted author at his very best. It’s all about the girl power here! Cherryh? Sean: ‘This is a beautiful book; it is flawless and intelligent. Read 16 positive reader reviews for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. But hey, a book can’t work for everyone, right? Great ideas, well crafted prose, and an understatement of its morality make Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a modern fairy tale that will likely be popular for years to come, among children and any adults who aren't entirely devoid of any sense of magic. All well thought out fantasy settings and good story telling!2016-01-17, Love this list! Pawn of Prophecy is a fantasy novel in its truest form; we have Kings in waiting, mad Gods, magic swords (slight spoiler) and Ancient sorcerers. Usually when I write a review, I sit down with the book fresh in my mind and just respond. Is it perhaps a ghost story? Ann Leckie first came to our attention with her highly-regarded science fiction books. It's in the Genre of Excellence" Fortean Times. Few books can grab you and draw you into them quite as quickly and completely as The Gunslinger. Puhleaze!!!!! Madson is sure to join the luminaries of the genre in short order. 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. Final note: Dune by F. Herbert is usually considered a sci-fi book.2020-10-19, Where is Wheel of Time? This is a list of the 100 most popular fantasy books. Can't wait for the third book, is it out yet? Dickens’s heart-warming tale and its lamp-lit setting, diverse characters, short length and strong moral message have ensured that it has become a classic. Read 0 positive reader reviews for Nevernight. I give The Blacktongue Thief my highest recommendation. The rabbit characters are glorious: the nerviously intelligent Fiver and his kind, loyal brother Hazel. Riftwar must took its place, because its dozen times better. The no-nonsense Bigwig, the controlling Woundwort and the ingenious Blackberry - all are rich and wonderful to spend time with. Read 0 positive reader reviews for Night Watch. A Burly woodcutter that travels to all corners of the world to rescue his captured crush. . This epic tale absolutely deserves to be in the top 20.2020-08-14, I would definitely add Songs of the Dying Earth by Jack Vance2020-08-05, Evaluating the relative merits of literature is subjective, so there are always going to be omissions and inclusions that upset some. I will admit that books 7-10 are pretty darn slow and spend too much time talking about woman sniffing, folding arms below bosoms and describing dresses, but having woman as the power figures (for the most) part was a nice departure from the usual. It is clear looking at our modern society and life styles that if not necessarily depending on machines we are depending almost wholly on interdependent systems. It is a rare thing to relate to a book’s character in such a way that similar situations evoke empathy across your lives. Although often classed as young-adult fantasy there is no upper-age limit for books this good, all ages will enjoy it. Nineteenth-century children’s writing usually served moral or educational purpose, but  Alice was written firmly and purely for the amusement of children. From novels by Patrick Rothfuss to J.K. Rowling to Sabaa Tahir, we list the best fantasy books of the 21st century. Read 99 positive reader reviews for A Game Of Thrones (237 positive reader reviews in total for the A Song of Ice and Fire series). For me, it is one of the finest examples of first-person storytelling, it’s like sitting across from someone, in a comfy chair, before a log fire, and listening to them recount one of the most intricate and fascinating stories you’ve ever heard, and are ever likely to hear. Lord of the Rings By J. R. R. Tolkien Consists of three volumes “One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness, bind them. Just as a counterpoint to all the long winded, overwritten modern fantasy titles. I have not read much portal fantasy, but I have always felt a feeling of smothered repression through my youth that has tamped down my will to explore. We've not reviewed the entire Pierce Brown series yet - when that has been done it looks a dead cert to be included. Just look at the food supply chain and how fragile that is. Not for the faint-of-heart, Erikson throws you in at the deep end and you must decide whether, as a fantasy fan, you want to sink or swim (swimming is highly recommended). And yes, Lord of the Rings was the first, but going back and reading it again, it seems very predictable and takes itself too seriously. The narrative is enthralling and the twists are so stunning that I had to go back and re-read the first because I couldn't believe that I hadn't seen it coming, that Weeks had so skillfully misled me. Another book that divides opinion. I can’t imagine you’ll read a finer book in the fantasy genre. There is nothing superfluous in these book, no plot that ends in a damp squib, everything is there for a reason. But what I do know is that it is a book whose impact must be difficult for any other to match, it is ghosts and goodwill in the ultimate Christmas story. Series: Legends of the First Empire: Book 6, Read 0 positive reader reviews for Age of Empyre. Legend is a great place to start if you have not read any of his work before and a great blend of sword, sorcery and heroism. Seems like most of the major reviewers like the NY Times loved the book. Read 6 positive reader reviews for Pawn of Prophecy. As an ongoing series it is one of the very best. This list is incomplete without them.2019-03-27, No Charles de Lint? The most enjoyable fantasy books always supply the reader with a healthy dose of wish-fulfilment. I love Eddings, but the Elenium series fell off badly after book one; very surprised to see it here.2017-03-06, Gemmell should definitely be on this list! Come on. Truly. The Mortal Instruments2020-06-01, I like Eragon and Harry Potter but I would recommend The Keeper Of The Lost Cities like Sreeya said.2020-05-05, I love it that Lord of The Rings is up there! 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. Jorg is a sociopath, a willing participant, and readers get to experience the world through his damaged viewpoint. Reading through their comments, I was surprised that number wasn’t closer to a two. Read 1 positive reader reviews for Under Heaven. NPR's Top 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books show list info. There was an explosion of fantasy writers at the end of the 70's which doesn't seem to have abated. I can only echo the BFG's words about his own favourite book, Nicholas Nickleby by Darlse Chickens: "I is reading it hundreds of times and I is still reading it and teaching new words to myself and how to write them. Read 2 positive reader reviews for The Rage of Dragons. one is the fact that harry potter is so high. Read 4 positive reader reviews for The Black Prism (7 positive reader reviews in total for the Lightbringer series), Michael J. Sullivan is one of the most talked about authors around the fantasy community at the moment. Best Fantasy Books in Audio. There are other authors, other books, he isn't a divinity! Top Fantasy Books of All Time For Adult Readers. Read 6 positive reader reviews for The Gunslinger (12 positive reader reviews in total for the The Dark Tower series series). ?2020-11-14, Not sure I can take the list seriously when you have The Blade Itself at 68. And the readers agree. Ask the author. Alix Harrow captures this feeling of finding oneself through the stories we share in her stunning and unforgettable debut novel The 10,000 Doors of January. Trent was correct at the time of comment, there was a bug in the system and Broken Empire wasn't showing. Check out new book by Leo it is called. I guess as there is no magic and it gets a bit sci-fi might disqualify her from a list like this.2016-11-14, Robin Hobb's fine as long as she keeps clear of dragons. In the last few years, I’ve been pursuing the books mentioned in Cawthorne and Moorcock’s Fantasy, the 100 Best Books. Another 10/10 book and the most recently published book to appear on this list, published as it was in 2019. Loved the Song of Ice and Fire but never finished so how can it be truly great?2020-07-09, This list is incomplete without the tales of Paksenarrion. He has successfully re-imagined Ancient China in the same accessible and absorbing way that he previously achieved with medieval France, Ottoman Spain and Renaissance Italy. A. K. Larkwood’s The Unspoken Name is among the most creative, exciting, and brilliantly-told epic fantasy novels I’ve read. I personally do not think that this is Gemmell's finest but it surely has to be his most important, as without it nothing may have followed. Here are the top fantasy books on Goodreads, listed from 1 to 100. how can you have a list of top fantasy books and not have Harry Potter on there?2017-01-04, How is it even possible that The First Law is number 64 on this list? A masterpiece of storytelling that leaves a willing reader humbled, The Raven Tower is quite simply the best book of the year – mighty, subtle, captivating, unputdownable. Critical response was lukewarm, but the book was still a great success, and remains a hugely influential classic of children’s literature. 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