Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens brightly. For example, the dresden files by jim butcher, if it maintains its quality through completion, is going to be one of the finest fantasy series ever written. Amber is the true reality that casts off many shadow or parallel worlds. Were also mapping out the dangers and pitfalls lurking in the darkness of the fantasy book shelves. Robert howard and his series about the adventure of conan the barbarian which is. Lloyd alexander and the chronicles of prydain, a series consisting of 5 high fantasy novels. Vote for your favorite fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies. Intrigue, politics, and romance abound in this unputdownable series.
Top 5 fantasy books just read the first blade and i will crack on with the rest of the trilogy, i thought the is was one of the best books i ever read. The popularity of this series has exploded over the last several years, so what list wouldnt. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. Each of the books in this masterful science fantasy trilogy won the hugo award for best novel, making jemisin the first author ever to win the. The best fantasy novels ever written prowritingaid. A meek hobbit from the shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful one ring and save middleearth from the dark lord sauron.
These chapter books and novels involve more complex storylines and fantasy elements, such as systems of magic and backstory for major character and plot points, often expanded throughout series. If theres a title you think absolutely belongs on a list of top fantasy books, feel free to mention it in the comments. The sword of truth series is 14 books, all of which are designed to be standalone stories, totally independent from the. 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. Some of the best work in fantasy these days is being done in series excluded from the list. 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. The malazan book of the fallen series by steven erikson. Harry potter is the overall highest rated and most beloved fantasy book series by both children and adults. Martin is a wonderful writer and his fantasy series, a song of ice and fire, is so popular because it is so good. There are a variety of amazing fantasy series by extremely talented writers. Fantastic characters, great plot, twists and turns and a fabulous author.
Lord of the rings series renewed for season 2 as season 1 preproduction ramps up in new zealand. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all time thrillist. Malazan book of the fallen series, by steven erikson 1999 to 2011. It must take us into a whole new world in a visionary and philosophical way. 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. Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. The best fantasy book series of all time paste paste magazine. These authors are literary masters and have written books youll never want to put down. Below you will find a list of the fantasy books published in 2019 that we enjoyed most. To give this series a fair shake, you really need to invest time reading the first book and part of. 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. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to. The best fantasy book series of all time the daily dot. Game of thrones 20112019 tvma 57 min action, adventure, drama.
Here are your picks for the top 5 fantasy series of all time. If not in an omnibus or boxed set, please only vote for the first book in the series. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. Ive been considering what novels really speak to me lately and think it would be fun to list the best ones in my mind and see what others say. Were on a quest to find the best fantasy series ever written. The book of three is the first book of the the chronicles of prydain, a fivebook series of childrens fantasy published in 1964. My updated list of the top fantasy series of all time. 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. May 26, 2019 my updated list of the top fantasy series of all time. In order to get close to a 5 star rating your book will have to be extraordinary fantasy. Martins epic fantasy series takes place on the fictional continents of.
Elijah wood, ian mckellen, orlando bloom, sean bean. 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. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. Robert howard and his series about the adventure of conan the barbarian which is the heart and soul of sword and sorcery. The 9 best fantasy book series if you love game of thrones, this list is for you. The 60 best fantasy books for kids reedsy discovery.
Best served cold easily my favorite of the first law series, with the heroes a very close number 2. The 51 best fantasy series ever written whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, theres. Read on for our pick of the best new fantasy books coming in 2020, and a look back at the most exciting fantasy novels of 2019. Geralt of rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles. The wayward children series has won several awards in recent years, including the alex, hugo award, nebula award, and locus award. Top 10 fantasy series of all time 2019 update youtube. Thats why a beloved series can be a powerful way to get your child excited about reading. So if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of alltime. The belgariad is the whole fivebook series of fantasy which is written by david eddings. Malazan book of the fallen series, by steven erikson 1999 to 2011 spanning 10 books and over 9,000 pages of brutal, beautiful and complex. The mercy thompson books by patricia briggs are also quite good, and the southern vampire mysteries by charlaine harris and the hollows series by. Harry potter is good, but nothing is more amazing than reading about the game of thrones.
Nathan b weller compiles a list of seven essential fantasy series. This is ranked 12 as of april 20, but in 5 years time it will be number 1. 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. These will become classics with the like of to kill a mockingbird. The five novels follow taran the assistant pigkeeper at caer dallben. In no particular order, here are the top 25 fantasy books of all time. While only five of the planned seven books have been publishedworrying fans, hbo and george. A relatively unknown series, starzs britishamerican fantasy show outlander based on diana gabaldons series of historical, sciencefiction, mystery, fantasy timetraveling novels and short stories of the same name has proven time and time again that it is one of the most imaginative and daring shows on. 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. It covers the story of the protagonist bulgarian and the story of his companions. Top 14 epic high fantasy series of all time lga mcintyre. Best book series for 5th graders ever greatschools.
While there are many more we would love to lay in bed and read, here is a recommendation of the top five favorite fantasy book series that are not wellknown tv showsmoviesyet. The series is often compared to martins a song of ice and fire. 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 r fantasy community. No list of the top fantasy books would be complete without a john gwynne novel. We want a deep understanding of your imaginary universe composed with beautiful prose. Throughout our travels were documenting the treasures we find so we can share the riches with you.
A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The real story is basically a novella, laying the groundwork for the fireworks to come. Very well written i love rick riordan i really love the comedy spinoff percy. A 10volume series chronicling the complicated world of the malazan empire, plagued by bitter warfare, ancient sorcerers, and imperial legions. Darby stanchfield, connor jessup, emilia jones, jackson robert scott. Have you ever dreamed of writing your own fantasy novel. Apr 03, 2020 malazan book of the fallen series, by steven erikson 1999 to 2011 spanning 10 books and over 9,000 pages of brutal, beautiful and complex fantasy writing, steven eriksons series delivers world. A song of fire and ice series or some people call it game of thrones series. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to me.
The first 5 books chronicle the adventures and plots for the crown of prince corwin, one of nine princes of amber. Jun 15, 2016 the classic fantasy series wheel of time comes in at a respectable 80 million. Abercrombies writing is good and steven paceys narration just makes it great. Here are the following 10 top rated fantasy book series of all times in the world, which are as follow. Whether its a dystopian series or a science fiction, fantasy, horror, or historical saga, these books immerse readers in other worlds and keep them hooked. 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. What are the bestselling fantasy books and series of all. Only rule is you are allowed just one book per series. Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1521 books. I know im pretty late to the party and wondering what else i have been missing. Less a fantasy series and more a complex dedication to worldbuilding.
Please do not add science fiction or supernaturalromance series. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far. Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers. Plus, hbo announces straighttoseries order on game of thrones prequel house of the dragon and more news about the most exciting new fantasy series coming to tv and streaming, including wheel of time, shadow and bone, earthsea, and the watch. If you love the tv series, then youll love the novels more. The best fantasy novels of all time penguin random house.
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. The dark tower a lot of people hate the ending, but i enjoyed it. Some readers equate fantasy with hobbits and magic wardrobes. Anne shirley is a spirited 11yearold orphan who cant believe her luck when shes sent from the. More than 00, 50000 to 99999, 25000 to 49999, 0 to 24999. Upcoming tv fantasy series that could be the next game of. With a series, the incredible adventure, character, or world doesnt have to end. 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. To give this series a fair shake, you really need to invest time reading the first book and part of the.
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. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The second series within the book follows the life of merlin, corwins son. The others can shift around depending on how i feel or what i am reading. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies vote for your favorite fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies. The book is a dark, witty reminder of just how desperately people want confirmation of their place in the world. Michael moorcock and his eternal champion series, in particular the stories about elric of melnibone. Best fantasy book series of all time list of top ten.
Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their fathers murder discover their new homes magical keys, which must be used in their stand against an evil creature who wants the keys and their powers. One of the most anticipated publications of 2020, in a time of courage, the king of the otherworld is finally free and angels, demons and heroes face their ultimate fight for the banished lands. Best book series for teens teen readers cant get enough of trilogies and multipart series that keep them on the edges of their seats, waiting for the next installment. The series earned a 1966 newbery honor and a 1969 newbery medal. A time of courage, the epic conclusion to the of blood and bone series publishes in april 2020. The classic fantasy series wheel of time comes in at a respectable 80 million. Best book series for 5th graders ever with a series, the incredible adventure, character, or world doesnt have to end. The 5 best science fiction and fantasy novels of 2017. 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. Once again, the first volume the eye of the world doesnt make the single volume list, but the 15book series ranks among the most popular fantasy series ever written. Harry potter is, and will always remain the best book series of all time. Oct 02, 2014 eddings wrote two 5 book series and two histories.