This is a list of fantasy authors, authors known for writing works of fantasy, fantasy literature, or related genres of magic realism, horror fiction, science fantasy. His seven book series is kind of the odd ball out of this list. A book with more ratings may garner more lower ratings simply because of the increased reader pool. Geralt of rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles. And all set amidst historical backgrounds that the reader becomes swept away within. Either way, i hope this list will be helpful to you in finding some new sciencefiction and fantasy to enjoy. 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 the kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss. Theres an old saying among writers of fantasy and science fictionyou never forget your first completed trilogy. Feb 11, 2017 8 scifi fantasy books sexier than fifty shades. Stephen king writes fantasy much the same way quentin tarantino writes movie scripts. Mar 25, 2020 the sheer number of new sciencefiction and fantasy books published in any given year can be overwhelming, and it doesnt help matters that both genres are so seriesheavy. Nov 19, 2018 the actual number of ratings might be too low.
When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its limits. Science fiction and fantasy book series that started out as trilogies 10 fantasy book series that could replace harry potter at the movies 10 great fantasy series to read while youre waiting for. Well, maybe this isnt an old saying, but it should be. 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. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. Not in terms of quality mind you, but certainly in terms of style. The hunger games series ranked as the second best teen fantasy novel for teenagers after harry potter. Its influenced countless other books and has started an entire genre of subfantasy the gritty fantasy, or if. Many excellent series populate the fantasy genre, and the longer the series, the more readers the first book is likely to have. A post apocalyptic emp survival fiction series the blackout series book 5. The highest ratings go to those with compelling stories, fantastic characters, imaginative worlds, interesting plots, delightful humor, thought provoking philosophy, pleasing prose, and of course good grammar. Get lost in your next great fantasy sci fi series discover your next favorite fantasy sci fi series below.
The best fantasy book series of all time paste paste magazine. Martins a song of ice and fire and rowlings bestselling harry potter series still win over new generations of fans. The chronicles of narnia is the series of fantasy book which consists of 7 books which were written by the writer called c. Wagers kicks off a new military science fiction series. Cast your eyes upon our list of some of the best fantasy novels of all. The best fantasy novels of all time penguin random house. Inside the pages of this site youll find great fantasy authors, series, and books ranked by our exclusive rating criteria. Heres your allaccess pass into the ultimate historical fiction guide. The highest ratings go to those with compelling stories, fantastic characters, imaginative worlds, interesting plots, delightful humor, thought provoking philosophy, pleasing prose, and of course.
The first book dune was extremely popular and was ultimately adapted in to a film by david lynch. 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. Its tightly plotted and superbly written, something we expect from the author of the long price quartet, a fantasy series that tops many a persons top ten fantasy list. Tolkien sparked the modern era of fantasy fiction with the hobbit and the lord of the.
Although its sciencefiction on the surface, frank herberts epic tome. If youre feeling overwhelmed by the number of great fantasy books on hand. 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. Here are 25 of the best fantasy books for teens or readers of all ages to check out everything from.
Many of the authors are known for work outside the fantasy genres. Tolkiens middleearth or homers ancient greece, the best fantasy books can take readers on journeys to faraway lands. Marlon james invents ghoulish and glittering new worlds in perhaps the most ambitious novel of the year, the fantasy epic black leopard, red wolf. 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. If not in an omnibus or boxed set, please only vote for the first book in the series. Dive into the best sci fi fantasy book series without spending a dime. In an eightbook series with piles of tiein material, king weaves a story that draws from fantasy, science fiction, horror, and good old american westerns. A song of ice and fire is the fantasy series of our age. It is named for the best work of the author so far, and almost 100 million copies of it were sold in almost 47 different languages. The winners of nprs top 100 sciencefiction and fantasy survey are an intriguing mix of classic and contemporary titles. In short, fantasy is a genre of epic strength and incandescent beauty. 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. The 20 best new scifi and fantasy books to read in march.
Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all. 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. To celebrate the heritage of the genre, weve assembled a list of some of our. Claire randall is a former british combat nurse who finds herself pulled into a past that threatens her life even as it threatens the love in her heart. The hunger games is one of the many popular teen fantasy books made into a motion picture.
The best fantasy book series of all time the daily dot. 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. It is awesome the way it came up with an idea that not a single person had ever used before and turn it into a massive ten book series. Dos and donts april 27, 2017 fantasy series such as george r. All the light we cannot see, by anthony doerr a young bli. While each book contains its own internal conflicts, the series as a whole deals with one central conflict. Welcome to fantastic fiction search and browse bibliographies of over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with the latest books and series information join our 99,999 members. I have read the entire series 3 times and have loved even more every time. 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.
Vote for your favorite fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies. Oct 02, 2014 eddings wrote two 5 book series and two histories. 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. It is made with the perfect combination of mythical beasts, magic and also the. The dune universe duniverse is the political, scientific, and social setting of this six book series of science fiction meets fantasy books. Fantasy, mystery, science fiction, school stories whatever. 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. Sep 21, 2017 theres an old saying among writers of fantasy and science fictionyou never forget your first completed trilogy. 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 have the chance to share your own.
Best epicfantasy book series of all time thetoptens. Browse these good sci fi fantasy book series and find your next epic, galactic empire, urban, space opera, sword and sorcery, dystopian, paranormal, or young adult. So if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of alltime. Another newer series, patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles consists of two published books, with the third book in the series, the doors of stone, forthcoming. The best fantasy novels ever written prowritingaid. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1521 books. Here are the series we suggest to get your fourth grader hooked on reading. Robin hobb is an author of rare skill and imagination and the books and counting that make up her elderlings series are among the best the genre has to. Theres also no denying that certain authors dominate the genre. If youre looking for something quick, adventurous, and memorable, riyria revelations is a great sixbook series in a charmingly traditional fantasy setting. Please do not add science fiction or supernaturalromance series.
He bends genres with abandon and gives out a handful of overt nods to his favorite writers and influences at every turn. Best book series for 4th graders ever greatschools. Here are the series we suggest to get your fourth grader hooked on. Many excellent series populate the fantasy genre, and the longer the series, the more readers. Seriously, there are so many amazing young adult fantasy books hitting shelves in the next year that we dont even know how were going to get through. The winners of nprs top 100 science fiction and fantasy survey are an intriguing mix of classic and contemporary titles.
Ive carefully chosen the top 25 fantasy books from among hundreds of series and. But with so many excellent stories to check out, theres a chance you might have missed some of the best. The sheer number of new sciencefiction and fantasy books published in any given year can be overwhelming, and it doesnt help matters that both genres are. Whether its a dystopian series or a science fiction, fantasy, horror, or historical saga, these books immerse readers in. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Look for the next book in the series, the magician. From gripping debuts to adventures through epic worlds and muchanticipated series conclusions, theres a fantasy book on this list for every type of reader. The 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. What fantasy list would be complete without the harry potter series by j. 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. Part romance novel, part historical fiction, part fantasy, the outlander series takes the best parts of each genre and makes its own unique narrative, which begins with a 20thcentury nurse who. The harry potter series is a great example of conflict in fantasy fiction. The story is filled with enough battles and magic to satisfy even the most cynical teen fantasy fans.
In an eight book series with piles of tiein material, king weaves a story that draws from fantasy, science fiction, horror, and good old american westerns. Best fantasy book series of all time list of top ten. Best book series for 4th graders ever with a book series, your child can follow a character they love into another world, book after book. Some are trilogies, others are multivolume sagas that will keep tween readers hungry to find out what happens after the last cliffhanger. Claire randall is a former british combat nurse who finds herself pulled into a past that threatens her life even as it. Best book series for 6th graders ever greatschools.
Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens brightly. The best book series for adults in every genre book riot. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to me. 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.
Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. The 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever thrillist. Darby stanchfield, connor jessup, emilia jones, jackson robert scott. A great pick for harry potter fans, the alchemyst does not disappoint readers longing for another series to be excited about. 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. Speculative fiction has exploded in the young adult category, and the past decade alone has seen some really incredible works.
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