And nothing from the amazing Raymond E feist, the magician. David Gemmell is unquestionably one of my favourite fantasy authors. In my opinion nothing he has written since has come close to this perfection.2016-05-26, Lacks the books of R. A. Salvatore! These books are sold at various prices according to their popularity and the whole market reputation. Read 0 positive reader reviews for Nevernight. The machine dependent human race will be easier to control if we accept domination by the machine. Riddle-Master? I do not have a single criticism for this fantastic piece of writing. The list is great I discoverd many new titles to read. A quirky, fast paced and thrilling ride through a Chicago you never thought possible. At nearly 800 pages it is excellently paced and brings together all the elements that are found in many a fantasy book and re-produces them in a beautiful and endearing way. The best fantasy books were recommended by readers from Reddit, … Fantasy and the adept world builders who inhabit the genre still see those worlds through one coloured, one dimensional lens, Well, it is what it is.2018-03-14, Harry Potter is a very unremarkable book, the only only reason it was big was because it had a nice story.2018-02-28, most of this list is similar to how I would rank it, I just have a couple of issues. (Yawn - nothing positive to say, no mention of books you've read and enjoyed, just criticism. Everyone else is fodder, destined to fight and die in the endless war. The fantasy genre is the most popular genre in the data we have. Some of the best fantasy books written are on this list. It is excellent, but like Martin and Rothfuss, there is some disappointment that is likely part of the bargain. This is one of the best things about his writing technique and makes Wardrobe a lot of fun to read and interpret. You knew it was coming. are people like Aaronovitch or Jacka excluded because their series are still ongoing? Simply put, R.F. As witty, entertaining and fast moving as the first book in the series, it cannot be recommended highly enough. I'm thoroughly looking forward to more of Geralt's adventures! Here, here. Here are the following 10 top rated fantasy book series of all times in the world, which are as follow: 10. With too few gifted left the Omehi are facing genocide, but Tau cares only for revenge. With almost 400 reviews in so far, the consensus gives ADWD three stars out of five. Young adult books are booming, and the fantasy genre makes up a huge chunk. Solid fantasy books with an intricate and fascinating system of magic. At the core of Pawn of Prophecy is the quest to retrieve a precious (intentional) object of power before Evil rises once more and destroys the world. 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. City of Stairs definitely makes my list of favourite fantasy novels, and I would definitely read a sequel, as well as more of Bennett's work. Read 8 positive reader reviews for Homeland. I don't know if Jonathan Stroud is a household name worldwide but he certainly should be. Because these are short stories, it feels like it jumped around in terms of fleshing out the Continent. 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). He is the reason the word formulaic exists as a word. 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. That being said: 1. He is a wonderful writer who, in Hyddenworld: Spring, has written a wonderful book, it was a delight to read and I was not alone in welcoming him back to the genre that has been poorer for his absence. No other than Orson Scott Card described the Liveship Traders trilogy as a 'masterclass in writing'. And now the results are in. 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. The winners of NPR's Top 100 Science-Fiction and Fantasy survey are an intriguing … Hope and Red is a phenomenal read with something for everyone. Felt a little bandwagonish, did those reviews.The reader reviews on Amazon, however, told a different story. Read 16 positive reader reviews for Boneland. A book that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike it is a tale full of adventure, heroism, song and laughter. My favorite are the Broken Empire series and the Kingkiller series. Legend, King Beyond The Gate, Waylander, the list goes on. 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. Hellfire! I think it's one of the best modern fantasy series of the last 20 years...(Great spot Trent, it was a data issue that has now been fixed and Broken Empire is - at this moment in time - appearing at #20. But I honestly don't know, it's such a brilliant book, a book about creation really, that maybe it will work for you regardless. Go on, what else better have you to do today? Try it. The story is unique, the character development excellent. Again. The Mistborn books appear on so many reader favourite lists it would be hard to put a number of it. Deliciously dark, Titus Groan is the first book of the Gormenghast trilogy. Read 0 positive reader reviews for Forged. Kuang’s The Poppy War is a towering achievement of modern fantasy. Now I hadn’t planned on this on being on the top 100 but the visitors to the site, and their reader reviews, have made it happen. This is a collection that makes you think and leaves you thinking. I'm currently reading Wise Man's Fear and agree with your recommendation - Kingkiller series is excellent).2016-03-15, This list is flawed. 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 felt at complete peace while reading the four books that make up the Earthsea Saga. This is heavily weighted to more recent books.2017-10-13, Daaamn, first list where Malazan is truly on its rightfull place. It has the elements that I enjoy in a story: a quest, the journey, plus the bravery, belief and inability to accept defeat. Highly recommended. Read 4 positive reader reviews for A Dance With Dragons (238 positive reader reviews in total for the A Song of Ice and Fire series). 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!! Read 55 positive reader reviews for The Name of the Wind (125 positive reader reviews in total for the The Kingkiller Chronicle series). (Compare them to The Curse of Chalion at the bottom of the list, currently at 31,499 ratings and 2,221 reviews.) Deborah Harkness or Jim Butcher? Now I live close to and have worked even closer to the real Alderley Edge in Cheshire so I need to read these books soon (it seemed rather posh in a nouveau riche way but otherwise unextraordinary). 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. Read 9 positive reader reviews for Tigana. 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. Again. Read 51 positive reader reviews for A Christmas Carol. I think I did not see them in the list, you should add them next time. !2015-12-23, Read 126 positive reader reviews for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Read 99 positive reader reviews for A Game Of Thrones, Read 55 positive reader reviews for The Name of the Wind, Read 51 positive reader reviews for The Way of Kings, Read 39 positive reader reviews for Gardens Of The Moon, Read 46 positive reader reviews for Magician, Read 57 positive reader reviews for Eragon, Read 39 positive reader reviews for The Lightning Thief, Read 38 positive reader reviews for The Eye of the World, Read 34 positive reader reviews for Northern Lights, Read 5 positive reader reviews for A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow, Read 13 positive reader reviews for A Clash Of Kings, Read 24 positive reader reviews for Duncton Wood, Read 25 positive reader reviews for Assassin's Apprentice, Read 22 positive reader reviews for Lord Foul's Bane, Read 30 positive reader reviews for The Way of Shadows, Read 11 positive reader reviews for The Wise Man's Fear, Read 15 positive reader reviews for The Earthsea Quartet, Read 11 positive reader reviews for The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe, Read 20 positive reader reviews for The Final Empire, Read 4 positive reader reviews for A Dance With Dragons, Read 6 positive reader reviews for The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Read 15 positive reader reviews for The Blade Itself, Read 4 positive reader reviews for Ship of Magic, Read 6 positive reader reviews for The Gunslinger, Read 7 positive reader reviews for The Amulet of Samarkand, Read 6 positive reader reviews for Six of Crows, Read 1 positive reader reviews for The Unspoken Name, Read 4 positive reader reviews for Red Sister, Read 0 positive reader reviews for Battle Ground, Read 7 positive reader reviews for Prince of Thorns, Read 0 positive reader reviews for Ptolemy's Gate, Read 6 positive reader reviews for Titus Groan, Read 6 positive reader reviews for The Magicians, Read 4 positive reader reviews for The Black Prism, Read 4 positive reader reviews for Theft of Swords, Read 0 positive reader reviews for The Golem's Eye, Read 7 positive reader reviews for The Dragonbone Chair. It is a wonderful debut novel that brings to life an 1899 New York every bit as atmospheric as the London Conan Doyle created for Holmes. 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. But hey, a book can’t work for everyone, right? No list will satisfy everyone but how about less multiple books by the same author & more authors instead. Epic, traditional fantasy of a high standard. Thank you so much - Lee @ Fantasy Book Review)2016-01-09, Just impressed by the works of J. K. Rowling And C. S. Lewis.2016-01-07, I like The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings (Tolkien), The Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear (Rothfuss), The Dark Tower series (King), The Farseer, Liveship and Tawny Man trilogies (Hobb) and A Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen (Erikson). 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. !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. Riftwar must took its place, because its dozen times better. Another 10/10 book and the most recently published book to appear on this list, published as it was in 2019. Read 11 positive reader reviews for The BFG. Once upon a time, a young boy called “Wart” was tutored by a magician named Merlyn in preparation for a future he couldn’t possibly imagine. He always gets left off of these lists, in my opinion, simply because he wrote the stories a long time ago. Series: Legends of the First Empire: Book 6, Read 0 positive reader reviews for Age of Empyre. The Omehi people have been fighting an unwinnable war for generations. Was that intentional or just an oversight? 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. The series is popular because it is very, very good and the wizarding world a wonderful place to escape to. Here's a printable list of the top 100 winners. Ann Leckie first came to our attention with her highly-regarded science fiction books. Give 'em a try, you'll not regret it.2016-11-16, Have to agree with some people here. 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. Seriously?2016-03-15, @Trent, Broken Empire is on number 20. Read 126 positive reader reviews for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (356 positive reader reviews in total for the Harry Potter series). The Lightning Thief is a fantastic book that will have thanking the gods you bought the entire series. In the last few years, I’ve been pursuing the books mentioned in Cawthorne and Moorcock’s Fantasy, the 100 Best Books. Read 11 positive reader reviews for The Wise Man's Fear (126 positive reader reviews in total for the The Kingkiller Chronicle series). 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. 3. And here Jay Kristoff certainly knew his. 10 out of the 10 books passed the gender-reversed Bechdel test, all within the first few pages of each book. I loved it! Among the finest debuts I have ever read, We Ride the Storm is a story that can’t be missed. Read 20 positive reader reviews for The Final Empire (61 positive reader reviews in total for the Mistborn series). Read 38 positive reader reviews for The Eye of the World (74 positive reader reviews in total for the Wheel of Time series). I love this book but some don’t. Paolini? The main feature that stood out for me was the use of runes to give Runelords and also ordinary people greater power. The lucky ones are born gifted: some have the power to call down dragons, others can be magically transformed into bigger, stronger, faster killing machines. I also believe it is timeless. Your review of the books are also lackluster at best.2018-01-22, Oh my god. At the n. 10? Enough parallels can be drawn to feel almost as if the book is catered specifically toward you in some existential way. It’s gritty, sweary, a bit different and has an intense grimdark feel. It is here that the story of this amazing dark elf truly began. N.K. Jemisin, Neil Gaiman, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Diana Gabaldon, George … Carol Berg? Blasphemy! The fact that this entails for a large admiration for something that humans created is insane and will of course end poorly. From examining Byzantine political gambits to the human penchant for hero worship, Herbert uses a far-flung future setting to examine the best and worst aspects of human nature. Nothing else comes close.2020-11-04, I would recommend you to read the book Ready Player One2020-10-30, Not even close to my personal list, but there are some interresting picks here. 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? Read 24 positive reader reviews for Duncton Wood (48 positive reader reviews in total for the The Duncton Chronicles series). After the first few pages you will either find yourself hooked or repelled… it’s that kind of book. 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. The Malazan world by Steven Erikson is everything you want in a high fantasy world. I appreciate the work of this site's contributors in putting together these lists and all of the site's content as it has turned me on to some exciting new possibilities. Where's the urban fantasy of de Lint, or Butcher? 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). Tau Tafari wants more than this, but his plans of escape are destroyed when those closest to him are brutally murdered. Kandor the warrior. More to the point, it has an enormous presence on Goodreads. The no-nonsense Bigwig, the controlling Woundwort and the ingenious Blackberry - all are rich and wonderful to spend time with. 8 of the 10 books on r/Fantasy’s 2019 top novels list passed the Bechdel test. E.M. Forster has remarkably foreseen the world wide web, email and video conferencing as well as our dependence in technology. !2018-09-26, This is the best top ten list I’ve seen, at least as far as the authors themselves go. And my goodness, those that don’t, really don’t. 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. This year, fantasy bookworms got to travel to a variety of imaginary realms, including war-torn kingdoms and magically industrialized cities, in some of the top fantasy books … I tried to read a number of his books and just couldn’t do it.2018-05-21, I don't know about this list...it feels very fabricated. If it was based on our review it would not be - but the sheer weight of positive reader input means it is here on merit. Nevermind that Dragonlance has sold more novels than every series on that list with the exception of Tolkein. I guess we all have our own opinions, I'm currently reading the mistborn series and quite honestly I can't see what all the fuss is about 2017-08-16, I haven't read the last books of the cycle but Robert Jordan can be a bit slow for big part of readers. The finale of this story was utterly breathtaking. Madson is sure to join the luminaries of the genre in short order. Ryan: An intimate trip down memory lane to a time when things were much more fantastical than what they are now. Fionavar? Read 16 positive reader reviews for The Silmarillion. Her books are INCREDIBLE! A Drunkard that, without a moment of hesitation, sacrifices his life in favor of an innocent family. Read 141 positive reader reviews for The Lord of the Rings. It is a tale that contains beauty and friendship, told by a young author who believes fully in the world that he has created. Clearly, this is a writer for the ages, a powerful wordsmith and a uniquely gifted mind at work. His work is imaginative and unique. Ever wished you could put that right? Damnation! Here are a few I thought should be included: The Fisherman by John Langan, Grim company by Luke Scull, Vlad books by Steven Brust, Greatcoats by Sebastien de Castell, Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, Half a King by Abercrombie, Raven's Shadow by Anthony Ryan, and the Demon Cycle by Peter Brett.2017-04-13, An interesting list, but missing some important authors and works. But this book hooks you from the very first page, from the very first sentence even: ‘The Man in Black fled across the desert and the Gunslinger followed’. It's good :)2016-01-07, I like the Harry Potter books. Read 2 positive reader reviews for The Rage of Dragons. Read 2 positive reader reviews for Moon Called. Read 5 positive reader reviews for A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow (237 positive reader reviews in total for the A Song of Ice and Fire series). The Golem and the Djinni is first rate historical fantasy fiction which makes you care deeply about the characters and instils and eagerness and a need to find how it will all end. Complex characters, dragons, revenge, ALL THE STABBY-STABBY-STAB-STAB. He gives Philip Roth, William Kennedy, and even the venerable Mr. Fitzgerald a run for their money. I can almost sense the disbelief of some, and the delight of others, at not only seeing Eragon on the top 100 list but seeing it rank so high. About this list Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (D&D Rules…. When she turned her hand to fantasy she produced, in the words of the book's reviewer, Joshua: A magisterial tour de force of subverted narrative expectations that wrestles with what it means to find identity as a human, and as a god. Are you looking for a great fantasy book to immerse yourself in? Kat: The world-building that went into this book was amazing. And as others have said: Zelazny? Read 7 positive reader reviews for The Dragonbone Chair (11 positive reader reviews in total for the Memory Sorrow and Thorn series). His books could make the top ten!2020-12-09, Where is The Wars of Light and Dark by Janny Wurts?2020-11-25, Not one mention of Anne Mccaffrey?! Arguably one of the finest stories in English literature from the 20th Century C.S Lewis cemented himself as a master story teller and perfected a novel that would survive the test of time and still entertain and educate children and adults everywhere to this day. Jorg is a sociopath, a willing participant, and readers get to experience the world through his damaged viewpoint. In just a few chapters the characters are well drawn and take on a life of their own. There are other authors, other books, he isn't a divinity! Read 3 positive reader reviews for Shadow Ops: Control Point. One of the reasons that Pratchett has managed to turn the reaper of souls into such a loved character is that he shows Death’s caring side. The real dilemma presented us however is understanding just which genre Gaiman was writing. The 100 fantasy books that we - and other readers - simply cannot recommend highly enough. Six of Crows is a fantastic book, one of the best fantasy heist books going around. Trent was correct at the time of comment, there was a bug in the system and Broken Empire wasn't showing. Damned Souls and a Sangria (The Guild Codex:…. I would recommend this book to diehard fantasy readers and those reading fantasy for the first time alike as it is simply a damn fine read. And Sebastien De Castell? This is a readers' choice book and series. I'd have any of these over the Hunger Games. 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. These novels can be read by children and enjoyed from the perspective of magic, wizards, adventure and the beautifully imagined world of Earthsea. Unlike anything being written, Ann Leckie will likely be remembered as a literary pioneer, and not as similar to someone else. Also, in my bias view all Robin Hobb series should be in the top 25 and Wheel of Time should be top 15. This time, however, I was compelled to check out what others thought about it. Drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urden, first introduced in The Icewind Dale Trilogy, quickly became one of the fantasy genre’s standout characters. Is it supposed to be limited to just a couple of publishers?2016-08-18, Nothing from Weiss and Hickman, huh? They are amazing. 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. Read 1 positive reader reviews for Blackwing, "The Rage of Dragons explodes at a breakneck pace. If you are as captivated by them as most of the reading world is – the Silmarillion will give you the extra information you crave and answer the questions that the two prior books threw up – Who exactly are Gandalf and Sauron? He'll be on this list twice, once for his Lockwood & Co series but first for his wonderful Bartimaeus books. And C. S. Pacat? Read 13 positive reader reviews for A Clash Of Kings (235 positive reader reviews in total for the A Song of Ice and Fire series). This is a list of the 100 most popular fantasy books. 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