All time favorite fantasy book

It is set in such a time period where the world has been devastated by a. So, dear readers, as you make your way down the list, congratulate. I recommend starting with robyn petermans hot damn series 8 books so far. The best fantasy novels of all time updated forbes. Mar 25, 2020 the 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever.

Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. Its been a long time since i read that series, but from what i remember i was kind of bored with the first book, but it got better and better as i went. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. What is your favorite fantasy audiobook of all time. It entertains you, it offers you guidance, it touches you, its there when you need it. A while ago, we came up with a list of the best fantasy novels of all time. Best series of all time the tolkien world is just beautiful told in many other books too like the hobbit or the silmarillion. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. One of my favorite scifi books is the 2011 novel ready player one by ernest cline. Top 100 greatest movies of all time the ultimate list imdb. Martin and patrick rothfuss have called quintessential to their own success. 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. The best fantasy novels of all time penguin random house. The character development is excellent and the reading experience effortless.

If youre a newor oldfantasy reader, you might be wondering what the top. So if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of all time. With dark magic, a fantastic cast of characters and plenty of. While i wont say that red queen is my favorite book series of all time, i did vastly enjoy it. May 09, 2020 so if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of all time. More than 00, 50000 to 99999, 25000 to 49999, 0 to 24999. So if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of alltime. Some of these are classic tales you will surely know, but others are excellent works of science fiction that may have been flying under the radar. But if it drags in the middle, it finishes strong, thanks to an assist from. Hey fellow books worms, i was wondering what your favorite fantasy books of all time were. 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. Blog posted on wednesday, may 01 100 best adventure books of all time the first adventure novel that you ever read is hard to forget.

I wouldnt claim theyre the best of all time i havent read every sffantasy novel out there, and definitely need to check out the titles people have recommended here but ursula k le guin definitely deserves a mention. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all. With their help, weve created two alltime lists of classics. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all time. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j. It is always hard to choose my favorite fantasy book, its simply my favorite genre. I had shelves of childrens books as my mother worked in a book store. Sep 25, 2018 the wheel of time is one of the preeminent fantasy series of the late 90searly 2000s.

If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. The dresden files by jim butcher, read by james marsters. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to. Here are the absolute best picture books for kids that meet the tough criteria above. Gypsy blood all the pretty monsters book 1 kindle edition. If theres a title you think absolutely belongs on a list of top fantasy books, feel free to mention it in the comments. The first book in an epic fantasy trilogy that both george r. Less a fantasy series and more a complex dedication to worldbuilding. I never see it on these sort of best of lists, and it makes me wonder if i like bad books. I found the first read of this book to be one of those special moments when you are reading a book that has shaped the fantasy fantasy landscape as it now appears. The books are in descending order from 1 to 105, with the ones at the top of the list being. The best fantasy book series of all time paste paste magazine. Regarded as one of the greatest works in literature, don quixote recounts the adventures of alonso quixano. 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.

In 2003 magician was voted the 89th most popular book of all time in the. The best fantasy novels ever written prowritingaid. So, i thought it would be fun to compile a couple of top ten lists. Books never cease to amaze us and for someone who loves to imagine, get your wings from these books. The world susanna clarke creates is one shrouded in mystery. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the bestselling books of all time. To be clear, these books arent all award winners, and you wont see the titles most childrens literature gurus would put on a best picture books list. Apr 11, 2018 robert jordans sprawling, beloved 14book wheel of time series could have, at times, used a more merciless editor. Heres a list of best fantasy books of all time arranged alphabetically. When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its limits. The english pen staff compiled a list of the best works not written in the english language. Anne mccaffreys dragonflight is a wonderful, wonderful read, and is a scifi book disguised as a fantasy, not a fantasy book, harry potter and the sorcerers stone is placed too low on this list, the fellowship of the ring is placed too high, eragon and the golden compass deserve no mention on any list that calls itself best fantasy novels of. What is your favorite fantasy book of all time answers. Top 100 favorite novels of librarians list challenges.

The ultimate list of the best picture books, endorsed by. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far. 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. 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. The best scifi books of all time penguin random house.

My all time favorite fantasy books i have been into fantasy for a few years now and these are my favs. The sword of truth series is 14 books, all of which are designed to be standalone stories, totally independent from the. I have three all time favorites, and i cant pick one from that bunch. My list of alltime favorite books score 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. Jordan was an absolute titan of fantasy, with his books selling upwards of 80 million copies, according to. Fantasy fantasy book queen of hearts mad hatter children books lewis carroll alice in wonderland cheshire cat. I first discovered leguin through her science fiction. At time of writing ive shared my thoughts on almost 150 different book covers. Robert jordans sprawling, beloved 14book wheel of time series could have, at times, used a more merciless editor. From don quixote to treasure island, they invented many of the tropes that we still see in adventure novels today 1.

Set in a dystopian 2044, it follows teenager wade watts as. 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. At times exhilarating, the first book in particular is also surprisingly harrowing. Top 100 sciencefiction, fantasy books more than 5,000 of you nominated. The wheel of time is one of the preeminent fantasy series of the late 90searly 2000s. I am constantly asking other parents for book recommendations but i really prefer to hear what a child enjoys reading. Ive read a lot of fantasy books in my time, but rarely have i relished a novel as.

Two book editors for the present their list of the 16 greatest books of all time, with a list of runnerups as well. Not in terms of quality mind you, but certainly in terms of style. Locus magazines annual poll periodically includes alltime best categories for novel or author. With many of these series being completed i thought it might help someone find their new best series. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time show list info. As of june 2017, the series has been translated into 80. But the 21st century has been a particularly fruitful time of fantasy literature, with j. Epicfantasy book series of all time top ten most loved wings of fire couples feathermist top ten fantasy book series top ten best noncanon percy jackson and heroes of olympus parings annaofarendelle332 best a song of ice and fire characters esteluki top ten favorite gods from the percy jackson series. This is the time to let your imagination fly high with these best book series mentioned below. Thanks for watching and thanks to macmillan for sponsoring our book of the month. Rowlings harry potter series ushering in an era of both publishers willing to take a chance on new. Despite the past few hiccups i remain optimistic book 6 will right all wrongs. While lord of the rings is one of the most important books of the fantasy genre, it all began with the hobbit, a book that proved to children that magic really does exist and sometimes the most unassuming of characters can carry it in their pocket.

While i wont say that red queen is my favorite bookseries of all time, i did vastly enjoy it. Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens brightly. His seven book series is kind of the odd ball out of this list. And if those authors happen to be prolific, their books are going to be highly. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. While gaimans short stories are my personal favorites of his writings, most. Top ten wings of fire characters queenterra best epic fantasy book series of all time top ten most loved wings of fire couples feathermist top ten fantasy book series top ten best noncanon percy jackson and heroes of olympus parings annaofarendelle332 best a song of ice and fire characters esteluki top ten favorite gods from the percy jackson. It really hit its stride halfway through book two, and by the end it was one of my favorite series. Simon is a kitchen boy but when ancient evil stirs, he is pulled into a war as unlike any his world has seen, leaving the only home he has ever known to battle creatures once thought lost to the past. 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. Stephen king writes fantasy much the same way quentin tarantino writes movie scripts. So, to give this a super clickbaity title, here are.

We all need a little love in our lives, and one way to get it is in the pages of swoonworthy novels. Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens. All three of these series are actually better in audio, imo. Apr 24, 2018 innovate americas 100 mostloved novels were just announced. My all time favorite fantasy book alice in wonderland. To kill a mockingbird harper lee gone with the wind. Well, i dont know what age you are so ill break it down by age groups. Personally, my absolute favorite has to be the way of kings by brandon sanderson. The best sf novel of alltime poll was last held in 1998 and was restricted to books published before 1990.

It has five books in this series which are the maze runner, the kill order, the fever code, the scorch trials, the death cure 20092016. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to me. There may have been a time when fantasy novels were the stuff of bookworms and nerds, but in the past 20 years, tales of witches, elves, magic, and richly. I have three alltime favorites, and i cant pick one from that bunch.

To me, accuracy when making a top 10top 100 all time list is extremely important. Dresden files is a pulpy, 1st person pov series of supernatural detective novels. There are some great fantasy books that would be considered for children although i think anyone could enjoy these at any age. 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 52,851 subscribers of the r fantasy 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. My very favorite of all these books would have to be alice in wonderland. Its right up my alley in terms of ya literature, merging fantasy with politics, social issues, and dystopia all wrapped up in glittering jewels. The beautiful world building, awesome characters, and the fantastic magical world caught my eye immediately when i first read it. To celebrate the heritage of the genre, weve assembled a list of some of our favorite fantasy series of all time. Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. One of the best known and best loved fantasy books, j. The last two are the prequel novels of this series.

In 2003 magician was voted the 89th most popular book of all time in the bbcs big read top 100. My lists are not based on my own personal favorites. Little women louisa may alcott a prayer for owen meany. Nprs reader pick the best we thought you might need a laugh right about now, so this years summer reader poll celebrates all the books and one short story, and a few. Innovate americas 100 mostloved novels were just announced. He bends genres with abandon and gives out a handful of overt nods to his favorite writers and influences at every turn. The heroes may be my favorite fantasy book of all time.