May 05, 2020 the hunger games is one of the many popular teen fantasy books made into a motion picture. Despite being a childrens series, the world of redwall is rich and complex. 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. Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. Finding a good book series is a great way to figure out what to read next. These will become classics with the like of to kill a mockingbird.
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. Sep 29, 2019 the best young adult fantasy novels of all time. Oct 14, 2016 the medieval fantasy genre can often introduce you to historical fiction while taking you into the world of fascinating characters and landscapes that you wouldnt find anywhere else. The hunger games trilogy classic box set suzanne collins. Lets dig into our list of the top 50 fantasy books for adults below. Lord of the rings is also really good just not as good as harry potter of course. Most popular books all formats hardback paperback audio kindle science fiction, fantasy and horror mystery and thriller romance general fiction young adult and childrens fiction all genres books released february 2020 march 2020 april 2020 may 2020 june 2020 july 2020 august 2020. 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 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. Jan 15, 2020 the program is a series with a few different entry pointsyou can pick up the program book 1, the remedy book 3, and the adjustment book 5 without having read any of the other books in the series of course, once you do, youll want to read all of them. Sep 25, 2018 the wheel of time is one of the preeminent fantasy series of the late 90searly 2000s. Blog posted on tuesday, feb 05 the 30 best ya fantasy books for teens fantasy is a literally magical genre and a great coping mechanism for notsomagical times like, say, adolescence. James fifty shades of grey unearthed some ache wed forgotten wed had in.
Oct 30, 2019 a comprehensive overview of some of the most popular adult fantasy books. The program is a series with a few different entry pointsyou can pick up the program book 1, the remedy book 3, and the adjustment book 5 without having read any of the other books in the series of course, once you do, youll want to. Harry potter is the overall highest rated and most beloved fantasy book series by both children and adults. 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. 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. 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. Best book series popular in 2018 fantasy epics, romance. The popularity of this series has exploded over the last several years, so what list wouldnt include a game of.
In fact, theres a series for every taste, from literary and witty, to warm and indulgent. The 9 best fantasy book series if you love game of thrones, this list is for you. Book series arent limited to harry potter or fantasy and sciencefiction genres. Not in terms of quality mind you, but certainly in terms of style. So i looked for english versions and i found a publication which do publish some limited popular series. A song of ice and fire series, sets the tone with violence and adult themes. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all. The books below are my pick for best adult fantasy novels, and im only choosing standalones, not one of them belong to a series. The series i chose are a combination of wellknown and established fantasy pillars and exciting new additions to the genre. The medieval fantasy genre can often introduce you to historical fiction while taking you into the world of fascinating characters and landscapes that you wouldnt find anywhere else. 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. The final book in the series, the high king, won the newberry medal, and though each of these novels is a wonderful read. The fellowship of the ring set a standard for fantasy novels that young adults can relate to to this day, but it promises tension and excitement in the first 3 chapters that the first book failed to live up to. This series is undeniably one of the most popular fantasyadventure books in the world.
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. You can step inside magnificent worlds or familiar settings. Oct 16, 2014 and thats the great thing about a brilliant series, once you finish one book, theres always another. 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. These are some of the best fantasy books for taking a mental break from it all, when you just need a few moments of escape. The first four books of this awesome series have just been gathered into a large omnibus entitled level grind, with the rest to follow in a second volume next year, boss fight. So you wont have to wait to see what happens after that. Best erotic books 2019 sexy romance novels for adults. Many of the authors are known for work outside the fantasy genres. If wizards, battles, kings, and magic are the components you want in your next book, then here are ten of the best medieval fantasy books to read.
The hunger games series ranked as the second best teen fantasy novel for teenagers after harry potter. Harry potter is, and will always remain the best book series of all time. The best fantasy novels ever written prowritingaid. The novels are told from the perspective of thomas cromwell, one of henry tudors most trusted advisors. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far. His seven book series is kind of the odd ball out of this list. The 30 best ya fantasy books for teens fantasy is a literally magical genre and a great coping mechanism for notsomagical times like, say, adolescence. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to. This imaginative fourbook sequence follows a teenage magician named. Top ten fantasy book series the top ten fantasy book series. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. The twentysided sorceress, by annie bellet 7 books youre in luck, binge reader. Weve put together our top 20 of the best series ever from crime to scifi, kids to teens, historical to contemporary fiction.
Harry potter series, not harry potter and the halfblood prince. The 30 best ya fantasy books for teens reedsy discovery. The book wasnt particularly well written or original in fact, it began as twilight fan fiction. Jun 15, 2016 by robert jordan and brandon sanderson, first book published 1990. Its one of the most wellknown, wellloved series running, and for damn good reasons. The books sold millions of copies and resulted in a. He bends genres with abandon and gives out a handful of overt nods to his favorite writers and influences at every turn. Best young adult book series i saw a list for good books, but it was too hard choosing individual books, so i made this list. Explore the middle ages through these 10 medieval fantasy books.
A good read can take your imagination to new heights. The wheel of time is one of the preeminent fantasy series of the late 90searly 2000s. 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. And sometimes its your favorite because you didnt have to struggle a lifetime. 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. Wolf hall chronicles one of the most fascinating moments in british history, the reign of henry viii. The classic fantasy series wheel of time comes in at a respectable 80 million. Although the storyline revolves around a boy named harry potter who attends hogwarts for wizardry and magic, it kind of confuses me.
Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. Jordan was an absolute titan of fantasy, with his books selling upwards of 80 million copies, according to. Here are the best mystery books to keep you occupied and entertained. Oct 15, 2018 finding a good book series is a great way to figure out what to read next. Popular new adult fantasy books meet your next favorite book. Martin, the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, the final empire by brandon sanderson. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. 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. A comprehensive overview of some of the most popular adult fantasy books. Martins epic fantasy series takes place on the fictional continents of.
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. The seven kingdoms trilogy graceling kristin cashores bestselling, awardwinning fantasy graceling tells the story of the vulnerable yet strong katsa, a smart, beautiful teenager who lives in a world where selected people are given a grace, a special talent that. 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 planet earth. Ireman is especially famous for his plot twists, and the flabbergasting turns that. Can you name the guess the popular ya book series test your knowledge on this literature quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. The lord of the rings recounts the great war of the ring and. The best book series for adults in every genre book riot. Explore the middle ages through these 10 medieval fantasy. Before the awardwinning hbo series game of thrones, there was a song of ice and fire. Feb 16, 2017 in this dark fantasy series from upandcoming ya author jessica cluess, henrietta, the first female sorcerer in centuries is celebrated as the chosen one the one destined to take down the. Fantasy books written for adults, good fantasy you may never have.
Popular adult fantasy books a comprehensive overview youtube. Redwall is a fantasy series for older children set in a world full of talking animals. The 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. In this dark fantasy series from upandcoming ya author jessica cluess, henrietta, the first female sorcerer in centuries is celebrated as the chosen one the one destined to take down the. 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 alltime. Popular adult fantasy books meet your next favorite book.
Guess that popular ya fantasyscifi book series quiz by. So you wont have to wait to see what happens after that cliffhanger or wait a year to see how your favorite hero saves the world. Vote for your favorite books from the fantasy genre that were written for the adult reader. Cast your eyes upon our list of some of the best fantasy novels of all time. Mantel follows thomas cromwells journey from his humble beginnings. 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. And just to help you out, weve listed them all in the order they were written. The 22 books span centuries within the world, with some familiar characters from earlier books returning only as legends in later books. Theres also something about seeing your favorite tenbook series lined up. The hobbit was the first real novel i read as a kid and ever since ive been on a steady readers diet of magic and adventure.
This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Here are 10 book series that are so addictive, youll wish they had an infinite number of titles. Fantasy is such a good way to get your head outside your usual setting. Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. The 10 best completed sf and fantasy series according to me. Which is why a list of essential fantasy series makes perfect sense as my first official reading list. Here some fantasy series are translated but theyre heavily censored.
What are the bestselling fantasy books and series of all. 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 22 books span centuries within the world, with some familiar characters from earlier books returning only. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1522 books. Stephen king writes fantasy much the same way quentin tarantino writes movie scripts. Jade crow is a comic book store owner and secret sorceress who uses her wits and nerdy knowledge to help her and her friends stay one. Feb 27, 2019 check 18 of the best fantasy novels for adults.
It is hard to put into words the happiness that can be felt when reading a fantasy book as good as this and anybody who has never read the lord of the rings should definitely set aside some time to do so. Martins epic fantasy series takes place on the fictional continents of westeros and essos, and revolves around three central plotlines. The hunger games is one of the many popular teen fantasy books made into a motion picture. 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 best and most popular mystery books and series vulture. However, even if youre no longer a young adult yourself, theres something for everyone in the subgenre of ya fantasy. The hp books are actually quite well written, with a believable hero who isnt perfect often lacking in both children and adult books. Roland is a good man, yet he leaves death in his wake. Fantastic characters, great plot, twists and turns and a fabulous author. The 29th and final book in the series, encyclopedia brown and the case of the soccer scheme, was published following sobols death in 2012.