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 read. This list boasts everything from young adult novels brimming with. Summer books 20 summer is glorious and too short to waste on the wrong book. Ive read them a few times, and every new readthrough reveals more detailsmany of them humorousthat i had not teased from the text earlier. 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 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 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. Fifty fantasy and science fiction novels to look forward. Science fiction fantasy books for 20 score 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. Not quite rivals theres rivals working together involved, but the main character isnt one of the two, but definitely enemies.
Fantasy is such a good way to get your head outside your usual setting. More to the point, it has an enormous presence on goodreads. So i looked for english versions and i found a publication which do publish some limited popular series. Buy on amazon or start a 30day audible trial read next. Fantasy doesnt come much bigger or more epic than this tenvolume series, which starts with gardens of the moon and deadhouse gates. If youre a fan of epic fantasy and havent read beaulieus work yet, 20 is a good year to do so. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far. The 20 best paranormal fantasy novels of the last decade. Good fantasy booksseries with rivals working together. The washington post s book world team picks the top books in fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels and audio books of 20. Fantasyfactions best fantasy books of 20 fantasyfaction. I have read the entire series 3 times and have loved even more every time.
Young adult books are booming, and the fantasy genre makes up a huge chunk. Amber is the true reality that casts off many shadow or parallel worlds. Have deadlines for completed chapters or for a certain page count so you are encouraged to complete the book series. The story itself revolves around a world blackened by ash which pours perpetually from a. With catherine bell, chris potter, robin dunne, hannah endicottdouglas. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all time thrillist. Only fantasy series with nonnovel members such as fritz leibers fafhrd and the gray mouser series which contains some short story collections should use this category. There are attempts by the angel aziraphale and the demon crowley to sabotage the. A middleaged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. 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. Partaking elements from the school of grimdark and then giving them a twisted epic fantasy feel, the grim company is one heck of read featuring fascinating characters, sf elements and a complex. Valtats first book in his mysteries of new venice series aurorarama was an almost impenetrable novel of. Although the house he lived in is long gone, he is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl. This list contains fantasy series created by selfpublished, indie, and traditionally published authors to help you discover a wider range of.
The wheel of time 199020 by robert jordan with brandon sanderson. The best fantasy books of 20 in our humble opinion. 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. 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 good news is, fantasy literature offers tons of other great sagas many of which are perfect for fans of martins a song of ice and fire. Here are 25 of the best fantasy books for teens or readers of all ages to check out everything from princesses to dragons to heists and street gangs. The series is often compared to martins a song of ice and fire. To start off we have the malazan book of the fallen by steven erikson. The books follow the struggles of the royal family. Khalid, the ruler of khorasan, takes a new wife each night, only to have her executed at dawn. The definitive list of the best works of fantasy and everything related to. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch 1990 is a world fantasy awardnominated novel written as a collaboration between the english authors terry pratchett and neil gaiman the book is a comedy about the birth of the son of satan and the coming of the end times.
The flames of shadam khoreh will hopefully continue that trend. The legendary raven king has not been seen in ages. The first book in mcguires october daye saga, this series is an utterly readable fusion of dark fantasy, mythology, and hardboiled mystery. Zelaznys classic, tenbook series is portal fantasy at its best. Its hard to write a guide to a whole genre, especially one as vast and as intricate as fantasy, but as a zealot of all things fantastical, its something i want to tackle. Cassandra nightingale prepares to celebrate her birthday, hoping to bring as many of her friends and family together as possible. Let the npr critics you know and trust help you find the years best. The best science fiction and fantasy books of 20 io9 gizmodo.
Fantasy is a huge niche and one with plenty of fanatical fans. In this, book three of the series, the stakes rise dramatically, but the characters seem to come into their element in the very worst of circumstances. Top 20 best fantasy and science fiction novels of 20 the. Between the true world of amber and chaos are several shadow worlds, like earth. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. Urban fantasy is marked by the use of magic, fantasy beings, or supernatural creatures in a world remarkably similar or identical to our own.
The major scifi and fantasy editors from tor books, del rayrandom house, penguin and harpervoyager recommend what you should read next. A list of the fantasy books that we most enjoyed reading. Its difficult to describe jaclyn moriartys colors of madeline trilogy, which begins with 20s a. Were also mapping out the dangers and pitfalls lurking in the darkness of the fantasy book shelves. Here some fantasy series are translated but theyre heavily censored.
You can step inside magnificent worlds or familiar settings. Throughout our travels were documenting the treasures we find so we can share the riches with you. Note that an article on a series of novels should be categorized in the subcategory category. Twenty mustread finished fantasy epics the ranting dragon. The first 5 books chronicle the adventures and plots for the crown of prince corwin, one of nine princes of amber. To help you plan out the series, create a writing timeline with deadlines and due dates. A 10volume series chronicling the complicated world of the malazan empire, plagued by bitter warfare, ancient sorcerers, and imperial legions. While investigating her family history, she discovers a story of a curse connected to the mysterious disappearance of her great aunt.
June 14, 20 looking for a good summer scifi or fantasy read. 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 second series within the book follows the life of merlin, corwins son. Period drama is a personal favorite as you may notice. Were on a quest to find the best fantasy series ever written. The malazan book of the fallen series by steven erikson. Esslemont have also written a number of additional stories set in the malazan empire. Here are 10 great fantasy series that will help the. Since then this has been repeated by david eddings, robert jordan, terry good kind and terry pratchett. Its a brilliant genre to write in and today, ben galley, fantasy author and selfpublishing expert, discusses the main aspects. The 12 greatest fantasy books of the year buzzfeed. I really love british television and here is a list of british tv series and miniseries i really like. So here is a 20 minute long video of me talking about my favorite fantasy booksseries. Set in england in the early 19th century, magic has all but disappeared from the land.
Most fantasy books ask for a serious commitment but good omens is a fully formed, readinanafternoon treat. Although the house he lived in is long gone, he is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl, lettie hempstock, and her mother and grandmother. Its a profoundly deep series that is at times filled with starkness and existential angst and at others with breathtaking images of magic and beauty. Here are the 20 best science fiction and fantasy books of 20. Mythopoeic fantasy award for adult literature the princess curse by merrie haskell saving your kingdom by christopher healy the spy princess by sherwood smith vessel by sarah beth durst winner. 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. Dive into the best sci fi fantasy book series without spending a dime. This russianinspired epic fantasy series is known for its wonderful prose, strong characters, and intriguing magic. Parts of the black company series, starting around book 3 or so. Determine how much time per week or per day you are going to devote to writing the book series.
A chronicle of the lives of the british aristocratic crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. But given those things, i can see why a primer of the top fantasy books for this age category might be necessary. Incarnations of immortality is the name of an eightbook fantasy. This was a banner year for science fiction and fantasy books and choosing the. The first seven books each focus on one of seven supernatural offices death, time, fate, war, nature, evil and good in a fictional reality and history parallel to ours, with the exception that society has advanced both magical and modern technology. Full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. The world susanna clarke creates is one shrouded in mystery. Whether your kids became fantasy fans after tearing through the bestselling harry potter book series or have always loved stories about magic and enchanted lands, this list is full of books that will push the limits of kids imaginations. Up until it all goes off the rails of modernity and into wonderland in spectacular fashion. Discover your next favorite fantasy sci fi series below. Best fantasy book series the series list below represents what we think of as the best fantasy has to offer.