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Best fantasy books

By dima1801261 vote

Dive into a realm where timeless classics meet modern masterpieces, offering everything from whimsical adventures to intense power struggles. Whether you favor epic tales or hidden gems, your ideal fantasy must emerge—what will you champion?

  1. A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones — ranked #11
    A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones
    Intrigue and power struggles in a brutal fantasy realm.
    1000pts
  2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — ranked #22
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
    Join Harry on his magical journey at Hogwarts.
    676pts
  3. The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World — ranked #33
    The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World
    Epic fantasy series filled with magic and prophecy.
    567pts
  4. The Priory of the Orange Tree — ranked #44
    The Priory of the Orange Tree
    A rich tale of dragons, queens, and ancient magic.
    567pts
  5. Mistborn: The Final Empire — ranked #55
    Mistborn: The Final Empire
    A unique magic system and an epic heist in a dark world.
    405pts
  6. American Gods — ranked #66
    American Gods
    Gods clash in modern America, blending mythology with reality.
    405pts
  7. The Hobbit — ranked #77
    The Hobbit
    A classic tale of adventure and friendship in Middle-earth.
    405pts
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  8. Neverwhere — ranked #88
    Neverwhere
    A dark and surreal exploration of a hidden London.
    135pts
  9. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — ranked #99
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    Children discover a magical land ruled by a witch.
    0pts
  10. Good Omens — ranked #1010
    Good Omens
    A comedic tale of angels and demons preventing the apocalypse.
    0pts
  11. City of Bones — ranked #1111
    City of Bones
    A journey into the Shadow World of demons and hunters.
    0pts
  12. The Lies of Locke Lamora — ranked #1212
    The Lies of Locke Lamora
    A master thief navigates a dangerous world of crime.
    0pts
  13. Uprooted — ranked #1313
    Uprooted
    A woman’s journey to save her village from dark magic.
    0pts
  14. The Night Circus — ranked #1414
    The Night Circus
    A magical competition unfolds in a mysterious circus.
    0pts
  15. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring — ranked #1515
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    Epic quest to destroy the One Ring in Middle-earth.
    0pts
  16. The Name of the Wind — ranked #1616
    The Name of the Wind
    A gifted young man recounts his life and adventures.
    0pts

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Comments

First printing, July 1954: 3,000 copies. Sales have since passed 150 million, and The Hobbit competes on this list too: https://youpick.best/articles/lord-of-the-rings-ranked-many-ways

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