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Epic Fantasy
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Where to Start with Brandon Sanderson: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Brandon Sanderson — whether to begin with Mistborn, The Way of Kings, or Elantris. A complete reading guide to the Cosmere and the fantasy master.
Where to Start with Frank Herbert: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Frank Herbert — how to begin with Dune, whether to continue into the sequels, and what to read in the Dune series. A complete reading guide.
Where to Start with Joe Abercrombie: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Joe Abercrombie — whether to begin with The Blade Itself, Best Served Cold, or A Little Hatred. A complete reading guide to the grimdark fantasy master.
Where to Start with Patrick Rothfuss: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Patrick Rothfuss and the Kingkiller Chronicle — what to expect from The Name of the Wind and the unfinished trilogy. A complete reading guide.
Where to Start with Pierce Brown: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Pierce Brown and the Red Rising series — why to begin with Red Rising and what to expect from the epic science fiction saga. A complete guide.
Where to Start with Robert Jordan: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Robert Jordan and the Wheel of Time — how to begin with The Eye of the World and what to expect from the 14-book series. A complete guide.
Where to Start with Robin Hobb: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Robin Hobb — whether to begin with Assassin's Apprentice, Ship of Magic, or Fool's Errand. A complete reading guide to the Realm of the Elderlings.
Books Like Mistborn: 12 Epic Fantasy Novels
Love Mistborn's intricate magic, heist structure, and subverted tropes? These 12 fantasy novels deliver the same qualities — inside the Cosmere and beyond.
Books Like A Game of Thrones: 12 Epic Fantasies
If A Game of Thrones hooked you with its political intrigue, moral ambiguity, and willingness to kill major characters, these epic fantasy series deliver the same uncompromising scope.
The Dark Tower Books in Order: Complete Stephen King Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Dark Tower reading order — all eight Stephen King novels from The Gunslinger to The Wind Through the Keyhole, plus how the series connects to the wider King universe.
Stormlight Archive Books in Order: Complete Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Stormlight Archive reading order — all five books in Brandon Sanderson's epic series plus novellas, how to start, and where the series stands now.
Throne of Glass Books in Order: Complete Series Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Throne of Glass reading order — all 7 Sarah J. Maas novels, The Assassin's Blade placement, Tower of Dawn timing, and where to start the series.
Dune vs A Game of Thrones: Which Epic to Read First?
Dune and A Game of Thrones are the two most discussed epic genre novels of the modern era. Here's how they differ in scope, method, and difficulty — and which to read first.
George R.R. Martin Books in Order: A Song of Ice and Fire Reading Guide (2026)
The complete A Song of Ice and Fire reading order — all 5 published novels by George R.R. Martin, companion volumes, and what to read while waiting for The Winds of Winter.
Joe Abercrombie Books in Order: First Law and Complete Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Joe Abercrombie reading order — the First Law trilogy, standalone novels set in the same world, the Age of Madness trilogy, and where to start.
Patrick Rothfuss Books in Order: Kingkiller Chronicle Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Kingkiller Chronicle reading guide — The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear, what we know about Book 3, and everything in the Kingkiller world.
Robin Hobb Books in Order: Farseer and Realm of the Elderlings Guide (2026)
The complete Robin Hobb reading guide — the Farseer trilogy, Liveship Traders, and the full Realm of the Elderlings reading order for one of fantasy's most emotionally demanding series.
Wheel of Time Books in Order: Complete Robert Jordan Reading Guide (2026)
The complete Wheel of Time reading order — all 14 novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, plus the prequel New Spring, with tips for newcomers and veterans alike.
Books Like The Lord of the Rings: 12 Epic Fantasies
Nothing quite replaces Tolkien, but these epic fantasy novels capture the same sense of a vast, ancient world, heroic quests, and myths that feel older than the page.
15 Books Like Wheel of Time: Best Epic Fantasy (2026)
Finished the Wheel of Time and need something equally epic? These 15 fantasy series match the scale, world-building depth, and long-haul investment that made Robert Jordan's saga unforgettable.
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