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Fantasy
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Best Epic Fantasy Series: Essential Reading List
The best epic fantasy series — from The Lord of the Rings and Malazan Book of the Fallen to The First Law and The Stormlight Archive. Fantasy series that reward long investment.
Best Magical Realism Books: The Essential Reading List
The best magical realism novels from García Márquez and Borges to Toni Morrison and Salman Rushdie — books where the magical and the mundane coexist without explanation, and the result is more real than realism.
Best Mythology Retellings: The Greatest Modern Myths in Fiction
The best mythology retellings — from Circe to The Song of Achilles to The Silence of the Girls. Modern fiction that reimagines ancient myth with contemporary power.
Best Standalone Fantasy Novels: Complete in One Book
The best standalone fantasy novels — from Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Piranesi to American Gods and The Night Circus. Complete in a single volume.
C.S. Lewis Books in Order: Complete Bibliography & Best Starting Points
C.S. Lewis's complete bibliography in order — from The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters to Mere Christianity and Till We Have Faces.
Dune vs The Lord of the Rings: Which Epic Should You Read First?
Two novels claim the title of greatest speculative fiction ever written. Dune and The Lord of the Rings disagree about almost everything — mythology vs ecology, consolation vs catastrophe, a universe of gods vs a universe of oil. Here is how they compare and which to read first.
J.R.R. Tolkien Books in Order: Complete Guide to Middle-earth and Beyond
J.R.R. Tolkien's complete bibliography in order — from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. The best starting points and the right reading order.
Neil Gaiman Books in Order: Complete Bibliography & Best Starting Points
Neil Gaiman has written novels, short story collections, children's books, and graphic novels across five decades. This guide covers his complete prose bibliography, the best books to start with, and how to navigate his enormous output.
Philip Pullman Books in Order: Complete Bibliography & Best Starting Points
Philip Pullman's complete bibliography in order — from The Golden Compass and His Dark Materials to The Book of Dust. Best starting points and reading order.
Ray Bradbury Books in Order: Complete Bibliography & Best Starting Points
Ray Bradbury's complete bibliography in order — from Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles to Something Wicked This Way Comes. The best place to start and what makes his work last.
Where to Start with Andrzej Sapkowski: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Andrzej Sapkowski and The Witcher — whether to begin with The Last Wish, Sword of Destiny, or Blood of Elves. A complete reading guide.
Where to Start with Anne Rice: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Anne Rice — whether to begin with Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, or Queen of the Damned. A complete reading guide to her Vampire Chronicles.
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 Cassandra Clare: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Cassandra Clare — whether to begin with City of Bones, Clockwork Angel, or Lady Midnight. A complete reading guide to the Shadowhunter Chronicles.
Where to Start with China Miéville: A Reading Guide
Where to start with China Miéville — whether to begin with The City and the City, Perdido Street Station, or Embassytown. A complete reading guide to weird fiction's master.
Where to Start with C.S. Lewis: A Reading Guide
Where to start with C.S. Lewis — whether to begin with The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Screwtape Letters, or Mere Christianity. A complete reading guide.
Where to Start with Deborah Harkness: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Deborah Harkness — whether to begin with A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, or The Book of Life. A complete reading guide to the All Souls trilogy.
Where to Start with Diana Gabaldon: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Diana Gabaldon — how to begin the Outlander series, whether to start with Outlander or Dragonfly in Amber. A complete reading guide.
Where to Start with Garth Nix: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Garth Nix — whether to begin with Sabriel, Lirael, or Abhorsen. A complete reading guide to the Old Kingdom series and the Australian fantasy master.
Where to Start with George R.R. Martin: A Reading Guide
Where to start with George R.R. Martin and A Song of Ice and Fire — how to begin with A Game of Thrones and what to expect from the epic fantasy series. A complete guide.
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