Topic
World Building
10 reading guides and book lists curated by the Editors Reads team.
10 posts
Where to Start with J.R.R. Tolkien: A Reading Guide
Where to start with J.R.R. Tolkien — whether to begin with The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, and how to approach The Silmarillion. A complete reading guide.
Where to Start with Samantha Shannon: A Reading Guide
Where to start with Samantha Shannon — how to approach The Priory of the Orange Tree, her standalone epic fantasy building three distinct civilisations and their different relationships to dragons, faith, and historical truth. A complete reading guide.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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