Discover Our Favorite Fantasy Novels
While fantasy books are thought of as being for children and young adults, that’s not the case. There’s an entire fantasy section out there just for adults and mature readers. Explore outlandish worlds and meet fantastical creatures in these 30 fantasy books recommended by our editors and book lovers.
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien
A Game of Thrones
by George R. R. Martin
Magician: Apprentice
by Raymond E Feist
The Poppy War
by R F Kuang
The Name of the Wind
by Patrick Rothfuss
The Way of Kings: Book One of the Stormlight Archive
by Brandon Sanderson
The Color of Magic: A Discworld Novel
by Terry Pratchett
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
by Neil Gaiman - Terry Pratchett
House of Earth and Blood
by Sarah J Maas
The Blade Itself. Joe Abercrombie (Revised)
by Joe Abercrombie
Nevernight
by Jay Kristoff
Jade City
by Fonda Lee
Vicious
by V. E. Schwab
Circe
by Madeline Miller
The Fifth Season
by N K Jemisin
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue
by V E Schwab
The Night Circus
by Erin Morgenstern
American Gods (Anniversary)
by Neil Gaiman
Ninth House
by Leigh Bardugo
Dune
by Frank Herbert
Storm Front
by Jim Butcher
Blood of Elves
by Andrzej Sapkowski - Danusia Stok
Warbreaker
by Brandon Sanderson
The Sandman Book One
by Neil Gaiman - Sam Kieth
The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
by Stephen King
Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon
Mistborn: The Final Empire
by Brandon Sanderson
A Darker Shade of Magic
by V E Schwab
The City of Brass
by S A Chakraborty
The Eye of the World: Book One of the Wheel of Time
by Robert Jordan
Assassin's Apprentice: The Farseer Trilogy Book 1
by Robin Hobb
The Silmarillion
by J R R Tolkien
The Lies of Locke Lamora
by Scott Lynch
From Blood and Ash
by Jennifer L Armentrout
A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J Maas
With so many great authors and the amazing worlds they create, it might just be time to pick up one of these top-rated fantasy books. Next time you’re at the bookstore, maybe stop to check out the adult fantasy section and look for some of these bestselling authors. You may also be interested in exploring subgenres like romantasy, which blends fairytales and epic adventures with sizzling romance.