Over the past 50 years, many books have appeared in the world in the fantasy genre. Readers are attracted by sword battles in fairy-tale principalities, magical magic wands, communication with unseen creatures and much more. You can plunge into all this by reading the books suggested in the list below.
"The Lord of the Rings" by JRR Tolkien
This book is the personification of all the literature in the fantasy genre. Probably, there is not a single fan of the genre who would not read a series of these books. She has already been translated into 38 languages, and also based on the film they shot and created computer games. Role-playing games completely owe their appearance to the “Lord of the Rings” and the Pokers. This book is worth reading for those who have not yet plunged into the world of fantasy. She will best introduce everyone to the world of elves and hobbits.
"The Chronicles of Narnia" C.S. Lewis
The book is characterized by an abundance of religious Christian allegories. In this case, all the action takes place in a fantasy world. A series of books consists of seven editions of a small volume.Adolescents should become the main audience of these stories, since the language of writing corresponds to this age category with its ease and accessibility. But many adult fantasy lovers can relax in the evening reading these books.
"The Chronicle of the King's Assassin" P. Rotfuss
This is one of the best books of the genre. In a series of only two works. The plot tells about a young man who has outstanding capabilities. Over time, he turns into a legendary wizard and enters the story. The narration is diluted with inserts from the present, in which the same young man is already in adulthood, but it seems completely powerless.
"The Mist of Avalon" by M. Zimmer Bradley
A series of books built very specifically. In the course of the plot development, the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is told, but all these characters play minor roles. The focus is on the woman who is at the court of Arthur. Therefore, the story of Arthur is presented from a feminine point of view with a certain feminist touch.
"Archive of Buresvet" B. Sanderson
So far, only two books are presented in the series. The volume of them is impressive, so plunge into reading will have a long time. The reader will not regret for a minute that he spent time on the “Archive of Buresvet”, as it is filled with events and is read in one breath. Here the reader is immersed in the world of huge swords and battle scenes of incredible proportions.
“A Song of Ice and Flame” by J. R. R. Martin
This is another fundamental masterpiece of the world of fantasy. Only the lazy did not watch the series “Game of Thrones” and does not know that it is based on the work of Martin. The book is considered a modern classic, therefore every cultural fan of fantasy must read it at least once.
Harry Potter JK Rowling series
About the young wizard heard even those who are not fond of the fantasy genre. His miraculous changes in his life made a strong mage of a boy whom the most experienced and respected wizards of Hogwarts fear. An orphan living in a family of evil relatives has gained not only strength, but also true friends. Together, they fight evil, protecting their lives and the welfare of others. The reader will plunge into the world of transformations, funny and scary adventures. The last book of the series did not leave a chance to continue the story, but fans of the saga still hope for the author's imagination and new interesting adventures of the characters.
"Born of Fog" by B. Sanderson
The story is built around a complex system of magic. The so-called "Fogs" have amazing abilities: they can do amazing things using metals. The most interesting thing is to observe how heroes learn how to use their abilities and grow in their professionalism. The main task of the protagonists is the overthrow of the corrupt despotic regime.
"Flat World" T. Pratchett
In this series of 40 books that combine 8 different subjects. It will take a lot of time to read and master them, but the reader will spend this time very nicely. The series includes stories, encyclopedias, maps. The series does not look like a traditional fantasy. It is imbued with subtle humor, which makes books even more attractive to read. Unfortunately, the series of books was broken completely and irrevocably - at the beginning of the year Terry Pratchet left the world of the living, writing the last book of the series. She will be on the shelves this fall.
"The Wheel of Time" R. Jordan
The series has become a cult and has acquired a solid army of fans. The plot is template: in the center is the opposition of good and evil. This struggle determines the character of almost every book of the genre. Since the author of the first parts died in 2007, the series was completed by the author of the aforementioned “Buresvet Archive” Brandon Sanderson. For this, the fans of the cycle were extremely grateful to him.
Each of these books will easily take the reader to the world of fairy tales and magic. Those who have already studied the TOP 10, you can offer to get acquainted with the less entertaining books of the same genre:
- "Lightbringer" B. Weeks;
- "Dark beginnings" Philip Pullman;
- "The First Law" by Joe Abercrombie;
- Shannar by Terry Brooks;
- "War with Demons" P.B. Brett;
- "Master of Riddles" Patricia McKillip;
- "Gentlemen, bastards" Scott Lynch;
- Trilogy “Heritage” N.K. Jamisin;
- The Living Ship Saga: Robin Hobb;
- "Sword of Truth" by Terry Goodkind;
- Earthsea Ursula K. Le Guin;
- "Tapestry Fionavara" G. G. Kay;
- "Shadow of a Crow" by Anthony Ryan;
- "Ruined Empire" by Mark Lawrence;
- "A country worthy of its heroes" Richard C. Morgan;
- "Alien" Diana Gabldon;
- “The Malazan Book of the Fallen” by Stephen Ericson;
- "Chronicles of the Black Squad" Glen Cook;
- The Elemental Logic by Lori J. Marks;
- "The Chronicles of Amber" by Roger Zelazny;
- Merlin's Life Mary Stuart;
- "The Dark Elf Trilogy" by R. A. Salvatore;
- The Saga of Elric Melniboneysky Michael Murcock;
- "Redwall" Brian Jakes;
- "Desperate" Naomi Novik;
- Heritage by Christopher Paolini;
- “Ririya. The fulfillment of the prophecy "by Michael J. Sullivan;
- "Prince of the Void" by R. Scott Becker;
- The Spear Saga: Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman;
- "Powder Magician" Brian McClellan;
- "The King of Bygone and Future" by T. H. White;
- The Bartimaus Trilogy, Jonathan Stroud;
- Gormengast Mervyn Peak;
- "The Old Kingdom" Garth Knicks.
