The 52,851 subscribers of the r fantasy subreddit were asked to list their top 5 favorite fantasy books series theyve ever read, and the users posted favorites were combined to make a top 105. The agent of hel series, by jacqueline carey 3 books carey is well known for her excellent epic fantasy series kushiels legacy, but she recently tried her hand at urban fantasy, to fantastic results. But what i think is most important when putting a list like this together is the quality of the books that make the cut. The majority of the book takes place at a fantasy convention, and the clash of the magic readers with actual magic provides many of the book s best laughs. All three books are available together in the abhorsen trilogy box set. Aug 20, 2015 the 51 best fantasy series ever written whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, theres. Sheila rogers 40 comments you will find everything from the ohsofamous harry potter, to a couple of classics, to one of our favorite graphic novels. The 10 best books to buy for teen boys in 2020 thoughtco. From awardwinning writing team of shannon and dean hale and illustrator leuyen pham, here is the first in a humorous and actionpacked chapter book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black. For children today, there is no higher praise than to compare a book to the harry potter series. The malazan world by steven erikson is everything you want in a high fantasy world.
Its exhaustive narrative spanning multiple continents and thousands of years is too complex to effectively describe here, but all eventually comes back to the malazan empire and who gains as well as who deserves power within it. Whether your kids became fantasy fans after tearing through the bestselling harry potter book series or have always loved stories about magic and enchanted lands, this list is full of books that will push the limits of kids imaginations. Jan 24, 2020 if youre looking for something quick, adventurous, and memorable, riyria revelations is a great sixbook series in a charmingly traditional fantasy setting. It is funny and action packed with unexpected twists and turns. Getting teen boys interested in books can be a challenge for parents. They have been read many times, but i rarely see them mentioned. You can step inside magnificent worlds or familiar settings. Ive read more realistic books, and funnier books, and wiser ones but i must say, this is a marvelous blend of those flavors. A new novella has been published weekly since 1961, and there are currently over 2700 stories. The agent of hel series, while on the short side for the genre, is full to bursting with wonderful characters and intense action. Malazan book of the fallen series, by steven erikson 1999 to 2011 spanning 10 books and over 9,000 pages of brutal, beautiful and complex fantasy. Dec 31, 2014 discovering a new book series is a fantastic feeling. I am so happy to see the down girl and sit series listed here. A funny look at 1970s america seen through the scope of an unintentionally murderous aging writer.
I raced through every book to find out what happened next. All of rick riordans series are funny, can be sad, but theyre really just perfect. Sure, this series might be about life or death as questionably functioning. Good books for year olds that they will want to read. This is a classic feelgood, heroesalwayswin fantasy series that pushes. Throughout our travels were documenting the treasures we find so we can.
Free romance books for kindle freebooksy free kindle books. While the world in rowells book obviously began as homage to hogwarts, she populates it with surprising species and characters that are often quite funny twists on fantasy cliches. Sure, this series might be about life or death as questionably functioning technology and the struggle to survive amidst destruction in space, but thats never caused these characters to keep their attitudes in check. Here are the best books and our favorite reads of 2019. This book list for year olds includes a variety of genres.
The first book of the abhorsen trilogy established garth nix as a force in young adult fantasy, and the remainder of the series does not disappoint. The first book in the a chorus of dragons series begins as a. The book wasnt particularly well written or original in fact, it began as twilight fan fiction. James describes his new fantasy trilogy dark star as. Blog posted on friday, dec 21 the 12 best epic fantasy books like game of thrones we get it. Jul 19, 2010 in a similar vein, abercrombie is pretty funny, i. The books are in descending order from 1 to 105, with the ones at the top of the list being voted on the most by the r fantasy community. Adventure, drama, suspense and humour that will captivate even the most reluctant readers. The malazan book of the fallen series by steven erikson. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jordans 14 book series takes place on a familiar world, earth. I love the hitchhikers guide, have read just about every david and leigh eddings book, enjoy anne bishops black jewels and tir alainn books, and was. Its exhaustive narrative spanning multiple continents and thousands of years is too complex to effectively describe here, but all eventually comes back to the. Best erotic books 2019 sexy romance novels for adults.
Dec 03, 2015 terry pratchett is the master of the fantasy humor genre, so its hard to go wrong with any book from his discworld series. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all. Written in the early 50s these books have endured and are as enjoyable today as they were back then. Horror these book titles were created with ghost stories in mind. In an eight book series with piles of tiein material, king weaves a story that. The discworld is, of course, a flat disc being carried on the back of a. With the hobbit ruling theaters across the globe and fans buzzing about game of thrones, cbr looks at the greatest fantasy comic books. Were on a quest to find the best fantasy series ever written. Think creepypasta and stories you may have heard or.
Malazan book of the fallen is another deeply iconic fantasy series, often cited as one of the best high fantasies in recent years. In the 2000s, the harry potter novels became the rare series read by fantasy fans and non fantasy fans, book lovers and non book lovers, basically everyone on. The best fantasy book series of all time the daily dot. Based on historical events, the poppy war, brilliantly written, shows you how this war orphan aced the keju, a test that finds the most talented youth, entered the most elite military school, and discovered her unknown power. Mar 25, 2020 the 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. Nov 14, 2016 we recently provided you with a list of a dozen ongoing urban fantasy series for your bingereading pleasure, but if theres one thing we know about this addictive fantasy subgenre, its that it can often seem rarer to find a completed series than an ongoing oneauthors are happy to chug along, racking up more than a dozen volumes featuring a beloved character. The 9 best fantasy book series if you love game of thrones, this list is for you. Gardner recently published a new funny fantasy trilogy, the temporary magic series, and is at work on a new ebenezum book, though he. Completely original, dark dystopian thriller featuring a corrupt government bent on exploitation of newly discovered. So we thought of some other dark, funny fantasy favorites to keep us occupied. This short list of fun urban fantasy books and series blurs the lines a bit between a strict definition of urban fantasy and say paranormal or supernatural fantasy. A map and glossary help kids keep track of the exotic place names and words in fantasy languages.
Apr 23, 2018 need some fantasy book recommendations. Fortunately, many young adult authors are now writing teen books that rank high in guy appeal. Crosleys tales of urban living are as funny as her books title, documenting everything from her weird obsession with plastic ponies to trying to determine which party guest left an unwelcome surprise on her bathroom floor. The new original dan abnett book is sort of funny, if you like puns and blackadderesque humour. The 51 best fantasy series ever written whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want.
The lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of narnia series is another classic set of books that deserve attention. Preteens need good books that both resonate with their complex lives as well as educate and entertain them. One of the most impacting novels released the past decade, this book hit a. Under the latter pen name, millar has published a series of books about thraxas, an overweight. Mar 14, 2018 science fiction books that are funny af. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. Best fantasy book series and sci fi book series of all time. If thats still not enough of a challenge for you, theyre also in german. A memoir about growing up in south africa by the comedian, now the host of the daily show, who was born into an illegal interracial relationship. Fantasy fiction is serious business, until it isnt. Best book series for 7th graders ever greatschools. Apr 11, 2018 in the 2000s, the harry potter novels became the rare series read by fantasy fans and non fantasy fans, book lovers and non book lovers, basically everyone on planet earth.
Nprs reader pick the best we thought you might need a laugh right about now, so this years summer reader poll celebrates all the books and one short story, and a few. Funny chapter book series for kids ages 711 years as i have shared previously, my eldest loves a good dose of humour in her books. Nov 23, 2015 the eyre affair is the first in a brilliant series that straddles the line between scifi, fantasy, and classical literature. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Here is a list of some of the most popular young adult books for teen boys. As one of the most famous high fantasy series, the wheel of time is a must for anyone looking to dive very deep into a fantasy world.
And no one does crossgenre absurdist adventure comedy better than jasper. Dear dragon by josh funk, illustrated by rudolfo montalvo. If you crave stories that take more than one book, check out these fantasy book series for adults. The series is often compared to martins a song of ice and fire. If none of these is enough for you, look into the perry rhodan series.
Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. Books that fall in this category would be the harry dresden series by butcher, the first law and other works by abercrombie. This is an epic fantasy adventure based on the journey of will, a 15yearold boy who discovers that he has been chosen as a rangers apprentice and must be trained to be a protector of the kingdom. Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. A first fantasy series for many, eddingss the belgariad books are far from originalthe protagonist is a simple farm boy who is chosen by a prophecybut they are fun. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the. While we love our multivolume doorstoppers and grimdark epics as much as the next reader, sometimes its fun. Best humorous fantasy and science fiction 350 books. Fantasy is such a good way to get your head outside your usual setting. These elements make the titles different from the adventure titles, but these 2 genres share quite a few other elements. As i said in my 8th grade reading list, its an extremely tricky age. Best books for fourthgraders by fourth grade, 9 and 10yearolds are not only devouring books, theyre expanding their worldviews, too. To say shannara is a series of books is like saying the olympics are a sporting event. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste.
May 02, 2010 im fairly bored with my personal library at the moment and am looking for some suggestions of humorous fantasy scifi books. If youve never read any moore, and youre looking for a book that will make you both laugh and think, i highly recommend lamb. Feb 11, 2017 8 scififantasy books sexier than fifty shades. The death series complete mega boxed set science fiction romance thriller books 19 by tamara rose blodgett. A dozen spectacular book series 9 12 year old boys will love january 9, 2017 by. A guide to comic fantasy books and humorous fantasy. Fantasy these book titles have a lot of fantasy related elements, like fantasy creatures and magic. When a prophecy warns that the world will end next saturday before dinner, an angel and demon, whove been living among mortals and have learned to love the human world, team up to find the antichrista young boy named adam who ended up with the wrong family after a mixup at the hospitaland see if they can put an end to end times before its too late. The best fantasy and science fiction that is humorous in tone or plot. Everyone loves a good novel, but when youre looking for something new, why not take a look at the best mystery books around.
Book series of all time top ten wings of fire characters queenterra top ten most loved wings of fire couples feathermist top ten fantasy book series top ten best noncanon percy jackson and heroes of olympus parings annaofarendelle332 best a song of ice and fire characters. Discover the best humorous fantasy in best sellers. Full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. This is the first book in the four book inheritance cycle series, which is reminiscent of tolkien and full of ancient magic, elves, dwarves, and dragon lore.
The 12 best epic fantasy books like game of thrones reedsy. As much as it teases us nerds, it ultimately has nothing but love and respect for fantasy readers and writers. Youll find a wide variety here, excellent books that appeal to a range of preteen interests. They love reading about all kinds of families and kids in all kinds of situations and countries, living in their own time or other eras. James fifty shades of grey unearthed some ache wed forgotten wed had in. Which brings us to this book list our 50 best books for 11 and 12 yearolds, curated by a panel of childrens literature experts. The book of three is the first of the fabulous chronicles of prydain series and has taran and his psychic pig, henwyn, taking on the evil horned king. May 18, 2016 carry on, by rainbow rowell its the details that make this book as funny as it is. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. However, with both of them i wouldnt describe them as comic fantasy writers, like pratchett. This started out with picture books and has continued as she moves into chapter books and novels. Best books for sixthgraders as tweens start figuring out the world and their place in it, welltold stories can help them explore different places, feelings, issues, and eras.
I sometimes struggle with tolkien and rothfuss types due to sometimes how serious they are taking their writing no less good books, just less consistently funny. The 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. Dec 20, 2018 the first installment in a new illustrated chapter book series by kallie george, featuring enchanting illustrations by alexandra boiger, will charm young readers as clover learns that courage and heart can be even more powerful than good luck. Im not too picky about subject matter, just looking for something new and different. Our list of engaging books for 11 and 12yearolds has it all, from nonfiction and science fiction to exciting fantasy epics and gritty urban tales inspired by the. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. A 10volume series chronicling the complicated world of the malazan empire, plagued by bitter warfare, ancient sorcerers, and imperial legions. Best humorous fantasy and science fiction 350 books goodreads. It wasnt easy to narrow down the field i could easily have written a list just of fantasy heist novels, another list focused only on fantasy detective fiction, etc, but youre unlikely to go wrong with these. Most humorous or witty fantasy books i already know about pratchett, lynch and abercrombie and quite enjoy each of their types of humor sprinkled in their writing.
Discovering a new book series is a fantastic feeling. Jamess sexfilled trilogy, and take these books to bed instead. Best epic fantasy book series of all time top ten wings of fire characters queenterra top ten most loved wings of fire couples feathermist top ten fantasy book series top ten best noncanon percy jackson and heroes of olympus parings annaofarendelle332 best a song of ice and fire characters esteluki top ten favorite gods from the percy jackson. The tough guide to fantasyland by diana wynne jones. Step through the wardrobe to adventures one could only begin to imagine.
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