What great fantasy books should I read?

Martin's books have been at the top of this list for years, and despite his delayed release of the 6th book (The Winds of Winter), his works still stand out as some of the best in the genre. If you haven't read Martin just yet (I'm speaking to the three of you out there who have not), you owe it to yourself to read this series. read more

Depends on what type of fantasy you prefer. The obvious choices are Tolkien's Lord of the Rings or George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones, but frankly, neither are easy reads. read more

Why you should read it: Le Guin's Earthsea Series, composed of six full length books, is regarded as one of the best works in fantasy. It follows the central protagonist, Ged, through his entire life. read more

If you’re reading a list of the best fantasy books, there’s like a 0% chance you haven’t read The Lord of the Rings books already, but just in case you somehow haven’t, you should. Required reading. Prerequisite for all fantasy. read more