Reading fantasy novels is a great way to escape from the humdrum of reality. Whether you prefer magic, dragons, or just want to live vicariously through another character, this list will guide you in your search for a new book.
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The next step is finding a book that interests you from the list.
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by J.K. Rowling. The books are set in a magical world and revolve around Harry Potter, a boy who discovers he is a wizard. The first book was published in 1997 and since then has sold over 450 million copies worldwide.
Over time, the popularity of the series has generated countless spin-offs, including movies, video games and theme park attractions at Universal Studios parks worldwide.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children by C.S. Lewis, published between 1954 and 1956. It is considered a classic of children’s literature and is the author’s best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 41 languages. Written by an Oxford University professor with experience in fantasy stories, they have been influential in children’s literature, cinema and culture. Times online named the series one of “the 50 greatest British achievements of the 20th century”.
In writing about his world in The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis used allegory to convey Christianity to readers who may not have otherwise found it accessible or interesting. He prefaces each novel with descriptions that he calls “fables”, which are intended as guides to interpreting its meaning: “In this tale I have attempted to synthesize some elements from myth & legend (notably Aladdin), with others from modern psychology & experience.”
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien that was first published in 1954. The story takes place in Middle-earth, a fictional world with human inhabitants and many different species of creatures such as elves, orcs, and dragons. The main characters are hobbits, men and elves who go on a quest to destroy the One Ring.
It’s one of those books that everyone has heard of but not everyone has read; but if you’re looking for some inspiration when it comes to writing your own fantasy novel, or even just getting into one, then why not give this classic piece by J.R.R Tolkien a try?
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
The Wheel of Time is a fantasy series written by Robert Jordan, who was born in 1948. The first book was published in 1990, and the final book was released posthumously in 2013. It’s 14 books long, making it one of the longest fantasy series ever written.
The series is about a world where magic exists, and not just your run-of-the-mill kind either. There are people who can channel the One Power (think telekinesis), some who can change their appearance into animal forms (another type of shapeshifting), those with healing abilities, and more. Basically if you like to read about magical abilities and beings then this is your series.
The Dark Tower series by Stephen King
The Dark Tower series is about a gunslinger named Roland Deschain, who is on a quest to find the Dark Tower. The series has elements of fantasy, science fiction, horror and even post-apocalyptic westerns.
The first book in the series introduces us to Roland in his youth and shows how he became this badass gunfighter. As the story progresses we see him grow up into a hardened warrior. Along the way he meets up with many other interesting characters like Eddie Dean, Susannah Dean (who comes from our world), Jake Chambers (who also comes from our world), Oy (a billy bumbler) and Walter Padick/Randall Flagg (a sorcerer).
The book starts off pretty quickly introducing all these characters but it takes a while before everything connects together as one cohesive plotline so don’t worry if you have trouble following along at first.
The Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin
The Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin is set in a fictional world, Westeros, and its neighboring continent of Essos. In this universe, you’ll find a cast of characters both familiar and strange: there are dragons (yes, actual dragons), ice zombies called wights and giants who live in the north of Westeros. The books follow the story of warring families as they fight for control over their kingdoms and strive to lift themselves out of poverty during a time period that resembles medieval Europe.
While Martin’s novels are known for their violence and gore, they’re also well-written tales full of political intrigue, romance and adventure. If you’re looking for a book that will transport you into an imaginary fantasy world without sacrificing literary quality or character development in your reading experience then this series may be right up your alley.
Conclusion
Fantasy novels are a great way to escape from the humdrum of reality and enter into a world of magic and wonder. We hope this list helped you find your next fantasy novel.