The book has been a source of entertainment and inspiration for centuries. It has also been an agent of change as it has the power to challenge, shape, and change the way people think about life. Fantasy books, in particular, allow you to approach life differently. They can help you understand abstract concepts such as friendship, the battle between good and evil, love, and more. We will introduce to you the best fantasy books of all time so you can start your journey.
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The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
You’ve probably heard of his books from his movies, and his Oscar wins. JRR Tolkien is considered one of the fathers of fantasy literature. His purpose was to create mythology as the Greeks and Romans had. He even made his own language! In his books, you will find many adventures, a lot of characters and a lot of adventures. And if you like them so much, you will not be dissatisfied because Tolkien has many stories that complement his trilogy, so you can continue accompanying his heroes in their odyssey. We recommend Waterstones, where you can buy the whole Lord of the Rings universe. Get ready to meet elves, orcs, wizards, hobbits, and the dark lord Sauron!
The Chronicles of Narnia
It consists of 7 books written by C. S. Lewis. Each book is a specific adventure filled with excitement, monsters and talking animals! Narnia is a world created by a lion called Aslan in which there are continuous battles between men, animals and other mythological creatures. Our main characters will be able to get to Narnia through a magical wardrobe or using magical rings. Explore the world of Narnia and its fate!
Harry Potter
Another seven books in our list, this time elaborated by J. K. Rowling since 1997. Get to know the life of Harry Potter, a young wizard who carries a terrible curse, as we go for his first time to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The books have found immense popularity, have good reviews worldwide and sold more than 500 million copies. What would you do if you found out you are a wizard?
Games of Thrones
It is a fantasy novel written by American author George R. R. Martin in 1996 and winner of the Locus Award for best fantasy novel in 1997. It is the first instalment in the hugely popular A Song of Ice and Fire series. The story is characterized by its medieval aesthetics, the description of numerous well-detailed characters, the contrasting points of view of the multiple protagonists, its plot with unexpected twists and subtle and moderate use of the magical aspects so common in other works of heroic fantasy.
The Kingkiller Chronicle
It is a trilogy of fantasy novels written by Patrick Rothfuss. It narrates the life of Kvothe, adventurer, arcanist and famous musician. The plot is divided into two different times: the present, in which Kvothe tells his story to Devan Lochees (better known as the Chronicler), and the past, where most of the story takes place. You will learn different magic systems such as Alchemy, sympathetic magic, sygaldry, and naming. The books released in the series have sold over 10 million copies.
With these 5 top recommendations, you will start diving into a fantasy world as you’ve never experienced before.
