Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• Derkholm series by Diana Wynne Jones
Although sadly, the sequel is not as good as the first book, it is still a pretty damn cool world to be in. Set in a fantasy world that is ravaged by the Pilgrim Tours where tourists from a mundane Earth pay money for a fantasy ( Read more... )

Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
Literally about a bastard named Fitz who is specifically, a royal bastard, which means he is even more screwed over than the usual bastard as he is basically conscripted due to his birth to be a workhorse for his country. Trained as an ( Read more... )

Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Surreal little fairytale that Gaiman made up about a young man who irrationally promises a star to the girl of his dreams and then determines to get her said star. Weird but cool. There's actually several versions as there's the print book from and ( Read more... )

Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Really cool young adult book about children that form a gang of thieves. Set in a fantastical Italy where the unwanted children form their own world. Shares same vibe as Zilpha Keatley Snyder's The Egypt Game and E.L. Konigsburg's The ( Read more... )

Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• The Belgariad by David Eddings
I have such good nostalgic memories about this series. One of my first epic fantasies, I can't help but have a special place in my heart for this series. It does have lots of fantasy cliches like ignorant farmboy as the hero and wise old ( Read more... )

Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• Sir Apropos of Nothing series by Peter David
I still have to read the last book but a series that takes a satirical look at the various fantasy traditions. The first book covers medieval style fantasies, the second covers celtic traditions while the third parodies asian ( Read more... )

Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• Song of the Beast by Carol Berg
Stand-alone novel about a bard who has been imprisoned and punished. It's a grim story as he is in pretty bad circumstances (i.e. torture) so it is not so much a coming-of-age story but a coming-to-terms with life story. Very good read.

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Fantasy books I recommend, sorted by author's last name in alphabetical order.

• The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander

A great series for all ages and would be a good introduction for kids to fantasy. It's a series that Harry Potter aspires to-one that grows up along with the reader. The first book would be for general audiences and good for all ( Read more... )