The 50 Must Read Fantasy Books of All time  

As someone who enjoys reading fantasy novels, I am always eager to find new fantasy books to read. But that is not always easy. That is why we have created a list of the 50 must read fantasy books of all time. Keep reading to find out which books made the list!    

The fantasy genre is filled with tons of great novels. There is something for everyone. It is no wonder that many readers gravitate towards fantasy books. This list will try to capture some of that magic.  

But even 50 books doesn’t feel like enough. But you can be sure that this list will take years to get through. Some of the books on this list have tons of books in their respective series. Trying to read The Wheel of Time series alone can take up to a year or more. You can see the full list below!        

The 50 Must Read Fantasy Books of All time    

• The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien
• A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman
• His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
• Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
• The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
• Dune by Frank Herbert
• The Night Angel by Brent Weeks
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie
• The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
• A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
• The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
• Discworld by Terry Pratchett
• The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
• The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
• Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 
• The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1 by Patrick Rothfuss
• Temeraire by Naomi Novik
• The Gentlemen Bastards by Scott Lynch
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman
• The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
• The Malazan Book of the Fallen Trilogy by Steven Erikson
• Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling
• The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
• The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
• Good Omens by Terry Pratchett
• The Once and Future King by T.H. White
• Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
• Perdido Street Station by China Mieville
• The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
• The Jade City by Fonda Lee
• Magician by Raymond E. Feist
• Watership Down by Richard Adams
• The Princess Bride by William Goldman
• The Divine Cities Trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett
• The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker
• Circe by Madeline Miller
• Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
• The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
• The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini
• The Riftwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist 
• Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
• Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 
• Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
• Stardust by Neil Gaiman
• Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
• The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

The 50 Best Fantasy Books      

I If you love fantasy novels, then you have to read The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Not only is it an amazing series but it is the formula that many fantasy authors have used to write their novels. If you have read a bunch of fantasy novels, then you have most likely come across troupes that were popularized by Tolkien.  

One of my favorite series on the list is The First Law by Joe Abercrombie. It is a gritty and bloody series that feels like it belongs on HBO. The characters are interesting and the protagonist has his moments. The world building is what makes this novel special and one of a kind.  

My favorite fantasy writer has to be Brandon Sanderson without a question. He has many great fantasy series and all of them have made me a fan. His characters are likable and his world-building is great. The Stormlight Archive and the Mistborn series have made him a star in the fantasy world.  

Not every fantasy novel has to be as popular as The Lord of the Rings or A Song of ice and Fire. Novels such as The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco and Temeraire by Naomi Novik. You should try various new fantasy novels and see which ones end up being your favorite!  

Conclusion

That ends this list of the 50 must read fantasy books of all time. How many of these fantasy books have you read? What books should have made the list? Let us know in the comments below!

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