Here’s a list of some of our favorite fantasy books that we’ve re-read or plan to re-read.
(1) The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster in 2002
The story follows Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker as they are sent to a planet to settle a dispute as growing unrest threatens the Galactic Republic’s stability.
(2) A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire Book 3) by George R.R. Martin in 2000
A Storm of Swords picks up with The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings, a large host of wildlings, the tribes from beyond the Seven Kingdoms’ northern border, approach the Wall that marks the border, and Daenerys Targaryen, the daughter of a deposed former king of Westeros and “mother” of the world’s only living dragons, sails west, planning to retake her late father’s throne.
(3) Street Magic (The Circle Opens Book 2) by Tamora Pierce in 2001
Describes the further adventures of child-mage Briar Moss in his travels with his teacher, the Dedicate Initiate Rosethorn.
(4) Bewitching the Enemy (Vieux Carré Witch Sister Book 1) by Dawn Chartier in 2014
The plot follows protagonist Storm Morgeaux who discovers that she is a Witch and the bond she has with a Paladin named Nate, who must choose between protecting her or killing her.
(5) The Elves of Cintra (Genesis of Shannara Book 2) by Terry Brooks in 2008
The story follows a hero who flees Seattle with a group of orphaned street kids, while another leads a group to the Oregon wilderness to meet the long-hidden Elves of Cintra.
(6) Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn (Xanth Book 8) by Piers Anthony in 1984
The story follows a Castle Roogna’s ghost, Jordan the Barbarian, who tells Princess Ivy his story of betrayal and death via the magical medium of the Tapestry.
(7) Blood of Elves (The Witcher Book 3) by Andrzej Sapkowski in 1994
When the Empire of Nilfgaard attacks the Kingdom of Cintra, Ciri, granddaughter of Queen Calanthe, manages to flee the capital city. The Emperor of Nilfgaard sends his spies to find her, hoping to harness her magical potential and the elven blood in her veins. Enter Geralt of Rivia. A monster hunter for hire, he’s keeping Ciri safe at the Witchers’ keep, Kaer Morhen. But with the Emperor’s spies closing in, how long can Geralt keep Ciri hidden away?
(8) A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire Book 1) by George R.R. Martin in 1996
A Game of Thrones follows Ned Stark who becomes Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon, Ned’s bastard son Jon Snow joins the Night’s Watch, an ancient order sworn to defend Westeros by maintaining the Wall, and the exiled Viserys Targaryen marries his sister, Daenerys, off to Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in exchange for an army to take back Westeros.
(9) Storm Front (The Dresden Files Book 1) by Jim Butcher in 2000
A call from a distraught wife, and another from Lt. Murphy of the Chicago PD Special Investigation Unit makes Harry believe things are looking up, but they are about to get worse, much worse. Someone has violated the first law of magic: Thou Shalt Not Kill. Tracking that someone takes Harry into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago, from mobsters to vampires, while he himself is under suspicion of the crimes.
(10) Sacrifice (Legacy of the Force Book 5) by Karen Traviss in 2007
Civil war rages as the Galactic Alliance led by Cal Omas and the Jedi forces of Luke Skywalker battles a confederation of breakaway planets that rally to the side of rebellious Corellia. Suspected of involvement in an assassination plot against Queen Mother Tenel Ka of the Hapes Consortium, Han and Leia Solo are on the run, hunted by none other than their own son, Jacen, whose increasingly authoritarian tactics as head of GA security have led Luke and Mara Skywalker to fear that their nephew may be treading perilously close to the dark side.
(11) The Dragon Sorcerer by John Gregory Betancourt in 2003
Fel Blackmane is a pirate, rogue, and thorough scoundrel. But he also has a sense of adventure second to none, and every year he vows to do one impossible thing. This time he plans to sail his ship to the annual fair, sell ill-gotten booty back to its original owners, and make off with a new fortune. Unfortunately, Blackmane’s deeds haven’t gone unnoticed. Someone powerful is looking for vengeance . . .
(12) Dusk (Tales of Noreela Book 1) by Tim Lebbon in 2006
The story follows Kosar the thief who enlist the aid of his ex-lover and Shantasi warrior A’Meer, and their band of unexpected allies as he embarks on a journey to protect a special boy from the dark forces closing in on him.
(13) Vector Prime (The New Jedi Order Book 1) by R.A. Salvatore in 1999
As the Jedi and the Republic focus on internal struggles after the downfall of the Empire, a new threat surfaces from beyond the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim–an enemy bearing weapons and technology unlike anything New Republic scientists have ever seen.
(14) Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reeves in 2001
After years of waiting in the shadows, Darth Sidious is taking the first step in his master plan to bring the Republic to its knees. Key to his scheme are the Neimoidians of the Trade Federation. Then one of his Neimoidian contacts disappears, and Sidious does not need his Force-honed instincts to suspect betrayal. He orders his apprentice, Darth Maul, to hunt the traitor down.
(15) The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) by George R.R. Martin in 1991
The story features young heroes Rand al’Thor, Mat Cauthon, and Perrin Aybara, who join Shienaren soldiers in a quest to retrieve the Horn of Valere. At the same time, Egwene al’Vere, Nynaeve al’Meara, and Elayne Trakand go to the White Tower in Tar Valon to learn Aes Sedai ways. Finally, an exotic army invades the western coast.
(16) The Dragon’s Son (The Dragonvarld Trilogy Book 2) by Margaret Weis in 2004
(20) A Storm of Swords (2000) by George R.R. Martin – A Storm of Swords picks up with The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings, a large host of wildlings, the tribes from beyond the Seven Kingdoms’ northern border, approach the Wall that marks the border, and Daenerys Targaryen, the daughter of a deposed former king of Westeros and “mother” of the world’s only living dragons, sails west, planning to retake her late father’s throne.
(17) The Wayfarer Redemption (The Wayfarer Redemption Book 1) by Sara Douglass in 1995
Achar is under attack by an evil lord from the North, Gorgreal-his ice demons strike from the sky and kill hundreds of brave warriors in the blink of an eye. One young woman, Faraday, betrothed of Duke Borneheld, learns that all she has been told about her people’s history is untrue. While fleeing to safety from the dangerous land, Faraday, embarks on a journey, which will change her life forever, in search of the true nature of her people.
(18) The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower Book 3) by Stephen King in 1991
Roland, Susannah, and Eddie must draw Jake into Mid-World and then follow the Path of the Beam all the way to the Dark Tower. Along the way our tet stumbles into the ruined city of Lud and are caught between the warring gangs of the Pubes and the Grays. The only way out of Lud is to wake Blaine the Mono, an insane train that has a passion for riddling, and for suicidal journeys.
(19) A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire Book 2) by George R.R. Martin 1999
A Clash of Kings depicts the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros in civil war, while the Night’s Watch mounts a reconnaissance to investigate the mysterious people known as wildlings. Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen continues her plan to conquer the Seven Kingdoms.
(20) Armageddon’s Children (Genesis of Shannara Book 1) by Terry Brooks in 2006
Navigating the scarred and poisoned landscape that once was America and guided by a powerful talisman, Knight of the Word Logan Tom has sworn an oath to seek out a remarkable being born of magic, possessed of untold abilities, and destined to lead the final fight against darkness.
(21) Realm of the Reaper (Everworld Book 4) by K.A. Applegate in 1999
In the fourth installment, April, Jalil, David, and Christopher take on Vikings, trolls, Aztecs, and dragons; the group is about to discover the true opposite of heaven.
(22) Moon Called (Mercy Thompson Book 1) by Patricia Briggs in 2006
Mercedes Thompson, aka Mercy, is a talented Volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington who happens to be a walker, a magical being with the power to shift into a coyote at will. When a young werewolf seeks Mercy’s help, claiming to be on the run from a dangerous pack, she finds herself caught in the midst of a supernatural power struggle. As Mercy delves deeper into the mysterious disappearance of local werewolves, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and magical intrigue.
(23) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter Book 1) by J.K. Rowling in 1997
The story follows Harry Potter, young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, and his acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
(24) Crimson City (Crimson City Book 1) by Liz Maverick in 2005
Follows vampire Fleur Dumont, who struggles to attain her family’s legacy after the murder of her brothers, and Dain Reston, a B-Ops member struggling with his own inner demons, as the two of them attempt to solve the murder of her brothers.
(25) Splintered (Splintered Series Book 1) by A.G. Howard in 2013
In the real Wonderland, Alyssa Gardner must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to save her family from the curse stretching back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
(26) The Last Wish (The Witcher Book 1) by Andrzej Sapkowski in 1990
Geralt of Rivia is a witcher – A cunning sorcerer. A merciless assassin. And a cold-blooded killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous looking is evil and not everything fair is good… and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.
(27) The Flaw in All Magic (Magebreakers Book 1) by Ben S. Dobson in 2018
The story follows Tane Carver, a human who lacks magic but more than makes up for it with his wits, is tasked with solving a murder on campus despite its unbreakable wards with the help of a half-orc named Kadka.
(28) Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor by Carrie Bebris in 2001
A dracolich and his sorcerous queen have seized control of the Mythal, the ancient magic that once protected the war-ravaged elven capital. Once the elven ruin is completely in their thrall, the cult intends to expand its domination one city — and one soul — at a time.
(29) The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1937
The Hobbit is set within Tolkien’s fictional universe and follows the quest of home-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins to win a share of the treasure guarded by Smaug the dragon.
(30) A Darker Crimson (Crimson City Book 4) by Carolyn Jewel in 2005
Officer Claudia Donovan goes to the plane of Orcus, home of the demons, to rescue her daughter with the help of a vampire, Tiberiu Korzha, while dealing with the demon Lath.
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