Top 10 Fantasy Books to Read on a Day Off

Nothing better than to sit back, kick your feet up, and read a good book to relax on your day off.

(1) The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time #3) /- (1991)

The story follows the declaration of Rand al’Thor as the Dragon Reborn, and the efforts of those who want to help him and those who want to stop him.

  • Written by Robert Jordan

(2) A Monster Calls (2011)

The story follows a boy named Conor who struggles to cope with his mother’s illness while being repeatedly visited by a monster who tells Conor three stories in preparation for hearing Conor tells his own story.

  • Written by Patrick Ness

(3) The Last Wish (The Witcher #1) /- (1993)

Geralt of Rivia, after having been injured in battle, rests in a temple. During that time, he has flashbacks to recent events in his life, with each flashback forming a short story.

  • Written by Andrzej Sapkowski

(4) Armageddon’s Children (Genesis of Shannara #1) /- (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.

  • Written by Terry Brooks

(5) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #7) /- (2007)

Set as the seventh and final novel of the Harry Potter series, the book follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione who are searching for Horcruxes and the Deathly Hallows while evading capture by Voldemort’s Death Eaters and his follows.

  • J. K. Rowling

(6) Street Magic (The Circle Opens #2) /- (2001)

Describes the further adventures of child-mage Briar Moss in his travels with his teacher, the Dedicate Initiate Rosethorn.

  • Written by Tamora Pierce

(7) Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor (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.

  • Written by Carrie Bebris

(8) Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn (Xanth #8) /– (1984)

Set as the eighth book in the Xanth series, the story follows a Castle Roogna’s ghost, Jordan the Barbarian, tells Princess Ivy his story of betrayal and death via the magical medium of the Tapestry.

  • Written by Piers Anthony

(9) The Hobbit (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.

  • Written by J. R. R. Tolkien

(10) The Flaw in All Magic (Magebreakers #1)

When a murder occurs on the campus of a warded university, Tane Carver is brought in to consult. Unfortunately, he can’t use magic, but it understands it better than most. Assisted by a half-orc and the lead investigator who happens to be an old flame, Carver must find out who’s responsible for the murder and who’s the masked mage pursuing him.

Written by Ben S. Dobson

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