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The ultimate fantasy list.
Updated July 20, 2023
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The Amulet of Samarkand.
Stroud, Jonathan
Paper Book
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Assassin's Apprentice. [online electronic book]
Hobb, Robin
Ebook
A gorgeously illustrated anniversary edition of the book that launched the epic Farseer Trilogy, praised by George R. R. Martin as "fantasy as it ought to be written" and Lin-Manuel Miranda as "an incredible series," featuring a new foreword by Robin Hobb and ten illustrations. ...
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The blade itself.
Abercrombie, Joe.
Paper Book
'Delightfully twisted and evil' GUARDIAN 'Highly recommended ... seek it out' Joe Hill Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled and increasingly bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer extraordinaire, is trapped in a twisted and broken...
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Dragon keeper.
Hobb, Robin
Paper Book
"Robin Hobb is one of our very best fantasy writers." New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson With Dragon Keeper, Robin Hobb, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling "master fantasist" (Baltimore Sun), begins a breathtaking new...
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Dragonflight. [online electronic book]
McCaffrey, Anne.
Ebook
The first novel in the legendary and magical New York Times bestselling dragonriding series, "a masterpiece of adventure, intrigue, and romance" (Danielle L. Jensen), from Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Anne McCaffrey "Anne McCaffrey's Pern novels are truly...
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Eragon.
Paolini, Christopher
Paper Book
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight...
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The eye of the world.
Jordan, Robert, 1948-2007
Paper Book
Soon to be an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! The first novel in Robert Jordan's #1New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become...
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The fellowship of the ring.
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973
Paper Book
The opening novel of The Lord of the Rings--the greatest fantasy epic of all time--which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read...
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A game of thrones
Martin, George R. R.
Ebook
NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES--THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON Here is the first book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece. A GAME OF THRONES
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Gardens of the moon.
Erikson, Steven
Paper Book
The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent. The Empress' rule is absolute. Darujhistan, the last bastion of independence, holds out on her and it is here that she turns her predatory gaze.
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Graceling. [online electronic audiobook]
Cashore, Kristin
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The gunslinger.
King, Stephen, 1947-
Paper Book
In 1978 Stephen King introduced the world to the last Gunslinger, Roland of Gilead. Nothing has been the same since. Over twenty years later the quest for the Dark Tower continues to take readers on a wildly epic ride. Through parallel worlds and across time, Roland must brave desolate wastelands...
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Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle,...
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The Magician's nephew.
Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963
Paper Book
Brand new editions of The Chronicles of Narnia The Magician's Nephew is now repackaged in an unjacketed paper-over-board edition with black-and-white Pauline Baynes' artwork in the interior and the iconic Chris Van Allsburg artwork on the cover.
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Mistborn : final empire
Sanderson, Brandon.
Paper Book
Now with over 10 million copies sold, The Mistborn Series has the thrills of a heist story, the twistiness of political intrigue, and the epic scale of a landmark fantasy saga. For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in...
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The name of the wind
Rothfuss, Patrick
Paper Book
Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss' epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. "I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss." --Lin-Manuel Miranda OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND ...
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Pawn of prophecy.
Eddings, David.
Paper Book
Selected as a 2003 Popular Paperback for Young Adults by the Young Adult Library Services Association Long ago, so the storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion over all and drove the world to war. Now the one talisman keeping this sinister force from seizing power has been disturbed...
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Prince of Thorns.
Lawrence, Mark, 1966-
Paper Book
A stunning fantasy debut from a major new talent! When he was nine, he watched his mother and brother killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king... It's time for Prince Honorous...
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The priory of the orange tree
Shannon, Samantha
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling "epic feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Game of Thrones" (Bustle). NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: AMAZON (Top 100 Editors Picks and Science Fiction and Fantasy) * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * BOOKPAGE...
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The shadow of the Gods
Gwynne, John
Ebook
"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." --Anthony Ryan THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to...
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Throne of glass.
Maas, Sarah J.
Paper Book
The first book in New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's sweeping fantasy saga - now available in hardcover with a new look to match the series! When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle....
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The way of kings
Sanderson, Brandon.
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive, begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky...
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A wizard of earthsea.
Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-
Paper Book
The first book of Earthsea is a tale of wizards, dragons and terrifying shadows. The island of Gont is a land famous for wizards. Of these, some say the greatest - and surely the greatest voyager - is the man called Sparrowhawk. As a reckless, awkward boy, he discovered the great power that was in...
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Wizard's first rule.
Goodkind, Terry
Paper Book
Basis for the television seriesLegend of the Seeker, launching in Fall 2008! Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told. Now, enter Terry Goodkind's world, the world of the Sword of Truth. ...
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