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Fantasy Books are the genre of myth and legend, of fairy tales, dragons, sorcery, and enchantment. The most important element of a fantasy novel, however, and what defines it is the presence of magic. If there is no magic in a story, then it would fit equally well in the Horror, Science Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, or Adventure genres. When magic is the main and motivating force in a story, then it must be Fantasy fiction.
What will I find in a ‘Fantasy Book’?
Fantasy Novels contain unrealistic settings, or magic, and are often set in a medieval universe, or involve mythical or magical beings as a primary element of the plot, theme, or setting. Magic is a mainstay of fantasy, in the setting or plot, or being practiced by the characters. Fantasy stories are closely related to fairy stories and couldn’t happen in real life.
Some examples of books you’ll find in this category, are: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings; T.H. White’s The Once and Future King; George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones…
Back in 1953, in what was still the early days of the Science Fiction genre, the great sci fi author Isaac Asimov defined it as “that branch of literature which is concerned with the impact of scientific advance upon human beings”. It is a branch of literature which has grown exponentially, hand-in-hand with the growth of human advances in science and technology and, by the 1970s its purpose, as evidenced in the new style of writing that had developed, had matured into one which wasn’t only concerned with science, but with consequences of scientific and technological advancement. Sci fi author Pamela Sargent then defined it as “the literature of ideas.”
But even that definition doesn’t go far enough. ‘Ideas’ and ‘consequences of ideas’ are now, almost too-limited a way of looking at what science fiction has become. Not only do authors project the advancement of science into the future and calculate the consequences – they assess, in advance, the moral consequences of these advances. They seek to pre-empt the kind of philosophical, moral and ethical issues that might ensue, and consider how to react. Or how our philosophical reasoning might also advance, along with technologies. As such, the best science fiction books are works of the philosophy of technology, and ethics. As new scientists, studying at university, have their work and theories swayed by the latest sci fi novel they read – so, philosophers may find themselves re-reading the self-same novels to obtain a head-start on the new frontiers of philosophy.
But not all science fiction is heavy with tech and theses on the human condition! There is something for everyone in this wide and deep genre of ideas. For pure action and adventure enthusiasts, thriller aficionados, and those wishing to, simply, be entertained – there are books and authors a plenty to go around. And you can start by looking in our list of books below…
The classic Fantasy Book – The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Modern classic Fantasy Book – Game of Thones by George R.R. Martin
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Crime Fiction Seminar at the British Library
I enjoyed this 5 minute monologue by Neil Gaiman on the 3 books which changed his life. Briefly, it’s The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, Michael Moorcock’s ‘Stormbringer’, and Alan Moore’s comic series ‘Swamp Thing’ — which is not really a book but Gaiman was a comic writer, too. But it’s more than just 3 books, it’s a reflection on a life of reading. Worth a watch if you like Neil Gaiman, or simply if you like books and enjoy ‘bonding’ with other booklovers, by listening to how their lives, like yours, have been affected by the books they read.
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A Spirited Manor
A grieving widow. A house with secrets. And an invitation to a seance...When Clara O'Hare's husband passed away, she felt her life was over. But when she moves into a new home to escape the memories, she discovers she may not be alone...Desperate to find answers, she...
The Sword of Bedwyr
The first adventure in the New York Times –bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do’Urden. In the once-stable land of Eriador, young fighter Luthien Bedwyr is too naive to grasp the consequences of the evil new...
Samantha Moon (Books 1-4)
Boxed set of four #1 bestselling "Vampire for Hire" mystery novels, starring Samantha Moon?mother, wife, private investigator... vampire! MOON DANCE (Vampire for Hire #1) Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer...
White Trash Warlock
Finalist for the Colorado Book AwardReading the West Book Award Nominee for Debut Fiction“The complex world-building, well-shaded depictions of poverty, emotional nuance, and thrilling action sequences make this stand out. Slayton is sure to win plenty of...
Magic Born
I had my life together: great parents, great friends, and a scholarship to my dream school. But when my parents’ plane crashed on their way to see me, my life crashed with it. Now I escape reality in the online game Wizards and Fae. When an actual panther shifter...
A Kingdom Submerged
A determined mermaid, the powerless son of a magic-wielding line…two worlds never meant to collide In spite of being a nameless orphan, Merletta is determined to win the prestigious rank of record holder. And she has no intention of letting a little thing like...
The Complete Age of Dragons Saga
Enjoy over 500 pages of dragons, adventure, danger, action, and even a little romance in the Age of Dragons Boxed Set in the Stones of Amaria saga! Age of Dragons Dragons aren't supposed to fall right out of the sky. For years, the people of the Burning Havens have...
Magic Bleeds
The fourth Kate Daniels novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author who “defines urban fantasy” (Fresh Fiction). Kate Daniels works for the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, officially as a liaison with the mercenary guild. Unofficially, she cleans up the...
Starlight
Black Hawk Down meets the Lord of the Rings!From former army officer William Stacey comes Starlight, the first book in an exciting new blend of urban fantasy and military adventure.Magic is returning.And so are humanity's ancient enemies.When University drop-out...
Grave Reservations
“Delightful.” —The New York Times Book Review A psychic travel agent and a Seattle PD detective solve a murder in this quirky mystery in the vein of Lisa Lutz’s The Spellman Files and Charlaine Harris’s Aurora Teagarden series. Meet Leda Foley: devoted friend,...
Nineteen Seventy
One of the seven will die. There's nothing they can do to stop it. “You definitely will not want to miss this one!” “Seriously one of the best books I have read.” “Exceeded every single one of my expectations.” “The way the story unravels and weaves through the lives...
The Book of Sand
The first in an epic series created by one of our finest and most inventive storytellers, also known as the international bestseller Mo Hayder Sand. A hostile world of burning sun. Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants,...
Witch and Famous
For a tiny town, picturesque Wilfred, Oregon, has everything, including an impressive library housed in a Victorian mansion, a touch of magic in new librarian and fledgling witch, Josie Way, a visiting movie star—and a curious tendency toward murder . . . Josie and...
The Legends Saga (Books 1–3)
The Horseman is unending, his presence shan’t lessen. If you break the curse, you become the legend. Cursed by the malevolent spirit of the Headless Horseman, Ireland Crane seeks a way to break free from her soul crushing bond. Croaking ravens. Telltale hearts....
Inker and Crown
Ilbrea: A magnificent country that offers fame to those brave enough to seize their place among the Guilds—no one has worked harder to find their scrap of glory than Adrial Ayres. But being a prodigy and the Lord Scribe’s heir won’t be enough to find the secrets the...
Knight Chosen
In a Cosmos-wide war between merciless celestials, humans are as expendable as pawns. Until the Knights Corporealis, warriors among the people of the five realms, seize the celestials’ weapons and fight back. Book One in the Shackled Verities Series. An epic fantasy...
Fate of Wizardoms (Books 1-3)
A spectacular tale of adventure, intrigue, & betrayal.Where wizards rule, magic reigns supreme. "I haven't enjoyed a story like this since Lord of the rings. I couldn't put it down." - ????? ReviewPower. The ambitious thirst for it.But when a power-hungry wizard lord...
Dragon Actually
A high-flying fantasy “packed with bold adventure and sizzling sensuality”—first in the series by the New York Times bestselling author ( RT Book Reviews ). It’s not always easy being a female warrior with a nickname like Annwyl the Bloody. Men tend to either...
Once Upon a Quest
Fifteen brand new fairytale twists from the bestselling and award-winning authors who brought you Once Upon A Curse and Once Upon A Kiss! With inspirations ranging from The Ugly Duckling to Snow White, and everything in between (including trips to Camelot and Oz),...
Magic Unknown
A mysterious past. An uncertain future. A quest for justice . Alex and I are on the run when an unexpected visitor appears. The Magesterial Council has sent an imp to summon me to them.The Council reveals that my mother was a fugitive, and now it's up to me to uncover...
A Discovery of Witches
Book one of the New York Times-bestselling All Souls trilogy—"a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). All three seasons of the hit TV series “A Discovery of Witches” are streaming now on AMC+, Sundance Now...
The Ghostly Grounds: Murder and Breakfast
“The perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch...
Twice Bitten (Books 1–4)
The first four books in the laugh-out-loud urban fantasy series readers are calling dark, sexy, and hilarious! BOOK 1: LIFE SUCKS AFTER YOU DIE What do you get when you mix an incubus bite with a vampire bite? A shitastrophe. All Danni Keller wanted to do was go to a...
Makeda
A “hypnotic” novel about the bond between a remarkable African-American matriarch and her grandson in the 1950s South (Essence). Makeda Gee Florida Harris March is a proud matriarch, the anchor and emotional bellwether who holds together a hard-working African...
Daughter of the Salt King
2021 Foreword INDIES Finalist A girl of the desert and a jinni born long ago by the sea, both enslaved to the Salt King—but with this capricious magic, only one can be set free. As a daughter of the Salt King, Emel ought to be among the most powerful women in the...
The Gray House
“The Gray House is enigmatic and fantastical, comic and postmodern…Rowling meets Rushdie via Tartt…Nothing short of life-changing.” —The Guardian The Gray House is an astounding tale of how what others understand as liabilities can be leveraged into strengths. Bound...
Smoke and Summons
A captivating world of monsters and magic from the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paper Magician Series. As a human vessel for an ancient spirit, Sandis lives no ordinary life. At the command of her master, she can be transformed against her will into...
Prosper’s Demon
"As if Deadpool had slipped into the body of the Witcher Geralt." —The New York TimesIn the pitch dark, witty fantasy novella Prosper's Demon, K. J. Parker deftly creates a world with vivid, unbending rules, seething with demons, broken faith, and worse men.In a...
Traitor’s Blade
When every noble is a tyrant and every knight is a thug, the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade. The Three Musketeers meets Joe Abercrombie via Mark Lawrence: 'Guaranteed to increase household swashbuckling by 100%,' says Library JournalThe...
Iron Dragon
To protect the dragon misfits, he must first understand them. Jason has returned to the normalcy of the mountain village, but nothing is as it had been. Now connected to the Ice Dragon and responsible for keeping his presence a secret, it won’t be long before the...
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (Books 1-10)
They thought it was an ordinary investigation. But it was a werewolf hunt.After losing her partner in the line of duty, Agent Sidney Shaw is forced to team up with a renegade bounty hunter. And she doesn’t’ like it. John Smoke—an incarcerated wild card—is released...
Whatever for Hire
Warning: This novel contains excessive humor, action, excitement, adventure, magic, romance, and bodies. Proceed with caution.Fetching a cat out of a tree should’ve been a quick, easy fifty bucks in Kanika’s pocket. Instead, following one stray thought, the devil pays...
The Body Remover: Little Bones
It's what he does with your secret; that is the story! Jeremy Gunn was a young child when he first used his gift. He touched his father's cheek as he peered into his casket and cried. That's when he saw it, his father's darkest secret. Tormented, he seeks to act on...
Dark and Shallow Lies
A teen girl disappears from her small town deep in the bayou, where magic festers beneath the surface of the swamp like water rot, in this chilling debut supernatural thriller for fans of Natasha Preston, Karen McManus, and Rory Power. La Cachette, Louisiana, is the...
Annals of the Nameless Dwarf (Books 1–6)
A sprawling epic of redemption, heroism, and friendship in the face of insurmountable evil and an inexorable fate. "A beautifully written and engrossing masterwork!" (Mitchell Hogan) Fantasy Faction semifinalist for the SPFBO 2018 Child of an unreliable prophecy....
Legacy
Young Torben has resigned to a mundane, sheltered existence, until a chance encounter catapults him into a world more dangerous than he ever imagined. In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and all manner of races co-exist, all must fight and die together in...
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