Epic Fantasy You Can’t Put Down
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Epic Fantasy You Can’t Put Down

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Epic Fantasy You Can’t Put Down

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NameTitleAuthorYearGenreAwards & RecognitionsSynopsis
1The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the RingsJ.R.R. Tolkien1954-1955High FantasyHugo Award (Best All-Time Series)A hobbit, Frodo Baggins, embarks on a quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
2A Game of ThronesA Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. Martin1996Epic Fantasy, Political FantasyLocus Award NomineeIn the land of Westeros, noble families fight for control of the Iron Throne while dark forces beyond the Wall threaten the realm.
3The Name of the WindThe Name of the WindPatrick Rothfuss2007Epic Fantasy, Coming-of-AgeQuill Award, Alex AwardThe story of Kvothe, a gifted young man with a tragic past, as he rises from an orphan to a legendary figure in a world of magic and mystery.
4The Way of KingsThe Way of KingsBrandon Sanderson2010Epic FantasyDavid Gemmell Legend AwardThe first book in The Stormlight Archive follows a war-torn world where powerful individuals wield magical shards and a dark prophecy looms.
5The Chronicles of NarniaThe Chronicles of NarniaC.S. Lewis1950-1956Children's FantasyClassic, Multiple RecognitionsFour siblings discover a magical land called Narnia, filled with talking animals and danger.
6The Eye of the WorldThe Eye of the WorldRobert Jordan1990High FantasyLocus AwardRand al'Thor and his companions battle the forces of the Dark One to save their world.
7His Dark MaterialsHis Dark MaterialsPhilip Pullman1995-2000Fantasy, Coming-of-AgeCarnegie MedalTwo young magicians seek to bring magic back to an alternate 19th-century England.
8The Blade ItselfThe Blade ItselfJoe Abercrombie2006Grimdark FantasyLocus Award NomineeA barbarian, a torturer, and a scheming nobleman navigate political intrigue and war.
9Assassin’s ApprenticeAssassin’s ApprenticeRobin Hobb1995Epic Fantasy, Political FantasyBritish Fantasy Award NomineeThe first book in The Farseer Trilogy follows Fitz, a royal bastard trained in the art of assassination and magic.
10The HobbitThe HobbitJ.R.R. Tolkien1937High Fantasy, AdventureCarnegie Medal NomineeBilbo Baggins, a reluctant hobbit, is swept into an adventure with dwarves to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug.
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