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Favorites of the Fantasy Book Club
Book favorites of the Fantasy Book Club.
Tags: fantasy and fantasy-book-club

1
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
by William Goldman 54 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 5328
vote
2
American Gods
American Gods
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author) 45 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 4463
vote
3
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S. Lewis 42 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 4060
vote
4
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien 41 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3968
vote
5
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
by Susanna Clarke 40 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3920
vote
6
The Blade Itself
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie 40 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3841
vote
7
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Lies of Locke Lamora
by Scott Lynch 39 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3793
vote
8
Sabriel
Sabriel
by Garth Nix 39 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3738
vote
9
Neverwhere: A Novel
Neverwhere: A Novel
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author) 38 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3732
vote
10
A Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones
by George R.R. Martin 38 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3702
vote
11
Mr. Planemaker's Flying Machine
Mr. Planemaker's Flying Machine
by Shelagh Watkins (Goodreads author) 37 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3691
vote
12
The Eye of the World
The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan 38 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3646
vote
13
The Crown Conspiracy
The Crown Conspiracy
by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads author) 35 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3459
vote
14
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of...
by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author) 36 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3430
vote
15
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan 31 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2985
vote
16
The Amulet of Samarkand
The Amulet of Samarkand
by Jonathan Stroud 27 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2591
vote
17
His Majesty's Dragon
His Majesty's Dragon
by Naomi Novik 27 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2578
vote
18
Assassin's Apprentice
Assassin's Apprentice
by Robin Hobb 27 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2570
vote
19
The Sword of Shannara
The Sword of Shannara
by Terry Brooks 26 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2428
vote
20
Kushiel's Dart
Kushiel's Dart
by Jacqueline Carey 24 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2275
vote
21
To Say Nothing of the Dog
To Say Nothing of the Dog
by Connie Willis 20 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1903
vote
22
La Lama Nera
La Lama Nera
by Dario de Judicibus (Goodreads author) 15 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1482
vote
23
Tigana
Tigana
by Guy Gavriel Kay 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1257
vote
24
Wizard's First Rule
Wizard's First Rule
by Terry Goodkind 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1246
vote
25
The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind
by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads author) 12 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1100
vote
26
Magician
Magician
by Raymond E. Feist 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1059
vote
27
The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit
The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen ...
by David Eddings 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1046
vote
28
The Eyre Affair
The Eyre Affair
by Jasper Fforde 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1044
vote
28
The Dark Is Rising
The Dark Is Rising
by Susan Cooper 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1044
vote
30
The Mists of Avalon
The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley 10 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 959
vote
31
Constellation Chronicles: The Lost Civilization of Aries
Constellation Chronicles: The Lost Civilization...
by Vincent Lowry (Goodreads author) 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 896
vote
32
Tales Before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy
Tales Before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy
by Douglas A. Anderson (Editor), Frank Richard Stockton (Contributor) 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 872
vote
33
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by J.K. Rowling 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 869
vote
34
Alphabet of Thorn
Alphabet of Thorn
by Patricia A. McKillip, Kinuko Y. Craft (cover artist) 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 849
vote
35
Anansi Boys
Anansi Boys
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author) 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 847
vote
36
The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn
by Peter S. Beagle 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 841
vote
37
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by J.K. Rowling 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 782
vote
38
The Wise Man's Fear
The Wise Man's Fear
by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads author) 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 772
vote
39
Little, Big
Little, Big
by John Crowley 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 741
vote
40
The Curse of Chalion
The Curse of Chalion
by Lois McMaster Bujold 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 686
vote
41
Lord Foul's Bane
Lord Foul's Bane
by Stephen R. Donaldson 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 677
vote
41
Poison Study
Poison Study
by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads author) 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 677
vote
43
The Magic of Recluce
The Magic of Recluce
by L.E. Modesitt Jr. 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 653
vote
43
The Last Light of the Sun
The Last Light of the Sun
by Guy Gavriel Kay 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 653
vote
45
Elantris
Elantris
by Brandon Sanderson 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 637
vote
46
The Lions of al-Rassan
The Lions of al-Rassan
by Guy Gavriel Kay 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 566
vote
46
The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again
The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again
by J.R.R. Tolkien 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 566
vote
48
The Deed of Paksenarrion
The Deed of Paksenarrion
by Elizabeth Moon 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 560
vote
49
Through Wolf's Eyes
Through Wolf's Eyes
by Jane Lindskold 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 531
vote
50
Dhampir
Dhampir
by Barb Hendee (Goodreads author), J.C. Hendee 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 519
vote
51
The Children of Llyr
The Children of Llyr
by Evangeline Walton 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 487
vote
52
The Riddle-Master of Hed
The Riddle-Master of Hed
by Patricia A. McKillip 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 474
vote
53
Someplace to Be Flying (Newford Book 8)
Someplace to Be Flying (Newford Book 8)
by Charles de Lint 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 468
vote
54
Cybele's Secret
Cybele's Secret
by Juliet Marillier 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 467
vote
54
Inkheart
Inkheart
by Cornelia Funke 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 467
vote
56
Ship of Magic
Ship of Magic
by Robin Hobb 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 466
vote
56
A Song for Arbonne
A Song for Arbonne
by Guy Gavriel Kay 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 466
vote
58
The Thread That Binds the Bones
The Thread That Binds the Bones
by Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Richard Bober (illustrator) 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 464
vote
59
The Graveyard Book
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author), Dave McKean (Illustrator) 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 462
vote
60
Seventh Son
Seventh Son
by Orson Scott Card 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 445
vote
61
Warrior Woman
Warrior Woman
by Marion Zimmer Bradley 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 440
vote
62
The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus
The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus
by Michael K. Bialys (Goodreads author) 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 395
vote
63
The Fantastic Journey
The Fantastic Journey
by Martyn Croft 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 394
vote
64
The Sun Singer: A Novel
The Sun Singer: A Novel
by Malcolm R. Campbell (Goodreads author) 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 393
vote
65
Anywhere and Nowhere
Anywhere and Nowhere
by Martyn Croft 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 389
vote
65
Heaven on Earth
Heaven on Earth
by Martyn Croft 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 389
vote
67
Child of the Prophecy
Child of the Prophecy
by Juliet Marillier 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 388
vote
68
Shadowbridge
Shadowbridge
by Gregory Frost 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 384
vote
69
The Princess and the Goblin
The Princess and the Goblin
by George MacDonald 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 383
vote
70
DragonSpell
DragonSpell
by Donita K. Paul (Goodreads author) 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 381
vote
71
The Crystal Cave
The Crystal Cave
by Mary Stewart 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 372
vote
72
Daggerspell
Daggerspell
by Katharine Kerr 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 370
vote
73
Daughter of the Forest
Daughter of the Forest
by Juliet Marillier 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 360
vote
74
On a Pale Horse
On a Pale Horse
by Piers Anthony 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 342
vote
75
Agyar
Agyar
by Steven Brust 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 327
vote
76
The Haunting of Eddie Compton
The Haunting of Eddie Compton
by Martyn Croft 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 293
vote
77
The Baker's Boy
The Baker's Boy
by J.V. Jones 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 289
vote
78
The Misenchanted Sword
The Misenchanted Sword
by Lawrence Watt-Evans 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 288
vote
79
The Ill-Made Mute
The Ill-Made Mute
by Cecilia Dart-Thornton 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 284
vote
80
The Bell at Sealey Head
The Bell at Sealey Head
by Patricia A. McKillip 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 281
vote
81
The White Raven
The White Raven
by Diana L. Paxson, Thomas Canty (illustrator) 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 275
vote
82
Fires of the Faithful
Fires of the Faithful
by Naomi Kritzer 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 273
vote
83
Surviving Serendipity
Surviving Serendipity
by Jacquelyn Sylvan 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 270
vote
84
The Last Dragonlord
The Last Dragonlord
by Joanne Bertin 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 262
vote
85
Tinker
Tinker
by Wen Spencer 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 259
vote
86
A Red Heart of Memories
A Red Heart of Memories
by Nina Kiriki Hoffman 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 236
vote
87
Holder of Lightning
Holder of Lightning
by S.L. Farrell 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 235
vote
88
Sons of Avalon: Merlin's Prophecy
Sons of Avalon: Merlin's Prophecy
by Dee Marie (Goodreads author) 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 199
vote
89
His Dark Materials Trilogy
His Dark Materials Trilogy
by Philip Pullman 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 197
vote
90
The Anvil of the World
The Anvil of the World
by Kage Baker 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 195
vote
91
Runemarks
Runemarks
by Joanne Harris 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 193
vote
91
Elric of Melniboné
Elric of Melniboné
by Michael Moorcock 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 193
vote
93
The Heat of the Moment
The Heat of the Moment
by Amy Alessio, Regan Black 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 192
vote
94
The Stone and the Flute
The Stone and the Flute
by Hans Bemmann 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 190
vote
95
Son of the Shadows
Son of the Shadows
by Juliet Marillier 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 189
vote
96
The Reluctant Swordsman
The Reluctant Swordsman
by Dave Duncan 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 186
vote
96
The Shamer's Daughter
The Shamer's Daughter
by Lene Kaaberbol 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 186
vote
98
The Princess and the Hound
The Princess and the Hound
by Mette Ivie Harrison 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 180
vote
98
The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories
The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories
by Susanna Clarke, Charles Vess (Illustrator) 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 180
vote
100
Green Rider
Green Rider
by Kristen Britain 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 179
vote
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message 1: by JJ (last edited Jan 19, 2009 11:35PM) (new)
Jan 19, 2009 11:33PM

1166414 Please Note:
* This listing is for the Fantasy Genre only, other genres will be removed.
* This list is meant for fantasy novels that members would like to read for monthly readings and discussions, rather than a list of favourite novels.



message 2: by Carolyn (last edited Jan 21, 2009 08:45AM) (new)
Jan 21, 2009 08:24AM

1356784 HTH - Books not fantasy, needing to be removed:
This Immortal
On Basilisk Station
Valor's Choice
Alien Taste
City of Pearl
Lord of Light
Tactics of Mistake
Dorsai
Paratime
Strings
Queen's Squadron
Sovereign


message 3: by JJ (new)
Jan 21, 2009 06:02PM

1166414 Thanks for that Carolyn ! Becky our Pollster Mod will be checking the listing regularly and removing titles that she notices are miscategorized.


message 4: by Becky (new)
Jan 21, 2009 07:00PM

1376766 Yep... I started to remove them earlier, but then work called and I had to stop. I will finish them up tonight and make sure that all of those are gone.
Thanks Carolyn!


message 5: by Becky (new)
Jan 21, 2009 07:42PM

1376766 They have all been removed now. Thanks again!


message 6: by Harlequin (new)
Jan 24, 2009 07:24AM

1378457 I'm not sure if Robin Owens' Summoning series would be allowed in the list but if it is, any one of the 5 books would be great. The latest is Echoes in the Dark


message 7: by Lukudu. (new)
Jan 30, 2009 08:05AM

Nophoto-u-25x33 this book is a book that can be in the list


message 8: by John (new)
Apr 29, 2009 11:04AM

123482 I take is we are not voting for our favorite book, but one we haven't read and want to read next?


message 9: by JJ (new)
Jul 01, 2009 03:45AM

1166414 This was once the list we used for selecting books that we wished to read, but we now use monthly polls instead.


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