A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
79th out of 4,685 books — 26,777 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
71st out of 3,158 books — 10,137 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
98th out of 2,212 books — 12,248 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasAlanna by Tamora PiercePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
255th out of 4,820 books — 19,067 voters

Malice by John GwynneThe Thousand Names by Django WexlerThe Red Knight by Miles  CameronTraitor's Blade by Sebastien de CastellWorm by Wildbow
r/fantasy's Official Underrated and Underread Fantasy
16th out of 742 books — 1,127 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Fantasy of the 2000s
26th out of 714 books — 679 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardDune by Frank Herbert1984 by George OrwellFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyBrave New World by Aldous Huxley
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
634th out of 8,757 books — 25,701 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinA Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienA Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
Medieval Fantasy Books
19th out of 510 books — 933 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Five Star Fantasy Books
145th out of 1,844 books — 2,159 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
50th out of 1,338 books — 1,649 voters
Stardust by Neil GaimanJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeSunshine by Robin McKinleyAnansi Boys by Neil GaimanHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Winners
11th out of 84 books — 273 voters

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Books of the Decade: 2000s
455th out of 7,263 books — 28,372 voters
Luck in the Shadows by Lynn FlewellingCharmed Life by Diana Wynne JonesThe Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldSo You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane DuaneThe Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip
Best Fantasy Series: Hidden Gems
3rd out of 617 books — 453 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Favorites of the Fantasy Book Club
161st out of 814 books — 1,737 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Best Books Ever
4094th out of 78,615 books — 292,941 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy World
171st out of 1,699 books — 2,091 voters
Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderHowl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanDaughter of the Forest by Juliet MarillierLord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
Best Romance in Traditional Fantasy
26th out of 243 books — 384 voters

The Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienGood Omens by Terry PratchettStardust by Neil GaimanElantris by Brandon SandersonAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Best Stand-Alone Fantasy Book
23rd out of 259 books — 201 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Young Adult Books
1017th out of 13,247 books — 80,500 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Most Interesting Magic System
273rd out of 2,711 books — 8,924 voters
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. WilsonLady of Light and Shadows by C.L. WilsonKing of Sword and Sky by C.L. WilsonQueen of Song and Souls by C.L. WilsonCrown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson
Best Scifi/ Fantasy romances adventures with strong plot
30th out of 336 books — 360 voters

Radiance by Grace DravenLord of the Fading Lands by C.L. WilsonPoison Study by Maria V. SnyderA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasWarprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
Fantasy Romance
95th out of 831 books — 1,411 voters
The Last Sun by K.D. EdwardsThe Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldThe Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette KowalPenric’s Demon by Lois McMaster BujoldThis Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
Good-Hearted Communitarian SFF Recs (from twitter)
2nd out of 84 books — 35 voters

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanAtonement by Ian McEwanLife of Pi by Yann MartelDead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Best Books of 2001
33rd out of 558 books — 284 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingTwilight by Stephenie MeyerCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Best Young Adult Fiction
678th out of 3,622 books — 6,997 voters


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