Editors' Top Picks
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)
83rd out of 4,488 books — 26,422 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
86th out of 2,152 books — 12,175 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
94th out of 2,672 books — 8,798 voters
Pawn of Prophecy by David EddingsMagician by Raymond E. FeistThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyDragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret WeisThe Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Best Fantasy of the 80s
22nd out of 343 books — 692 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienDune by Frank Patrick HerbertHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime: Readers' Picks
404th out of 2,961 books — 3,514 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareMoon Called by Patricia BriggsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
The Best Urban Fantasy
274th out of 4,400 books — 12,824 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakMort by Terry PratchettA Dirty Job by Christopher MooreFirst Grave on the Right by Darynda JonesReaper Man by Terry Pratchett
Death Gods and Reaper Protagonists
11th out of 256 books — 319 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
162nd out of 813 books — 1,731 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonStorm Front by Jim ButcherThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksViciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Sword and Laser Fantasy List
170th out of 1,005 books — 1,735 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
5311th out of 77,637 books — 289,799 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyDaughter of the Forest by Juliet MarillierThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Best of Mythic Fiction
44th out of 691 books — 719 voters
Storm Front by Jim ButcherHounded by Kevin HearneChanges by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherDead Beat by Jim Butcher
Urban Fantasy With Male Lead Characters
102nd out of 1,029 books — 1,419 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardDune by Frank Patrick HerbertThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
S&L Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles
455th out of 1,746 books — 2,230 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareFallen by Lauren Kate
Books with Angels, Gods, or Demons
189th out of 2,339 books — 3,434 voters

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Intro to Science Fiction for Young Readers
293rd out of 1,435 books — 1,686 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
1294th out of 13,211 books — 80,321 voters

The Color of Magic by Terry PratchettPet Sematary by Stephen KingChristine by Stephen KingThe Witches by Roald DahlAlanna by Tamora Pierce
Best Books of 1983
12th out of 284 books — 166 voters
First Grave on the Right by Darynda JonesSecond Grave on the Left by Darynda JonesThird Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda JonesFourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda JonesFifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
Grim Reaper themes
22nd out of 179 books — 225 voters

Dune by Frank Patrick HerbertDragonflight by Anne McCaffreyLord of Light by Roger ZelaznyThe Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Books With The Best Blend Of Sci-fi and Fantasy
16th out of 262 books — 161 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
51st out of 620 books — 455 voters

Magic Bites by Ilona AndrewsMoon Called by Patricia BriggsOn the Edge by Ilona AndrewsResenting the Hero by Moira J. MooreMagic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Wonderful Books with Awful Covers
37th out of 320 books — 203 voters
Harry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerThe Mortal Instruments Boxed Set by Cassandra ClareVampire Academy Collection by Richelle Mead
Series Reading List
209th out of 1,432 books — 2,974 voters

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerMatilda by Roald DahlBeloved by Toni Morrison
Best Books of the Decade: 1980s
407th out of 2,256 books — 2,434 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienDune by Frank Patrick HerbertEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Science Fiction and Fantasy Must Reads
1245th out of 4,080 books — 5,344 voters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Subtle Knife by Philip PullmanAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleNeverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Fantasy Books Set in Two Worlds
83rd out of 668 books — 631 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Best Fantasy of the 20th Century
102nd out of 585 books — 253 voters

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsGood Omens by Terry PratchettLamb by Christopher MooreThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanMe Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Best Humorous Books
695th out of 4,392 books — 8,014 voters
From Darkness Into Light by A. HelwaSecrets of Divine Love by A. HelwaThe Secret Magdalene by Ki LongfellowThe Power of Myth by Joseph CampbellI Am That by Nisargadatta Maharaj
Different Takes on Religion & Spirituality
112th out of 1,411 books — 1,150 voters

Curious George by H.A. ReyThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonWatchmen by Alan MooreOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. SeussHow Not to Murder Your Grumpy by Carol Wyer
Yellowest Books Ever
130th out of 1,814 books — 582 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Best Series Books
119th out of 737 books — 686 voters

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