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The Complete Chronicles of Conan by Robert E. HowardElric of Melniboné by Michael MoorcockSwords and Deviltry by Fritz LeiberLegend by David GemmellThe Coming of Conan the Cimmerian by Robert E. Howard
Sword and Sorcery
603 books — 360 voters
Shōgun by James ClavellAcross the Nightingale Floor by Lian HearnThe Ninja by Eric Van LustbaderThe Girl with Ghost Eyes by M.H. BorosonMusashi Book One by Eiji Yoshikawa
Martial Arts Fiction
273 books — 193 voters

Swords and Deviltry by Fritz LeiberThe Coming of Conan the Cimmerian by Robert E. HowardElric of Melniboné by Michael MoorcockA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinSwords Against Death by Fritz Leiber
Best Sword and Sorcery
175 books — 172 voters
The Cruel Prince by Holly BlackA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasWitch in Disguise by Karen McSpadeKingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
Best Magic and Fae fiction
179 books — 129 voters

Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindFaith of the Fallen by Terry GoodkindStone of Tears by Terry GoodkindTemple of the Winds by Terry GoodkindBlood of the Fold by Terry Goodkind
Best Sword of Truth Book
21 books — 113 voters
The Princess Bride by William GoldmanEragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Cavalier by Israh AziziHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne JonesA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Sword & Castle Adventures
148 books — 88 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonFree the Darkness by Kel Kade
Sword and Sorcery - The Essentials - 1 of 3
160 books — 88 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreFire by Kristin CashoreA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanMagic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Books with Weapons on the Cover
551 books — 79 voters

The Cavalier by Israh AziziDeep World Fire by Charlotte Malina MeridianWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Awesome Fantasy Swordsman (or woman)
76 books — 61 voters
Magic Bites by Ilona AndrewsThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinleyThrough Wolf's Eyes by Jane LindskoldMagic Strikes by Ilona AndrewsMagic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Girl with a Sword and an Animal Friend
60 books — 48 voters

The Art of War by Sun TzuA Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto MusashiTao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce LeeKarate-Do by Gichin FunakoshiZen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
Classic Martial Arts Books
34 books — 35 voters
Magic Bites by Ilona AndrewsSky Ghosts by Alexandra EngellmannAlanna by Tamora PierceThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinleyThrone of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Best Sword Fighting Heroine
44 books — 32 voters

The Rage of Dragons by Evan WinterBattle Mage by Peter A. FlanneryAge of Myth by Michael J. SullivanFree the Darkness by Kel KadeRise of the Ranger by Philip C. Quaintrell
Sword and Sorcery - The Essentials - 3 of 3
29 books — 32 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussBlood Song by Anthony RyanThe Red Knight by Miles CameronThe Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington
Sword and Sorcery - The Essentials - 2 of 3
118 books — 31 voters

Starship's Mage by Glynn StewartHand of Mars by Glynn StewartLinesman by S.K. DunstallEtherwalker by Cameron DaytonShards of Honour by Lois McMaster Bujold
Sci-Fi for Sword & Sorcery Fans
115 books — 24 voters
Magic Bites by Ilona AndrewsThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasMagic Strikes by Ilona AndrewsMagic Bleeds by Ilona AndrewsMagic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Girls with Swords
138 books — 24 voters

Magic Bites by Ilona AndrewsThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanSky Ghosts by Alexandra EngellmannFrost Burned by Patricia BriggsMagic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Swordplay in Paranormal, Fantasy, and Science Fiction Romance
134 books — 23 voters
The Bride by Julie GarwoodEyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'ConnellFoxfire Bride by Maggie OsborneSilver Lining by Maggie OsborneFires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey
Deadly Women of Historical Romance
83 books — 21 voters

Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen AshleyRock Chick Revolution by Kristen AshleyRock Chick by Kristen AshleyDeath Defying by Nina CroftTorched by Shay Mara
Deadly Women of Contemporary Romance
68 books — 17 voters
Warning! Short Stories for Middle School Boys Only, Because G... by Gene J. MillerThe False Prince by Jennifer A. NielsenEl Coco by Linda UruburuThe Runaway King by Jennifer A. NielsenThe Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Middle Grade Adventure (non-fantasy)
10 books — 17 voters

Magic Burns by Ilona AndrewsIron Kissed by Patricia BriggsAngels' Blood by Nalini SinghThe Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley ColeSavor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter
Deadly Women of Paranormal Romance
108 books — 13 voters
The Sword in the Stone by T.H. WhiteThe Sword of Shannara by Terry BrooksFortune Made His Sword by Martha RofheartThe Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry RyanThe Sword And The Scimitar by David Ball
The Magic "(S)word"
284 books — 12 voters

Alanna by Tamora PierceIn the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora PierceThe Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora PierceLioness Rampant by Tamora PierceFirst Test by Tamora Pierce
Sword-Wielding Heroines in Fantasy
25 books — 11 voters
Guards! Guards! by Terry PratchettTerrier by Tamora PierceHawk & Fisher by Simon R. GreenPoint of Hopes by Melissa ScottJhereg by Steven Brust
Swords & Badges
49 books — 9 voters

The Shadows Between Us by Tricia LevensellerA Queen Comes to Power by C.C. PeñarandaKingdom of Ash by Sarah J. MaasA Sword from the Embers by Chloe C. PeñarandaSword Woman and Other Historical Adventures by Robert E. Howard
Covers with a Full Sword displayed
102 books — 9 voters
Albion Imperilled by Ruth ThomasThe Book of Words by J.V. JonesThe Gormenghast Novels by Mervyn PeakeMary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy by Mary StewartMythago Wood by Robert Holdstock
Recommended Fantasy
18 books — 7 voters

Orope - The White Snake by Guenevere LeeThe Key of F by Jennifer HaskinAltered Straits by Kevin Martens WongThe Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox
Alternate History Debuts For 2018
4 books — 7 voters
Valiant by Holly BlackRealm Breaker by Victoria AveyardA Soul of Ash and Blood by Jennifer L. ArmentroutSoul of the Sword by Julie KagawaA Soul of Ash and Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Covers with only the Hilt of a Sword
76 books — 7 voters

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by Kimberly DeanPizza Girl by Jean Kyoung FrazierEverybody Loves Pizza by Penny PollackPerfect Pizza Recipes by Jennifer S. LarsonTales from the Crust by David James Keaton
Cut My Life In Two Pizzas!
56 books — 5 voters
魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī] by Mò Xiāng Tóng XiùAgainst the Gods- Ni Tian Xie Shen by Mars GravityThe Wastelander by Tipsy WandererTale of the Drunken Sword by Jeannie LinThe Elysian by Tipsy Wanderer
Wuxia Novels for Sword, Sorcery and SciFi Fans
20 books — 4 voters

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