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Dune by Frank Herbert
Hidden Potential Protagonist
71 books — 62 voters
Carrie by Stephen King
Magical Realism in Small Town America
106 books — 156 voters

The Stand by Stephen King
Post-Apocalyptic Novels
94 books — 83 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareVampire Academy by Richelle MeadCity of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Best Female Protagonists in Fantasy
80 books — 15 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare1984 by George Orwell
Greatest Fantasy/Dystopia Books Ever Written
28 books — 16 voters
1984 by George Orwell
The Best Dystopias of This or Any World
25 books — 16 voters

Forever Amber by Kathleen WinsorBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell
London - Here or Elsewhere
132 books — 21 voters
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony BurgessThe Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Best Stand Alone Speculative Fiction
38 books — 57 voters

Alice in Wonderland by Jane CarruthThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Classics Of The Fantasy Genre
87 books — 7 voters
The Stand by Stephen King1984 by George Orwell
A New Beginning In A Bleak Future
28 books — 13 voters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Magus by John FowlesRosemary’s Baby by Ira LevinThe Shining by Stephen King’Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels, An English-Language Selection, 1946-1987
100 books — 30 voters
Dune by Frank HerbertNine Princes in Amber by Roger ZelaznyA Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice BurroughsThe Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice BurroughsThuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Best Genre-Bending Science Fiction and Fantasy
125 books — 55 voters

The Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Drawing of the Three by Stephen KingThe Waste Lands by Stephen KingWizard and Glass by Stephen KingThe Coming of Conan the Cimmerian by Robert E. Howard
Fantasy Books for Fanatics Who Have Read Everything
127 books — 37 voters
For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison
Must Read New Fantasy/Supernatural Books
53 books — 77 voters

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareClockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Buttkicking Female Steampunk
99 books — 82 voters
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William ShakespeareFated by Alyson NoelOnyx by Jennifer L. ArmentroutObsidian by Jennifer L. ArmentroutMarked by P.C. Cast
Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Magic/Supernatural
148 books — 43 voters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
If You Like the Hobbit, You Might Like
54 books — 27 voters
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess’Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
Best Stories about Mind Control
77 books — 20 voters

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Best Steampunk Authors
99 books — 34 voters
The Emperor's Edge Collection by Lindsay Buroker
StoryBundle - The Fantasy Mini Bundle
3 books — 3 voters

Stone Guardian by Danielle MonschDragon Actually by G.A. AikenWhat a Dragon Should Know by G.A. AikenAbout a Dragon by G.A. AikenHow to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken
Fantasy_romance
76 books — 25 voters
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Best Books Containing Elemental Powers
73 books — 41 voters

The Shining by Stephen KingThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienDracula by Bram StokerDune by Frank Herbert
Must Reads For Hal-Con Fans
83 books — 25 voters
MacRieve by Kresley ColeA Hunger Like No Other by Kresley ColeShiver by Maggie StiefvaterSin Undone by Larissa IoneThe Clan MacRieve by Kresley Cole
Wolfie Reads
76 books — 35 voters

Obsidian by Jennifer L. ArmentroutCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Extraordinary Teens Who Grow Into Their Abilities
42 books — 47 voters
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollThe Dark Half by Stephen King
Best Creative Novels
46 books — 48 voters

1984 by George OrwellThe Chronicles of Amber by Roger ZelaznyDune by Frank HerbertThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisA Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Patrick Rothfuss' List of Best Sci Fi and Fantasy
48 books — 28 voters
The Great Book of Amber by Roger ZelaznyThe Complete Chronicles of Conan by Robert E. Howard
Favorite Classic Sword and Sorcery Books
43 books — 41 voters