Top Retellings of Classic Tales

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The Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Great Book of Amber by Roger ZelaznyElric of Melniboné by Michael MoorcockNine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny
Fantasy Royals
346 books — 284 voters
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah HarknessShadow of Night by Deborah HarknessThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaOutlander by Diana Gabaldon
Character Driven Fantasy Books
292 books — 258 voters

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostVampire Academy by Richelle MeadObsidian by Jennifer L. ArmentroutThe Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley ColeWicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Paranormal Books With Strong Female Heroines
557 books — 172 voters
The Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Best Outside-the-box Speculative Fiction
878 books — 485 voters

Marked by P.C. CastCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareFallen by Lauren KateHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickClockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Books Touted as Having 'Strong Female Leads' That Actually Make Feminists Roll in Their Graves
186 books — 336 voters
Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenAlice in Wonderland by Jane CarruthThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Books to Read On a Rainy Day
764 books — 445 voters

Dune by Frank Herbert
Nebula Award for Best Novel
62 books — 391 voters
The Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisElric of Melniboné by Michael MoorcockThe Gunslinger by Stephen King
Best Fantasy that is Really Fantasy
326 books — 261 voters

Runes by Ednah Walters
Norse Mythology
290 books — 404 voters
Dune by Frank HerbertThe Stand by Stephen KingThe Shack by William Paul YoungCity of Lost Souls by Cassandra ClareTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
SF & Theology
240 books — 289 voters

Dune by Frank HerbertThe Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Coming of Conan the Cimmerian by Robert E. HowardNine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny
/r/Fantasy Top Novels of All Time
295 books — 421 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickClockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Things you have missed out on while reading Twilight
523 books — 285 voters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny
Best Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books
448 books — 318 voters
A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonThe Time Machine by H.G. WellsThe Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska OrczyA Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Short & Sweet Treats Under 250 Pages
965 books — 365 voters

The Call of the Wild by Jack LondonWhite Fang by Jack LondonCujo by Stephen KingBeautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
Dog Lovers
659 books — 533 voters
Dracula by Bram StokerInterview with the Vampire by Anne RiceAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie'Salem's Lot by Stephen KingRuined by Paula Morris
Books to get you in the Halloween Mood
589 books — 430 voters

The Gunslinger by Stephen KingAlice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass by Lewis CarrollOrigin by Jennifer L. ArmentroutPeter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Great Fantasy Reads
361 books — 513 voters
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Best Standalone Fantasy
376 books — 465 voters

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. SeussAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollJust So Stories by Rudyard KiplingThe Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss
Cat Lovers List
1,230 books — 536 voters
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostDead Witch Walking by Kim HarrisonThe Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim HarrisonA Fistful of Charms by Kim HarrisonEternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
Strong Fantasy heroines who are NOT teenagers
734 books — 547 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëClockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Totally GREAT Books!
687 books — 314 voters
Dead Witch Walking by Kim HarrisonThe Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim HarrisonA Hunger Like No Other by Kresley ColeCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareDemon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
Werewolves, Witches, Dragons and More
744 books — 362 voters

The Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienDune by Frank HerbertThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis1984 by George Orwell
Good Fantasy/ Science fiction books
861 books — 485 voters
The Great Book of Amber by Roger ZelaznyDevastation by M.J. HaagDeceit by M.J. HaagDepravity by M.J. HaagNine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny
Myth and Folktale Retellings
623 books — 580 voters

The Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Illearth War by Stephen R. DonaldsonNine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny
Military Fantasy
297 books — 555 voters
Darkness of Light by Stacey Marie BrownThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienFire in the Darkness by Stacey Marie BrownThe Witch's Dream by Victoria Danann
Paranormal, Fantasy, Dystopia and Romance Writers and Reviewers
388 books — 331 voters

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William ShakespeareThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisPeter Pan by J.M. BarrieThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThe Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Books Based on Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales, and Folktales
1,164 books — 687 voters
The Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Waste Lands by Stephen King1984 by George OrwellWizard and Glass by Stephen KingThe Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
Best Dark Fantasy
522 books — 679 voters

Dune by Frank HerbertKodiak's Claim by Eve LanglaisBound by Duty by Stormy Smith
Indie Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal
705 books — 764 voters
Wizard and Glass by Stephen KingThe Waste Lands by Stephen King
Best Fantasy of the 90s
381 books — 785 voters