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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Rob (22 Lists)



Doors of Stone by Patrick RothfussThe Core by Peter V. BrettThe Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinAge of Swords by Michael J. SullivanThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott Lynch
2017 Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy
94 books — 664 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,053 books — 9,893 voters

The Blood Mirror by Brent WeeksAge of Myth by Michael J. SullivanThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott LynchSharp Ends by Joe AbercrombieThe Wheel of Osheim by Mark Lawrence
2016 Highly Anticipated Fantasy
203 books — 1,292 voters
Sharp Ends by Joe AbercrombieAge of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,812 voters

The Skull Throne by Peter V. BrettFool's Quest by Robin HobbThe Providence of Fire by Brian Staveley
Most Anticipated: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2015
449 books — 1,510 voters
The Skull Throne by Peter V. BrettQueen of Fire by Anthony RyanFool's Quest by Robin Hobb
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
585 books — 3,039 voters

Fool's Assassin by Robin HobbThe Broken Eye by Brent WeeksHalf a King by Joe AbercrombieTower Lord by Anthony RyanThe Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2014
268 books — 1,276 voters
Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonHalf a King by Joe AbercrombieFool's Assassin by Robin Hobb
Hugo 2015 Eligible Works
102 books — 239 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Warded Man by Peter V. BrettA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Best "second world" fantasy after J.R.R. Tolkien
150 books — 219 voters
The Daylight War by Peter V. BrettThe Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchThe Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanThe Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. SullivanA Memory of Light by Robert Jordan
Best Fantasy of 2013
57 books — 115 voters

The Broken Eye by Brent WeeksHalf a King by Joe Abercrombie
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2014
508 books — 2,293 voters
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinThe Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,789 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Real Epic Fantasy
165 books — 408 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 Eye of the World by Robert JordanAssassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,072 books — 11,670 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 JordanLast Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
S&L Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles
1,704 books — 2,206 voters
The Blinding Knife by Brent WeeksThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussRed Country by Joe Abercrombie
Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi 2012
426 books — 722 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieLast Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
Best Dark Fantasy
530 books — 690 voters
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Warded Man by Peter V. BrettThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,723 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Warded Man by Peter V. BrettThe Runelords by David FarlandThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksBefore They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
Best New Fantasy Novel
301 books — 787 voters
The Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchThe Broken Eye by Brent WeeksThe Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
625 books — 2,903 voters

The Warded Man by Peter V. BrettMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Black Prism by Brent WeeksThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Most Interesting Magic System
2,645 books — 8,768 voters
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinThe Heroes by Joe AbercrombieThe Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
2011 DGLA Fantasy Book Nominees
103 books — 433 voters