Essential 'Fantasy' reading list 28 Articles

by John Devera

Any attempt to create an essential fantasy reading list must first begin with deciding what makes such a list of works essential. And one must decide to whom such a list is essential. The essential reading list for write...read more

by Vicky Harper

Finding a good book is one of the simple joys in life. There are "must-reads" for all the various types of Fantasy. Fans argue over which sub-genre is best, and which novels are best, but most readers just want to read s...read more

by Elena Yampolsky

My English dictionary defines "essential" as "of the utmost importance, necessary". Therefore, as much as I would like to put all my favorite fantasy books on the "essential" list, I had to restrain myself from doing so, b...read more

by Simon Wright

If you're looking to introduce someone to the fantasy novels, then these would be my top 4 recommendations: 1) The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. This was my introduction to fantasy at the age of about 10 or 11. It was also ...read more

by Lulu

TOLKIEN - Lord of the Rings Lord of the Rings is without a doubt one the foremost fantasy books of all time and would probably be on most people's lists - how can it not be? Tolkien not only created a world, he created a...read more

by Skathock Motyka

Fantasy takes our minds away, allowing us to live adventures that would not be possible in our current age or in our current location. Creating a list of fantasy works that can be considered essential is rather tricky busi...read more

by Kane Casburn

First of all, I would like you to understand that this article will involve a small list of fantasy authors and novels which can be deemed as 'Essential reads'. The books shown here can be purchased from any good book shop...read more

by Brandon Daubs

When I was a kid, reading complex fantasy novels like Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series might have been a little difficult. There are a few choice books with which to introduce a child to the fantasy genre, and I shall ...read more

by Sydney Kang

I am a long devoted reader and a lover of fantasy novels and books. I discovered my love of fantasy in the immortals quartet of Tamora Pierce. the first book, Wild Magic, is a great read. It is about a young girl who ...read more

by Hannah Girt

Fantasy has, for many years, been my favourite genre and I've been considering writing in it for the last few years. In my view, fantasy receives far too little recognition in the wider literary world and modern (and not-s...read more

by Hugh McKelvy

I suppose everyone has their favorites in this genre, and I don't need to go into any lengthy descriptive discourses about mine. Following are several selections I would recommend to anyone. These are in no particular orde...read more

by Kenneth Schonmeier

For years I have not only read Fantasy, but have written them as well. I am currently working on my third novel and with a little luck just maybe this one will make the bookshelves. There is something special about Fantasy...read more

by The Hitchhiker

Oh I love a good Fantasy story! OK, I'll think of as many as possible...there are truly hundreds of brilliant authors out there though. 1. First, foremost, and above all else is the "His Dark Materials" trilogy by Phi...read more

by Peter Pick

Fantasy is certainly one of the genres least respected by the literary elite, but it nevertheless has deep roots in the history of literature. Epic tales of heroic exploits from Iceland and Greece form a big part of our he...read more

by Maureen Mower

I became a fan of the fantasy genre at the age of 13, when a teacher who knew my love of reading gave me her copy of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien to read. I was hooked before I finished the first chapter! The way Tolkien d...read more

by Alexa Payne

Fantastic Fantasy in order The Black Cauldron and other Lloyd Alexander. Super introductory high fantasy for 4th graders. That's when I read it. Swashbuckling pig herder, sassy princess and the Lord of the Undea...read more

by oliver lucky

Narrowing down the essentials is really the hard part, so many good fantasy novels out there. The first fantasy series I ever read was the Belgariad series by David Eddings. The novels follow a young wizard throughout hi...read more

by Paul O Meara

The 'Fantasy' genre is rich and varied and can appeal to many different tastes in reading. I have being an avid 'Fantasy' reader since I was a young child and have being reading some authors now for over twenty years. Here...read more

by Toryn Blade

Many people may look at the fantasy genre and think that it is for the sword wielding lord of the rings loving way out their people. The truth is that Fantasy is birth from our legends. Tales of warriors from ancient past ...read more

by Hannah Macdonald

I've been involved in a long and passionate love affair with fantasy since I was about 7 years old. There was always something about fantasy that funnily enough struck me as being closest to what the heart of humanity is a...read more