She has written a series of books (Swordspoint, The Privilege of the Sword, The Fall of Kings, which best can be categorized as “fantasy of manners”. The are set in a regency style world, which is low on magic but rife with political intrigue. Neil Gaiman Neverwhere and Stardust ...
Finding the best fantasy books can be difficult. There are hundreds of them on the market, each with their own unique set of strengths and weaknesses. I've reviewed 10 fantasy books that I believe offer unique and exciting spins on classic ideas about magic, elves, dragons and more....
It seems that Fantasy has been making resurgence in popularity as of late. With the popularity of shows such as HBO’s Game of Thrones and movies such as the Hobbit Trilogy, it seems that the magic of the fantasy genre has come alive for a new generation of aficionados. But just what i...
She has written a series of books (Swordspoint, The Privilege of the Sword, The Fall of Kings, which best can be categorized as “fantasy of manners”. The are set in a regency style world, which is low on magic but rife with political intrigue. Neil Gaiman Neverwhere and Stardust ...
As much as I love me some fantasy TV, we gotta admit that books are nearly always better than their TV and film counterparts. I mean, have you read A Song of Ice and Fire? As if Games of Thrones could ever live up to the original source material! This is why I’m a champion of...
Fantasy is one of the most popular genres. The best fantasy books are those that captivate readers by pulling them into a story full of magical powers, fantastical creatures, and epic world-building. The fantasy genre has a few different categories, but they all have an element of magic in...
Beloved fantasy writer Terry Pratchett made his name on tales from Discworld: a flat, circular planet, carried on the backs of four elephants balanced on a turtle. The 41-book series is a world unto its own — and it all began with The Color of Magic. Pratchett conceived the book as an...
Best Young Adult Fantasy Novels to Give as Gifts Dragon riders. Secret witches. Faerie princes. All these characters and more can be found in YAfantasy books, which are full of magic and intrigue. Though young adult fantasy books are typically coming-of-age stories that feature a teenage prot...
Tolkien. In the decades since, Kay has become one of the most prolific fantasy writers of his generation, often setting his novels in worlds that closely resemble historical places on Earth. His most impressive book, 1990’s Tigana, takes place on a planet with two moons, magic, and a ...
This is a very fascinating book on fantasy. It is written by Lev Grossman. It is about a boy who does magic in the real world. It circles around a boy who is moving into adulthood and is still fantasizing about his favorite novels as a kid which is set up in an imaginary place call...