There are some classics of heroic fantasy in there along with books I've read and re-read over the years. Good books are like music, I love coming back to the ones I love.
The classic of classics. I'm a huge LOTR fan, to the point of having travelled halfway across the world for the first ever soundtrack concerts by Howard Shore.
The Lord of the Rings 3-Book Paperback Box Set| J.R.R Tolkien
Probably the easiest Tolkien book to read, certainly the first one I read back in the days.
The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
For hardcore Tolkien fans. Not the easiest read, it reads more like an encyclopedia.
The Silmarillion| J.R.R. Tolien
I was dubious at first read because the plot in this first book is entirely copied on that of Lord of the Rings. I finally got caught into the story after a while though.
The Sword of Shannara| Terry Brooks
#2 in the Shannara series. It starts diverging from LOTR at this point.
The Elfstones of Shannara (Shannara Series #2)| Terry Brooks
#3 in the Shannara series
The Wishsong of Shannara| Terry Brooks
I envy anyone who has yet to discover Terry Pratchett. #1 in the Discworld series.
The Color of Magic (Discworld Series #1)| Terry Pratchett
Every one knows there's no such thing as a female wizard. Right? Or? The first book in the witches sub-series.
Equal Rites (Discworld Series #3)| Terry Pratchett
Granny Weatherwax has to be my favorite witch ever.
Wyrd Sisters (Discworld Series #6)| Terry Pratchett
Oh, new Terry Pratchett stories I haven't read. Off to buy them…
A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories| Terry Pratchett
First book in the Watch sub-series. Such a brilliant satire of our society!
Guards! Guards! (Discworld Series #8)| Terry Pratchett
#3 in the Watch series. Meet Golems!
Feet of Clay (Discworld Series #19)| Terry Pratchett
Nothing stops the mail. Brilliant satire once again.
Going Postal (Discworld Series #33)| Terry Pratchett
The worst curse ever: “May you live in interesting times”. The worst wizard ever is supposed to save the world.
Interesting Times (Discworld Series #17)| Terry Pratchett
My favorite Watch book. A brilliant explanation of how wars start.
Thud! (Discworld Series #34) - Terry Pratchett
My favorite Pratchett book. Brilliant satire of the western search for “spirituality”.
Thief of Time (Discworld Series #26)| Terry Pratchett
Dark and haunting.
Sarah J. Maas: House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas
Classic dragon
Christopher Paolini: Eragon: Book I (Reprint) - Christopher Paolini
A foray into fantasy by a favorite author of mine
Nora Roberts: The Awakening: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 1 - Nora Roberts
The hilarious story of the end of the world.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch| Neil Gaiman / Terry Pratchett
An interesting blend between fantasy and romance.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
Surprisingly good in the end.
Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) - Robin Hobb
#1 in the Earthsea trilogy
A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Series #1)| Ursula Le Guin
Another classic magician tale
Magician: Apprentice (Riftwar Saga Series #1)| Raymond E. Feist
A classic. A beautiful princess, a handomse prince… what can go wrong?
The Princess Bride - William Goldman
A young boy becomes the hero of the book he's reading. Another classic.
The Neverending Story| Michael Ende
Satirical and dark exploration of the soul of America.
American Gods | Neil Gayman
Magic in the times of the Napoleanic wars. A strangely haunting book.
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell - Susanna Clarke
Supposedly written for children but in my opinion these are better suited to adults.
His Dark Materials Boxed Set: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass| Philip Pullman
Fantasy and young adult coming-of-age story mixed together.
The Magicians (Magicians Series #1)| Lev Grossman
On my reading list, said to be one of the most influential early fantasy books. And it's free on Project Gutenberg.
The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany
Another influential early fantasy story.
Lud-in-the-Mist| Hope Mirrlees
Gripping and with many twists in the plot.
The Prison Healer (Prison Healer Series #1)| Lynette Noni
Epic fantasy with love, dragons, court intrigue and a feminist twist.
