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 (The Tenth Anniversary Edition)| 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.
