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 JordanAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
1,300 books — 1,618 voters
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil GaimanFragile Things by Neil GaimanThe Martian Chronicles by Ray BradburyThe Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna ClarkeThe Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
Best Fantasy Short Story Collections
527 books — 297 voters

The Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldA Story of Yesterday by Sergio Cobo
Stories For Book Lovers
8,338 books — 8,321 voters

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussMidnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch
Magical Apprenticeships
217 books — 170 voters
The Help by Kathryn StockettThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk KiddWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Best Beach Reads 2013
2,204 books — 4,189 voters