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1,854 books · 2,210 voters · list created June 28th, 2008 by Rora.
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message 1: by John (new)

John Simmons I only got into fantasy a few years ago; before that I thought it was stupid, the fans were dorks, and the quality was "below" my standards. How naive.

Since that time I've read some very good fantasy (and some poor) which ranks among my favorites of all time. The Song of Ice & Fire Series by George RR Martin is just outstanding. I was a little spoiled since this was my first fantasy experience, and Ender's Game was my second, but having read a great number of books in all genres, I have a real appreciation for George RR Martin. I notice a Game of Thrones is on this list; I give it my highest recommendation.


message 2: by Ethan (new)

Ethan Awesome, I got to this list before the million Harry Potter / Twilight / Eragon / other YA fantasy fans show up and destroy the list! This is one of the few lists I've seen with some different material on it. Don't think it'll last too long unfortunately.


message 3: by Charlene (new)

Charlene Great list


message 4: by Kace (new)

Kace Unbelievable how many goodreads authors voted for themselves only. Zero integrity. You all get one star.


message 5: by Komal (new)

Komal How un-score a book from this list? Breaking Dawn is not to be rated as 5-star fantasy any more. Anyways it has stepped back at 3-starer right now.


BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) Librarians can remove a book. Do mention not only title and author but also the number you found a book at, as it makes it (a lot) earier for a librarian to remove a book.


message 7: by Mitchell (new)

Mitchell Friedman I voted for 90 books. I have 90 books on my fantasy shelf (of 1336) that I've give 5 stars. At least 49 of those, I'm the only voter - and some of those are quite popular.


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