The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonHis Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,124 books — 25,649 voters
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,328 books — 119,056 voters

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakHoles by Louis SacharThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanSabriel by Garth Nix
Best Young Adult Books
13,054 books — 80,110 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieA Feast for Crows by George R.R. MartinA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
1,294 books — 1,610 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Best Books Ever
75,398 books — 279,992 voters