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Senlin Ascends by Josiah BancroftThey Mostly Come Out at Night by Benedict PatrickThe Path of Flames by Phil TuckerPaternus by Dyrk AshtonWhat Remains of Heroes by David Benem
Indie Fantasy Recommendations
372 books — 232 voters
The Hod King by Josiah BancroftGrey Sister by Mark LawrenceThe Monster Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson
Can't Wait Books of 2018
1,208 books — 4,458 voters

Senlin Ascends by Josiah BancroftScourge of the Betrayer by Jeff SalyardsThe Path of Flames by Phil TuckerThey Mostly Come Out at Night by Benedict PatrickArm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft
Best Indie Fantasy Books Worth a Read
1,568 books — 1,666 voters
Red Sister by Mark LawrencePeace Talks by Jim ButcherThe Core by Peter V. BrettCity of Miracles by Robert Jackson BennettUNSUB by Meg Gardiner
Most Anticipated Books of 2017
958 books — 2,734 voters

Senlin Ascends by Josiah BancroftArm of the Sphinx by Josiah BancroftInk Mage by Victor GischlerThe Walk Up Nameless Ridge by Hugh Howey
Amazon Kindle Unlimited Must Reads
3,954 books — 1,289 voters
Red Sister by Mark LawrencePeace Talks by Jim ButcherThe Core by Peter V. BrettCity of Miracles by Robert Jackson Bennett
Best Picks: Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2017
229 books — 681 voters

In Midnight's Silence by T. FrohockThe Liar's Key by Mark LawrenceLast First Snow by Max GladstoneThe Skull Throne by Peter V. Brett
Hugo 2016 Eligible Works
476 books — 1,085 voters
The Wheel of Osheim by Mark LawrenceCity of Blades by Robert Jackson BennettThe Mortal Tally by Sam SykesJavelin Rain by Myke ColePeace Talks by Jim Butcher
2016 Highly Anticipated Fantasy
203 books — 1,292 voters

The Wheel of Osheim by Mark LawrenceCity of Blades by Robert Jackson BennettChains of the Heretic by Jeff SalyardsJavelin Rain by Myke Cole
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,811 voters
The Wheel of Osheim by Mark LawrenceCity of Blades by Robert Jackson BennettThe Mortal Tally by Sam SykesChains of the Heretic by Jeff SalyardsJavelin Rain by Myke Cole
Can't Wait Books of 2016
1,359 books — 6,391 voters

The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. CareyPrince of Fools by Mark LawrenceSkin Game by Jim ButcherCity of Stairs by Robert Jackson BennettBreach Zone by Myke Cole
Best Fantasy of 2014
146 books — 612 voters
Prince of Fools by Mark LawrenceCity of Stairs by Robert Jackson BennettHalf a King by Joe AbercrombieSkin Game by Jim ButcherBreach Zone by Myke Cole
Best Picks: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels of 2014
268 books — 1,276 voters

Prince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi NovikThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,208 books — 25,720 voters
Emperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceAmerican Elsewhere by Robert Jackson BennettNecessary Evil by Ian TregillisNo Return by Zachary JerniganThe Daylight War by Peter V. Brett
Best Books Published in 2013
3,589 books — 7,162 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienPrince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceEmperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
My Favorite Fantasy Books
944 books — 640 voters
The Daylight War by Peter V. BrettEmperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceFortress Frontier by Myke ColeThe Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchWords of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Fantasy Faction Top 10 Anticipated Books for 2013
18 books — 101 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinPrince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Warded Man by Peter V. BrettEnder’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Must Read SciFi/Fantasy
201 books — 207 voters
King of Thorns by Mark LawrenceCold Days by Jim ButcherRed Country by Joe AbercrombieThe Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen KingControl Point by Myke Cole
Science Fiction & Fantasy Titles for 2012!
651 books — 1,423 voters

The Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanThe Daylight War by Peter V. BrettThe Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
Most Anticipated Coming Soon New Releases - 2012/2013
226 books — 405 voters
The Daylight War by Peter V. BrettEmperor of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchThe Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanFortress Frontier by Myke Cole
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
625 books — 2,903 voters

Cold Days by Jim ButcherThe Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen KingThe Troupe by Robert Jackson Bennett
Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi 2012
426 books — 722 voters
Cold Days by Jim ButcherKing of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
Most Anticipated Books of 2012! {PNR, UF & PNYA}
625 books — 1,751 voters

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Five Star Fantasy Books
1,813 books — 2,140 voters
The Gunslinger by Stephen KingThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussFuries of Calderon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,072 books — 11,674 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Dark Tower #1-3 by Stephen KingThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerNight by Elie Wiesel
Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
31,479 books — 119,922 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Favorite Comfort Reads
1,548 books — 764 voters

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Books You Can't Live Without
1,655 books — 1,184 voters