The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,254 books — 25,915 voters
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Best Fantasy of the 20th Century
583 books — 251 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
3,077 books — 9,961 voters
Storm Front by Jim  ButcherInterview with the Vampire by Anne RiceThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Books
1,907 books — 4,341 voters

The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) separate by Stephen  KingStorm Front by Jim  ButcherThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieTheft of Swords by Michael J. SullivanOutlander by Diana Gabaldon
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,092 books — 11,803 voters